Niger Delta Television, Yenagoa, Nigeria

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 20TH APRIL 2019.*

*PUNCH*


Buhari spends one year, 39 days abroad in three years, 10 months

APC NWC suspends Akeredolu for anti-party activities

Eight Nigerians sentenced to death in UAE for robbery

Zamfara killings: Therell be more bloodshed, bandit says in secret tape with emir

Zamfara killings: Therell be more bloodshed, bandit says in secret tape with emir

APCs endorsement of Gbajabiamila as Speaker splits North-Central govs, lawmakers

Easter: Atiku, Dogara, Ayade, Ndume, Secondus, others call for prayers

Momoh warns APC against imposition of leaders on NAssembly

Sacked YABATECH workers celebrate reinstatement

Anglican bishop advises FG against increasing VAT

Onnoghen: ACourt withholds judgment on four appeals

UK trial: Nnamdi Kanus brother hopeful of resolution

Lagos begins repairs on Ikorodu, Surulere, Ikotun-Egbe, 84 other roads

Severance allowance: Okorocha, Ambode, others to earn N2.06bn

Olowos demise, big loss to Nigeria Saraki

Osun uncovers certificate fraud in civil service

Onnoghens conviction, jihad against Christians NCEF

Pay rise: Union demands N8.32bn arrears

Tokunbo to accidented cars: Citizens express mixed feelings as Nigeria turns dumping ground

Income inequality responsible for insecurity Rewane

Ebola would have been a bigger disaster for nigeria if sawyer had reached a church for healing Chukwu, former health minister

How to keep your beards free from germs

Is it right to tell your spouse about other peoples secret

*VANGUARD*

Vanguard News Headlines Today
[Sat-20-Apr-2019]
Updated: 3 mins ago
Atiku: INEC denies arrest of ICT Staff by DSS
Young people need help
N'Delta women regroup again, speak on their agitations
Alleged students' torture: Why we've not appeared before Reps C'ttee ' Madonna varsity
Edo SDG programme fits 17 markets with sanitary facilities, power
Edo 2020: group rallies support for Obaseki, Shaibu
Ex-Minister expresses fears over ability of states to pay new minimum wage
Where is PENCOM'S N33B
Olamide to appear in first 2019 concert today
Train crushes truck driver in Aba
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US-based group, ROZE to perform new single 'Patience' at AY Live show Easter Sunday

Sanwo-Olu not aware of 'Appreciation Dinner

Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE is unfortunate, says Dabiri-Erewa

Buhari's exemplary punches on Boko Haram insurgency

Collaborating with Yemi Alade wasn't meant to boost my music career ' Soft

N30,000 minimum wage, another election promise delivered ' APC

2019 AFCON: Siasia, Udeze, Erico warn Eagles against complacency

I'm not an occasional musician ' VJ Adams
AKSU suspends 4 undergraduates over r**e

I care less about quick popularity ' ED iZycs

Women, arise for Onyejeocha!

Onyekuru not giving up on League title

Why it seems like I quit music ' Sean Tizzle

*THE NATION*

Benin to replace Ghana for Super Eagles

New minimum wage: NLC, TUC hail Buhari

Kano, Zamfara, Kwara, Rivers, Kogi, Edo ready to pay N30,000 minimum wage

GUCHI: Abuja showed me love but Lagos is better

Why Buhari is yet to act on NJCs recommendation

Why celebs keep mute over masses issue Omoni Oboli

Kogi governorship election and Bellos disastrous rule

The third Force
How reckless driver caused Ibadan tanker fire
Woman delivered of five babies

MC Galaxy, Duncan Mighty thrill fans at Stars Unmissable Match

Why I joined mum to beat dad to death

Omotola to speak at Cannes Lions

Eight Nigerians sentenced to death in UAE for robbery

FACEBOOK RESTATES COMMITMENT TO NIGERIAN CREATIVES

ILLEGAL MASS MIGRATION TOPS AGENDA FOR LIJF 2019

Speakership: Imo Reps-elect back Gbajabiamila

Lagos to fix potholes in over 87 major roads

Censors Board to begin classification of Stand-Up comedy videos

Enugu govt approves recruitment of additional 1,500 teachers

Pixels International gets BOTAVED approval

My Hood concert to showcase upcoming artistes Neophlames

*THISDAY*


Lagos, Hypo Team up to Mark World Health Day

Coca-Cola Donates Medical Equipment to Lagos Hospital

Firm Launches New Products

Beauty Institute Demands Govt Support, Produces New Licentiates

Weststar, Marcopolo Present the new Generation Paradiso 1350 Bus Model

Kia Reveals China-exclusive K3 and K3 Plug-in Hybrid at Auto Shanghai 2019

Ford Mustang Claims Title of Best-Selling Sports Coupe in the World for 4th Straight Year

