NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 21ST APRIL 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 21ST APRIL 2020

*THE NATION*


No mass death in Kano, says govt

Fed Govt moves to avert food crisis

Retirees give Lagos N1m

Firm tackles SMEs challenges with solution

Church donates N10m to Fed Govt

Lagos, MainOne, NCDC partner on connectivity

Stanbic IBTC: deploy Zinox/Konga strategy for COVID-19 intervention

Closing widening digital skills gap

Covid-19: Ondo PDP chieftain provides succour for the needy

2019 polls, referendum on Buharis performance

Kano sends home 1,595 Almajiris

Emmanuel mourns Abba Kyari

Fed Govt extends airports closure by two weeks

Akeredolu: rising cases in Southwest disturbing

Attorney-General Malami proposes major changes to court operations

Fed Govt to airlift citizens abroad from next week, says Onyeama

COVID-19 spreads to Abia, Gombe, Sokoto as NCDC confirms 38 cases

Dangote-led coalition plans test for one million Nigerians

Nigeria, others lost $100b to COVID-19, says IMF

Virus pandemic spread to continue, says Fed Govt

China mocks Africa

Gbajabiamilas legislative interventions on COVID-19

COVID-19: Edo PDP tackles Obaseki over claim on financial spending

Hidden tricks you didnt know your Android phone could do

FirstBank promotes e-learning


*VANGUARD*


Britain defends COVID-19 lockdown amid fears of 'second peak

Lockdown: Police arrest 3 suspects over fake exemption tags in FCT

COVID-19: Nigeria far from flattening the curve ' Experts

COVID-19: Chris Oyakhilome Foundation supports Lagos Govt with food items

BREAKING: Lagos records no new COVID-19 case, as Kano gets 23

CNN presenter, Richard Quest, infected with coronavirus

Banks drag equities market down, as NSE extend filling period

Rosabon offers high returns on Q2 Treasury Note

Hold CP Katsina, Military Commander responsible for death of 47 persons ' Ekhomu

Covid-19: PDP faults Obaseki's claim on financial spending

COVID-19: Liquidity, workforce retention, top concerns for businesses ' PwC survey

COVID-19 lockdown: Police've arrested 160 miscreants' Sanwo-Olu

Suspended Ogun PDP chairman, not interested in genuine reconciliation ' Kashamu

What does a chief of staff really do

Lockdown: Closed business premises could experience fire outbreaks ' Report

Fighting COVID-19 stigmatisation

UPDATED: Wike reverses eviction of Carveton Helicopters from Rivers

Health worker injured as suspected sea pirates attack passenger boat in Bayelsa

COVID-19: FUTO begins sanitizer production

The present and the past flu (2)

Tension grips Ugbo community in Ondo over murder of 7-year-old

Nine out of 10 patients will recover from COVID-19 ' Ehanire

Saint Kyari: A non-flattering tribute

COVID-19: WHO delivers medical supplies to 40 countries

COVID-19: Group alleges police brutalization of visually impaired lawyer in Abuja

No approved vaccine yet in Nigeria for ` ' WHO

JAMB releases 2019 provisional admission list of successful candidates

COVID-19: Nigeria records 86 fresh cases, largest increase in a day


*THISDAY*


Gencos Advocate Inclusion of Off-Grid Users in Proposed Free Electricity Package

Group Seeks Clarity on Petrol Subsidy Removal

NAHCO Donates Medical Equipment to Lagos State

Emirates May Evacuate Stranded Nigerians in Dubai

Q1: United Capital Records N1.9bn Revenue, N1.2 bn Profit before Tax

NCDMB Slashes Interest Rate on $200bn NCI Fund

OPEC: Oil Prices Lost Two-third of Value in First Quarter of 2020

FBN Holdings Grows Q1 Profit After Tax by 62% to N26 Billion

Microsoft: Everything Needed to Connect with Teammates for Productivity

Visa Launches Visa Secure to Aide Online User Experience

Eagles Job: Rohr Confirms Receiving Fresh Offer from NFF

AFCON 2021 May be Shifted Due to COVID-19

Abba Kyari: A Death

A Peep into Judges Docket after COVID-19

Transfer: Internacional Join Botafago In Race to Sign Mikel

Interrogating Frequent Fire Incidents at Key Government Agencies

AHEAD 2021/2022 SEASONS Kida: Our Doors Are Open for All Eligible Basketball Players

