NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 20TH APRIL, 2021

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 20TH APRIL, 2021.

*PUNCH*

How to manage high cholesterol

Practice safe blood transfusion, Lagos urges health professionals

US partners Ondo on HIV patients treatment

Firm advocates investment in Nigerias healthcare system

Report on downgrading of Anambra airport mischievous, false Govt

Govs to implement autonomy for state assemblies, judiciary in May Fayemi

INEC threatens parties which conduct violent congresses

Bayelsa to prioritise health sector investment, says Diri

RCCG petition: Senate hails Fashola over Osun road payment

Repentant militants, kidnappers become pastors

Buhari to attend NMAs 61st conference in Jos

Subsidy rises to N500bn, NNPC rules out fuel price hike

Subsidy rises to N500bn, NNPC rules out fuel price hike

Why Pantami must resign or be sacked

Oil firms borrowed N130bn from banks in February CBN

Contractors ground FCTA, allege diversion of COVID-19 funds

FG generated N2.15tn from MDA operating surplus, says FRC

N75bn youth fund disbursement in phases

Iheanacho vows to help Vardy end goal drought

Unsafe roads: Musa opts out of Pillars away games

Emery charges Chukwueze on consistency

Financial crisis cost Pelican NWFL Super 6 spot ‘ Players

NFF backs Waldrum

UFC 261: Usman promises knockout win against Masvidal

Porto not interested in Super League, says president

EPL: Liverpool Champions League hopes suffer setback after Leeds defeat

I hope Super League will never happen ‘ Klopp

Fans to return at US Open ‘USGA

Odumakin: Too cruel a sting

Re: And the door closed at Lagos court!

Two cops, seven others killed as gunmen attack Anambra, Abia police stations

Two nurses, two others killed, 10 injured in Ogun road crashes

Ekiti monarchs abductors demand N20m ransom, anxiety grips family

FRSC gives reasons for tanker explosions, Buhari mourns Benue victims

Hunters engage herdsmen in gunfight, compel invaders to flee

Rivers vigilantes arrest three for robbing Abia varsity student

Police maintain crackdown on Ekiti cultists, 35 more arrested

Man reports kidnap of seven Rivers travellers on radio

Facebook unveils audio push, adds podcasts

How chocolate could make Nigeria great

Ebubeagu, Amotekun and the confusion of meaning

Politicians propose varsities to impress constituentsASUU

EKSU reiterates commitment to standards

Two AAUA affiliates to award degrees

15 bag first class in Achievers varsity

Institutions laud Ogun monarch over donations

Foundation screens students for scholarship

Ill obey Makindes directive on sacking, says VC

Pepperish and three other mistakes you make with pepper

Maranatha varsity to offer three indigenes scholarships

Loughborough varsity advises students on best institution

FG admits revenues crashing, says Nigeria faces hard times

Financial autonomy: JUSUN disagrees as NGF fixes May date

How Nigerian artistes are milking South Africas Amapiano beat

*VANGUARD*

Petrol subsidy continues in May, says NNPC GMD

NITDA mulls new roadmap for development

3 persons shot in kidnapping attempt in Osun ‘ Police

ASUU condemns Makinde’s ‘Step Aside’ order to LAUTECH VC

FG inaugurates councils of 5 universities

Eight repentant militants, kidnappers become pastors in OPM

Ibadan museum promises to do more on research

Road crash claims 2 lives on Ijebu Ode-Benin highway

Two arrested for allegedly providing medical services to bandits

Congress: INEC reads riot act to political parties on violence

INEC confirms death of 3 staff in Borno accident

Nasarawa APC chieftain tasks Nigerians on unity, drums support for Buhari, Sule

INEC threatens to blacklist parties with violent congresses, conventions

APC Advocates Forum backs Akpabio as ‘natural leader’ in Akwa Ibom

Remittance: ABCON advocates measures to counter cryptocurrencies

Refineries record N5.4bn deficit, as NNPC lifts $407.15m crude

China builds world’s largest 5G mobile network

Students in viral shisha video: Lagos wades-in, orders for rehabilitation of pupils

