Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 1 April 2021             

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Biden to unveil massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan

Witness at Floyd trial feels ‘disbelief and guilt’ over his death

Greenpeace Africa reacts to Alarming UN Plastic Report Findings

Lagos kits LASTMA, VIO, others with body cameras to check abuse, crime

Military opts for full force against insecurity

Killers of Catholic priest won’t go scot-free, Ortom vows

FG agencies order Akwa Ibom workers to take COVID-19 vaccine

INEC fixes Febuary 12 for FCT area councils’ poll

Shortage of COVID-19 vaccine sparks fears of fakery, hoarding

British envoy laments Nigeria’s worsening insecurity

Gunmen kill eight, injure four in Kaduna

‘Biafran boys’ and grammatical errors – Code of conduct tribunal under fire for offensive statement

Outrage in Nigeria over Buhari’s London medical trips

INEC fixes Febuary 12 for FCT area councils’ poll

Motorists groan as Marine Bridge repairs progress

Group urges South-West governors to use Awolowo’s templates as model for development

Police deploy officers to warring Edo communities, tackle kidnappers

NSCDC arrests 42-year-old man for allegedly defiling minor in Kebbi

Child unknowingly tweets from US nuclear command’s account

Wike’s facilities development programme engendering growth, career opportunities for athletes

NECA awards to celebrate employers implementing best practices

Youth empowerment through N-Power in North-Central zone

$1.5bn PH refinery rehabilitation: Sense and sentiments Short-sightedseparatistagitators

418 stranded Nigerians return from Saudi Arabia

PUNCH

Police stop summit to highlight Okorocha’s achievements

81 Ekiti monarchs petition Fayemi, oppose grazing plans

Kaduna turns killing field, six travellers, two others gunned down

Umahi sues online newspaper for defamation, demands N2bn

Soludo whereabouts unknown, three policemen killed as gunmen attack summit

Soludo whereabouts unknown, three policemen killed as gunmen attack summit

I can’t demand N7bn bribe when I left N75bn in office – Obi

Herdsmen’s killings: Assailants flee Ebonyi, vital clue found, Ohanaeze, others express outrage

FG, telcos to meet over court ruling on SIM blocking deadline

How mob burnt Bauchi detainee to death for blasphemy

Banks dump old cheques, customers to obtain revised leaflets

$1.6m dud cheque: Witnesses testify against pastor

N53.36bn spent on pipeline repairs in 11 months – NNPC

Two arrested for dispossessing Ogun merchant of N6m jewellery

How gunmen killed policemen, five others during Delta bank raid

30 dead cows get mass burial, Ondo health workers monitor markets

CSP, two other killed, four in IPOB, police clash – Command

Taraba man allegedly catches fiancee with ex-boyfriend, commits suicide

THISDAY

Gunmen Attack Soludo, Kill Three Policemen, Kidnap Commissioner

W’Bank Revises Nigeria, Others’ Growth Forecast to 3.4%

FG Expects 70m Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine through AU •First…

WTO Predicts 8.1% Growth in Trade for Nigeria, Others

Advertisers Seek Engagement Over Proposed Fine on Foreign Advertorials

Recruitment Based on Equality of States, Zones, Says Army

FG: Defence Estimates Delay Extra Budget for Security Equipment, Vaccines

South-east Senators, CAN Demand Arrest of Perpetrators of Ebonyi Killings

OPEC Committee Meets Over May Oil Volume Cuts

Air Force Airlifts COVID-19 Materials to 14 West African Countries

APC Extends Membership Registration, Revalidation

No Accurate Information on Lekki Toll Gate Incident, Says US

Sanwo-Olu Approves Body Cameras for Law Enforcement Operatives

Panic as NAF Aircraft on Routine Mission in North-east Disappears from…

PDP Fixes Zonal Congresses for April 10

Anti-cultism Law: Lagos Police Arraign 60 Suspects

FEC Okays N30.77bn Infrastructural Projects in Five Ministries

Again, Gunmen Kill Police Officers in Akwa Ibom, Four Others Missing

IG Launches Police Radio to Enhance Community Policing

FG, IOM Facilitate Return of 21,000 Nigerian Migrants

Number of Nigerian Returnees from Saudi Arabia Rises to 1,071 in…

Senate Committee Accuses Solicitor-General of Disbursing N4.16bn without Due Process

