NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 7TH APRIL 2021*

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*THE NATION*

No longer a monument of shame

Lagos, Edo claim badminton titles

BBNaija star eyes medal for Team Rivers

Compete fairly

Minister thumbs up COVID-19 compliance

Cultural display heralds 20th National Sports Festival

Oba Elegushi marks anniversary with football, golf tournaments

Poly lecturers begin indefinite strike

2023: Southwest monarchs back power shift

CJN meets JUSUN leaders to end strike

40% of candidates make credit in WASSCE

Odumakin served Afenifere for 17 years, says Secretary

Bird flu hits Kano, Kaduna, Benue, four other states

Imo State Governor Uzodimma, Adamu to police: crush outlawed IPOB

Buhari to Itsekiri: resolve differences over Olu of Warri

Buhari mourns as official driver dies

IMF: Intervention funds can hurt financial market

Exploring Emeka Ojukwus soft side

Face Of Ilaji Beauty Pageant resumes for 2021 edition

Artistes, producers rush MCSNs Gocreate App

Pasuma narrates how impersonator swindled fans of N13 million

Akin Lewis speaks on new film, The New Patriots

Don Jazzy: Music deprived me of marriage, love

I dont beg for fans, says Mr. P

Bella Shmurda queries religious beliefs

*VANGUARD*

Abia govt reviews curfew to 8pm, includes Ohafia, Arochukwu

National Sports Festival remains a Nigeria’s uniting factor ‘ Buhari

NiMet 3-day forecast: Expect sunshine, thunderstorms

CISLAC mourns Chukwuma, says was renowned human rights activist

FG receives India’s 100,000 doses of Covishield vaccines

PDP National Legal Adviser, Emmanuel Enoidem dismisses claims of working for Akpabio’s interest

CJN pleads with JUSUN to call off strike

JUSUN strike: Inmates stranded at courts in Sokoto

Kano slashes March salaries of political office holders by 50%

Lamentation over Ebonyi massacre: ‘Good morning, you woke late,’ IPOB mocks Umahi

I have a natural entrepreneurial spirit ‘ Okpala, Kobobid CTO

The Nigerian Pension Industry ‘ A journey with definite destination (2)

JUST IN: WAEC releases 2021 WASSCE results, 26 days after conduct of examination

[Breaking]Covid-19: 2021 WASSCE postpones exams indefinitely

Novel HIV vaccine approach shows promise in Phase-1 clinical trials

Healthcare: FG building healthy system accessible to all, says Mamora

As vaccines rollout progresses, COVAX worries over shortage of doses

NCDC monitoring situation in 8 states for suspected cholera cases ‘ D-G

*THISDAY*

Elumelu: Youth Restiveness Ticking Time Bomb for Nigeria, Others

FMDQ Exchange to Commence Derivatives Trading Soon

SON Offers to Support Healthcare Delivery

NALDA Builds Farmers Capacity on Rice Irrigation

Technology, Key to Achieving Efficiency in Insurance Industry

Okejimi: Nigerias Remittance Business Undergoing Transformation

Stanbic IBTC Insurance and Yawning Industry Gap

Overcoming the Headwinds

Afrinvest Appoints Onaghinon COO

Linkage Engages Northern-based Brokers

Network International Appoints Regional President

The Montessori Classroom

Ogun Inaugurates 10th Gateway Trade Fair

LCCI Partners Future Project to Tackle Unemployment

Why APCs Careraker Committee Keeps Shifting the Goalposts

Was there Ever a Zoning Arrangement in the Coal City State

BBNaija Star Storms Edo for Team Rivers

Muazu, Kefas Vows to End Dominance of East Africans

North Korea to Skip Tokyo Olympics over Covid-19 Fears

AC Milan Target Fikayo Tomori on Permanent Deal

Balogun Seeks Return to Bundesliga If Rangers Fail to Extend His Deal

Akeredolu, Ade-Ojo Honoured at Ondo Auto Rally 2021

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

Write Real Madrid off at Your Peril, Zidane Warns Reds Fans

Is Exceptional Haaland Capable of Ruining Citys Quadruple Chase

London power shift as West Ham disrupts order

*DAILY TIMES*

APC, PDP trades tackle in Niger state over defamation claims

Atiku not fit to contest for President Malami

2023: Fani-Kayode Subtly Campaigns For Kogi Gov

Zamfara: Atiku leads APC Govs to Matawalle as defection draws closer

Aussie research brings hope to prevent childhood obesity

Bezos, Musk top Forbes billionaire list

UAEs first nuclear power plant begins operation

A trip to remember: Sponsored by Vantage Migration and Allied Consult

NFC boss, Dr. Chidia bags Good Governance award

Effium killings: Ebonyi indigenes demand investigation into escape of 55 suspects