Abdurazaq commends Kwara PSN as Otelaja takes over

Pfizer/BioNTech confirm extra 100m vaccine doses to EU in 2021

Sanwo-Olu seeks prompt approval, implementation of nutrition policy

Nigeria vaccinates 1.09m persons with 1st dose of vaccine

WHO worries over high rate of COVID-19 infections as 3m die globally

INEC confirms death of 3 staff in Borno accident

Police arrest two suspects providing medical services to bandits

12 bodies recovered from Agatu tanker explosion site ‘ FRSC

Tanker explosion claims 12 lives in Benue ‘ FRSC

Ekiti cult killings: Police arrest 35 more suspects

Two nurses die, 10 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident

*THE NATION*

COVID-19: Edo vaccinates 33,700 urges compliance with guidelines

NFF rallies support for Randy Waldrum

FCT FA boss welcomes European Super League

Special One Mourinho sacked by Spurs

Federer toplay at Roland Garros

Joshua maylose trainerahead Fury fight

Iheanacho eyesChelseas scalp in FA Cup

NWFL Super 6: Delta Queens beat Edo Queens to go top

Eagles Skipper Musa lights up Pillars training

#PantamiMustResignpressure mounts

Governors, ALGON protest planned deduction of $318m

Gunmen kill policemen in multiple attacks on stations

Attacks on police personnel, facilities killing their morale

Timeline of attacks on policemen, stations in Southeast

Fed. Govt: we shunned states request to borrow N50bn for sharing

Subscribers hail Glos Beep Call Service

Fed Govt to create safe learning communities

Attorney-Generals office applied due diligence

States okay financial autonomy for judiciary, legislature

Operators await NCC directive to restart SIM card registration

National insecurity

Infighting, sabotage hamper APC revalidation in Southsouth

Electoral offenders have no hiding place, says Igini

OPC not terrorist organisation

21st Century Technologies okays $75m digital project

Secure ID: local smart card production possible

Ogun blazing the trail in digital economy

*GUARDIAN*

Enyimba still waiting for PTF decision on Orlando Pirates match

Monarch, kinsmen hail Osimhen for helping Lagos amputee hawker

Osun College of Technology opens sports academy

Super League to take legal action to ‘ensure seamless establishment’ of competition

African players in Europe: Iheanacho’s goal-a-game streak

Jose Mourinho: from ‘Special One’ to trophy-less Tottenham tenure

Tuchel backs Chelsea to make ‘right decisions’ amid Super League fury

UEFA announces new Champions League format to be introduced from 2024

Juventus, Manchester United shares jump on Super League plans

Man City wait nervously on De Bruyne injury diagnosis

INEC threatens to sanction parties over violent congresses

Don’t be discouraged by political travails, Wike tells Okorocha

Don’t be dispirited by political travails, Wike tells Okorocha

Allow CBN to efficiently, effectively perform its mandate ‘ APC urges PDP

Pakistan based drug kingpin behind the source of drugs during the recent drug hauls

Rwanda’s genocide: a 100-day killing spree

EU warns 150,000 Russian troops massed around Ukraine

Record’ explosives seizure in Denmark

Cuba gets new leader as last Castro retires

Rwandan report says France ‘bears significant responsibility’ over genocide

One dead as powerful typhoon brushes past the Philippines

Syria court gets 1st applications for presidential vote

Greece lifts quarantine for some vaccinated travellers

Russia rejects foreign concerns over Navalny’s health

Bank’s app turns mobile phones to PoS

Gulf of Guinea remains world’s piracy hotspot in 2021, says IMB

PFA boosts investment assets with N674 billion

FCMB, others lift stock market capitalisation by N21 billion

No unregulated entity will participate in capital market activities

ABCON calls on CBN to check cryptocurrencies’ impact on diaspora remittances

Local companies can manage Nigeria’s national identification project

Group Releases Statement On Banji Akintoye’s Whereabouts
Firm begins gas-powered engine vehicle conversion in June

