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*THE NATION*

Amotekun rescues three kidnap victims in Ondo

April 10 zonal congress date a ruse, PDP chieftain tells Makinde

Ooni, Olawepo-Hashim extol Odumakin

RohrurgesIheanacho to keep scoring form

TOKYO OLYMPICS : Impressive Agiomor secureswrestling ticket

Two-star Enyimba edge ES Setifin Aba

GOtv Boxing Night : WBF title win thrills RealOne

AJ Vs Fury : Joshua to open training campin July

EDO 2020 :Obaseki receives torch of unity

Ex-Ligue 1 star tips Moffi for greatness

New Olu of Warri likely Monday amid controversy

State of the nation: Buharis efforts honest, but cosmetic, says Bakare

Ladipo Market inaugurates executives

20 policemen killed in March, says IG

Ex-governors, senators own 130 Dubai assets

Easter: All will be well with Nigeria, says Osinbajo

Banditry, insurgency: Obasanjo, Gumi seek special court to try culprits

Kukahs Buhari bashing is ungodly

Pope slams arms spending in time of pandemic

Naira stable despite dollar demand pressure

I am fulfilling my campaign promises to Lagos East

Division in Akwa Ibom APC over stakeholders meeting

Will INEC bow to pressure from lawmakers

Buhari celebrates Oshiomhole @ 69

Foreign investors eye Akwa Ibom for $1.4b deal

StanChart named Global Coordinator for Seplats $650m bond issuance

Akinwuntan: Artificial intelligence tackles cyber-crimes

Sterling Bank, groups begin multi-city beach cleanup

Taxes: Govt gains more from public quotation

Tight supplies, rising meal prices affecting fish industry

$601m airlines revenue blocked in 17 African countries

What banks need to remain competitive, by experts

Procedural disputes halt imports at land borders

Telecoms sector takes hit from new SIM ban

*VANGUARD*

Pyrates berates Buhari over UK medical trip

North realising their grave mistakes too late ‘ ASETU

S/West PDP Congress: Zonal Caretaker Committee Begs NWC, others over Gov Makinde

A’Ibom will enter economic boom with Ibom DeepSeaport, ors ‘ Gov Emmanuel

Sustain the fight against insecurity, Emir of Kano charges Gov Bello

Alpha Jet Crash: Air Chief in Maiduguri, charges troops to remain resolute

Yinka Odumakin, a dogged fighter, unforgettable hero ‘ Ooni

Ebonyi Massacre: Killings unacceptable, cannot be defended ‘ Osinbajo

NMA apologises to Nigerians, patients over NARD strike

Your criticism of Buhari ungodly, Presidency replies Bishop Kukah

GOVERNORSHIP: Abia youths set 55 years age limit for candidates

Northern leaders realising their grave mistakes too late’ ASETU

OAU, Falana, Igini, others mourn Odumakin

Gani Adams accuses Oyo CP of playing politics with security, seeks her redeployment

This isn’t Nigeria Buhari and I envisioned in 2011 ‘ Tunde Bakare

Paul Orajiaka urges Nigerians to embrace love, sacrifice, forgiveness

Attack on Ortom: Indigenous people of Benue valley, Niger Area to pull out of Arewa

Stop blaming NASS over Buhari’s lopsided appointments ‘ Akinyelure

No going back on Nsukka candidate in 2023, says Senator Utazi

Makinde vows to expose those politicising security

El-Rufai denies appointing intermediaries to negotiate with bandits

AfCFTA: Concern over dumping mounts as trade deficit widens

FOREX: Turnover in I&E window falls 82% to $3.7bn

Valencia ‘threatened with punishment’ for walking off in racism protest

The Principles of the Christian Marriage

On the alleged non-negotiability and sacrosanctity of One Nigeria(2)

Code of Conduct in the Market-place

COVID-19:We’re confident in AstraZeneca’s ability to save lives ‘ FG

Gunmen allegedly kill two policemen, one civilian in Delta

VIDEO: Emotions, chants as civil society group pay condolence visit to Joe Odumakin

Family of five, homeless as Lagos landlord seizes property, lock them out for owing rent