NFF Mourns Abba Kyari, Says He was Friend of Nigerian Football

Access Banks DiamondXtra Set to Rewards Customers


*PUNCH*


ALGON warns Makinde against inaugurating caretaker committees

AbdulRasaq orders wards to form teams against COVID-19

Kano records 23 new COVID-19 cases, total now 59

Suspended Ogun PDP chair not interested in peace Kashamu

Benue raises panel to monitor boundary with Cameroon

Buhari hails Bayelsa monarch at 95

Tambuwal orders arrest of adamant indigene with infected son

Police arrest 61 Lagos returnees for quarantine in Zamfara

Mobile court convicts 20 for FCT lockdown violation

SCourt judges drop to 12, COVID-19 delay replacements

Coronavirus spreads to Gombe, Sokoto, Abia

Obaseki raises fund to tackle pandemic

Lagos may introduce compulsory use of face mask

Rivers unseals Caverton Helicopters business premises

El-Rufai, not in intensive care CoS

Security agents, deadlier than covid-19

Rivers communities cry out over sudden death of fishes

Emir of Ilorin cancels 80th birthday celebration

Passengers lament as robbers attack boat in Bayelsa

Abuja isolation centre expanded to 300 beds

Passengers lament as robbers attack boat in Bayelsa

Pronouncing fit, feet and feat

AKTH test centre has received 300 samples since inception

No Ramadan lectures, mosque gatherings, Sultan warns

Weve not received cash transfer from FG Abia

Ogun police set up panel to detect corrupt cops

Social distancing: Family holds combined prayers for Kyari

WHO employee infected in Kano mosque Bauchi deputy gov


*DAILY TRUST*


Time to Review the SIP

How COVID-19 brought Fayemi, Fayose together

PDP faults Gov Bello's claims on preparedness

COVID-19: SEC's market development initiatives

My people afraid of bandits more than pandemic ' Dep speaker

Nigerian post COVID-19 socio-economics

Imo govt denies plans to rename varsity after Kyari

Malam Abba Kyari

Vice chancellor eyes late Senator Oko's seat

My COVID-19 Scare

FCTA raises alarm as essential workers turn taxi drivers

Robbery suspect arrested as police raid Indian hemp smoking joints

Man electrocuted in Anagada

Main market in Burkina capital reopens as virus lockdown lifts

3 Corps members invent semi-automated hand wash machine, soap dispenser

Senegal bans most single-use plastics

COVID-19: Group urges residents to comply with govt directives

Hong Kong reports first day of no new coronavirus cases

Residents take to exercise to ease boredom, keep fit

Tanzanian President declares 3-day national prayer, says 'God, not facemasks will end COVID-19

Kuje enforcement team clear shanties, illegal shops

Leading member of Guinea government dies from coronavirus

Lagos govt threatens to shut down markets over social distancing order

Covid-19: We produced ventilator in seven days ' Rector

Hoodlums stall food distribution in Lagos, Mile 12 traders allege

Why you should shun myths about COVID-19

Do testicles make men more vulnerable to coronavirus

Hypotension during COVID-19 and lockdown

COVID-19: Diets that boost immune system ' Experts

Lagos hospital where Kyari was treated, 5 others shut for COVID-19 exposure

COVID-19: Edo discharges seventh patient

Lagos discharges 4 more COVID-19 patients

Conversation with the pandemic guru (II)