Major Brands Confirm Attendance of Lagos Motor Show

The Concept of Revenue Allocation is Criminal

Taxify Evolves to Bolt, PlansBroader Vision

New Chivita Ice Tea PackStands Out in Market

Keystone Bank Ag. GMD/CEO, Abubakar Sule and other executives of the bank visit Lagos Police commissioner

PHC, Strong Political Will Critical to Remodeling Nigerias Health Sector

Awkuzu Community loses Chinyelugo

Nwosu Charges Nigeria U-17 to go for Victory against Uganda

Anguish in Zamfara State
Lawrence-Ogidan Vows to Transform Baseball and Softball in Nigeria

On The Road to Europe
Sadique Abubakar Must Rejig Zamfara Air Strikes

National Junior Cricket Super League Kicks off Friday

FIFA Confirms North and South Korea Bid to Stage 2023 Womens WCup

EBONYI: THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES

Graduate Inspectors, Others Appeal to IGP to Revisit Outstanding Promotion Cases

*THE SUN*

Igbo yet to learn Nigeria's political arithmetic ' Sen. Okadigbo

APC leaders are impostors ' Buba Galadima

9Th NASS leadership: APC lawmakers defiant

Bazaar war: Incoming govs battle incumbents over last minute appointments, contracts

N200m allegation: ADP accuses Okoroma of trying to sell party to APC

Rivers PDP suspends 15 LGA party chairmen

N30,000 minimum wage, another election promise delivered 'APC

Rivers PDP suspends 15 LGA party chairmen

South-East will vote Gbajabiamila ' Imo rep elect

N200m allegation: ADP faults Okoroma, accuses him of selling party to APC

Africa U-17 Cup of Nations: Eaglets must beat Uganda ' Nwosu

Ahead Afcon 2019: Siasia, Udeze, Erico warn Eagles over complacency

Iwobi: I want to be greater than Okocha
Leicester city player of the season Ndidi, Iheanacho make shortlist

Babatunde continues goalscoring run

Bayern, RB Leipzig track Eaglet star Akande

Ibadan agog for GOtv Boxing Night 18

A'Ibom varsity to expel 4 undergraduates for alleged r**e

Anthony Joshua, Globacom: A tale of 2 global champions

2 black snakes sack Liberian president, Weah from office

Djokovic knocked out of Monte Carlo Masters

Olowo of Owo: Saraki, Akeredolu mourn Oba Olagbegi

Over dependence on oil may kill Nigerian economy ' NGO

*GUARDIAN*

United Nations, AFLI, Oxford Varsity commend GEEP

Cleric calls for tolerance, good character behaviour

Maleek Berry... Sounds of monster hits maker

"I always consider how to turn challenges of being the only female in the room to an advantage"

Ibadan agog for ABU title fight at GOtv Boxing Night 18

Hotels claim Airbnb is killing tourism industry in South Africa

Okocha leads Bundesliga Legend Tour of Nigeria

Queen Moremi The Musical returns to stage in Lagos

Aborisade urges CCB to reveal asset declaration of other public officials

Ayade, Okorocha, Ihedioha, Obinna preach peace, progress at Easter

*DAILY TRUST*

Why APC'll fail in imposing leaders on National Assembly ' Orker-Jev

Hot race for APC National Secretary as Buni becomes Yobe governor ' elect

Inconclusive elections, reversals: INEC's 'unending' headache

Train crushes truck driver in Aba

Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE unfortunate, says Dabiri-Erewa

NAF investigating alleged killing of innocent villagers in Zamfara

Better days ahead for Nigeria'Fayose

National minimum wage: Adamawa teachers expect N32,000

Police begin investigation into mysterious death of a prophet in Enugu

Buhari's exemplary punches on Boko Haram Insurgency

*TRIBUNE*

Hausa gold miners in Osun State open up: We collect N10,000 per gram, land owners sell for N50,000 per gram to merchants

Hausa gold miners in Osun State open up: We collect N10,000 per gram, land owners sell for N50,000 per gram to merchants

How I was able to keep my focus 'UNILAG's best graduating student

Health centre in the gutters ''Mothers like this place although it is not conducive