Glo customers hail network for service

Stocks mostly higher on economic recovery hopes

Infinix won the iF Design Award 2021

Human face imperative for revenue drive

Lamentation over male education decline

Emerging technologies and the politics of hunger – Part 2

Payday

What was she wearing

Actors in the informal transport sector – Part 2

The Ogun State model of agriculture

Mary Daniel’s other Daniels

*THISDAY*

Resolving Litigations in Oil Industry

Fashola: No Payment for Controversial Osun Road Under Buhari

NEITI Wants Media in Forefront of Extractive Sectors Reforms

CRC Credit Bureau Organises Forum on Open Banking

Report Reveals Increased Productivity in March

Union Bank Unveils UnionPro to Strengthen Retail Trade

Enyo Unveils 95th Filling Station

ABCON Seeks Measures to Boost Diaspora Remittances

ACCI Seeks Creation of Presidential Committee on Cryptocurrency

ITF Partners Air Force, Others on Capacity Building

FORTEM MFI: Empowering MSMEs, Women

NIS: Still Pulling Weight at 87

Egypt Seizes Suez Ship Pending $900m Compensation

Risk Management Experts Urged to Uphold Due Diligence

FG Backs Brains & Hammers Bristol Terraces Project

MAN, NACCIMA Urge FG to Develop Industrial Clinic

French Trade Advisors Endorse Lagos Free Zone

Report: Nigeria to Account for 23% of Oil, Gas Projects in Africa by 2025

OMEGA Launches Latest Watches

UBA Grows First Quarter Profit by 27% to N40bn

Despite Criticisms, Governor Masari Trudges On

JUSUN Strike: Lagos State Judiciary Enjoys 100% Financial Autonomy, CJ

JUSUN Strike: NBA Directs Lawyers to Start Street Protest

The South West Presidential Hopefuls

From Caverton Helicopters to Innoson

Mourinho: Where Next After Spurs

NWFL Super Six Begins with Fanfare in Ijebu Ode

Premier Leagues Big Six Agree Joining New European Super League

Mourinho Sacked as Tottenham Manager

A FESTIVAL IN JEOPARDY

Nketiahs Last-gasp Equaliser Denies Fulham Vital Points at Emirates

LA LIGA : Atletico Put Title Quest Back on Track, Crush Eibar 5-0

*THE SUN*

What 2023 presidency means to average Igbo man ‘ABC Nwosu

Anambra guber: Aspirants plan to dump APC after primary ‘Chieftain

INEC threatens to blacklist party with acrimonious congresses

IPAC accepts Rivers LG election result

S’East’ll produce Nigerian president in 2023 ‘Ohanaeze

Anambra 2021: Forum in Anambra PDP declares war on internal detractors

Akpabio endorsed as Akwa Ibom APC leader

INEC threatens to blacklist party with acrimonious congresses

IPAC accepts Rivers LG election result

APC charges Nigerians to allow CBN perform its mandate

We won’t force any athlete to represent Nigeria ‘Kida

Police reveal plans for athletes after retirement

Sanusi, Kadiri bag FIFA certificates

NFF reiterates full support, encouragement for Waldrum

Iheanacho sets sights on FA Cup glory

Ahmed Musa begins training with Pillars

Rohr ready to coach Bordeaux

Generator economy: Nigerians spend $22bn yearly on fuel ‘Report

La Liga celebrates Chukwueze

BDCs take giant steps forward on regulatory compliance

Tottenham sacks Mourinho

Polaris Bank boss advocates early saving culture

Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham Hotspur

Dwindling resources: NGF, W’Bank, FIRSurge states to embrace technolog

UK urges FG to sustain stock market growth

NEITI, OAGF collaborate to track oil, gas revenue

Starting strong: UBA records 27% PAT growth, 20.5% ROAE

FG suffers 12.8% decline in January revenue ‘CBN

Access Bank set to acquire BancABC Botswana

Customers, our priority ‘Wema Bank

FG seeks Rivers partnership in harnessing minerals

Buhari assures Bazoum of efforts to stabilise both countries for mutual benefits

Abductors of Ekiti monarch demand N20m ransom

Poverty endemic in LGAs FG

Intelligence gathering key to solving insurgency GOC

Itamarun youths lament use of Adams name to grab land