Brent crude price drops to $26.72/b, as WTI trades at $1/b

ABCON urges CBN on special window to boost capital inflow

NPA orders terminal operators to suspend collection of charges

Customs seized contrabands worth N1. 177bn in Q1

Gala Investment donates relief materials to Kano

AXA Group restates commitment to COVID-19 fight globally

AfDB blacklists Nigeria-based Chinese firm for fraudulent practices

12 countries currently operating 5G network

FCMB suspends Millionaire Promo, commits to customers' safety

Australia tells Facebook, Google to pay for news content

CACOVID orders 400,000 COVID-19 tests to boost Nigeria's capacity

Dahiru Sadi: How Nigerian football can benefit from COVID-19 lockdown

NFF shouldn't have made details of Rohr's contract public, says Akanni

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination

NBBF announces postponement of FIBA Certification Course

Wu Lei thanks doctors for tireless fight against COVID-19


*THE SUN*


Coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed FG, states -Lalong

Don't use pandemic to loot treasury, Edo PDP tells govt officials

Behaviours that lead to wealth creation

Kogi-West: I visited 564 polling units on election day ' Dino Melaye

Ekhomu condemns massacre of 47 in Kastina

PwC: Businesses worried over liquidity, staff safety

Kyari's death has cut continuity in Buhari's administration ' Nwobodo

NDIC condoles with Buhari on Kyari's death

Kidnappers release Anglican priest after N.6m ransom

Man U agrees personal terms with Ighalo

COVID-19: Polaris Bank commends medics, restates commitment to service delivery

Wants Man U firmer grip

25 inmates regain freedom in Delta

Niger youths condemn plan to return 1,000 IDPs to troubled communities

Rohr confirms NFF contract offer

Establish voluntary offshore asset repatriation window, ABCON charges CBN

Soldiers nab man with loaded rifle, 10 impostors in Lagos

COVID-19: Rosabon introduces N6m collateral-free loan for civil servants

Finidi George reveals desire to coach Nigeria

Africa exposed by Covid-19

Death, the ultimate leveller

Burst suspected ritualists'den

Lamentation of Nigerians in Tanzanian prisons

Abba Kyari's legacy

Omorodions loses mother

Entrepreneurial Vocation in Service of God and Humanity: Birthday Tribute to Sir Tony Ezenna, KSS

Coronavirus: Branson offers Caribbean Island as collateral for 500m loan

Land war in Bayelsa


*GUARDIAN*


Five feared killed in fresh Kaduna attack

Six arrested at suspected kidnappers' den in Lagos

Police raise alarm over poisonous leaf used as hard drug in Kebbi

Man commits suicide after getting drunk in Lagos

Danfo, okadas return to Lagos roads as NSCDC intercepts seven in Ilorin

NEPZA decries impact of obsolete laws on operations of Free Trade Zones

Presidential task force regrets violations at Kyari's burial

Ogun State releases 249 prisoners

Terminal operators, shipping firms dare government over demurrage waiver

140 blood samples tested negative in Bayelsa, says task force

Ironies in our COVID-19 and terrorism wars

Forum equips teens with leadership skills, time management

Extrajudicial killings amid COVID-19 lockdown

Forum equips teens with leadership skills, time management

Local airlines in dire straits as losses hit N360 billion

Ironies in our COVID-19 and terrorism wars

Foundation empowers 50 youths with ICT skills

I don't have intention to dig up old wounds, says Bonfrere Jo

I don't have intention to dig up old wounds, says Bonfrere Jo

Police arraign newspaper truck rider, six others for flouting lockdown orders

Re-introducing the 'Lugano report

Teenager on trial in Germany for killing three year-old half brother

How COVID-19 staved off $22.7 billionforeign loan controversy

Re-introducing the 'Lugano report

Foundation empowers 50 youths with ICT skills

Groups seek improved transparency, accountability in NCT programme

COVID-19 pandemic and travail of federalism

Oyo lawmakers agree to 30% reduction in monthly allocations


*DAILY TIMES*


Evolution of 5G will digitally transform energy, finance services, others-NIEEE

Kano reports 23 new COVID-19 cases as NCDC DG meets Ganduje

COVID-19: Govs to review situation

Fact check: Obasanjo never said COVID-19 case in Nigeria was false

COVID-19: Lagos may enforce wearing of face masks in public places

COVID-19: Gov. Zulum directs 14-day lockdown in Borno

Breaking: 38 new cases of COVID19 reported in Nigeria

Gov. Tambuwal bars suspected COVID-19 patient, family entry into Sokoto

Police in pursuit of foreign nationals over illegal mining in Zamfara

COVID-19: Abia confirms 2 fresh cases

Coronavirus: CACOVID orders supplies for 400,000 tests

JAMB releases 2019 provisional admission list of successful candidates

Airline operators want intervention funds at 5% interest rate

Abba Kyari: I was only misunderstood over comment, Kanos sacked commissioner responds

