NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TODAY FRIDAY, 26TH APRIL, 2019

*PUNCH*
Pro-Buhari group backs Tinubu, knocks Saraki

PDP raises the alarm over Adelekes safety
Unmasking Ngiges fatal statement

Gbajabiamila, 50 Reps-elect take campaign to Saudi Arabia

Public schools need holistic intervention

National Assembly: 2019 budget delaying Gojes declaration of interest, says associate

Political scientists and the debate on political restructuring

Chevrons oil wells catch fire in Ondo

Late Suntai pilot not competent to fly aircraft AIB report

NNPC shifts 40 billion oil reserves target to 2025

N30,000: Forget increased allocation without constitutional amendment, RMAFC tells states

Ways to teach kids about money

Flour Mills wants policies favourable to local firms

Pitfalls to avoid when borrowing money for business

4th industrial revolution: Develop indigenous technology, experts tell Nigeria

AfDBs commitments in Nigeria now $4.5bn

Average Nigerian business pays 48 taxes, says Elumelu

Stock investors gain N7.9bn as market reverses losses

Tips to improve business visibility on Google Search

Custodian to pay shareholders 45kobo dividend

Firm unveils smart toilet fittings

Knocks as Buhari begins 10-day private visit to UK

PULA Advisor, others compensate farmers in Kaduna

*VANGUARD*
Toyota, Mandilas GM, others win Nigeria Transport Awards

APC chieftain lauds Emami on birthday
Ford Mustang, best-selling sports coupe

Porsche Centre Lagos welcomes third generation cayenne

Makinde, Oyo gov-elect promises to prioritise workers' welfare

Nigeria anxiously waiting for result of trial vaccine in Malawi ' FG

Stakeholders decry illegal migration, drug abuse in Plateau

Most civil servants are contractors, politicians ' Expert

Buhari will dissolve cabinet May 22 ' Lai Mohammed

Labour to governors on minimum wage: We'll not accept anything below N30,000

Ngige clarifies position on doctors' brain drain

Senate insists on non sale of National Theatre, Tafawa Balewa Square
As the clouds melt away in Ekiti

Prison term sought for ex-Marseille player
 Souleymane Diawara in extortion case

Pinnick, Musa, Oshoala others to light up 2018/2019 Nigeria Pitch Awards

Women on long-term antibiotics are 35% likely to suffer stroke- Experts

21.1m children denied first dose of measles vaccine yearly on average ' UNICEF

*NATION*
Africa Beach Vball Cup:
Nigeria female team secures World Cup ticket

Jay Jay Okocha, Bundesliga partner Lagos SWAN

President Cup: Weir names Azeez, 29 others for Ghana clash

AASBC: Nigeria wins Mixed Team diadem

3,000 in kidnappers den as Senate, Labour seek action

NLC to Buhari: overhaul security architecture

APC tackles PDP over claim on INEC server

Govt okays N52b for e-monitoring of borders

Shell: Nigeria requires $200b to bridge energy gap

Ekiti, Ondo,Kwara, Benue Ready for N30,000 minimum wage

May 29: Emmanuel to inaugurate roads

President off to UK on 10-day private visit

Police to migrate from use of lethal weapons

Militants, smugglers wont be tolerated, Navy warns

Fayemi, Oni: What next after Supreme Court verdict

Ajimobi inaugurates 26-member transition committee

How Lawan can become Senate President

APC should produce next Senate President, Reps Speaker

Talent, not education makes successful artiste

Minimum wage ll give workers sense of belonging, says TUC

Agri tech firms eye N6b from livestock sector

NUBIFIE urges N/Assemby to curb anti-labour practices in banks

Access Bank reassures investors, pays N14.5b dividend

*THISDAY*
RMB Nigeria Launches Online Transactional Banking Platform

Maritime Stakeholders
 Urge FG to Implement Zero Tax for Ship Acquisition

Air Passenger Traffic Rises as Economy Recovers

Group Reiterates Commitment to Competitive Maritime Sector

NIMASA Promotes IMO Rep, 255 Officers

Sanusi: We Must Break the Jinx that Nigerian Airlines Dont Last Long

Need to Embrace Trade Facilitation

Ethiopia Airlines: Setting the Pace in Africa

Immigration Activities at MMIA has Enhanced Ease of Doing Business

SAA Support Emerging Businesses in Nigeria

Travellers Commend Air Peace

Emirates, SpiceJet Seal Deal

Rabiu: CIPM Does Not Tolerate Quacks

CBN to Implement New Collateral Mgt Regime

Sangos Suspension as Plateau PDP Chairman Ridiculous, Says Useni

In Ekiti, Its End of the Road for Segun Oni

The 1979 Constitution and its Legacy of Catastrophic Success of Governments

Human Capital and National Security

NPFL: Insurance Ends Rangers 13-game Unbeaten Run, Now Sixth

Musa, Ighalo, Ndidi Make
 Pitch Awards Shortlist
Mixed Fortunes for African Players in Budapest