Parents speak of mystery of identical girls reunited 19 years later

Proposed fuel subsidy removal: Does FG has the interest of Nigerians at heart

Kizz Daniel, Chidinma debut in new film as producer hires Hollywood trainer

Is US trip still standing between Baba Suwe and full recovery, acting

Singer, Ciara praises husband after he becomes highest paid NFL player

New Song: Ipha celebrates Easter with 'Amazing Grace

*LEADERSHIP*

How Not To Drag Gen Danjuma Into Jukun/Tiv Crisis

FIRS And Millionaire Tax Dodgers

Convulsion In Children
FG Condemns Death Sentence On 8 Nigerians By UAE

Police Apprehend Kidnappers Of Fire Service Director

Funke Akindele Clinches Dettol Clean Naija Brand Ambassador

Court Remands Pastor In Prison For Defiling 2 Sisters

Economists, Industrialists, Others Set Agenda For PMB

Onnoghen's Conviction Major Victory For Anti-Corruption War- Presidency

Olamide For 1st 2019 Concert

Gays/Lesbians In Nollywood

ACF Condemns Northern Govs' Attitude To Education

Snakes Chase Liberian President Away From His Office

EFCC Will Soon Pounce On Failed Contractors In Delta

Troops Kill 7 Bandits, Arrest Informants In Zamfara

FG Mulls Plan To Connect Sea, Dry Ports By Rail

Jubilation as OPM Commissions Multi million Naira Free Specialist Hospital In Port Harcourt

Maikasuwa, A Detribalised Leader

My Husband's Support Spurs Me On ' Attah

Between ACU Vice Chancellor And Agitating Parents

Itori Day: Anniversary Wrapped In Style

9th House Leadership: Why North Central Deserves The Slot ' Bago

Reps Leadership: Issues As Aspirants Move Against Microzoning

*BLUE PRINT*

Osun govt confirms Blueprint report, to sack 586 workers

Osun govt confirms Blueprint report, to sack 586 workers

Osun govt confirms Blueprint report, to sack 586 workers

Hope for better Nigeria, Adamolekun charges Christians

Hope for better Nigeria, Adamolekun charges Christians

Hope for better Nigeria, Adamolekun charges Christians

Ekiti community blames colonialists for obaship crises

Ekiti community blames colonialists for obaship crises

Ekiti community blames colonialists for obaship crises

Police nab 9 EBSU students for cultism in Ebonyi

Police nab 9 EBSU students for cultism in Ebonyi

Police nab 9 EBSU students for cultism in Ebonyi

Man 48, needs N12m for kidney transplant

Man 48, needs N12m for kidney transplant

Easter: Nigeria under siege, needs prayer ' Secondus

Easter: Nigeria under siege, needs prayer ' Secondus

Easter: Nigeria under siege, needs prayer ' Secondus

N3trn required to fix road nationwide'FG

Gov Emmanuel commended for engaging indigenous companies for road construction

EPL: Citizens eye revenge against Spurs

*BUSINESSDAY*

Insight: How $500ml Crown Refinery will reposition Ondo's economy

NNPC reaffirms commitment to adequate fuel supply at Easter

Ade Bakare opens new boutique in Lagos

NEPZA assures investors of safety of Investments

Easter: A new Nigeria still possible, says Atiku

Wage: OPS endorses implementation of N30,000

Access Bank gains most in over 3 years as profit surges 86%

BudgIT tasks Buhari on transparent disposal of recovered assets

Unilever's Q1 earnings show slow start to New Year

Nigeria needs a healthy, educated, skilled population to attract investors

*SPORTS*

2019 AFCON: Iwobi dreams good outing with Eagles - New Telegraph

2019 AFCON: Siasia, Udeze, Erico warn Eagles against complacency - Vanguard

3SC charge team ahead of Briller game - New Telegraph

Abd'Allah, Balarabe, Salihu, Babangida: Why we didn't play for long in Super Eagles - Daily Trust

Africa U-17 Cup of Nations: Eaglets must beat Uganda ' Nwosu - The Sun

Ahead Afcon 2019: Siasia, Udeze, Erico warn Eagles over complacency - The Sun

AJ to receive confirmation of world title challenger - Daily Trust

Anthony Joshua, Globacom: A tale of 2 global champions - The Sun

Are Kwadwo Asamoah and Internazionale set for disappointing end to the season - Goal