Britain secured 25m protective gowns from China Minister

COVID-19: Alex Ekwueme Teaching Hospital still receives, treats patients -Official

FBN Holdings total assets hit N7trn in Q1 2020

Ramadan: Bauchi residents lament hike in prices of food items

Lockdown: Malami plans virtual Court proceedings to regain lost grounds

COVID-19: Govs meet April 22 to review situation

Tambuwal bars suspected Covid-19 patient, family from entry into Sokoto

COVID-19: Benue reviewing economic effects of partial lockdown Commissioner

Lagos to make public wearing of masks compulsory next week

Key Boko Haram leaders killed in air strikes in Borno, says DHQ

Jeter gives up salary to help Marlins

Possible May 9 resumption of Bundesliga behind closed doors

Arsenal players and boss Arteta agree coronavirus pay cut

Arsenal announce 12.5% pay cuts for players, coaching staff


*DAILY INDEPENDENT*


COVID-19: Abia Confirms 2 Cases Of Coronavirus Patients

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 38 New Cases As Total Infections Reaches 665

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 38 New Cases As Total Infections Reach 665- NCDC

Shiroro Youths Berate PMB, Political Leaders Over Armed Bandit Attacks

Bank Of Spain Sees Economy Shrinking In 2020

Imo: NULGE Threatens Showdown Against Uzodinma, Demands March, April Salaries

NFF Was Wrong Making Rohr's Contract Public ' Akanni

COVID-19: What FG Must Do To Ease Nigerians' Pain- Mr. Jay Autos

Aguero Hired To Teach Spanish Lessons For Homeschooling Service

Abba Kyari: Lai Mohammed Has Further Ruined His Reputation- Odumakin

Swearing-In Caretaker Secretaries Is Disobedience To Court Order, ALGON Warns Makinde

Messi Is Better Than Ronaldo, Says Rooney

Why Osimhen May Not Move To Italy 'Agent

COVID-19: NWF Hopeful Of Revised Wrestling Schedule 'Igali

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In Bosnia, Herzegovina Reach 1,286

4 People Jailed For Curfew Violation In Torit

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Vow 'Zero Engagaement' With UK Newspaper Brands

Sunak Announces 1.25bn Package To Protect UK Firms

Germany's COVID-19 Cases Rise By 1,775

Coronavirus Darkens Skin Of Two Chinese Doctors

BREAKING: U.S. Crude Prices Falls Below $0 Per Barrel


*TRIBUNE*


NASC postpones SeedConnect 2020

Abia confirms two cases of coronavirus

FG extends closure of airports by two weeks

BREAKING: Nigeria confirms 38 new COVID-19 cases as total hits 665

Unity Forum elders guilty of anti-party activities 'Ojogo

How 4,000 households in Ilesa benefitted from Osun commissioner's COVID-19 relief package

COVID-19: Farmers express worry over looming food crisis

Why we must encourage our subjects to adhere to govt's directives 'Oba Makama

Environmentalist urges NOSDRA to probe death of fishes in Nigeria's coastline

COVID-19 environmental roll back irrational and irresponsible 'UN Rights expert

Six nature facts related to coronaviruses

Covid-19 and challenges of virtual learning

We are most qualified for govt palliative' ' Pensioners beg for inclusion

UNICEF, IHS Towers join forces to support Nigeria's COVID-19 response

Equities trading halt 7-day gain with marginal -0.01%

COVID-19: 170 countries'll experience per capita slide ' IMF

COVID-19: Arabian Travel Market cancelled, set for 2021 edition


*BLUE PRINT*


Sultan to Muslims @Ramadan: Don't be reckless, shun congregational prayers, lectures