AbdulRazaqs administration transparent, accountable Aide

Obaseki advocates diversification of nations revenue base

UNILAG council, others: We begged appointees to accept appointments FG

Gunmen kidnap 2 Fulani in Ibarapa, demand N13m ransom

Is political office the purpose of life

Mary Daniel’s other Daniels

Loans from China are poisoned chalice

Nigeria is shaky-shaky

The other side of Down syndrome

Tension over NDDC

Rivers police nab suspected kidnappers, rescue 15 victims

Why democracy is not working in Nigeria Ubani, Executive Director #FixPolitics

Stepping down Enugu gubernatorial pensions bill averted crisis Ezeugwu

Womenre natural waste managers, deserve accolades Oluwatobi, environmental activist

Nigerias rising loan debts from China

Technology as unifier: A WhatsApp experience

Entertainment: Well end migration of top South East stars to Lagos Nollywood Producer

*DAILY TIMES*

Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum

BREAKING: VP Osinbajo briefs Pres.Buhari in State House after medical trip

Senior Shabab leader killed by Somali Army

PDP clears all seats in Saturdays LGC elections in Rivers State

Ezeife: How an Igbo can be President in 2023

Purported suspension of Kwankwaso, Babangida Aliyu, misleading PDP

Governors, legislators, judiciary agree pact on financial autonomy

70% of WAfricas illegal weapons in Nigeria, says UN

Fiscal Responsibility paid FG N2.15 trn to consolidated fund

No petrol price increase in May, says NNPC

States to pursue digital tax administration for improved IGR

Buhari promises Niger Republic support to defeat terrorism

Ganduje dollar videos: Jaafar, Daily Nigerian publisher in hiding amid threats

Just In: Imo Prison break, 9 suspects arrested in Ghana

Breaking: President Buhari receives newly appointed IG of police

Ebubeagu was built for mischievous purposes IPOB

UEFA confirms 36-team Champions League reform with single league format

UEFA president Ceferin to punish Super League participants

Chukwueze grabs brace to end 17-game La Liga goal drought

Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea quit ECA after European Super League announcement

Former Super Eagles striker Utaka bags hat-trick in Japan

BREAKING: Tottenham sacks Jose Mourinho

Iheanacho closes in on Ighalo record with goal against Southampton

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd and others agree to formation of European Super League

Inter Milan halts Osimhens Napoil winning streak

Sugar Production: Dangote Group commits $700m

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

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Road Fuels Lead Global Oil Demand Recovery In 2021-Report

IOCs Won’t Move Headquarters To Niger Delta Without Peace- Sylva

Newcastle, Wolves May Hand Mourinho One Last Chance In EPL

Llorente Strike Dents Reds’ UCL Hopes As Leeds Draw Liverpool

2 Nurses Die, 10 Injured In Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Accident

Pakistani FM To Visit Iran

Rishi Sunak Launches Taskforce On Bank Of England Digital Currency

*TRIBUNE*

Era of violence, arms struggle in Niger Delta region is over, says Amnesty boss

Sanwo-Olu lauds police officer, Erhabor, assaulted in viral video

COVID-19: Stakeholders donate world-classmolecular diagnostic laboratory to FCTA

Jigawa: NYSC to deploy 90% of corps members to rural schools

Convince your colleagues for judicial autonomy, Ekiti lawyers tell Fayemi

How dysfunctional health system, cost, ignorance rob children of important vaccines (2)

Day Yoruba women from the Diaspora visited Ooni, demanded better ethnic representation

LAWMA, Lafarge’s Geocycle mull parners on waste mgt

Ratification of ILO Convention 190 suffers delay in Nigeria despite NLAC support

ARCONtasks200 newly registeredarchitects, firmson ethics

NHIS pledges assistance as Plateau State commences implementation for workers, others

