NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 20TH APRIL 2020

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 20TH APRIL 2020

THE NATION

Dare, NOC mourn late Weightlifting boss

COVID-19 has humbled everybody, insists Akhator

Vanguard sport editor Omorodion loses mum

Ekeji named Deputy COS to Imo Governor

Joshua names six possible fights before retirement

ADC: Abba Kyaris death calls for reflection

68-year-old woman delivered of twins

Perishable goods wasting away at Mile 12 market

Lagos partners firm on feeding 10,000 residents

I didnt send thugs after deposed monarch

NFF grief over late Abba Kyari

Tai College technically bankrupt with N689m deficit, says council

Why Southwest governors sacked Odua directors

Coronavirus should not bury Christians faith, says Kaigama

Buhari lost dependable lieutenant, disciple, says Oshiomhole

All eyes on Buratai

I have right to support my deputy to succeed me, Faboyede

Isong: Akwa Ibom APC drifting towards chaos

Bayelsa receives N9 billion monthly

We are resolving Delta APC crisis

Abba Kyari: Demise of a power broker

BREAKING: Chioma, Davidos fiancee, tests negative for COVID-19

Why we shot Boju Boju Lekan Olaleye

Stallion begins food distribution to COVID-19 hospitals

Volkswagen to resume production in stages

SMEs, others seek tracking of coronavirus spending

Honda unveils electric vehicle battery recycle plan

Africa Prudentials profit drops by 10.4% to N341.8m in Q1

*VANGUARD*

Abba kyari worked to unite the nation, emulate him, cleric tells Nigerians

COVID-19: BEDC pledges 24-hour power to isolation centres in 4 states

I am not interested in politics, says Air Peace chairman

Malaria: Coalition tasks pharmaceutical coys on free donation of drugs

NUJ expresses concern over information mismanagement on COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom

Buhari condemns killing of 47 persons by bandits in Katsina

47 dead in Katsina:I won't tolerate large-scale killing of innocent citizens ' Buhari

Edo commissioner's abductors contact family

NCDC lauds Wike for his committed response to COVID-19

COVID-19: Normalcy will return to world soon ' Adeboye

Bloody lockdown implementation

EQUITY INVESTMENTS: Dealers call for caution despite positive close

Naira depreciation, COVID-19 restrictions escalate inflationary pressure ' Analysts

Ecobank urges Nigerians to embrace instant account opening

FMDQ Depository appointed joint depository to Dangote Cement 100bn bond

Investment experts give options for investors amidst COVID-19

COVID-19: Dangote, Wigwe others step up efforts to free Nigeria

COVID-19: GTBank gives 90-Days moratorium on SMEs loan

Werner taking English lessons as Liverpool link persists

JUST IN: Davido's fiance, Chioma, recovers from coronavirus

Kyari's death, lessons to be learned' Labour

What Govt won't tell you about recession ' (4)

Nigeria and the rule of law (3)

Standing up to be counted

Joyful Homes: Unlock your blessings with prayer

AACS partners Doctor on Demand to transform Nigeria's health sector

Social distancing compulsory at burial of COVID-19 death ' LASG

Covid-19: Kano records 10 more cases as number rise to 37

*THISDAY*

Adegbiji: COVID-19 Has Increased Visibility of Digital Economy

Protect Your Bank Details, UBA Warns Customers

AU, FAO Task African Leaders on Food Security

Sanofi Partners GSK on Vaccine against COVID-19

Women in Energy Network Supports Fight against COVID-19

NAHCO Donates Medical Equipment to Lagos State

BEDC Donates Food Items to Franchise States

Kwara 2020 Budget Review Underway, Says Abdulrasaq

IMF Urges African Countries to Remain Committed to AfCFTA

CAFFAN Seeks Movement Permit

AXA Mansard Launches Telemedicine Services

AfDB Denies Funding Pipeline Project

Polaris Commends Medical Workers

NSEs Capitalisation Gains N801bn as Market Recovers Further

Asharami Synergy Faults Report

Meristem Highlights Investment Opportunities in Capital Market

Firm Anticipates Aggressive Mergers, Acquisitions Post COVID-19

Economic Commission for Africa Anticipates Severe Effects of Pandemic in Urban Areas

Departing in a Blaze of Intense Public Argument

Shame of the Nation

Relegation Bound Teams May Escape if EPL Season Ends Abruptly

Demise of Weightlifting President is a Big Loss to Nigeria,...