Blueprint ePaper 21st April 2020

2020 UTME: JAMB declares names of successful candidates' see how to check yours

Breaking: Aviation Minister announces extension of airport closure as Covid-19 spreads

Free electricity: A dangling Reps' initiative

Covid-19: Sultan bans Ramadan lectures, congregational prayers

COVID-19: Foundation tasks govt, media owners on the welfare of journalists

We erred attending Kyari's burial, PTF admits

A choice between life and livelihood

Breaking: Gombe, Sokoto, Abia record first COVID-19 cases as Kano gets Nigeria's highest tally in one day

Over 16, 500 Covid-19 cases now in UK

Covid-19: Lagos talks tough on 'insincere' returnees, begins enforcement of face masks

Covid-19: El-Rufai not in intensive care unit ' COS

Happening now: Despite attending Abba Kyari's burial; SGF, others show up for Covid-19 PTF briefing

Pandemonium as mass shooting condemns 18 in Canada

COVID-19: Reps deputy minority leader hails NCDC, others

One key thing Abba Kyari sacrificed for Nigeria ' Ayogu Eze

Countries without Covid-19 yet

Suspended Ogun PDP chair not ready for geniue reconciliation- Kashamu

Breaking: In Kaduna, El-Rufai meets Covid-19 committee, speaks on ICU claims

Adeboye distributes food items to 3,000 households in Gombe

Breaking: Immigration CG, Babandede resumes duty after Covid-19 battle

Breaking: Another top medical doctor tests positive for Coronavirus in Ibadan

Breaking: Crude oil price falls below $11

Bauchi NUJ postpones election indefinitely over Coronavirus

COVID-19: Anglican Communion partners Presidential Task Force, donates N10m consumables


*SPORTS*


Wants Man U firmer grip - The Sun

A North American 'super league' is best for MLS and Liga MX - Irarragorri - Goal

Abba Kyari death is a big loss to NFF-Olajire - Daily Times

AFCON 2021 May be Shifted Due to COVID-19 - Thisday

Aguero Hired To Teach Spanish Lessons For Homeschooling Service - Daily Independent

AHEAD 2021/2022 SEASONS Kida: Our Doors Are Open for All Eligible Basketball Players - Thisday

Amokachi picks Okocha ahead of Mikel - Punch

Arsenal announce 12.5% pay cuts for players, coaching staff - Daily Times

Arsenal players and boss Arteta agree coronavirus pay cut - Daily Times

Arsenal players, Arteta agree on coronavirus pay cut - Punch

Arsenal to offer Lacazette to Atletico Madrid for Partey - Peoples Daily

Arteta, Arsenal players agree coronavirus pay cut - Daily Trust

Bundesliga to resume behind closed doors May 9 - Punch

CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup finals postponed - Daily Times

Chelsea players agree 10m pay cut amid Coronavirus crisis - Peoples Daily

Coronavirus: Diouf plays down importance of Liverpool's title win - Peoples Daily

Coronavirus: Football must think creatively in response to pandemic, says Fleetwood chairman - BBC

Coronavirus: Four more UFC events called off - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Ligue 1 aiming to resume season on June 17 - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Liverpool v Atletico Madrid virus link an 'interesting hypothesis - BBC

Coronavirus: Nigeria targets 3,500 tests per day - Punch

Coronavirus: QLD's Welch has no issue if Sydney hosts Origin behind closed doors - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Serie A intends to finish 2019-20 season - Yahoo

COVID-19: NWF Hopeful Of Revised Wrestling Schedule 'Igali - Daily Independent

Dahiru Sadi: How Nigerian football can benefit from COVID-19 lockdown - Daily Trust

Debunking the Myth That Is Adama Traore - FTBpro

Debunking the Myth That Is Adama Traore - FTBpro

Djokovic opposes compulsory coronavirus vaccination - Daily Trust





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