Nigeria records 70 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,303

JUSUN strike: When and why lawyers revolt

COVID-19: Economic, social recovery require policies that promote decent work, address poverty ‘ILO DG

READ ALSO: UK: PM Boris Johnson to come out of coronavirus isolation on Friday
FG receives proposals from JOHESU, NMA, PSN on hazard allowance

Green recovery: Nigeria,others tasked on nature-based solutions

ScholarX, Airtel partner to launch mobile learning platform partnership

George Floyd sought help with his ‘very last breath’ ‘ Prosecutor

Pfizer/BioNTech confirm extra 100m vaccine doses to EU in 2021

Britain accuses Facebook of undermining efforts to tackle child abuse

Equities investors begin week with N20.9bn gain

Bitcoin Trading vs. Forex trading

*LEADERSHIP*

COLUMN: Is It Wise To Abolish Local Governments

INEC Reads Riot Act To Political Parties On Violence

NAF Seeks N2m Fine For Illegal Possession Of Firearm

Air Fare Increases By 18.71% In One Year ‘ NBS

Abductors Of Ekiti Monarch Seek N20m Ransom

[EDITORIAL] Deplorable State Of Police Barracks
Petrol: No Increase In Ex-Depot Price In May ‘ NNPC

Ramadan: Inappropriate Hike In Food Prices And Why It Should Not Be Condoned

Scores Of ISWAP Fighters Killed In Failed Attack On Dikwa

Rising Attacks On Police May Lead To Full-scale Insurgency In South East

Judicial Autonomy: Governors Cave In As Protests Heighten

Nigeria, S’Africa, 3 Other African Countries Released $43.4bn COVID-19 Bailouts In 2020

Lagos Rehabilitates Schoolgirls Caught Smoking Shisha

Lagos Gov Hails Police Officer Assaulted In Viral Video For Professionalism

Floyd: Minneapolis On Edge As Jury Deliberates Chauvin Verdict

Insecurity: IGP Meets Buhari, Vows To Change Narrative

Osinbajo Calls On US Govt To Reset African Policy

Travis Guterman Speaks On How COVID-19 Impacted The Entertainment Industry

How Ken Johnson Built A 1m Instagram Follower Base In 7 Months

Anti-graft War: EFCC Seeks Support Of All Nigerians

Buhari Condoles Benue Tanker Fire Victims

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Parents must be ready to fund varsity education ‘FUTA don

Poly education in trenches

NB chair pledges support for Bells Varsity

Nigeria: State of the nation

Edo 2020 surprises and Nigeria’s Tokyo Olympics preparations

Ethnic, tribal clashes, threat to African unity, stability, says Buhari

FG: Many projects abandoned across the country

Violent congresses: INEC threatens to blacklist parties

Insecurity: Nigeria’s corporate existence under threat ‘Senate

Troops reoccupy Dikwa headquarters in Borno ‘Army

COVID-19: States’ tax revenue fell by 40% in 2020 ‘Govs

Coronavirus: This is not time for vaccine nationalism, FG tells U.S.

