Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 8 April 2021             

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

THISDAY

Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, One Chinese Expatriate, Kidnap Two Others

Survey: 47% of Financial Services Organisations Do Not Have Tax Policy

Nigerian Breweries Advises Shareholders to Embrace Script Dividend Option

Govts, Organisations Urged to Increase Opportunities for Women

MTN Explores New Payment Platforms to Avert Future Disconnection

The Many Shifts in NIN-SIM Linkage Deadline

CPN to Harness Digital Technologies for Economic Recovery

Court Sides Google in $9bn Oracle Suite

PIB Will Resolve Oil Sectors 70-Year Underdevelopment, FG Insists

Edo Threatens to End Sports Festival Today Due to Lack of…

Body of Missing Nigerian Student Found in UK

Politicians Sponsored Attacks on Imo Police Headquarters, Correctional Centre, Uzodimma Alleges

Insecurity: Oyetola Urges Other Regions to Establish Amotekun-like Security Outfits

Imo Attack: Owerri Custodial Centre Now Has 84 Inmates, Says NCoS

N2.1bn Alleged Debt: Court Blocks Five Customers’ Funds in 24 Banks

Former Lecturer of AAUA Found Dead in Car

Police Rescue Six Kidnapped Passengers in Delta

Ozekhome Rejects Buhari’s Appointment of Baba as IG, Says It’s Unconstitutional

Malami: I Didn’t File Suit against Atiku’s Citizenship

UK to Offer AstraZeneca Alternative to Under 30s, as EU Finds…

House Meets US Officials over Rising Insecurity

Oyetola: Injustice, Poverty, Inequitable Allocation of Resources Fuelling Insecurity

Abdulsalami Raises Alarm over 6m Weapons in Circulation in Nigeria

Oyetola: Injustice, Poverty, Inequitable Allocation of Resources Fuelling Insecurity

Tambuwal Swears in New LG Chairmen, Asks Them to Ensure Security in Their Councils

Lekki Free Zone: A Key Element in Nigeria’s Economic Revival and Sustenance

Alleged Assault: Seadogs Want Umar Removed as CCT Chairman

PUNCH

Pregnant mother of eight stabs husband to death in Delta

National Sports Festival to end Thursday over lack of fund -LOC

Ngige tackles resident doctors as NARD says strike continues

50 armed herdsmen arrested, NSCDC alleges banditry, kidnapping, others

Rivers kidnappers release video of monarch kneeling, making promises

House bill to permit wearing of hijab in military

Petrol right pricing, VAT hike to increase govt revenue – Dangote

Massive fuel smuggling persists amid opposition to border restriction

CBN freezes 11 bank accounts

Atiku’s citizenship suit part of presidential poll case – AGF

World Bank to address Nigeria, poor countries’ debt overhang

Flu: 376,695 birds killed in Kano, Plateau, Niger

One killed as police foil fresh attack on Ebonyi station

Nigeria generated $150m from coconut oil in 2020 – Minister

NIMASA, NRC, Bayelsa to revive rail foundry

World Bank to address Nigeria, poor countries’ debt overhang

Pensioners may picket airports over payment disparity

Stop poaching our govs, PDP tells APC

PDP chieftains hail Oshiomhole ex-aide’s book on godfatherism

PDP moves to reconcile Fayose, Makinde within 24 hours

2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu

SUN

PDP govs to APC: Stop poaching

Uncertainty over PDP South West zonal congress

We know politicians behind Imo attacks ‘Uzodimma

APC ward leaders commend Buhari, Akpabio

Ex-Oshiomhole aide Idahosa unevils ‘The Fall of The Last Godfather

2023: North will not vote along tribal, religious line-Ango Abdullahi

Anambra: Reward party faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged

APGA embarks on membership drive as Anambra philanthropist, others join party

2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu presidential ambition

NIMASA, NRC, Bayelsa partner to revive century old foundry

Skill mismatch worsening unemployment ‘LCCI

Elumelu: Youth restiveness ticking time bomb for Africa, others

COVID-19: IMF projects global growth for 2021to be 5.5%

35 escape death as fuel tanker loses control in Onitsha

Attack on communities: Ebonyi to launch 1,000 vigilantes

NDDC: Stakeholders meet in Bayelsa, mull protest

Gunmen kill 2 policemen, expatriate, abduct 2 others in Benue

GUARDIAN

Abductors of Andoni monarch release video

Police arrest car wash man for fleeing with customer’s car

FRSC charges motorists to pick up permanent driver’s licence

Olubadan honours Okorocha for training indigent children

EFCC nabs ICT expert, six suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan

Abductors of Chinese expatriates in Osun demand N10m ransom

Parties’ internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ‘ INEC

NDLEA arrests 2 with 1,330kg suspected cannabis in Edo

Ex-NACCIMA boss advocates job creation to tackle insecurity

SEC approves appointment of CEOs of demutualised entities

Engineers ask practitioners to develop capacity through mentorship

FG inaugurates PPCC to avoid #EndSARS recurrence

Why resident doctors should suspend strike now, by FG

#EndSARS slain police officers’ children in Oyo seek scholarship

Malami denies filing suit over Atiku’s citizenship

Nigeria’s centralised policing has failed, says Oyetola

Stop poaching our colleagues, PDP govs tell APC

‘Agric, telecoms are crucial to Nigeria’s unfolding economic revolution’

IMF increases Nigeria’s growth projection to 2.5 per cent

FG vows to bring Owerri attackers to justice

I resisted nepotism in my appointments as president, Jonathan clarifies

NNPC, firm sign pact for repairs of Port Harcourt refinery

Stock market capitalisation plunges by N78 billion

PDP summons Fayose, Makinde, others to emergency meeting

NLC condemns mass sack of LG workers in Kaduna State

VANGUARD

Gov Ganduje orders completion of NDLEA’s rehabilitation centre

NLC condemns mass sack of LG workers in Kaduna State

Igbo group condemns Owerri attacks, calls for investigation

Delta maintain lead at 20th NSF, hosts Edo now third

Zamfara: PDP governors donate N100m to Gusau market fire victims

Anambra guber: Njoku’s APGA to conduct governorship primary

PDP Govs to APC: Tackle insecurity in Nigeria, stop poaching us

Nigerians eagerly await Tinubu’s emergence in 2023 ‘ Group

I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s citizenship, only a co-defendant ‘ Malami

2023 not business as usual, we’ve learnt our lessons ‘ Northern Elders

Parties’ internal democracy will solve 80% electoral challenges ‘ INEC

It is difficult to find loyal people after leaving power ‘ Jonathan

Anambra: Reward PDP faithful members, Secondus-led NWC charged

Mixed reactions as FG extends NIN-SIM linkage

COVID-19: Over 30, 000 Nasarawa residents vaccinated, says Commissioner

FG to NARD: You’ve lost all legal, moral justification for strike

You’ve lost all legal, moral justification for strike, Ngige tells NARD

Resident Doctors in NAUTH, Nnewi joins NARD nationwide strike, paralyzes health care delivery

COVID-19: Existing vaccines less effective against new variants ‘ FG

Five freed Afaka students reunite with their families in Kaduna

PDP constitutes screening committee for North-west zonal congresses

Ex-IGP Adamu removal ignoble end to successful career ‘ Osita Chidoka

Kidnappers demand N10m for release of Chinese miners in Osun ‘ Police

6m ammunition in circulation in Nigeria, says ex-Head of State, Abdulsalami

Security in Nigeria deteriorating, worrisome ‘ Olumide Aderinokun

LEADERSHIP

Normalcy Returns To A’Ibom Community As Soldiers Dislodge IPOB Militants

Abaribe Seeks Probe Into Imo Multiple Attacks

Insecurity: NSCDC Licenses 17 New Private Security Guards For National Security

Brazil Records Over 4,000 Deaths In 24 Hours

Civil Servants Sell 2 SUVs Worth N31m For N1.5m

Restructuring Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Problems ‘ Prof Jega

NIN Registration: Need For Government’s Intervention Amid Extortions And Efforts To Meet Deadline

My Concern Is Raising The Bar In Tackling Internal Security Challenges ‘ IGP Baba