Babatunde continues goalscoring run - The

*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL 2019.*

*PUNCH*

Banks secured credit to household rose in Q1 CBN

Customs begin recruitment of 3,200 officers

NOSDRA receives tools to monitor oil spill, gas flare

Inflation rate dropped to 11.25% in March, says NBS

Nigeria faces daunting economic challenges US envoy

Material success and the arrival syndrome

LASG seeks sanity in traditional medicine practice

Taxify rebrands, diversifies into courier, rental, others

Toyota honours First Bank, others for boosting vehicle sales

INEC to conduct supplementary election in Lagos constituency

AIbom community seeks NJC, AIGPs intervention in land crisis

How to keep your online transactions secure

Reps to probe fish importation licences

LBS unveils professional MBA programme

Petrol landing cost now N180 per litre, says Kachikwu

23 countries for Ogun drum festival

SIFAX Group gets new subsidiary

TeamApt secures switching licence from CBN

Forex market gets $210m CBN boost

CSCS gets recognition for risk management

Chams, Dangote Flour, 19 others push stock market higher

Five ways to unlock your entrepreneurial creativity

DMO offers N60bn bonds for subscription

*VANGUARD*

3 policemen, 4 others sentenced to death for kidnapping in A-Ibom

Anglican Communion warns priests, Laity against homosexuality

Interpol lauds EFCC's anti-graft efforts

Presidential poll: Atiku releases 'evidence' of election result from INEC website

Labour, CSOs, others protest planned privatization of water supply in Plateau

ECOWAS youths charged to win over leadership from old folks

Varsity chancellor tasks NYSC on safety of youth corps members in camps

Abia govt to offset medical bills of lady attacked by herdsman

Southeast Agric students mull measures to guarantee national food, job security

A drama of two governors at Owerri Airport fire

Umahi receives Certificate of Return, insists on amendment of Electoral Act

FCTA demolishes structures within DAAR premises

Ndokwa group begs Okowa to lift suspension on monarch

Herdsmen attack: Youths protest, vow to resist further killings in Nasarawa

Police arrest 5 suspects for beheading herdsman in Ebonyi

Global Accelerex drives financial inclusion with agency network platform

Anglican Communion warns priests, Laity against homosexuality

INEC explains delay in concluding Imo North election

Atiku, PDP disagree with INEC on 'server result', say Yakubu committed grave errors

Senate Presidency : Youth Forum throws weight behind Lawan

Speakership: Okafor formally declares intention to run

INEC explains delay in concluding Imo North election

Tinubu is a man you can trust, says Agu, ex-Amnesty Chief

*THE NATION*

Nigeria ready to host Africa Nations Beach Vball Cup, says Ni**od

UCL: Ajax eliminate Ronaldos Juventus with scintillating display

Barcelona reach Champions League semi-finals with Messi exhibition against Manchester United