FG to assist NEITI track oil revenue

Attack on Uzuakoli Police Station barbaric ‘ Kalu

Police Affairs Minister presents new IGP to Buhari

NCAA: Azman grounded to save aviation industry

Mass revocation of non-performing oil blocks looms

Airline start-ups emerge despite COVID-19 ruins

Twitter: OPS backs firm’s choice of Ghana

Evaluating crude production from NEITI, DPR’s perspectives

COVID-19: Firm to lift education system

NNPC boosts 1,300km pipeline project for gas delivery to Europe

How Eni struck 250m bbls oil for Angola

Nigeria forecloses attaining 100% local content in oil sector

Oil drops as surging COVID-19 infections stoke demand concerns

Lamentation in Senate over Ebonyi massacre

South-East govs floated Ebube Agu for personal interests ‘ Ezugwu

South-West Congress: Why I conceded to Makinde’s camp ‘Fayose

Okunrounmu: 1999 Constitution grants North dominance over South

EPL: Late Llorente strike denies Liverpool win

NFF reiterates full support, encouragement for Randy Waldrum

JUST IN: Spurs sack Jose Mourinho

Pure greed’: Gary Neville slams clubs in European Super League

*BLUEPRINT*

Chad: Deby reelected President for 6th term

Senate on insecurity: Nigeria under siege of murderous non-state actors

Human trafficking, a national security threat ‘ NAPTIP DG

Autonomy: Govs bow to JUSUN, commence implementation May

Outrage as Osun attorney-general appoints wife as PA

Access Bank steps up plans for further acquisitions

Union Bank unveils UnionPro to boost local trade, commerce

Arik Air resumes direct flights from Lagos to Kano

Onepay for Business’ turns phones into PoS for contactless payments

IMF, Nigeria to implement removal of energy subsidies

Governors bow, set date to begin implementation of financial autonomy for judiciary, Houses of Assembly

BDCs set for market dominance, regulatory compliance

Mouka flags off ‘Mum in Business Challenge’, calls for entries

Nigeria, Africa must embrace data, others to boost growth ‘ BCG

IT clearance saved government N22.5bn ‘ Pantami

Stock market opens on positive note, gains N20bn

Grounding of Azman, another attack on northern viability ‘ Jirgi

Buhari hosts Niger Republic’s President to iftar dinner

Osinbajo to US: Support transition to net-zero emissions, access to COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19: Stakeholders donate testing facility to FCTA

Alleged terrorism link: CSO exposes those after Pantami, defends Minister

Prince Philip was a model of selfless leadership, support pillar ‘ Arch B’shp Sam Zuga

Osun: Villagers, hunters engage kidnappers in gun duel, foil attempt

Construction union embarks on strike over Chinese coy’s labour practice

New Niger Republic President visits Buhari

Accident: 2 Nurses die, 10 others Injure at Lagos-Abeokuta expressway

NGO trains security agents, stakeholders on combating SGBV, others

NYIF disbursement: Ministry clears air

Makinde’s sack of LAUTECH VC against extant laws ‘ ASUU

Wase supports constituents to establish charity foundation

APC forum declares Akpabio ‘natural leader’ in Akwa Ibom

Azare fire: SOS to Gov Mohammed

Kaduna LG elections: Group backs Zimbo

Union threatens FG over 6 new FCE’s appointments

PDP to APC: Gov Obaseki merely offered patriotic advice on N60bn

Membership of IEC’ll facilitate Nigeria’s foreign direct investment ‘ Onu

Nsukka journalists task NASS on creation of Adada state

*POLITICS*

#PantamiMustResignpressure mounts – The Nation

#PantamiResignNow: Concerned Nigerians Group Alleges Threat By Minister’s Supporters To Harm Adeyanju – Sahara Reporters

12 European soccer clubs to form breakaway ‘Super League,’ throwing elite game into turmoil – CNN

23 killed as Fulani traders, vigilante group clash in Zamfara – The Cable

3 persons shot in kidnapping attempt in Osun ‘ Police – Vanguard

70% of WAfricas illegal weapons in Nigeria, says UN – Daily Times

A body with Covid washed ashore. This Pacific island nation isn’t taking any chances – CNN

Abductors of Ekiti monarch demand N20m ransom – The Sun

Abductors Of Ekiti Monarch Seek N20m Ransom – Leadership

AbdulRazaqs administration transparent, accountable Aide – The Sun

Absolutely disastrous’: Navalny adviser on Navalny’s medical test results – CNN

Access Bank steps up plans for further acquisitions – Blueprint

Accident: 2 Nurses die, 10 others Injure at Lagos-Abeokuta expressway – Blueprint

Air Fare Increases By 18.71% In One Year ‘ NBS – Leadership

Akpabio endorsed as Akwa Ibom APC leader – The Sun

Alleged terrorism link: CSO exposes those after Pantami, defends Minister – Blueprint