Governor Bala names road after Former President Jonathan

How 130 Dubai assets were traced to Nigerian Ex-Governors, Senators

Stop gloating over missing Nigerian Air Force Jet, Lai Mohammed tells Nigerians

Dont hesitate to use your rifles to defend yourselves Uzodinma tell Imo Police Officers

COVID-19 cases will rise despite vaccine, British scientists warn

Virtual Reality: The New Way Of Doing Business

Buhari sacks IGP, names replacement

Valencias Diakhaby alleged racially abused in game against Cadiz

Berlin minister open to joint bid with Israel for 2036 Olympics

La Liga: Dembele wins all three points for Barcelona

Nigeria star Onuachu notch goal no. 26 in Genks five-goal thriller

VP Osinbajo, Others Storm Benin For Edo 2020 Games

TikTok fined over failure to delete content

Kim Kardashian officially a billionaire Forbes

Harry Potter Actor Paul Ritter is dead

Kelly Handsome calls out Don Jazzy alleges intimidation, arrest

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Otunba Gbenga Daniel: Navigating new frontier @ 65

The intriguing reality of telecoms’ gadgets

UNILAG students flay management over signing of indemnity form

IMF raises Nigeria’s growth forecast to 2.5%

Insecurity: We don’t expect any miracle from new IGP ‘ ADC

Ohanaeze kicks as Buhari appoints northerner IGP

COVID-19: GL 12 and below to continue working from home, says FG

Employment: We’ve no recruitment consultants, not recruiting ‘ INEC

JUSUN ignores NBA’s plea, shuts down courts nationwide

Dangote takes measures to curb crashes

IGP to policemen: Change strategy, be ruthless with IPOB

Again, Reps loses another member

IMF revises Nigeria’s growth outlook upward to 2.5%

Autochek launches first African online truck loans marketplace

Newton Jibunoh appointed CFAO as Suzuki brand ambassador

Air France KLM wins EU okay for $4.7bn recapitalisation

COVID-19: UK launches loan scheme to help companies recover

Boko Haram: Fresh thoughts around prosecution of suspects

Intelligence-driven tactics ‘ll curtail insecurity ‘ CG Audi

Lagos LG poll triggers APC, PDP face-off

Edo 2020: Heavy rain halts opening ceremony

N’Korea pulls out of Tokyo Olympics over COVID-19 fears

La Liga: Barcelona go second after late win over Valladolid

GOtv Boxing Night: ‘Real One’ thanks sponsors

EPL: Hammers eye top-four finish after Wolves win

VP declares Edo 2020 Festival open

Okowa storms Edo for NSF

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Deborah Pam tips husband, Emmanuel Gyang for podium finish

Edo 2020: Ogba applauds Edo govta

Agiomor picks Olympic ticket in wrestling

*BLUE PRINT*

Alkali emerges new IGP as gunmen hit another Imo police station, gunmen ambush troops in Benue, 2 soldiers missing

Alkali: The new Sheriff in town

COVID-19: Why states were directed to halt vaccination halfway ‘ FG

Gombe: When Gov Yahaya’s human capital dev initiatives thrilled Osinbajo

Real Madrid beat Liverpool in Champions League quarterfinal battle, Manchester City edge Borussia Dortmund