Buhari rallies APC Reps for Assembly leadership battle

Policemen, others to die for kidnapping woman

Diaspora remittances hit $24.3b

Onnoghens resignation not enough, say SANs

Seven dead in Kwara State road accident

Alleged N21b: Ex-Air chief Amosu, others opt for plea bargain

Jostle for Senate President assumes a new dimension

PenCom has no confidence in ad hoc committees leadership

17 kilometres irrigation project to cost $32m in Jigawa

Wike should address insecurity

Fayemis dream team comes on board

Are supplementary elections legal

Borno elders: we didnt endorse Ndume for Senate Presidency

Olamide, Eniola Badmus named on Ogun Economic Transition Committee

K1, others for Alados 20th coronation anniversary

R. Kellys bank account in the red

Journalist to screen film on SDGs

Scheduled for May 3 Nigerian premiere, Between gets review

The Savior movie premieres

Hymnodia grand finale looms

*THISDAY*


Dan-Fulani: Health Insurance Scheme Will Minimise Catastrophic Expenses

Gemmell: CWEIC Working on Attracting Investors into Nigeria

Metrology Key to Economic Devt, Says SON DG

Expert Urges FG to Review VAT Law, Border Policing

MTN Deploys Fibre Optic Capabilities to Boost Internet Pe*******on

Agusto & Co. Assigns a BBB Rating to Nova Merchant Bank

NEED TO CONSOLIDATE OUR POLITICAL PARTIES
RAISING A FULL GLASS TO NWOKO

Keystone Bank, others partner Mojec to roll out prepaid meters

As The North Goes Under

Man Utd, Juventus Knocked Out as Barca, Ajax Hit Sfinals

Comeback Kings Man Utd in Barcelona to Pull off Another Stunt

EPL: Aunameyang Fires Arsenal Back to Fourth Spot

We Didn't Ask Buhari for 1m Migrants, Says Canadian Embassy

Ibadan Lawyer, Adetunmbi, Kidnapped in Osun

Gowon: Fuel Scarcity Caused by Non-implementation of My Plans

Court Issues Production Warrant to DSS over Dasuki

FAAN to Withdraw Services in MM2, Gombe, Other Airports over Debts

Report: West Africa's Mobile Money to Hit $70bn in 2023

Uduk: One Year as SEC DG

FG Sets Price for Flared Gas in NGFCP

El-Rufai Sacks Political Appointees

Ex HOS: I Regret not Solving NUT Crisis in Kebbi

*THE SUN*

UPP, APGA set to merge ahead of 2023 elections

NASS leadership open to all irrespective of party -Yusuf

Why traditional rulers opposed Ambode's second term bid -Durosimi

2019: Why we endorsed APC in Lagos -Ogbonna

Resign by April 30, El-Rufai tells appointees

Bayelsa governorship poll: PDP warn members against anti-party activities

Ekiti PDP lawmaker barred for 6 weeks

Atiku gives tribunal evidence of result from INEC server

2019 polls: How EFCC frustrated vote-buying 'Magu

Zamfara: Tribunal begins pre-hearing conference

*GUARDIAN*

Nigeria wins 2019 All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy

Zenith Bank charges Golden Eaglets to grab World Cup ticket

Nigeria may be certified polio-free in December

Bovi, D'Banj, others thrill fans in Warri

Chams, Dangote Flourmills lead in stock market's N94 billion gain

FAAN gives fresh withdrawal threat to airports over N2.6b debt

Afreximbank's, AU's digital plan to ease trade finance flows

Communities loseN24.3b oil spill suit against Mobil

How varsity teachers undermined 2019 polls, by Jega

Operators seek liberalisation of gas industry to check N800m/d flares

*DAILY TRUST*

Borno elders deny endorsing Ndume for senate presidency

NASS leadership should reflect national spread

Wike gets certificate of return, says 'I'm tired of being governor

Senate won't be rubber stamp under me ' Lawan

Commander tackles Tinubu over NASS leadership

Sokoto: APC, PDP trade blames over plan to burn INEC office

Rep asks INEC to declare results of Ajeromi/Ifelodun Constituency

160 women groups demand NASS leadership positions

Why I want to be speaker ' Rep Okafor

APC adopts Gbajabiamila for Speaker, as North-Central gets Deputy Speaker

Buhari condoles with France, Christendom over Notre Dame fire

Security experts call for reform of policies on Nigeria security

Customs opens portal to recruit 3,200 officers ' Official

Suspended Majority Leader of Benue Assembly resigns

Senate intervenes in alleged extra-judicial killings

Reps to probe issuance of fish importation licences

Chibok Girls' case, not closed ' FG

Police launch manhunt for killers of constable

Benue Governor condemns Jukun/Tiv clashes, says lasting solution underway

El-Rufai gives all political appointees until April 30th to resign

Sokoto university matriculates 2,074 students for 2018/2019 academic session

CSO reacts to FG's action on out-of-school children

Gunmen kidnap lawyer in Osun

*TRIBUNE*

Testing 2

Testing 1

Abuja natives shut down NASS complex

9th Senate: Borno governor, Shettima, endorses Ahmad Lawan

Over 5m Nigerians still unmetered, says NERC

Oyo APC fires back at Sh*ttu, says you unduly value your political worth

BREAKING: EFCC operatives lay siege in court to arrest Ajumogobia

Delta guber poll: How Omo-Agege made Ogboru a laughing stock ' Emerhor

Trigger and catch of Nigeria's education system

SPONSORED: USA EB-5 Visa & Other Visas Programme Seminar

Disgrace of the Nigerian judiciary

Labour urges Buhari to sign N30,000 minimum wage

Extra-judicial killings by policemen unacceptable, affected officers to be prosecuted ' IGP

ILO, a dependable partner of Nigerian govt 'Alo

PENGASSAN berates oil companies over anti-labour activities

NDE trains 96,000 unemployed youths in one year 'DG

Africa's digital revolution can unlock growth, job creation 'Report

Itex emerges CBN most efficient Payment Terminal Service Provider

Fish production: Why FG, states must leverage coaster lines to boost economy 'Don

OCP, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, IFDC sign pact on new fertiliser technologies

CBN explains roles in agricultural financing

Edo govt receives N5bn CBN loan for rice, maize production

Farmers, JDPC seek end to herdsmen/farmers clashes

*LEADERSHIP*

Tribute To Justice Mamman Nasir

We Blocked FCT Minister's Gate Over Our Ancestral Land

Why We Demolished AIT Structures ' FCTA

Nigeria Customs Begins Recruitment Of 3,200 Officers

FG Signs N14.7bn MoU For ECOWAS Biometric Card

Employers Must Accept Corps Members ' Masari

Hunters Protest Killing Of Members In Yola

Federal Fire Service Better Equipped Under PMB

FCT Minister Urges Agencies To Accept Corps Members

Killings: Al-Makura Orders Security Agencies To Fish Out Perpetrators

Fresh Crisis Looms In APC Over Micro-zoning Of NASS Leadership

FG To Recapitalise Bank Of Agric With N250bn ' Ogbeh

Court Orders DSS To Produce Dasuki

N115m Fraud: Court Frees Suspended SEC DG, Gwarzo

We Can't Argue With PDP Outside The Court ' INEC

N22.8bn Fraud: Ex-Air Force Chief, Others Again Opt For Plea Bargain

EFCC Re-arrests Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia After Court Strikes Out Corruption Charges