Allow CBN to efficiently, effectively perform its mandate ‘ APC urges PDP – Guardian

Anambra 2021: Forum in Anambra PDP declares war on internal detractors – The Sun

Anambra guber: Aspirants plan to dump APC after primary ‘Chieftain – The Sun

Anti-graft War: EFCC Seeks Support Of All Nigerians – Leadership

APC Advocates Forum backs Akpabio as ‘natural leader’ in Akwa Ibom – Vanguard

APC charges Nigerians to allow CBN perform its mandate – The Sun

APC forum declares Akpabio ‘natural leader’ in Akwa Ibom – Blueprint

APC group backs Akpabio as natural leader in Akwa Ibom -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Arik Air resumes direct flights from Lagos to Kano – Blueprint

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Aisha Buhari Finally Finds Her Voice On Women’s Day…Speaks Like A Mother
ASUU condemns Makinde’s ‘Step Aside’ order to LAUTECH VC – Vanguard

At least 97 injured in Egypt as train derails – CNN

Attacks on police personnel, facilities killing their morale – The Nation

Attorney-Generals office applied due diligence – The Nation

Autonomy: Govs bow to JUSUN, commence implementation May – Blueprint

Azare fire: SOS to Gov Mohammed – Blueprint

Bayelsa to prioritise health sector investment, says Diri – Punch

BDCs set for market dominance, regulatory compliance – Blueprint

Biden says he’s ‘prepared to compromise’ on infrastructure plan during meeting with bipartisan group of lawmakers – Business Insider

Big rise in numbers of migrant children on Mexico-US border – BBC

Brazil’s indigenous tribes protest bill that would allow commercial mining on their land – CNN

Breaking: President Buhari receives newly appointed IG of police – Daily Times

BREAKING: VP Osinbajo briefs Pres.Buhari in State House after medical trip – Daily Times

Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman ‘died of natural causes – BBC

Buhari assures Bazoum of efforts to stabilise both countries for mutual benefits – The Sun

Buhari Condoles Benue Tanker Fire Victims – Leadership

Buhari hosts Niger Republic’s President to iftar dinner – Blueprint

Buhari hosts Nigerien President, Mohamed Bazoum – Daily Times

Buhari promises Niger Republic support to defeat terrorism – Daily Times

Buhari to attend NMAs 61st conference in Jos – Punch

Chad: Deby reelected President for 6th term – Blueprint

China and Russia ‘weaponized’ QAnon conspiracy around time of US Capitol attack, report says – CNN

Chinese feminists are being silenced by nationalist trolls. Some are fighting back – CNN

COLUMN: Is It Wise To Abolish Local Governments – Leadership

Congress: INEC reads riot act to political parties on violence – Vanguard

Construction union embarks on strike over Chinese coy’s labour practice – Blueprint

Contractors ground FCTA, allege diversion of COVID-19 funds – Punch

Contractors shut down office over FCTA Perm Sec bribery scandal -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

Convince your colleagues for judicial autonomy, Ekiti lawyers tell Fayemi – Tribune

Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India’s most populous state – BBC

COVID-19: Edo vaccinates 33,700 urges compliance with guidelines – The Nation

COVID-19: Stakeholders donate testing facility to FCTA – Blueprint

COVID-19: Stakeholders donate world-classmolecular diagnostic laboratory to FCTA – Tribune

CP orders Investigation of a Yenagoa Bakers death -NigPilot – Nigerian Pilot

*SPORTS*

12 European football teams to form breakaway ‘Super League – CNN

A FESTIVAL IN JEOPARDY – Thisday

AFC Champions League 2021: Persepolis vs FC Goa – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

AFC Champions League: 3 key Persepolis players to watch out for – Goal

African players in Europe: Iheanacho’s goal-a-game streak – Guardian

Ahmed Musa begins training with Pillars – The Sun

As it happened: European Super League intent on shaking up ‘beautiful game – CNN

Bailly returns to Manchester United training after Covid-19 setback – Goal

Bamford blasts lack of outrage for racism in football compared with ‘amazing’ Super League uproar – Goal