*THISDAY*

Free Trade Zone Scheme: Model for Infrastructure Devolution

Supporting MSMEs Will Boost Economy, Says Minister

Technology Adoption for Tax Compliance Still Low

FirstBank Disburses N58bn to 81,000 Female-owned Businesses

NDIC Boss Charges Auditors on Accuracy, Integrity

Transcorp Records N75bn Revenue, N3.8bn Profit

Jaiz Bank Doles-out N125m to Innovators, Entrepreneurs

Plentywaka, Libra Motors Partner to Improve Transportation

CAP Plc Posts N1.2bn Profit, to Pay 210k Dividend

NEPZA Seeks FEC Support to Establish Medical Zones

Cititrust Targets 50% Earnings Increase by Year-end

Research Identifies Factors Delaying Energy Transmission Targets in Africa

Operators Set Up Price Modulating Committee for Paper Industry

Customers Set for Polaris Banks N26m Promo

Invest More on Your Wellbeing, Experts Advise Nigerians

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Opens Business Platform

MTN Donates 300,000 Covid-19 Vaccines to Nigeria

IBEDC Assures Customers of Hitch-free Services

FG Harnesses Renewables to Power Schools, Hospitals

Customs Generates N16m in 18 Months

KilRox Alcohol Disinfecting Wipes Debuts in Nigeria

Heritage Bank Celebrates World Water Day

Sovereign Trust Insurance to Embark on Branch Expansion

CBNs Interventions in Infrastructure

GNI Pledges Improved Service Delivery

HP Launches New Laptops

Samsungs New Smartphones Excite Customers

With Continuous Voter Registration, INEC Targets More Credibility

OCP Africa Partners Agencies to Grow Wheat with Specialised Fertilizer

As Ihedioha, Associates Reset Imos Political Calculus

EKEDC Assures of Quality Service Delivery

As Tinubu Sustains His Quest for the Presidency

Ekiti Didnt Sell Its Wema Bank Shares

A POLITICAL MAKEOVER FOR ISA YUGUDA

MERCOSUR Marks 30th Anniversary

Kogi Contingent Records 100% Negative Covid-19 Tests

Enyimba Shoot Down ES Setif in CAF Confed Cup

Alleged Racists Comments Force Valencia to Walk off Pitch

Carabao Cup: 8000 Fans to Watch Spurs, Man City Final Live

ISIMI Mini Course, Stimulus for Local Golf Growth

Greenwood Fires Man Utd Back to Second Spot in Fightback Win

Kwara Utd Return to Summit of NPFL, Kano Pillars Second

New Nigeria Beach Soccer League Gets Underway

*DAILY TIMES*

Mainland, HK conduct technical tests on cross-border use of digital yuan

I will drag anyone who campaigns for old politicians, Ruth Kadiri warns colleagues

Maltina storms Enugu with Easter goodies for Oaklands Easter Fun Fair

Easter: Kukah berates Buharis govt again, says Nigeria now massive killing field

China accelerates COVID-19 vaccination in rural areas

I got married at age 20, divorced at 22 Don Jazzy breaks silence about his love life