U-17 AFCON: Zenith Bank Salutes Gallant Eaglets

English Premier League Wage Bill Surges to 2.9bn

*SUN*
Niger Delta issues need more than constitution amendment to be resolved 'Otuaro

How PDP manipulated Sokoto governorship poll 'Dingyadi

Delta guber: We were not induced to endorse Okowa, say opposition party candidates

APC, CSOs reject life pension for Bayelsa lawmakers

9th NASS leadership: Youths accuse Oshiomhole of sinking party

Sokoto: Tribunal grants APC, PDP leave to inspect election materials

NASS leadership: 'Ndume not under pressure from Buhari, APC to withdraw

9th Senate leadership: APC youths accuse Tinubu, Oshiomhole of sinking party

AFCON 2019: NFF gets $260,000 to boost preparation

Bundesliga changed my life ' Okocha

U-17 AFCON: Zenith Bank salutes gallant Eaglets

La Liga U-15: NPFL fixes two semi-final matches in Abuja

Ighalo, Musa, Ndidi top Nigeria Pitch Awards shortlist

NFF lauds Okowa's support for national teams

2020 Olympic Games African qualifier: Super Falcons to face Algeria in 2nd round

Moses rejects plea to return to Eagles

I'm proud to wear Arsenal shirt ' Iwobi

Asabatex Vs Delta Force FA Semi Finals: Refree decides match outcome

Automation, cost-cutting measures responsible for FIRS N5.8trn revenue 'Iluyomade

FG to inject N10 bn to revive ailing Bank of Agriculture

NACC harps on quality service delivery

Scarcity: NOGASA seeks full oil sector deregulation

Edo govt ready to pay N30,000 minimum wage, says Shaibu

*DAILY TRUST*
Easter tragedy in Gombe

Senate insists on non sale of national monuments

Ngige clarifies position on doctors' brain drain

Senate summons IG over killings

PMB and formation of robust cabinet

Gov. Akeredolu assures implementation of new minimum wage

Chris Ngige and number of doctors in Nigeria

NSEZCO: Spearheading Nigeria's export growth

I still remain PDP chairman in Plateau ' Sango

Buratai and a testament to history

Police launches 'Operation Puff Adder' in Bauchi

FEC holds valedictory session on May 22

Extra-Judicial Killings: Policemen to work 8-hours daily ' I-G

NAF jet neutralises insurgents in Sambisa Forest

Arson: Ondo youths protest police arrest of residents

Rotary Club gives scholarships to 25 students

ActionAid wants extension of feeding program to all primary school pupils

Nuhu Bamalli
 Polytechnic expels 60 students for examination malpractice

FUDMA matriculates 5,215 for 2018/19 academic session

Group attacks ASUU for condemning proposed Muhammadu Buhari University

World Malaria Day: Total offers free medicare, mosquito nets

Police arrest suspected robbers, recover gun
nab 3 women one chance operatives

*BUSINESSDAY*
Nigeria's champagne imports down 24% since 2014, mirrors economic slump

BusinessDay unveils socio-economic report of Ambode's administration Monday

Consumers to pay more for bread as millers raise flour prices

The fire next time

Short-let apartments, student housing top destinations investors could seek good returns

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the battle for the soul of Egypt

The enigma of destinations

Why Lagos stayed off bond market in 2018 ' Finance commissioner

Boxing fans thrilled to a memorable night at GOtv Boxing Night 18

Sluggish recovery revealed by banks' shrinking loan books

MDAs begin defense of reports as Osinbajo presides over FEC

Why shrewd investors should make buy decisions now

Guinness falls to 7-year low on concerns over full-year performance

Chemical and Allied
 Product sees colourful 2018 as top-line, bottom-line improve

Nestle, Dangote Flour, Access Bank, 30 other stocks boost market

*SAHARA REPORTERS*
Edo NBA Orders Members Never To Offer Their Services To Kidnap, Robbery Suspects

Committee For The Defence Of Human Rights Marks Its 30th Anniversary

After Protests, Police Tear-Gas University Students In Ondo, Beat Them 'Like Stubborn Animals

To Improve 'Mental Well-Being Of Policemen, IGP Reduces 12-Hour Shifts To Eight Hours

Danbaba Suntai Was 'Not Competent, Not Certified' To Fly Aircraft That Crashed In 2012, AIB Report Reveals

Ngige Eats His Words, Says Comment On Surplus Of Doctors Misinterpreted

APC Lawmaker Tells Senators To Sell Three Of Their Five Cars ' And Employ Youth With The Proceeds

Countering Terror In Nigeria: Elevate Warning and Intelligence By Oludare Ogunlana