Lawan Calls for Local Production of COVID-19 Vaccine

Terrorists Tactically Taking over the North, ECWA Cries out

Again, Lagos Extends Deadline for Filing of Individual Tax Returns

Again, FG, Resident Doctors Meet Today

No Renewal of Resident Permit without Proof of Tax Payment, Says…

Niger APC Denies Receiving N450m from Ex-gov Aliyu in 2015

Umahi Declares Curfew in Ebonyi Warring Community

Akwa Ibom LG Chairman Raises the Alarm over Circulation of Arms

NAF Aircraft on Routine Mission in Northeast Disappears from Radar

ACCI Urges Govt to Enhance Support for Businesses

FCTA Earmarks N5bn for Establishment of SAPZ

SUN

FG implementing EEF to save economy from shocks

SON issues 3-month ultimatum for evacuation of substandard steel products

AfCFTA: MAN urges government to boost manufacturing sector

FG should work with us to flush out fake table water producers ‘Ativie, ATWAP President

Port concessionaires contribute N538bn to Nigeria’s economy ‘BPE

Abuja-Keffi road 85% funded by Chinese Eximbank, says FG

SMEDAN to complete furniture and wood enterprise cluster in 2021

Sell offs hit stock market as investors lose N395bn in March

Nigeria, African GDP to grow by 2.1% in 2021 ‘W’Bank

Bandits kill 8, injure 4 in Kaduna

Ekiti elders urge Sunday Igboho, others to pursue activism for self-determination legitimately

VANGUARD

Commuters stranded as BRT suspends operations on Ikorodu/TBS Routes

British govt should properly define its help offer to Nigeria ‘ PANDEF

NSCDC busts petroleum products adulteration syndicate in Bayelsa

NSCDC bursts oil pipeline vandals in Lagos

Why we have fierce political battles in Ebonyi ‘ Umahi

NEMA solicits media support on disaster management in Oyo

AstraZeneca ‘respects’ decision by Germany to restrict use of vaccine

Sanwo-Olu unveils learning platform for public service professionalism

Easter: FRSC deploys over 3,000 Marshals, sets up mobile courts

EU agency finds no specific age risk for AstraZeneca so far

S’West PDP nullifies suspension of Ondo East LG Chairman, eight others

Obaseki orders investigation into destruction of electricity facilities in Edo

INSECURITY: Nigeria operating adulterated federal system’ Alaafin

Ahmed Lawan yet to swear in Jarigbe Agom 5 weeks after Supreme Court judgment

Constitution Review: State Speakers demand higher representation

Buhari’s order against Bandits, Boko Haram: Why would we take him serious, Abaribe quizzes

Ayade suspends Internal Revenue Service Chairman

Medical check-up: Buhari has done wrong morally ‘ Abaribe

LEADERSHIP

SANs, Others Want CCT Chairman Held To Account Over Assault

Policemen Killed As Former CBN Governor, Soludo, Escapes Attack

FG Okays N30bn For Projects In 5 Ministries

Man Beats Wife To Death Over Food

Kano Disease Outbreak Caused By Poison ‘ NAFDAC

Why There Is Delay In Supplementary Budget For COVID-19 Vaccines, Security ‘ FG

President Buhari Condemns Attempted Coup In Niger Republic

FG Recovers N49.7bn Debt, To Spend N296bn On COVID-19 Vaccination’Minister

Smugglers Use Donkeys, Camels For Smuggling Rice In Lagos, Ogun ‘ Customs

El-Rufai, Traditional Rulers Affirm Support For Peace In Southern Kaduna

Why There’s Delay In Supplementary Budget For COVID-19 Vaccines, Security ‘ FG

TRIBUNE

For high-quality seeds, abide by 2019 seed Act, NASC charges stakeholders

NAIC paid N848 million insurance claims in 2020 ‘ MD

Wike says investment in medical school enough to earn accreditation

FG boosts economic development through MSMEs

FEC approves N30.77bn for power, aviation, transport, others

Nigeria records 129 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,891

Dropouts are symptoms of weak secondary education ‘Don

Don’t keep silent on sexual, gender violence, Lagos students told

Lagos partners GIZ Nigeria, US Consulate, German embassy for special learning programmes

Proposed University of Medicine Abeokuta will address research deficit in health sector ‘NANS

Nigeria not listed as Apple expands repair provider programme to more than 200 countries