$1bn Arms Purchase: Army Chief, CBN Governor Shun Reps

Nationwide Insecurity: Arms In Circulation Double In Five Years

FG To Doctors: Go Back To Work, We Have Paid You

FG Set To Issue Eurobond For 2021 Budget Funding

Doctors To FG: Strike Continues Till Our Demands Are Met

BREAKING: Aggrieved Politicians Behind Imo Attacks ‘ Uzodinma

PDP NWC, Saraki Panel Move To Reconcile Makinde, Fayose

6m Weapons In Circulation InNigeria ‘ Abdulsalami

Insecurity: Group Commends President Buhari, Advocates Dialogue

Ignore Conspiracy Theories, Take COVID-19 Vaccine, JOHESU Begs Members

Herdsmen Are Also Victims Of Banditry, Kidnapping ‘ Miyetti Allah

JUST ‘ IN: Restoring Internal Security A Surmountable Challenge’ IGP Baba

Civil Servants Sold 2Jeeps Worth N31m For N1.5m

TRIBUNE

Nigeria records 110 new COVID-19 infections, total now 163,440

After N50m donation by APC govs, six PDP govs donate N100 million to Zamfara market fire victims

House of Rep committee commends Oyo govt on basic education

NGO trains 1,300 schoolgirls in vocational, life skills in Oyo

Judicial workers strike: Govs are committing impeachable offence’ JUSUN

I didn’t file suit against Atiku’s citizenship ‘ Malami

Owerri attack: 48 escapee inmates recaptured as security officers go after fleeing others

Soyinka pays condolence visit to Odumakin’s widow

Nigeria to generate $250 million from coconut oil in 2021 ‘ Minister

South West: PDP moves to avert crisis

NATION

N2.1b debt: Court blocks five customers funds in 24 banks

Youth restiveness time bomb for Africa, others, says Elumelu

NEMA to map out flood-prone communities

Book on Aisha Buhari for public presentation Thursday

I didnt file suit against Atikus citizenship, says Malami

Police begin search for missing Olu of Warri crowns

Police too centralised to be effective, says Oyetola

Nigerias politicians with traditional titles

IMF: countries to face long-term risks over COVID-19

Africas climate change impact rises to $50b yearly

Fed Govt eyes N123b from Jabi Lake tourism project

NIN: Group seeks Dec 31 deadline

Senate committee urges Buhari on $1b project

#EndSARS Saga: Meet policeman saved by protesters in Lagos

Our abductors dont know God -Freed Kaduna student

PDP drags Makinde, Fayose before Saraki panel

Attacks on northerners in South provocative ACF

Former Ondo varsity lecturer found dead

Labour frowns at pay cut, plan action against state govts

Weve started paying arrears of doctors FG

DAILY TIMES

UK offer Under-30s alternative to AstraZeneca jab

Dangote still African richest man Forbes

FG must re-introduce gratuity payment for workers Tommy

Abaribe urges thorough investigation of the Imo State violent attack

Expect improvement in the security situation, New IGP tells Nigerians

Plot to remove FCT Permanent Secretary thickens

Nigerian Speakers conference moves to end PASAN strike

BREAKING: VP Osinbajo decorates acting IGP, Usman Alkali Baba

Biden to disburses 25 million more stimulus payments to Americans

China issues white paper on poverty alleviation to share experience

EU regulator to present findings on AstraZeneca, blood clots links

WHO urges for COVID-19 vaccine equality as it marks World Health Day

FG tasks research institutes, agencies on solutions for Potato value chain challenges

Acting IGPs appointment Buharis Northernisation of Nigeria Police Ozekhome

PDP names North West congresses screening committee

PDP names North West congresses screening committee

World Health Day: FG begs resident doctors to call off strike

Jonathan identifies favouritism as cause of Nigerias backwardness

Why Nigerian govt halted COVID-19 vaccination Health minister

Soludo vows to continue with Anambra Governorship race despite gunmen attacks

NCDC raises the alarm over outbreak of bird flu in seven states

Nigerian bishops oppose investment in helping Boko Haram members

Nigeria Heading for the brink, Mohammed warns, urges restraint

Murtala Nyako backed for APC National Chairman

DAILY TRUST

Tambuwal tasks new LG chairmen on regular security meeting

70,000 Borno’s displaced persons get food, N200m

After 69 years, UCH delivers its first successful VIF

No one should get sick and die because they are poor – Dr Amina

Probe expired, adulterated food products, drugs in circulation

What is wrong with our traditional medicine?