Inter Target Osimhen as Replacement for Barcelona Target Martinez

Contract Renewal: No Orchid for Gernot Rohr over

Okakuro Pledges Support for Street Children to Achieve Sporting Dream

Coronavirus Outbreak: Round-the-clock Updates (II)

*PUNCH*

17 escape death as truck rams into 10 vehicles

Suspected killers of naval officer arrested in CRiver

How to ensure Nigerias economic diversification, self-reliance

COVID-19: Still without a definite cure

Ex-Transcorp boss expresses interest in Anambra gov race

Oyo slashes Assemblys allocation by 30%

Senate asks Presidency to increase beneficiaries of palliatives

Bayelsa cant sustain welfare for IDPs Dep gov

The reign of Abba Kyari

What does a Chief of Staff really do

COVID-19 and the challenge of learning without schooling in Nigeria (2)

Fix hospitals to honour Kyari, Falana tells Buhari

Lagos distributes food packages to Ajegunle residents

Masari declares locksdown as three COVID-19 cases surface

Edo commissioners kidnappers demand ransom

Fayose seeks masks, hand gloves for police

Edo clears 105 suspected cases, 282 contacts

Kyari was my Best Man, sons godfather, says Onyeama

UN official, gov, others condole with Buhari

Curbing coronavirus through collective effort

Ramadan: Wait for crescent, MUSWEN tells Muslims

Dickson condoles with Buhari, Kyaris family

Kyari, humble, highly disciplined, says Borno gov

Zamfara shuts down popular market

Quarantine those who attended burial Methodist Archbishop

Kyari was bridge between executive, NASS Lawan

WHO worker in Bauchi tests positive for coronavirus

BREAKING: 70 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Lagos, total now 376

*DAILY TRUST*

Much ado about Chinese doctors

Twist as battle for Ogun PDP soul thickens

Crisis: Bauchi APC gets reconciliation panel

Walid Jibrin extols late Kyari's virtues

I've no presidential ambition ' Onyema

Midnight for Abba Kyari, midnight hour for Nigeria

Tribute to Kyari: The Best Man

Racist China!

COVID: 19: Sino-Africa relations, lest we forget

Abba Kyari: Another death in power

FCT minister condoles with Buhari over Kyari's death

COVID-19: Abuja fun seekers defy lockdown, sneak into neighbouring towns

FCT police investigate alleged sale of exemption tags

Man electrocuted in Abuja suburb

Kaduna: 'Sick man in viral video, not Covid-19 patient

Many killed as bandits attack Katsina villages

US records 1,891 coronavirus deaths in past 24 hours

Italy edges toward end of lockdown

Coronavirus: China may have 'deliberately' misinformed the public ' Trump

Coronavirus: New York residents can wed via videolink

Mali set for election runoff, despite virus and jihadist threats

Nigeria confirms 86 new coronavirus cases, total now 627

83 year-old COVID-19 patient dies in Lagos

Abba Kyari: NGO seeks quarantine for burial participants

49 new Covid-19 infections pushes Nigeria total to 541

The dead teach the living

Private sector raises N25.893bn to support COVID-19 fight

LCCI lauds downstream deregulation move, seeks legal backing

COVID-19: Flour Mills redeems $2.8mn pledge, donates items

Kaduna Electric suspends disconnections over COVID-19

IBEDC donates N10m relief materials to Osun

Despite COVID-19, we are committed to operations at seaports ' Bello

NPA orders terminal operators to suspend charges

FG: COVID-19 data collation will be in line with IT regulations

Alerts in the age of COVID-19

COVID-19: StarTimes to broadcast 'Concert for a Healthy Planet' in support of WHO