One.org Advocates Better Healthcare For Nigerians

Glamour At 9th Korea-Nigeria Poetry Feast

Cardi B's Coachella Performace Excites Fans

Anxiety Over Search For Gold In Suleja

Keystone Bank, Others Partner Mojec To Roll Out Prepaid Meters

Easter Promo: Ecobankpay Offers Special Discount To Shoppers

*BLUE PRINT*

Jaiz Bank secures N3bn from BOI to finance MSMEs

NAFDAC slams Customs over poor cargo inspection system at seaport

China- Nigeria trade volume hit $15.3bn

Nigeria's oil & gas sector requires new thinking-Expert

Unity Bank, others partner Mojec to roll out prepaid meters

Oil slips to $71, hit by talk of higher OPEC+ production

NNPC puts Nigeria's 2018 daily crude production at 2.019m barrels

Develop models for predicting oil industry cycle, Baru tasks energy experts

Chieftain cautions APC against marginalisation in NASS leadership

Vote buying taints credibility, integrity of electioneering process ' SGF

PDP cautions INEC over non-release of electoral materials

Ajeromi-Ifelodun re-run: 43, 660 voters registered in affected 71 polling units ' INEC

NERC issues permit to Ikeja, Benin DisCos' meter asset providers

6 remanded for assaulting IBEDC officials

FG approves 100% acquisition of Afam Genco shares

Over 5m Nigerians still unmetered-NERC

Kajuru crises: El-Rufai establishes Commission of inquiry, appoints judge as chairman

NCC harps on proper SIM registration

Nigerians charged on protection of IT infrastructure

RTEAN admonishes motorists to obey traffic rules at Easter

Adamawa NUT disburses N7m to 87 disengaged teachers

9th NASS: Activist urges more leadership role for women

Ibadan: DPR restates commitment to check product hoarding, diversion

*BUSINESSDAY*

What farmers expect from Buhari's next agric minister

Bureaucracy stunts oil, gas sector as 16 federal agencies stifle operators

We may not see the end of coal soon. Not so soon

Egbin Power Plant woes a N400bn warning sign for Nigerian banks

Govt needs to simplify trade by removing all bottlenecks to attract more volume- Jonathan Nicol

Why food import is rising rather than export in Africa- FARA

How APPEALS initiative will drive value-addition in aquaculture, poultry, rice

PMB's cabinet: Guide him O God!

West Africa's mobile economy valued at over $50bn in 2018

Nigeria's inflation slows to 6-month low at 11.25% in March

*SPORTS*

(LIVE) Champions League: Barcelona vs Manchester United - Daily Trust

2019 CAA U-18 and U-20 Championships: Team Nigeria battles to shake off road trip disappointment - New Telegraph

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Arzani returns to Manchester City - Goal

AFCON 2019: NFF Bows Former Arsenal defender, To Rohr's Programmes - Daily Independent

AFCON 2019: Uzoho's form worries Rohr - New Telegraph

AFCON: Amuneke predicts early exit for Eagles, Egypt, Senegal, others - Vanguard

Ajax stun Juventus in Turin to advance to Champions League semi-finals - Yahoo

Ajax stun Ronaldo's Juventus to reach Champions League semis - Vanguard

Ajax stuns Juventus to reach Champions League semifinal - CNN

Ajax stuns Juventus to reach Champions League semifinal - CNN

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*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 16TH APRIL 2019.*

*PUNCH*


Emerhor blames Omo-Agege for APCs electoral loss in Delta

Drug abuse and Nigerian youths

APC chief, group support Obasekis re-election in Edo

Fayoses aide received N1.2bn at airport under soldiers protection Witness

NBC DG faces trial over N2.5bn FG grant

Illegal miners steal Ebonyis resources daily, says Umahi

APC hasnt done enough to free all Chibok girls Parents

Ogun spends N9bn on road construction

Wike declares war on cultists

Foundation empowers 10 young entrepreneurs with N2m

FG probe panel recommends NHIS boss sacking, boards dissolution

Account for N1.2bn ecological fund, APC chieftain tells Dickson

El-Rufai names Chief of Staff as finance commissioner

Mobile subscribers shrink as MTN loses one million users

I am hearing you: A common error on the phone

Court frees remaining Ozubulu church killing suspects

Herdsmen kill 16 in Nasarawa during naming, 67 Taraba residents kidnapped

Any policeman found guilty of power abusell be dismissed IG

EFCC discovers car thieves new tricks

Ex-minister loses bid to stop bank from seizing property

PDP opposes removal of fuel subsidy

Onnoghens suspension was politically motivated

We dont enjoy denying Nigerians visas US embassy

*VANGUARD*

NAFDAC, NIAS seek food chain safety through animal feed

4th Elan international building & construction expo to discuss building collapse

INEC must declare results of Ajeromi-Ifelodun House of Reps poll

NAS lifts children on Int'l Day for the Street Child

Nuclear energy: FG worried over security of radioactive materials

N713bn subsidy could have been used to develop infrastructure -'' DAPPMAN

Public Service Corruption: Vice Chancellor tasks forensic investigation professionals