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

My greatest challenge on the Bench, by Justice Williams

Government’s failure to tame unemployment

Rage over governors’ breach of Executive Order 10

Afe Babalola University goes international

Poor leadership bane of Anambra’s devt, says aspirant

Insecurity: Civil Defence to deploy personnel in schools nationwide

JUST IN: Obasanjo meets Gumi behind closed doors in Ogun

Taiwan minister accepts responsibility for train crash as questions mount

US administers 161.7m doses of COVID-19 vaccines ‘ CDC

Cubans stage caravan to protest US trade embargo, sanctions

Facebook data on more than 500m accounts found online

Nigerian leaders indifferent as country burns, says Utomi

Reprisal: Police arrest Aiye cult leader, foil robbery operations

USSD: MTN rolls out alternative channels for customers

Demand for air travel rises over attacks on vehicles

Aghanenu: FG has rendered local content policy ineffective

United Capital: Creative diversification spurs bottom-line

Nigeria, others push mobile money transactions to $495bn

Export: Vandals complicate Nigeria’s N376bn sesame business

AfCFTA: FG reassures on insurers’ capacity for trade pact

NSE closes week with 0.76% loss

FCMB Group’s profit rises to N22bn amid COVID-19

Access Bank posts N764.7bn gross earnings

COVID-19: Pantami presents Jaiz Bank’s N125m to innovators

Odumakin: The curtain falls for the activist

Zonal Congress: PDP faces litmus test in S’West

EPL: Greenwood seals comeback win for Man Utd against Brighton

EPL: Saints fight back to beat Burnley

EPL: Liverpool defeat shocks Arteta

Euro roundup: Neymar sees red as Lille beat PSG while Bayern sink Leipzig

EPL: Liverpool brush aside Arsenal to boost top-four hopes

National Principals’ Cup’ll get better with every edition, says Are

West Brom score 5 to hand Tuchel first Chelsea defeat

Iheanacho signs contract extension deal with Leicester

Edo 2021: Zamfara participation uncertain

Some people haven’t forgiven Dick Tiger over Nigerian Civil war ‘ son

*BLUE PRINT*

Access Bank sustains profitability, post N106.01bn profit

Total pension assets hit N12.3trn as PFAs reduces positions in T-Bills

Banks’ defy CBN, sack over 3,000 workers in 2020

Weakened naira, inflation erode Nigerians pay by 24.5% in 2 years

Reaction as all Kogi contingent to 2020 NSF test negative for COVID-19

Nigeria, Morocco entrepreneurs establish Business Council

Kukah’s Buhari bashing ungodly ‘ Presidency

Easter: NYCN President urges youths to pray, work for peace, unity

Ebonyi: Osinbajo visits crisis areas, assures justice for dead

Group petitions IG, wants Ebonyi CP to account for arrested ‘warlords

Sultan turbans 3 Dasuki family members, 17 others

Yinka was a man of extraordinary courage ‘ Olawepo-Hashim

Gwong chiefdom thumbs up El-Rufa’i on response to auto crash

JIBWIS tasks govts, proprietors on education

Suspension of A/Ibom chair fake news ‘ NASSI

Nigerians can now obtain passport in 72 hrs ‘ Aregbesola

We’ll implement Buhari’s directives on insecurity fully ‘ CNS

Perm sec stresses need for capacity development

Easter: Gov Ishaku tasks Tarabans on unity

Niger: Gov Bello condemns attack on military base

Leave Mattawalle out of your incapacity, Group cautions NSA Mongonu

JNI tasks Nigerian leaders on justice, fairness

Autonomy: Judiciary workers to shut down courts Tuesday

Insecurity: NSCDC to commission Special Women Squad against bandits, kidnappers

Nigerians can now obtain Passport within 72hrs ‘ Aregbesola

Wase, Lalong mourn Maitala, say his death tragic

*THE SUN*

Constitution Review: Can Ninth Assembly break the jinx

Power must move down South after Buhari ‘Porgu

2023: Zoning won’t determine Enugu governor ‘APC

2023: Zoning won’t determine Enugu governor ‘ APC

Simy equals Weah’s Serie A record

Edo 2020 National Sports Festival: 10 athletes quarantined after positive test for COVID-19

Delta picks first gold

CAFCC: Enyimba races to top position, beat ES SETIF 2-1

Kogi contingent tests negative for COVID-19

Benin agog as festival excites residents

Fantastic’ Iheanacho at his best everyday ‘ Rodgers

Wembley Stadium to welcome back fans as part of government’s test

Despite rigorous screening from NCDC, Kogi Contingent tests negative for COVID-19 at NSF

News Flash: Enyimba beat ES Setif

Q1 2021: 10 Stockbroking firms trade 30.2bn shares worth N357bn

Julius Berger declares N634m dividend for 2020

FirstGEM: First Bank reiterates commitment to empowering Nigerian women

Nigerian budget defiles performance analysis ‘Ijezie, ex-Zenith bank executive

NUBIFIE tasks FG on youth empowerment

Easter: Ngige urges Nigerians to unite against common enemy

Director-general urges WTO members to deliver concrete results this year

Stakeholder seeks protection for farmers against attacks by herdsmen

FY 2020: Tier-1 banks’ OPEX hits N872.65bn amid COVID-19

FRSC, safety experts, laud NIWA’s plan to barge containers from Lagos to Onitsha port

Insecurity: Obasanjo, Gumi want FG to create special courts

Diri, Patience Jonathan, others for OGAA Awards

Gunmen kill 4 in Imo

Gunmen kidnap farmer in Ekiti, police begin manhunt

Suspected herdsmen kidnap 5 in Anambra, 2 rescued

Gunmen kill Delta local chiefs sons, police orderlies, driver, kidnap another

Bandits sack Allawa, Niger community, rustle livestock

We cant be cowed by criminals, Navy insists

Arrest, prosecute anyone caught negotiating with bandits on my behalf, El-Rufai orders