IT firm develops app for virtual learning

COVID-19: Rensource develops online trading platform for SMEs

Super Eagles players warned against wasteful spending

Thirst for trophies made me leave Everton for Fenerbahce ' Yobo

NOC president Gumel mourns Mohammed, says death a monumental loss

Pinot can't wait to be on the road again with Tour in mind

Roma players agree to go without four months' salary

I should have scored more goals' ' Rooney

*THE SUN*

Hunger doesn't recognise political affiliation 'Enugu APC

COVID 19: My fear for the nation's economy 'Nwanegbo

Only restructuring can save Nigeria 'Eze Ogbonnaya

Atiku: The oxygen in the lungs of PDP

South West APC mourns Abba Kyari

PDP chides party over rising insecurity in Lagos

ADC inaugurates national strategy committee for Edo guber election

2023: I'm not interested in contesting for President -Onyema, Air Peace chairman

I did bricklaying job to survive 'Osimhen

NFF pays tribute to Abba Kyari

Okocha was exceptional like Platini ' Former PSG coach

Covid-19: NWF hopeful of revised wrestling schedule

Ogu's prayers answered, arrives Nigeria with Ahmad Musa

Visa supports IOC on Olympic postponement

Minister, Gumel mourn Weightlifting Federation boss

COVID-19 relief funds: Landmines bank customers must avoid 'Experts

Wike releases 22 ExxonMobil staff

Budget review indication Nigerians should prepare for SAP 'Olasanoye, ASSBIFFI President

Top 'Product Design' award for Kia XCeed

COVID-19 precautions for fleet drivers

COVID-19: Jaguar, Land Rover deploy global fleet for emergency response

Kia Promise' extends vehicle warranties worldwide

COVID-19: Demand transparent expenditure from Nigeria, CISLAC writes IMF, W'Bank

Wike releases 22 ExxonMobil staff

Meathub unveiled in Lagos

IPAC, AAC mourn Abba Kyari

Ezinite/herders' clash under control ' Imo govt

Wike declares total lockdown on parts of Port Harcourt

*GUARDIAN*

Why forces for, against Kyari clash over new CoS

Herdsmen kill NSCDC officer in Benue

Auto crash kills 10, injures 45 in Zamfara

RRS rushes stranded woman in labour to hospital

6.4 magnitude quake strikes off Japan coast

Ajunwa advises athletes to remain focused despite postponement of games

Etuhu, Siasia, others' match-fixingcases bad for Nigeria's image, says Udeze

Beckham hails Messi as the greatest, insists Ronaldo 'is not at his level

Minister, NOC condole with weightlifting president's family

NSC's former director general, Patrick Ekeji, appointed Imo deputy chief of staff

Nigeria, support your small and growing businesses

CACOVID-19 steps up private sector mobilisation against pandemic

Underwriters advocate telemedicine to address gaps in healthcare service

Insurers offer N1 billion intervention to workers

COVID-19 and Trump's war on WHO

Thoughts on conspiracy theories

Re-defining Nigeria's health insurance system

Deliver us from evil

Driving sustainable growth in Nigeria's agricultural sector

COVID-19: Turning adversity into opportunity

Coronavirus and tobacco industry duplicity

We are bent on stopping open defecation in Niger Delta

Investors' wealth soars by 7.19% despite rising COVID-19 cases

Groups hail CBN's proposed intervention for housing, mortgage industry over COVID-19

Why Okobaba sawmillers relocation is delayed, by official

NBBF scouts for new talents for national teams

Nigeria in environmental roll back as protesters burn scrap tyres

World Cup qualifying goal against Zambia my most memorable strike

*DAILY TIMES*

BREAKING: NCDC records 86 new coronavirus cases, total now 627

Ramadan: Only Sultan can make official announcement- MUSWEN

COVID-19: Ojukwu varsity donates materials to ANSG

Ekwunife condemns Nkpor killing, calls for inquiry

COVID-19: Obidigwe canvasses support for fight against Covid-19

ANSG to foot hospital bill of victims of Nkpor incident

Buhari condemns killing of 47 persons by bandits in Katsina

COVID-19: Normalcy will soon return Adeboye

COVID-19: Bariga council distributes second phase of lockdown palliatives to residents