Matawalle commends group for donating N5m to Tudun Wada market fire victims

Osinbajo, Aregbesola inspect Owerri Police station, Correctional facilities

Insecurity: CAN President chides Buhari, calls for national dialogue

Striking judiciary workers shut down courts in Plateau

2023: Group wants ex-CAS Sadique to contest Bauchi governorship

Ex-APGA presidential candidate sues for unity, coexistence

Jonathan commissions major road project in Bauchi

Ondo NSCDC impounds 37,100 litres of diesel

Imo: Use force against IPOB, ESN, IGP orders personnel

Parents can help government minimise insecurity ‘ Wike

Tension in Tunga Maje as lawyer foils kidnap attempt

Don’t gag subordinates, Okowa charges new perm secs

Group partners Enugu on COVID-19 funds, donations, interventions

Wase mourns Lere

Construction of Agbara-Lusada road begins in 2 weeks ‘ Gov. Abiodun

Akwa Ibom: CSOs lament loss in crude oil production

Book launch: US, UK, China, France, Canada, 2 others acknowledge National Pilot’s invitation

Insecurity: Group sues for peace, commends Zulum

Buhari’s official driver is dead

Insurgency: Nigerian troops not sufficiently armed ‘ Ex-General

*THE SUN*

Why APC ‘ll win Anambra guber poll ‘George Moghalu

PDP’ll use council polls re-assert dominance in Rivers ‘Woke

Ebonyi govt accuses PDP of baseless allegations against Umahi

Atiku not a Nigerian ‘Malami

Hold political leaders accountable, APC urges religious leaders

2023: Afenifere endorses Tinubu for President

Anambra poll: Group endorses Tony Nwoye for governor

Edo 2020: Eight-month pregnant Aminat Idrees wins Taekwondo gold

Senator Utazi not acting anybody’s script, Says Aide

BBNaija star storms Edo for Team Rivers Aminat Idrees

Olympics, AFROCAN scouting tops Odaudu’s agenda

Team Delta leads in swimming

Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Muazu, Kefas vow to end dominance of East Africans

Edo 2020: Osinbajo misses opening ceremony

20th NSF opens formally with display of Edo culture

ETO: How holding bay owners, security agents milk truck drivers

ANRSC protests selling of staff quarters to Chinese investors

APMT Apapa acquires more equipment to aid Customs inspection

What to consider before choosing platform for your online store

How crypto market can help Nigeria tackle rising youth unemployment

NBP: IpNX reiterates potential of FTTH sub-sector to drive digital economy

FG revokes Addax Petroleum 4 mining leases

With technology, job losses, new opportunities inevitable ‘Buhari

MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates class of 2020

SEC approves Onyema, others’ appointment as CEOs of demutualised entities

Gunmen kill 9, kidnap 25 along Kaduna-Kachia road

Igbo youths, Dokubo fault police on IPOB, ESN involvment

Suspected herdsmen attack 3 female farmers in Ekiti

NSCDC discovers illegal diesel depot in Ondo

Court stops wife from selling husbands property

EFCC hands recovered 370,000, $1,800 to Japanese fraud victim

NDLEA nabs drug baron in Nasarawa

2 robbery suspects lynched in Aba

Anglican Primate hails Ugwuanyis leadership qualities

Level of destruction at Imo correctional centre, sad Osinbajo

Eat ‘N’ Go extends footprint to northern Nigeria

An appeal to Sultan of Sokoto on Nigeria’s stability (2)

Northern Nigeria not educationally disadvantaged

Is EFCC legally empowered to assess persons’ declaration of assets’ (2)

Reopen’ abhors hyphenation

Witches and wizards: Myth or reality’ (8)