LG elections to hold in Zamfara despite security challenges ' Gov Yari

How suspect fleeced 20,000 Nigerians of N7bn via bogus scheme 'EFCC

Oyo guber: Adelabu, APC get court's nod to inspect materials

*THE NATION*

Bayelsa bounty

Onnoghen: I didnt confess to hiding my bank accounts

UTME: 50 exam contractors held

Induction and battle for ninth National Assemblys leadership

Troops kill 27 Boko Haram terrorists, recover arms, ammunition

Budget 2019 Budget passage likely tomorrow

Notre Dame Cathedral saved from total destruction

How I got N1.2b cash from Fayose, others, by bank chief

EFCC arrests businessman for raking N7b from 20,700 investors

Crazy bills era set to end

El-Rufai and challenges of consolidation

Guchi drops debut single, No Be Jazz

Why PDP cant bounce back in Plateau

Kogi APC stakeholders seek leaders intervention

Adeyemi sues Melaye over Kogi West election

Appeal court sacks Edo APC Rep candidate

Wike pledges to tackle cult-related killings

NPA may convert Lilypond Terminal to truck park

FAAN threatens to withdraw services

Lagos set for new bus experience

Zamfara as metaphor
On this years football awards

Firm acquires pipelay vessel for heavy duty work

*THISDAY*


LCCI Urges Regulators to Incentivise Investors

Firm Sets Five-year Business Target

Senate Assures AGIP on $13.5bn Oil Project

Chevron, Others Support Schools, Hospitals in CSR Initiative

SAHCO, Virgin Seal Pact on Warehousing

Unilever, Coca Cola, Others Forge Alliance on Plastics Recycling

Kachikwu: Poor Infrastructure Hindering Nigerias Shift to LPG

CSOs Push for Safe, Beneficial Regional Mining Terms

NERC Gives Meter Providers 10 Years to Recover Investment

Awode: How Lull in Construction, Property Sector Affected Paints Industry

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Awarded Best Sukuk House

FG to Enhance Growth of Metal Sector

African Union Endorses Buhari Unity Band, Sues for Peace

The Peoples Revolt in Algeria and Sudan

New Order at NNDC
Media Accreditation Opens for 7th Okpekpe Road Race

Police to Investigate Racial Abuse of Chuks Aneke

Cardiff Submits Sala Evidence to FIFA

NPFL: Rangers Stun Sunshine in Akure to Lead Group A

Edo Acting GovAssuresBendelInsurances Survival inNPFL

Puyol Expected in Nigeria Today for UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour

Enyimba's Coach Hails Players' Mentality in Win against Kwara Utd

Gunmen Abduct 18 People in Kogi

*THE SUN*

Political stalwart advises presidency, cautions Okorocha

Atiku is Nigerian 'Tanko Yakasai

PDP challenges Buhari to tender his WAEC certificate at tribunal

Alleged anti-party activities: Sokoto APC demands Inuwa's removal

9th Senate leadership: Borno elders mount pressure on Buhari to support Ndume

9th Senate: Igbo group endorses Orji Kalu for Deputy Senate President

Appeal Court nullifies Edo Reps-elect, Akpatason's election, elevates ex-Speaker

Alleged certificate forgery: Court strikes out suit against Adamawa gov, Bindow

9th Assembly leadership: Members free to lobby opposition ' APC

Alleged tax evasion: Court renews order for arrest of JJ Okocha

Arsenal go fourth after narrow win at Watford

London to host 2019 world para swimming championships

Nigeria has no business importing fuel 'Gowon

DPR seals 3 fuel stations in Oyo

Heritage Bank sends off Chief Compliance Officer, Adeniyi

Invest in technology for quality service, expert urges firms

Protect telecoms' infrastructure, NCC charges consumers

FG approves financial bids for Afam power plant privatisation

Consumers laud new Chivita ice tea pack

Override president's veto on budget presentation timeline

Why we partner Access Bank for women empowerment 'Tukur, CEO, Abuja Enterprise Agency