Ganduje clears air on why he sacked a commissioner over comments on Abba Kyari

Defecting to APC from PDP was best thing for us to do when we did -Shokunle

Appoint Igbo person as your new Chief Of Staff- Ohanaeze tells Buhari

Count me out of presidential race, says Allen Onyema

Daily Times Newspaper, Monday, April 20, 2020

How Abba Kyari cemented executive/legislature bond Lawan

Congested IDPs camps at risk of massive spread of Covid-19, UN agency warns

Troops neutralise scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Yobe

Bauchi shuts UNICEF/WHO offices over COVID-19 case

COVID-19: Obaseki imposes 10-day dusk-to-dawn curfew on Edo

Social distancing compulsory at burial of COVID-19 patients Lagos

Covid-19: NANNM seeks safety, welfare of nurses, midwives

COVID-19: CRiver appeals to FG for test centre, ventilators

Why liquidity, staff safety tops priority of business owners amidst COVID-19-PwC

Turkmenistan football season restarts with crowds

Lockdown: Fish farmers appeal to FG for special movement permit

Scottish leagues look at reconstruction with games up to six months away

NDIC commiserates with Buhari on Abba Kyaris death

AMCON boss condoles with Buhari on demise of Abba Kyari

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

G20 Health Ministers Hold Virtual Meeting Hosted By Saudi Arabia

Markets Boosted By Positive Coronavirus Drug Trial

Anambra Mourns Kyari, Say He Was A Friend

We Are To Self Isolate In line With NCDC Directives- Shehu Garba

COVID-19: Uzodinma Explains Imposition Of Lockdown Curfew In Imo

2023: Reinvent, Rebuild, Guard Your Party Against Extinction- Benue PDP Advises APC

Abba Kyari's Burial: Top Presidency Aides Denied Access To Aso Villa After Violating NCDC Guidelines

Beyond The Lockdown Extension And Its Inconveniences

Beyond The Lockdown Extension And Its Inconveniences

Post COVID-19: Stakeholders Mull Business, Job Support Scheme For Private Sector

Nigeria Must Give Priority Attention To Agriculture After COVID-19 Pandemic 'Onu

Trade Union Calls For Scottish Firms To Manufacture PPE

Flights Arranged To Evacuate 460 Taiwanese From Hubei

Appraising CBN, Private-Sector Response To COVID-19

BUA Cement Gives Succour To Host Communities In Edo

Why FBN Holdings Is Divesting From FBN Insurance

AXA Contributes To The Worldwide Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic

Embrace Instant Account Opening, Ecobank Tells Unbanked Nigerians

GTBank Offers 90-Day Moratorium On SMEs Loan

Mushfiq To Auction His 1st Double Ton Bat

Alex Rins, Suzuki Extend Partnership For Two Years

Dav Whatmore Named Baroda's Director Of Cricket

Knocks On Trump's Suspension Of Funding To WHO

JUST IN: 13 Killed As Canada Sees Deadliest Shooting In 30yrs

Mnangagwa Extends Coronavirus Lockdown By 2 Weeks

U.S. Lawmakers Close Deal On New COVID-19 Funding For Small Businesses

Thai King Approves $58 Billion Plan To Limit COVID-19 Impact

Iraq Lifts Suspension Of Reuters Licence

*TRIBUNE*

FBN Holdings notifies NSE on plans to divest from FBN Insurance

COVID-19: Emmanuel Alayande College donates food items worth N1.3m to Oyo State

COVID-19: No plan to lockdown Sokoto' State Govt

DStv, GOtv subscribers to be upgraded to higher package if they pay on time from tomorrow, says MultiChoice

BREAKING: Nigeria records 86 new COVID-19 cases, 70 from Lagos

BREAKING: Davido's fiancee, Chioma, recovers from coronovirus

Buhari condemns killing of 47 in Katsina

6 leadership principles to guide you during crisis

Unilever Nigeria increases turnover by 46%

Managing information during crises

COVID-19: Access Bank launches mobile app for seamless transactions

Things that will not change post covid-19 (part 1)