Okowa urged to establish Delta State Peace-Building & Conflict Prevention Agency

FG pledges support for Olam Nigeria, others on reduction of wheat importation

Three Policemen feared dead, others missing as gunmen attack Soludo in Anambra

NIN registration extension: Lawyer writes AGF, demands implementation of judgement

IGP commissions police radio station in Abuja

NATION

Ghost contractors got N1.7b under Aliyu, witness tells court

WASSCE 2020 best three candidates are Ghanaians

Court to rule on El-Zakzakys no case submission May 25

Oyakhilomes channel fined N65m over COVID-19 sermon

Fine threat: Minister should allow industry to develop naturally

FEC okays N30.77b for projects in five ministries

Army denies Norths dominance in recruitment

Resident doctors incessant strikes as migraine

Herdsmen attack: Death toll rises to 25 in Ebonyi

Nigeria, UAE teamwork exposed Boko Haram financing

Soludo escapes as gunmen kill three policemen

Marrying many women helps save economy Ned Nwoko

Why Senate rejected my bill on Armed Forces Commission, by Abaribe

N4.7t debt: AMCON pays N2tr to CBN

$1.5b, 995m euros loan to buy 20,000 tractors, says minister

Man burnt to death for alleged blasphemy in Bauchi

Court rules on Zakzakys no case submission May 25

WAEC names new chairman

Police radio station will promote community policing IGP

FG begs resident doctors not to embark on strike

DAILY TIMES

Prosecution closes case, prays court to sentence Zakzaky

Reps committee raises Customs revenue target to N1.679 trillion

FG alleges sabotage, orders manhunt for sponsors of banditry, other crimes

Crisis looms as APC membership registration exercise finally ends

Buharis overseas treatment signposts failure to fix healthcare system says PDP

Buhari constitutionally right not to hand over power to Osinbajo -Garba Shehu

Can govern Anambra with my experience in private sector Okonkwo

Biden expected to lift Trumps ban on temporary foreign workers

Queen Elizabeth returns to public duties after lockdown

Sanwoolu launches body camera for LASTMA, Others In Lagos

U.K set to assist Nigeria in the fight against insecurity

Concerned Nigerians demand arrest of CCT boss over assault on traders

Resist fuel price hike by govt, NLC urges Nigerians

Gov Diri Awards Scholarship To Another First Class Law Graduate

Covid controversy mars Benin-Sierra Leone Afcon qualification

Super Eagles beat Crocodiles to end Afcon qualifiers unbeaten

Dollar hits one-year high on recovery bets

Dissecting Nigerias fast recovery from recession

Global economy waxing stronger amid uncertainties, says IMF

Oracle offers to move clients to cloud for free as it plays catch-up with competitors

U.S. software developer GlobalLogic to be bought for $9.6 billion by Hitachi

Nigerian Idol S6 Episode 1 Kicks Off to a Roaring Start with 13 Golden Tickets!

Lagos Theatre Festival 2021 delivers its promise of a Reckless Art Weekend

Gifted steppers kids celebrate Bola Tinubu with a virtual dance drama piece titled Jagabanism