Compassionate use approach to vaccine

*GUARDIAN*

The monarchs’ plea for constitutional role

Rio backs off plan to rename Maracana stadium for Pele

Man United, Arsenal set for Europa League quarters

Man City blame coronavirus for 126 million loss

Militao replaces quarantined Varane, Jota starts for Liverpool

Maradona lawyer blasts star’s daughters over inheritance dispute

UEFA suspends Kudela for Arsenal game after racism allegation

Real Madrid lose Covid-19 case Varane for Liverpool game

Can PSG avenge Champions League final loss against Bayern

Time for Tuchel to take tough decisions at Chelsea

Holders Bayern host embattled PSG without Lewandowski

Anambra governorship race amid APGA’s divided house

Supreme Court judgments leave Ayade struggling to lead Cross River PDP

Ndigbo need not beg to clinch 2023 presidency, says Ohanaeze Youth Wing

Tanker accident causes gridlock on Oshodi-Isolo expressway

Train passengers lament difficulty in accessing e-ticket

FG vows to bring Owerri attackers to justice

Gunmen kill two policemen, eight others in Taraba, Kaduna

Gunmen abduct father, wife, others in Ondo

Rivers monarch seeks government’s support in community’s development

Warning strike cripples FCT as workers declare permsecretary’s office illegal

FG resumes international flights at Kano airport

Eyimofe selected for Cinmas d’Afrique festival in France

Fulani herders attack women farmers in Ekiti

Biden to announce all adults in US eligible for Covid vaccine by April 19

Protests erupt in Benin as Talon seeks reelection

Protests break out in Benin before election

EMA has ‘not yet reached conclusion’ on AstraZeneca

China’s bitcoin mining rush risks derailing climate goals

Jordan’s Prince Hamzah in fiery exchange with army chief

Hunter Biden admits Ukraine firm saw his name as ‘gold

Death toll from fighting in Sudan’s Darfur rises to 56: UN

Navalny supporters detained outside his penal colony

New Delhi to impose pandemic night curfew

Strengthening collaboration for robust broadband deployment

SeerBit, Wix partner on Nigeria’s e-commerce, others

COVID-19 is wake-up call for Nigeria to innovate, UNESCO says

Low income takes 800m Nigerians, South Africans, others offline

LG quits mobile phone business July 31

e-Commerce can provide 23m jobs, boost economy

Terragon, Facebook to discuss ‘thriving without third-party cookies’ at webinar

UNAN tasks women on digital economy

Swype Global announces entries for Swypatune Naija contest

Teens Can Blog building younger generation with technology

FSDH changes chief executive

Academy canvasses good leadership

Driving organisational success through project management amid COVID-19

CIPM charges organisations on employee engagement

Pressure mounts on Nigeria to ratify ILO convention 190

Expert urges organisations to leverage technology for emerging needs

Sanwo-Olu tasks youths on talent development to curb unemployment

*TRIBUNE*

COVID-19: Sokoto partners Plan International to sensitise stakeholders on vaccines rollout

Firm pays insurance claim of over 600,000 farmers in 2020

Corps member renovates correctional institute in Kaduna

Nigeria records 58 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,388

Police confirm burning down of another division in Imo State

My husband died on Friday, not Saturday, says Okei-Odumakin

Emergence of new Buhari ‘campaign’ billboards unsettles PDP

How DPR withdrew $759.4m from signature bonus account

Customs’ raid on Bodija market

Delta inaugurates magistrates’ court for 15 communities in Olomu

Community lauds NDDC for land reclamation project

Akwa Ibom govt tasks oil firms on community development, renews MoU

Bayelsa govt, Bilabiri indigenes differ over death of suspected militants’ leader

On Akintola’s passion for job creation

Living purpose-driven life

Odumakin: Covid-19 and pseudo death claims

Non-state actors and Nigeria’s warped educational trajectory

Equities trading closes negative as investors lose N78bn

DMO opens two, three-year savings bonds

IMF increases Nigeria’s 2021 economic growth forecast to 2.5%

Onyema completes tenure as NSE CEO

LCCI inaugurates e-commerce for private enterprises

NAICOM sets June 1 for new insurance guidelines implementation

*SPORTS*

20th NSF opens formally with display of Edo culture – The Sun

AC Milan Target Fikayo Tomori on Permanent Deal – Thisday

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon – Thisday

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Deborah Pam tips husband, Emmanuel Gyang for podium finish – New Telegraph

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Muazu, Kefas vow to end dominance of East Africans – The Sun

Agiomor picks Olympic ticket in wrestling – New Telegraph

Akeredolu, Ade-Ojo Honoured at Ondo Auto Rally 2021 – Thisday

Associate AD Sharon Lewis Suing LSU for $50M After Les Miles Investigation – Bleacher Report

Balogun Seeks Return to Bundesliga If Rangers Fail to Extend His Deal – Thisday

Barca strikes late to move within touching distance of La Liga summit – CNN

Baylor Parade 2021: Route, Date, Time and More – Bleacher Report

BBNaija Star Storms Edo for Team Rivers – Thisday

BBNaija star storms Edo for Team Rivers Aminat Idrees – The Sun

Berlin minister open to joint bid with Israel for 2036 Olympics – Daily Times

Bryson DeChambeau optimistic new driver will help his chances at Masters – CNN

Bucs’ Tom Brady Launching NFT Featuring ‘World’s Most Iconic’ Names, Brands – Bleacher Report