Catholic bishop gifts widow, 300 others

The future is not now

Criminality by other means

Soludo, Isuofia attack and Anambra politics

Seventy-two hours

Ugwuanyi @ 57 and friends exemplary gestures

The great sacrifice of love

Nigeria, once a beloved country

Benin Bronzes and restitution: The journey thus far

Afe Babalola University goes international

Joy as group brings succour to Lagos community

Nwankwo seeks state governments infrastructural support in Ladipo Market

Dont rehabilitate PH refinery with $1.5 billion

A life of great lessons: Tribute to Justice Abai Ikwechegh, OFR, 1923-2020

*GUARDIAN*

Enyimba recover to beat gusty Entente Setif 2-1

Man Utd fightback beats Brighton to cut Man City lead

Man Utd’s Martial could miss rest of season

Spurs frustrated by Newcastle, Saints boost survival bid

Redmond bags priceless winner as Southampton boost survival bid

Chelsea’s Zouma wants strong reaction to West Brom thrashing

De Bruyne salutes Man City’s title focus

EU has ‘severe concern’ over Russian activity near Ukraine

US Capitol attack sparks debate over security

Charred bodies of three police officers found in Mexico

Chad troops arrested for rapes in Niger

Pope urges vaccines for poor in Easter message

Gulf monarchies back Jordan king after security sweep

French tycoon Tapie tied up and beaten in burglary

Indonesia flash floods kill 23, leave two missing

Maoist rebels kill 22 Indian security forces in gun battle: police

Bulgarian PM seeking fourth term in Covid-hit vote

Profit taking depresses ASI further by 0.76% ahead of Easter holiday

Experts task insurers on mergers, acquisitions for big-ticket

UBA assures shareholders of improved returns on key investments

Bank records N28.1bn profit, to pay N6.4bn benefit

The foolish warriors

Curious Port Harcourt refinery rehabilitation

Recklessness of Lagos keke and okada riders

The scandal in Port Harcourt Refinery

Staying alive

Beyond name change of correctional centres

Get vaccinated, save a life

Gender inequality as a global health issue

*TRIBUNE*

Don’t blame National Assembly over Buhari’s lopsided appointments ‘ Senator Akinyelure

776 rural youths receive business starter packs in Delta

Ebonyi: Osinbajo assures of justice after herders attacks, communal clashes

Easter: Cleric urges Christians to always trust in God

Kogi commissioner donates health centre to community

Nigeria records 82 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,195

COVID-19: Nigeria recorded 624 new infections last week, lowest in over five months

Seplat issues $650 million 5-year senior notes

UACN approves N7.1bn return on investment to shareholders

First Dreams Logistics, out to ease Nigerians’ pains over traffic gridlock ‘Yetunde Makinde

Odumakin: An Eagle’s Return Flight

Heightening insecurity

The John Pombe Magufuli I knew

Leaders and their critics

The future of work: 7 keys to unlocking your leadership potential

Review of Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game

How fire outbreaks, other production disruptions cost Nigeria 36.3 million barrels of crude in 12 months

Q1’2021: Equities market dips by 3.04 per cent as investors lose N638bn

FG urges states to strive for performance-based grants in 2021

*SPORTS*

Ajax-linked Ghana starlet Kamaldeen returns to score sheet as Nordsjaelland put two past AGF – Goal

Alleged Racists Comments Force Valencia to Walk off Pitch – Thisday

ANA Inspiration 2021: Patty Tavatanakit Wins Despite Lydia Ko’s 4th-Round Surge – Bleacher Report

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani 1st Starting Pitcher to Bat 2nd in Lineup Since 1903 – Bleacher Report

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani Exits Game After Collision with White Sox’s Jose Abreu – Bleacher Report

Antonio Rudiger sent in from training after clash with Kepa Arrizabalaga – Yahoo

Are Fulham’s Nigerians destined for the Championship – Goal

Athletic Bilbao loses first Copa del Rey final, but has second chance against Barca – CNN

Australia’s first international cricket team found fame abroad. At home, they were betrayed – CNN