Push for Next Inspector General of Police Continue Amidst Unhealthy Propaganda

DAILY TRUST

Military yet to submit estimates for arms – FG

Security agents to wear body cameras in Lagos

FEC approves N30.77bn contracts

Don’t go on strike, FG begs resident doctors

FG begins issuance of 10-year-validity passports in London, Atlanta

Aisha Buhari warns against subjecting military women to psychological oppression

Bandits kill eight in Kaduna

Gunmen attack Soludo, kill 3 security aides

3 fire servicemen, several others injured in Kaduna fire

Man designs tracker to fight kidnappers, hosts minister

CJ appointment: Wike forwards NJC recommendation to Assembly

FG bars Senate from upgrading Adamawa health facilities to tertiary hospitals

Govt asked to end insecurity, media to de-escalate tension

1 killed, several injured as police, Shi’ites clash in Abuja

Court of Appeal holds first arbitration hearing

Buhari urged to appoint southerner as FCC chair, CEO

COVID-19 vaccine distribution conundrum and the way forward

NLNG has generated N43.3tr from gas so far — Buhari

FIRS to access computers, PoS of taxable persons, firms

FG plans to install 36m meters as power users groan over tariff

FMN adding value with backward integration — GMD

Why FG installed 7 new transformers in Osun — Mamman

Assault: Police probe CCT boss as lawyers plan suit

RTEAN raise alarm over flood of fake tyres in Nigeria

Completion of Apo-Karshi Road not feasible now, FCT minister makes u-turn

Court remands 26-year-old man over alleged forgery

After collecting N5m ransom, kidnappers of cleric, 11 others dump 4 corpses

HERALD

Oyakhilome loses millions over COVID-19 sermon

CNN accused of covering Cuomo brothers over sexual assault, COVID-19 scandals

Man experiences swollen leg, severe skin peeling after taking COVID-19 vaccine

El-Zakzaky: Prosecution closes case, asks court to jail Shiites leader

Foreign trip: Presidency replies those blaming Buhari for not transmitting power to Osinbajo

Furore as video shows CCT Chairman beating up security guard

Wike sacks Environment Commissioner holding press briefing

Yahoo girl’ Jonathan nabbed for Bitcoin scam in Delta

AUTHORITY

Julius Berger: Group lament kidnap of youths during protest in Rivers

Anambra Guber: My emergence will strengthen PDP Okonkwo

I will woo Buhari, Tinubu, Ali Modu Sheriff to PDP Badairi

Armed herdsmen invade Ebonyi community, kill Priest, 5 others

Rape cases constitute 90% of criminal cases in Borno courts Ndume

42yrs after, NIWA commissions Onitsha commercial barge

2021 Budget: FCTA proposes N83.4 billion for transport sector

Discos failed to remit N510.53bn last year, says NERC

BUSINESSDAY

Passengers to pay more at Easter on shortage of aircraft

The fate of two COVID-19 deniers in Africa

Local oil and gas companies have domesticated expertise Nigeria could be importing ‘ Audrey Joe-Ezigbo

Reconciling PH refinery restoration, Atedo Peterside’s ‘disbelief

Apapa: Isn’t it time for Sanwo-Olu to ‘name and shame

African governments must do more to keep economies afloat, create jobs, says World Bank

Nigerians disagree on Moody’s negative outlook for banks

Total Health Trust restates support for children with special needs

Nigeria lacks private capital to fund infrastructure development ‘ Fashola

Nigerian households fight to meet food needs as prices quicken

House price, rent soar despite govt’s schemes

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Growth In Sub-Saharan Africa To Rise To 3.4% In 2021- World Bank

Buhari Condemns Attempted Coup In Niger Republic, Says Nigeria Can’t Be Indifferent

PDP Extends Sale Of Forms For Anambra Governorship Election

The NEF Warning On Nigeria’s Disintegration

Why African Coys Shift Goal Post On Zero Carbon Emission

FG Committed To Building Sustainable National Productivity Culture ‘ Ngige

NIGERIAN PILOT

COVID-19: NAF airlifts relief materials to West African countries NigPilot

PRESS RELEASE: All Persons Seeking To Be President Must Be Medically Certified, Corruption Free CNPP

Why there is the prevalent hazy weather condition in parts of the country NiMet

I have been raped many times, IDPs victim grieves

Constitution review: Persons with disability demand political inclusion in APC

Exclusion of women in governance, responsible for underdevelopment of Africa

100 die as Intra/Interstate communal clashes ravage AIbom

Kidnapping: No record of 20 persons kidnapped in Abuja on Tuesday Police

NEW TELEGRAPH

Time to save Kwara schools from hijab time bomb

Nigeria’s healthcare system needs overhauling ‘Wike

Alleged N2bn Fraud: We couldn’t trace recipient of N1.7bn under Aliyu ‘Former Auditor General

FEC approves N396bn for COVID-19 vaccines ‘Finance minister

UCH doctors suspend surgical operations due to water scarcity

Kaduna govt asks court to sentence El-Zakzaky, wife

Enugu, Ebonyi Massacre: S’ East under siege ‘CAN

World Bank projects 3.4% GDP growth for Nigeria, others in 2021

NSE: Investors lose N1.758trn in Feb, March

BLUEPRINT

Nigerian elders warn: Let’s avoid another civil war

Insecurity: Over 2m Nigerians displaced, 300,000 refugees in neighbouring countries ‘ U.S.

FCT: INEC fixes date for Area Council elections

FEC approves N10 billion for automation of airport operations

Buhari condemns attempted coup in Niger Republic

Breaking: PDP extends sale of forms for Anambra guber poll

 

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