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Man Utd and others agree to formation of European Super League – Daily Times

Ben Askren Denies His 1st-Round TKO Loss to Jake Paul Was Rigged – Bleacher Report

Borussia Dortmund Interested In Terem Moffi – Complete Sports

BREAKING: Tottenham sacks Jose Mourinho – Daily Times

Celtics’ Brad Stevens Denies Rumors of $70M Contract Offer for Indiana HC Job – Bleacher Report

Celtics’ Kemba Walker Ruled out vs. Bulls with Non-COVID-19 Illness – Bleacher Report

Champions League format changes: How many teams & new tournament structure explained – Goal

Charlotte Flair Suspended Indefinitely, Fined for Physical Abuse of WWE Official – Bleacher Report

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes: Alex Smith Always Seemed to Be Better from Adversity – Bleacher Report

Chukwueze grabs brace to end 17-game La Liga goal drought – Daily Times

Conor McGregor: ‘I’m Gonna Break Another Few Faces’ with the Chip on My Shoulder – Bleacher Report

Diego Llorente earns Leeds draw with Liverpool as Super League casts shadow – Yahoo

Diego Llorente punishes Liverpool with late equaliser to earn point for Leeds – Yahoo

Emery charges Chukwueze on consistency – Punch

Enyimba still waiting for PTF decision on Orlando Pirates match – Guardian

EPL: Late Llorente strike denies Liverpool win – New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool Champions League hopes suffer setback after Leeds defeat – Punch

European Super League will ‘save football at critical moment’, claims president Florentino Perez – Yahoo

European Super League: I don’t like it one bit, says James Milner – BBC

European Super League: I don’t see how this helps football – Patrick Bamford – BBC

European Super League: Legal challenges and broken trust – what happens next – BBC

European Super League: North West football fans react to plans – BBC

EXPLAINER: What to know about the European Super League – The Cable

EXTRA: Ahmed Musa wears wrong jersey number during first training with Pillars – The Cable

Fans to return at US Open ‘USGA – Punch

Financial crisis cost Pelican NWFL Super 6 spot ‘ Players – Punch

Football authorities consider next move in fight against European Super League – Yahoo

Football fan groups condemn ‘ultimate betrayal’ of European Super League – CNN

Former Super Eagles striker Utaka bags hat-trick in Japan – Daily Times

From upcoming star to FC Goa’s indispensable man – Brandon Fernandes’ incredible rise in stature – Goal

Gary Neville jokes about ‘living in Jurgen Klopp’s head’ over You’ll Never Walk Alone spat – Yahoo

I don’t like it and hope it doesn’t happen’ – Milner critical of Liverpool’s Super League plan – Goal

I feel responsible for the team’ – Klopp insists he won’t step away from Liverpool in wake of Super League announcement – Goal

I hope Super League will never happen ‘ Klopp – Punch

Iheanacho closes in on Ighalo record with goal against Southampton – Daily Times

Iheanacho sets sights on FA Cup glory – The Sun

Iheanacho vows to help Vardy end goal drought – Punch

Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Onuachu TheCables team of the week – The Cable

Inter Milan halts Osimhens Napoil winning streak – Daily Times

Joel Embiid: 76ers Have Been ‘Damn Near Unbeatable’ During 2020-21 NBA Season – Bleacher Report

John Higgins admits Crucible pressure got to him during win over Tian Pengfei – Yahoo

Jos Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager – CNN

Jose Mourinho sacked by Tottenham Hotspur – The Sun

Jose Mourinho: from ‘Special One’ to trophy-less Tottenham tenure – Guardian

Jurgen Klopp ‘destroyed Liverpool owners on national television’, claims Gary Neville – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp criticises Gary Neville as European Super League tensions run high – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool squad ‘not involved’ in Super League decision – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp vows to stay at Liverpool despite club’s intent to join European Super League – Yahoo

JUST IN: Spurs sack Jose Mourinho – New Telegraph

Juventus, Manchester United shares jump on Super League plans – Guardian