Can PSG avenge Champions League final loss against Bayern – Guardian

Champions League LIVE! Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool, Man City 2-1 Dortmund – highlights, results and reaction – Yahoo

Champions League Results 2021: Scores, Highlights After Tuesday’s Quarterfinal Ties – Bleacher Report

Champions League: Phil Foden hands Man City last-gasp win over Borussia Dortmund in quarter-final first leg – Yahoo

Credit must be given to Mokwena – Mngqithi lauds Mamelodi Sundowns coach after TTM win – Goal

De Bruyne admits Manchester City should have scored more ahead of ‘tricky’ second-leg task at Borussia Dortmund – Goal

Derrius Guice’s Alleged Harassment of Woman ‘Unacceptable,’ LSU’s Ed Orgeron Says – Bleacher Report

Deshaun Watson’s Attorney Rusty Hardin Says Tony Buzbee Sought $100K Settlement – Bleacher Report

Dustin Johnson to serve pigs in a blankets, filet mignon at Masters Champions Dinner – CNN

Edo 2020: Eight-month pregnant Aminat Idrees wins Taekwondo gold – The Sun

Edo 2020: Heavy rain halts opening ceremony – New Telegraph

Edo 2020: Ogba applauds Edo govta – New Telegraph

Edo 2020: Osinbajo misses opening ceremony – The Sun

EPL: Hammers eye top-four finish after Wolves win – New Telegraph

Female referee makes English soccer history – CNN

For me it was personal’ – Klopp slams referee for Mane treatment after Liverpool lose to Real Madrid – Goal

GOtv Boxing Night: ‘Real One’ thanks sponsors – New Telegraph

Haaland has his moment but may need more to win over Pep Guardiola – Yahoo

Holders Bayern host embattled PSG without Lewandowski – Guardian

I definitely won the ball fairly’ – Bellingham frustrated by officials as Dortmund lose at Man City – Goal

Imperious Toni Kroos outclasses Liverpool in game of yards, rather than inches – Yahoo

Iowa’s Luka Garza Wins 2021 Wooden Award over Cade Cunningham, Ayo Dosunmu – Bleacher Report

Is Exceptional Haaland Capable of Ruining Citys Quadruple Chase – Thisday

Isaiah Thomas: ‘I Feel Like a Rookie Again’ After Pelicans Debut – Bleacher Report

Jamal Murray out for Nuggets vs. Pistons Because of Knee Injury – Bleacher Report

Jets GM: ‘Fair’ to Say Jets Will Target QB at No. 2 After Sam Darnold Trade – Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid Dominant as 76ers Rout Jaylen Brown, Celtics – Bleacher Report

Juan Cala denies racially abusing Mouctar Diakhaby; Valencia respond ‘We Don’t Believe You – CNN

Jude Bellingham ‘frustrated’ by controversial disallowed goal in Champions League defeat to Manchester City – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp accepts defeat but criticises referee over Sadio Mane call – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool must ‘earn right’ to reach Champions League semi-finals after first-leg loss to Real Madrid – Yahoo

Kaduna unveils 2022 bid plan – The Sun

Kaizer Chiefs player ratings as Ngcobo and Castro save Soweto giants against Stellenbosch FC – Goal

Klopp explains subbing of Keita in first half of Liverpool defeat to Real Madrid in Champions League – Goal

La Liga: Barcelona go second after late win over Valladolid – New Telegraph

La Liga: Dembele wins all three points for Barcelona – Daily Times

Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis Could Return from Injury After Game vs. Hornets – Bleacher Report

Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Says OG Anunoby Didn’t ‘Need to Go WWE’ on Him After Foul – Bleacher Report

Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell, Raptors’ Og Anunoby Ejected After Altercation on Video – Bleacher Report

Linesman asks Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland for autograph after Champions League defeat – Yahoo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp bemoans Liverpool display in Real Madrid defeat: ‘We made it too easy – Yahoo

Liverpool hit 16-year Champions League low in first half at Real Madrid as Keita subbed off before half-time – Goal

Liverpool left with mountain to climb after losing to Real Madrid by two goals – Yahoo

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