How not to lose money in retirement

FG responsible for insecurity in Ogoni 'MOSOP

*GUARDIAN*

PDP condemns INEC's non-release of electoral materials

Israel Adesanya' a new star is born

IGP talks tough on extras judicial killings, vows to prosecute culprits

Witness testifies how Fayose, firm allegedly received N1.2b

No improvement in Nigerian league, says Felix Owolabi

Building collapse: Enough of this political trumpery

Bagudu urges KEDCO to address Kebbi blackout

Cashless policy
Go - slow

NASS leadership as APC's sword of Damocles

*DAILY TRUST*

Leadership: Senators will decide voting pattern during inauguration

How we defeated PDP in Gombe ' Gwamna

PDP asks INEC to release election materials for Atiku

We'll prevail on Ndume to step down for Lawan as Senate president ' Shettima

Appeal Court re-instates Plateau lawmaker sacked over forgery

Why I should be Benue speaker ' Ucha

Why I deserve House speakership ' Bago

APC should have its way over NASS leadership ' Ex-lawmaker

Allegation over citizenship won't stop Atiku's victory in court ' Sugar

Why we endorsed Lawan ' Katsina senators

*TRIBUNE*

NUC processing 303 applications for more private varsities ' Rasheed

Ajasin was honourable and incorruptible

Ninth NASS leadership: Why zone to an individual

Extra-judicial killing: Affected officers to face prosecution, IGP vows

el-Rufai reshuffles cabinet, appoints new finance commissioner, accountant general

South West youths rally support for Lawan, Gbajabiamila

Ebonyi loses over 100 trucks of lead daily ' Gov Umahi

Kawu, others to appear in Court over N2.5bn fraud ' ICPC

Horror in Bayelsa as jealous lover shoots girlfriend in the face

Post-election crisis: Bauchi women, children threaten to embark on hunger strike if

Military arrests former govt members as Sudan crisis continues

Ecuador's president says Assange tried to use its embassy to spy

Internet users in Nigeria hit 114.7m in February ' NCC

*LEADERSHIP*

Harnessing Nigeria's Forest Resources

Affordable Housing For All

Citizens Expectation For The Next 4 Years

Waste Mgt Coy Recruits In Kaduna, 3 Other States

3,000 Participants To Discuss Tourism, Transport Connectivity At Abuja Summit

US Denounces 'Coercion' As China Conducts Drills Near Taiwan

No Deal Brexit Planning Continues

Sudan Crisis: Protest Leaders Demand End Of 'Deep State

Rivers Tackles Cult-related Killings

Appeal Court Nullifies Edo APC Reps' Election

*BLUE PRINT*

Picture: JAMB Registrar receiving an award of excellence from NUC presented by a representative of education minister

Neglect of public schools
Notre-Dame cathedral goes up in flames, firefighters battle to quench the inferno in France

Coup: African Union moves to slam suspension on Sudan

2019 UTME: JAMB has apprehended over '50 hired exam writers' ' official

: Aubameyang strikes early, lifts Arsenal over Watford, return to EPL top 4

Car theft: EFCC exposes new tricks used by fraudsters, alerts public

Community protests 'illegal' govt demolition in Ogun

Ogun spent N9bn on road construction in 3 months

FG approves commencement of work on Nigeria-Seme-Benin road project

*BUSINESSDAY*

Famfa Oil Tower elevates prime office space with strong value propositions

The IMF has apologised but can Nigeria save for future generations

IFRS 9 wipes N1trn off banking industry capital base

Botswana or Gabon: Nigeria's oil, gas pathway to prosperity is closing

Nigeria, others require 9.3m teachers to meet 2030 pre-primary education target

Firms consolidate local input sourcing 3 years after FX crisis

Technology to define future of real estate as prop-tech gains ground

It is not easy for SMEs in Nigeria to secure bank loans ' Dennis Okorie

Head or tail, Nigeria loses

Why better network solutions create better experiences

*SPORTS*

2019 AFCON: Rohr hints at Ghana, Senegal friendlies for Eagles - New Telegraph

4 - Goal

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Brosque announces his Sydney FC retirement - Goal

A-League run home: Melbourne Victory face almost impossible mission to overhaul Sydney FC - Goal

Abd'allah Hails Enyimba's Mentality In Kwara Utd Win - Daily Independent

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles will do better this year, says Adepoju - Daily Trust

AFCON 2019: The Draws And Super Eagles - Leadership

Ahmad sacks CAF Secretary-General over whistle-blowing - Vanguard

Alleged tax evasion: Court renews order for arrest of JJ Okocha - The Sun

Alleged tax evasion: Court renews order for Okochas arrest - Punch.

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