Nigeria’s fiscal position and sustainability: Where do we go from here?

NNPC signs N570bn contract for PH refinery repair

IMF projects 2.5% growth for Nigeria

DPR revokes Addax’s oil mining licenses after delays

International flight resumes with Ethiopian in Kano

How Sirika requested N2bn grant for Ogun airport project

BUSINESSDAY

Shoprite’s exit, like 10 others, signals more job crisis for Nigerians

Merging airlines can save AMCON billions

The power of institutions: Lessons from the United States

Contrary to perceptions, public service offers better than private sector ‘ Nta

Terminating employment without reason: The new shift in labour laws

How tech companies can help reverse talent erosion in rural communities

Nigerian states share N9trn in 4 years, yet some owe salaries

Shell paid Nigerian government $3.2bn in taxes, royalties, fees in 2020

IMF’s SDR could see 20% rise in Nigeria’s external reserves

6 takeaways from 2020 AVCA private equity report

Innovation should place customers at centre of desired outcome ‘ microsoft

Naira weakens further as FX turnover declines by 70.95%

Nigeria’s equities market defies prediction with mild gain of N4bn

Petrol to reach N250/litre without subsidy, boom for gas vehicles

USSD in Nigeria: From communication code to payment platform

Nigerian insurers, others to close gap on claims fraud with Curacel’s $450,000 expansion fund

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Restructuring Solution To Nigeria’s Insecurity Problems ‘ Shehu Sani

Insecurity: 6 Million Calibre Weapons In Circulation ‘ Abdulsalam

FG Gives $500bn Lifeline To Importers Of Gas Flare Equipment

1,300 NIS Retirees Beg Buhari To Intervene Over Unpaid Benefits

Rainstorm Destroys Homes, Schools, Renders Many Homeless In Ondo

$1bn Arms Purchase: Again, CBN Gov, Army Chief Shun Reps Panel

Bama: Zulum Shares N200m, Food To 70,000 Households

5 Injured As Tanker Brakes Fail, Cause Multiple Accident In Onitsha

Gov Oyetola Calls For Decentralisation Of Nigeria Police

FG Urges Resident Doctors To Call Off Strike

Prayer, Praises As Lagos Diocese Converts Centenary City To Galilee

Retired Police Officers Task Acting I-GP To Tackle Insurgency, Terrorism

Okowa Says New Varsity Ready For Take-Off

PEOPLESDAILY

Nigerian youth, CSOs call for improvement in adolescents’ health, women, newborn, others

2021 WASSCE for school candidates may not hold in May/June ‘ WAEC

DMO offers 2 new FG savings bonds for subscription at N1,000

Public Health: Association demands monitoring of live birds markets

Unpatriotic elements encouraging insecurity ‘ FG

Stop gloating at disappearance of NAF fighter jet ‘ FG

NEW TELEGRAPH

Flawed justice system: FG spends N7.6bn yearly on awaiting trial inmates’ feeding

Insecurity: 6m ammunition in circulation in Nigeria, says Gen. Abdulsalami

Kidnappers fed us dry leaves ”Recovered’ Kaduna students

S’West crisis: PDP moves to reconcile Makinde, Fayose

$1bn arms deal: Again, army boss, CBN gov shun Reps’ panel

Anambra 2021: APGA to hold two parallel guber primaries, says National Chairman

2023: Why North won’t vote on religious, ethnic lines ‘Ango Abdullahi

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

BLUEPRINT

ABDULSALAMI’S SECURITY ALERT: Over 6m illegal weapons in circulation, 80, 000 deaths recorded, 3m displaced

NASME trains 100 Anambra cooperative societies on fund raising

IGP Baba, Oyetola concur on community policing

Insecurity: Ebonyi to unleash 1000 local vigilantes

How over-zealous PHEDC staff manhandled Uyo customer

Anambra burial law would attract revenue if’ ‘Bishop Ezeokafor

Insecurity: Clerics demand immediate convocation of national dialogue

 

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