Benin agog as festival excites residents – The Sun

Benin agog as National Sports Festival kicks off with 15 events – The Cable

Bevis Mugabi extends with Motherwell – African Football

Brooks Koepka Intends to Play in 2021 Masters After Surgery on Knee Injury – Bleacher Report

Bucs’ Carlton Davis Apologizes After Using Anti-Asian Slur in Deleted Tweet – Bleacher Report

CAF Confed Cup: Enyimba, Raja secure wins, Pirates held – African Football

Caf Confederation Cup: Al Ahli Benghazi 0-0 Orlando Pirates – Unlucky Buccaneers held in Libya – Goal

CAFCC: Enyimba races to top position, beat ES SETIF 2-1 – The Sun

Carabao Cup: 8000 Fans to Watch Spurs, Man City Final Live – Thisday

Celtic, AmaZulu record wins on Easter Sunday – African Football

Chelsea FC sweat over Christian Pulisic injury as Thomas Tuchel explains horror defeat to West Brom – Yahoo

Chelsea loanee Victor Moses scores on Spartak Moscow return – Goal

Chelsea’s Zouma wants strong reaction to West Brom thrashing – Guardian

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Tweets He’s ‘All Good’ After Surgery on Toe Injury – Bleacher Report

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha ‘very clear’ on where he wants to be, says Roy Hodgson – Yahoo

Davinson Sanchez: Tottenham ‘disgusted by racist messages’ sent to defender – Yahoo

Davinson Sanchez: Tottenham Hotspur defender suffers racist abuse on social media – BBC

De Bruyne salutes Man City’s title focus – Guardian

Delta picks first gold – The Sun

Delta wins first gold medal at National Sport Festival – The Cable

Despite rigorous screening from NCDC, Kogi Contingent tests negative for COVID-19 at NSF – The Sun

Edo 2020 National Sports Festival: 10 athletes quarantined after positive test for COVID-19 – The Sun

Edo 2021: Zamfara participation uncertain – New Telegraph

Enyimba mount impressive comeback to defeat ES Setif 2-1 – The Cable

Enyimba recover to beat gusty Entente Setif 2-1 – Guardian

Enyimba Shoot Down ES Setif in CAF Confed Cup – Thisday

EPL Report: Greenwoods diving header gives Man United comeback victory – The Cable

EPL: Greenwood seals comeback win for Man Utd against Brighton – New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool brush aside Arsenal to boost top-four hopes – New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool defeat shocks Arteta – New Telegraph

EPL: Saints fight back to beat Burnley – New Telegraph

Eric Bailly: Manchester United defender absent due to positive Covid test, reveals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Yahoo

Euro roundup: Neymar sees red as Lille beat PSG while Bayern sink Leipzig – New Telegraph

Everton vs Crystal Palace: Premier League prediction, TV channel, team news, live stream, h2h results, odds – Yahoo

Fantastic’ Iheanacho at his best everyday ‘ Rodgers – The Sun

Gonzaga defeats UCLA with buzzer beater and will face Baylor in NCAA men’s basketball title game – CNN

Gosens reveals Ronaldo shirt snub that made him ‘ashamed – Goal

GOtv Boxing Night 22: Real One, Baby Face Win WBF Titles – Thisday

Greenwood Fires Man Utd Back to Second Spot in Fightback Win – Thisday

Haley Jones, Stanford Holds off Arizona to Win 2021 NCAA Women’s Championship – Bleacher Report

Iheanacho signs contract extension deal with Leicester – New Telegraph

ISIMI Mini Course, Stimulus for Local Golf Growth – Thisday

It would be ‘wonderful’ to play with Messi at PSG, says Di Maria – Goal

Jordan Spieth Discusses ‘Monumental Win’ at 2021 Valero Texas Open – Bleacher Report

Jordan Spieth: Texas Open win is former world number one’s first title since 2017 – BBC

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Defeat Lakers Amid LeBron James, Davis and More Injuries – Bleacher Report

Kelechi Iheanacho pens new Leicester City deal – African Football

Kogi Contingent Records 100% Negative Covid-19 Tests – Thisday

Kogi contingent tests negative for COVID-19 – The Sun

Kwara Utd Return to Summit of NPFL, Kano Pillars Second – Thisday

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