NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY, FRIDAY, 7/4/2017

PUNCH
Jonathan’s PDP peace meeting ends in disarray
Seven die in Rivers as boat capsizes
Court unfreezes Patience Jonathan’s $5.9m account
Drama as court releases arrested UNILAG students
N/Delta states indicating interest in modular refineries —Presidency
North-West governors to tackle educational challenges
Anambra speaker absconds with mace to avert impeachment
Kanu: Court to rule on FG’s application for witnesses’ protection
Ita-Giwa defects to APC today
FG accuses Dasuki of stealing prohibited firearms, re-arraigns ex-NSA
Fayemi remains a wanted person — Ekiti Assembly
We are for one Nigeria, says Britain
Foursquare leader urges FG to focus on agric, technology

THISDAY
PDP Crisis Festers as Sheriff Storms Out of Jonathan’s Peace Parley
FG Appeals Justice Ademola’s Acquittal, Files Fresh Charges at CCT
North Korea Hacking Nigerian Banks, Financial Institutions of 17 Other Countries
Obasanjo’s Ex-wife Alleges Threat to Life over Son’s Wedding
Nigeria LNG Starts Talks with New Customers on Gas Contracts Expiring...
Apapa Marine Beach Bridge to be Closed for 29 Days
Yet-to-be Fulfilled Election Promises Stoking Tension in Nigeria, IMF Warns
15.2m Passengers Travelled through Nigerian Airports in 2016
Aviation Union Urges EFCC to Prosecute Airlines over N15bn Debts
Nigeria’s FX Inflow Rose to $33.02bn in Second Half of 2016
One Killed, Five Injured in Fresh Xenophobic Attack on Nigerians in S’Africa

GUARDIAN
Fayemi remains a wanted person, says Ekiti Assembly
Senate moves to halt speed limit device by FRSC
Apapa Marine Beach Bridge to be closed today
Ambode pledges commitment to child rights law
‘Aviation sector suffered 13.3% decline in Q4 2016’
‘My friend bathed me with acid on my birthday’
Outrage as Buhari sidelines minister, names culture, tourism officials
Modu Sheriff storms out of Jonathan’s truce meeting
Trump strikes Syria after 'chemical' attack
Oil production to boost Nigeria’s economic recovery by 0.8%
Buhari hails Amaju’s emergence at CAF

THE SUN
INEC unveils 2017-2021 strategic plan
Confusion in Katsina over shooting of alleged rice smugglers
NDLEA nabs 138 suspected drug traffickers, convicts 54 in Lagos
Alleged police brutality: AIG to sanction erring officers
NSCDC arrests 5 illegal miners, recovers 70 bags of gold ore
2017 budget to be passed after Easter – Reps
UTME: Varsity, poly heads to supervise exams
NASRDA develops supercomputer, partners FUTA
NEITI wants $15.8bn NLNG dividends probed
Gowon, IBB, Ekweremadu, others for Anya’s 80th birthday dinner

DAILY TRUST
INEC presents 2017-2021 Strategic Plan to NASS
Oil prices rise inspite of bearish inventory figures
Biafra: Ex-Gov. Obi warns FG against use of force
BREAKING: FG re-arraigns former NSA, Dasuki
BREAKING:Sheikh Zakzaky supporters besiege N/Assembly
Senate, Presidency face-off will strengthen democracy, says lawmaker
Senate moves to stop speed limiting device implementation by FRSC
Afghanistan to hold parliamentary elections in 2018
No plans to increase petrol price- NNPC
President Buhari lauches ERGP to grow economy by 7% by 2020 (video)

NATION
PDP crisis: Sheriff walks out on Jonathan, governors
North Korea hackers attack banks in 18 countries
Monarchs, priests storm court for Nnamdi Kanu
Some northern states backward like Afghanistan, says El-Rufai
Oyo Assembly confirms nominees
Court de-freezes Patience Jonathan’s account
Uber driver ‘steals’ passenger’s N235,000 phone
138 suspected drug dealers held
Court frees ‘Unilag 13’
10 million kids homeless after parents’ divorce, says Ambode
Boy bathes girl with acid on her birthday
Ex-Naval chief loses N1.8b to govt
North Korea hackers attack banks in 18 countries
Obasanjo’s wife alleges threat to life
50 Nigerians deported
Senator seeks varsities at Yaba, Ilaro
Ajimobi inaugurates APC Elders Council
Obi urges Fed Govt to dialogue with agitators
Adeboye for special service at TBS
Ex-lawmaker is OSOPADEC chair
Court bars pastor from home

TRIBUNE
How we deepened Nigeria’s democracy, built economy —Jonathan
Sheriff walks out on Jonathan/PDP stakeholders’ meeting
Oyo: Ajimobi’s brother, Alao-Akala, late Olubadan’s sons confirmed as caretaker chairmen
EFCC deceived me, former NIMASA DG tells court
Third Mainland Bridge : Why ritualists, kidnappers, suicide victims find here attractive —Fishermen
Time to appoint Chief Imam for National Mosque

VANGUARD
Nigeria needs $139/pbl oil price for balanced budget – Fitch
Naira watch: Naira appreciates to N393/$ The naira
NEITI seeks probe of NNPC over $16bn NLNG payments
APC, Sagay on warpath over Senate summons
Justice Ademola’s acquittal: Presidency frowns as FG appeals judgment, files fresh case at CCT
Buhari launches Economic Recovery Plan President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja formally launched the Economic Gro...
Tiv in UK berate FG over herdsmen, farmers’ crisis
AFCON 2019: Rohr plots against South Africa
Gaidam approves N417m scholarship
Okowa to community leaders, youths: Look beyond oil, support investors
Firearms: Court affirms Dasuki’s bail in amended charges
ONE MONTH IN OFFICE: Akeredolu linked to undemocratic moves
Recession has helped domestic tourism —Mark Loxley
Musa, London police row
No rift between Presidency, National Assembly—Ita Enang
OYO’S GOVT OF NEPOTISM: Ajimobi’s brother, Akala’s son, ex-Olubadan’s son now LG bosses
House c’ttee summons NEPZA boss over alleged non-remittance of N25.1m
Death of Rear Admiral: Police to conduct forensic analysis on recovered pistol
Govt’s approved N54bn can’t clear pension backlog
Senate to probe FRSC planned speed limit policy
FTAN canvasses takeover of national parks by private investors...
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