How NOT To Be A President By Ettu
 Mohammed

Ngige's Solecism And The Rest Of Us By Daniel Bott

Amnesty Begs Akeredolu Not To Endorse Execution Of Death-Row Inmates in Ondo

Our Recycled Leaders
 Don't Give A F**k About Us' ' Burna Boy Laments Nigeria's 'Hopelessness

BREAKING: Buhari To Dissolve Cabinet On May 22

*PREMIUM TIMES*
National oil companies with $3.1 trillion in assets dangerously under-scrutinised ' NRGI

Health experts, Nigerians criticise Ngige over 'surplus' doctors comment

Ngige clarifies position on doctors' migration

Two Nigerians charged in U.S. over cryptocurrency fraud

Musa, Ighalo, Ndidi, others nominated for Nigeria Pitch Awards

INEC conducts Lagos supplementary poll Saturday

Misuse of firearms: Police to use taser, stun guns ' IGP

Zuckerberg adds $4.5 billion to fortune as Facebook shares surge

Cabinet will not be dissolved on May 22 ' Minister clarifies

NNPC to open 'largest' cooking gas facility in Benin City

Osun Governorship Election: PDP alleges threat against Adeleke

Nadal defeats Ferrer to reach Barcelona Open quarter-final

Cloudy, rain showers to prevail on Friday ' NNiMet

Ondo gov pledges to pay N30,000 minimum wage

The Rise of Chukwueze: Is this Nigeria's next superstar

Burna Boy attacks Nigeria's leaders, says they don't care about citizens

Nigeria seeks Saudi Arabia investment in building refinery

U.S. defence dept. clears acting Pentagon chief in probe

Reps to probe N20 trillion 'non-remitted' stamp duty

EFCC arrests 14 undergraduates, 18 others over alleged internet fraud in Ogun

Nigeria poised to be declared polio-free in six months ' Agency

Couple fined $8,400 for having sex on train

Extra-Judicial Killings: Police now to work eight hours daily

How our son was killed In Bayelsa ' Family of slain NYSC corps member

AIB releases final reports on six plane accidents, says late Taraba gov not certified to fly

We are not giving up on Chibok girls ' Buhari

*POLITICS*
$50 billion To Save Lake Chad - Leadership

157 children rescued from trafficking ring - CNN

157 children rescued from West Africa trafficking ring - CNN

3,000 in kidnappers den as Senate, Labour seek action - The Nation

4,000 Nigerians Trapped In Kidnappers' Den - Leadership

4000 killed, 9000 injured by gunmen in Zamfara says Gov. Yari - Nigerian Pilot

78th Anniversary: Ansar-Ud-Deen Kaduna donates items to prison, inmates, IDP camp - Blueprint

9th NASS Leadership: Why PMB Won't Interfere - Leadership

9th NASS leadership: Youths accuse Oshiomhole of sinking party - The Sun

9th NASS: Lawan lobbies South East, South South Senators - Tribune

9th Senate leadership: APC youths accuse Tinubu, Oshiomhole of sinking party - The Sun

A water shortage could hurt Iraq's oil boom - CNN

AASBC: Nigeria wins Mixed Team diadem - The Nation

Access Bank shareholders endorse total dividend payment of N14.46bn - Blueprint

ACF's panacea for insecurity in the North - Blueprint

AD's Salis moves to stop Sanwo-Olu's inauguration on May 29 - Guardian

AfDB signs $50m agreement with Natixis - PM News

AfDB's investments in Nigeria stand at $4.5bn ' Official - Blueprint

Africa Beach Vball Cup: Nigeria female team secures World Cup ticket - The Nation

Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2019 - BBC

African court seeks more citizens awareness, to visit Buhari, others - Punch

African Drum Festival: Nigerian Govt. reiterates continuous support - PM News

After Protests, Police Tear-Gas University Students In Ondo, Beat Them 'Like Stubborn Animals - Sahara Reporters

*SPORTS*
2020 Olympic Games African qualifier: Super Falcons to face Algeria in 2nd round - The Sun

A-League and Australian football news LIVE: Australian group keen to take over League One club - Goal

AC Milan condemn alleged monkey chants aimed at Kessie and Bakayoko - Goal

AFCON 2019: NFF gets $260,000 to boost preparation - The Sun

AFCON 2019: Uzoho Still In Rohr's Plan - Daily Independent

Anthony Nwakaeme making late play for Nigeria squad with Trabzonspor form - Goal

Arsenal 'gentlemen' never stood a chance against 'psycho' Ferdinand and 'rock' Vidic - Adebayor - Goal

Arsenal can secure top-four spot Emery - Punch

Asabatex Vs Delta Force FA Semi Finals: Refree decides match outcome - The Sun

Atalanta 2 Fiorentina 1 (5-4 agg): Gasperini's men through to Coppa Italia final - Goal