Modion Communications clinches two SABRE Awards

COVID-19: Place of NIMC in access to social security/palliatives in Nigeria

Review of Yossi Sheffi's The Power of Resilience

PWC reviews impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian banking industry

Escaping the cult of the toxic ninja

*BLUE PRINT*

Manchester United 'land red-hot wonderkid

Abba Kyari: The untold story of President Buhari's Chief of Staff

Breaking: Davido's fiancee Chioma beats Coronavirus

Westerhof faults Rohr's record as Super Eagles boss

NFF: Abba Kyari was a colossus

2021/22 International Window: NBBF to beef up National Teams

Buhari condemns killing of 47 persons by bandits in Katsina

NOGASA commiserates with Buhari over Kyari's demise

Sacked Kano commissioner denies celebrating Kyari's death

NSCIA condoles with Buhari over Kyari's death

Blueprint ePaper 20th April 2020

Breaking: Covid-19 now in Jigawa, Borno; cases in Lagos near 400 as Nigeria harvests highest new tally in one day

New Covid-19 cases unsettle Abuja

Breaking: New Coronavirus case confirmed in Bauchi

COVID-19: Medical practitioners make case for complete lockdown

How gunmen attack, intimidation marred runoff election in Mali ' Official

NGOs deploy 1000 volunteers to monitor COVID-19 palliatives

Ganduje confirms latest Covid-19 cases in Kano

Presidency bars journalists who attended Abba Kyari's burial from Aso Villa

Top UN official, governor, others eulogise Abba Kyari in letters of condolence to Buhari

Covid-19: Banks to face risks, other challenges ' Experts

We must look inwards to guarantee food security, affordable healthcare ' Emefiele

COVID-19: SON okays Ankara face mask in Cross river state

Covid-19: Hoodlums preventing distribution of food stuff around Lagos, Market ' Chairman

2023 presidency: Count me out ' Air Peace boss

26 suspected COVID-19 cases negative, 4 results awaited in Benue

*SPORTS*

2021/22 International Window: NBBF to beef up National Teams - Blueprint

A sports junkie adjusts to life without any sport - CNN

Ajunwa advises athletes to remain focused despite postponement of games - Guardian

Alex Rins, Suzuki Extend Partnership For Two Years - Daily Independent

Argentine guard Leandro Bolmaro declares for NBA Draft - Yahoo

Barcelona should be awarded La Liga title if coronavirus finishes season - Rakitic - Goal

Barcelona should be awarded La Liga title if coronavirus finishes season - Rakitic - Yahoo

Beckham hails Messi as the greatest, insists Ronaldo 'is not at his level - Guardian

CAF postpones inter-clubs finals - Punch

Chinese club begins constructing world's biggest soccer stadium for $1.7 billion - CNN

Chinese club begins constructing world's biggest soccer stadium for $1.7 billion - CNN

Contract Renewal: No Orchid for Gernot Rohr over - Thisday

Coronavirus: Barcelona should be champions if LaLiga isn't finished ' Rakitic - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Djokovic opposed to vaccines, could be forced into career decision - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Hazlewood surprised by CA's financial position - Yahoo

Coronavirus: I can't be the undertaker of Italian football ' FIGC president Gravina - Yahoo

Coronavirus: Juve's Pjanic flies back to Italy ahead of possible Serie A return - Yahoo

Covid-19: NWF hopeful of revised wrestling schedule - The Sun

Dare mourns weightlifting boss - Punch

Dav Whatmore Named Baroda's Director Of Cricket - Daily Independent

Demise of Weightlifting President is a Big Loss to Nigeria,... - Thisday

Does Liverpool's Soumare interest spell the end for Naby Keita at Anfield - Goal

Embiid & Simmons 'can fit together', says former 76ers star Redick - Yahoo

Etebo lonely in Spain - Punch

Etuhu, Siasia, others' match-fixingcases bad for Nigeria's image, says Udeze - Guardian

Ex-PSG manager likens Okocha to Platini - Punch

Eze relishes Osayi-Samuel friendship - Punch

Fernandes is going to take the Premier League by storm' - Ighalo tips playmaker for greatness at Man Utd - Goal

Compiled by:

 yadnigeria@yahoo.com