*NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR THURSDAY APRIL 27TH, 2017*

*NEWSPAPER REVIEW FOR THURSDAY APRIL 27TH,  2017*

*PUNCH*

Exposing Nigerian looters' assets in the UK

With FG intervention, renewable energy can contribute 10,000MW

FG cuts MSME council members to 21

Why we hired foreign PR firm 'Adeosun

Investors hail FG, OGFZA over drop in piracy

Beware of adverse weather, NCAA warns pilots, airline operators

We'll go after multinationals involved in illicit financial flows ' EFCC

Five ways to store bank documents digitally

Freight forwarders urge FG to float naira

Nigerian companies, others must change business models 'Otudeko

GTBank, Stanbic IBTC post N41.5bn, N16.1bn quarterly profits

ALSCON revival crucial to FG's diversification plan ' Fayemi

Eaton urges Nigeria to maximise renewable energy

PIB: Nigeria loses $235bn investments amid $9bn debt

FG seeks $5.85bn from China for railway projects

Power sector needs investments for digital grid ' Siemens

Maritime academy rector advises employees on standards

First Bank hosts SME conference

*VANGUARD*

Buhari to Jonathan: Fear belongs only to those who have abused trust while in office

Turkish Air abandons Nigeria children at Istanbul, airport bills them for sleepover

Abia govt demolishes kidnappers' hideouts

Killings, arms recovery at Nteje not connected with chieftaincy tussle' IGWE ODEGBO

N10m FRAUD: EFCC docks Church Elder for duping Pastor

Forgery suit: Bizman knows fate May 22

BPP boss, other officials meet Osinbajo's committee

No cause for alarm over Buhari's health ' APC Govs

Immunization Trust Fund law underway ' NASS

Illicit Arms: Ekweremadu hails FG on whistle-blower policy

FG sets up audit panel on take-off grants to 12 new federal varsities

Cause of my brother's death unknown ' Deji Adeleke

Accord wins Delta by-election

Over 68,000 inmates face starvation over N5.6bn debt to contractors

Place agric devt above politics 'Ogbeh

Ife crisis: Arraignment of Yoruba suspects delayed again

Auchi monarch donates 5,000 hectares of land to FG for farming

Okowa hails Ughelli monarch on 25th anniversary

*THE NATION*

Buhari to Jonathan: I allow the law to take its course

Jega, Senator tackle Jonathan over claims in book

Fed Govt to take $12.921b loans

Obasanjo: I warned Jonathan over Diezani, second term bid

Cause of Adeleke's death yet unknown, says family

Ex-Minister Borishade dies at 71

Why Buhari didn't attend FEC, by Mohammed

FEC okays N9.16b for speed boats, patrol vehicles, EFCC building

SGF Lawal to face Senate panel today

APC governors: no law compels Buhari to chair FEC

Some natural cures for cerebrospinal meningitis

Excess salt can damage good health

Pay attention to eye discomfort, says expert

Nutrition facts and health benefits of corn

Akeusola: Exit of radio repairer-turned prof

Academia should set pace for societal growth

Milo basketball contest enters second phase

Exxon Mobil donates 5000 tablets to Kaduna students

*THISDAY*

Tinubu: Osinbajo was Hesitant When He was Chosen as Buhari's Running Mate

It's Not Compulsory for President to Preside over Cabinet Meetings, Say APC Govs

Police Raid on Goje's Home Stalls Passage of 2017 Budget

Nigerian Minors Abandoned in Istanbul by Turkish Airlines

Five Killed, 11 Injured in Maiduguri Suicide Attacks

Osinbajo Panel Asks Senate for Documents on PINE Probe

Buhari Re-nominates 82-year-old for Ambassadorial Slot

CBN Auctions $186m through Retail SMIS

Former Minister, Borishade Dies at 71

Adebanjo: Military De-structured Nigeria

2019: PDP Mobilises Voters to Oust APC-led Government

Nwaoboshi: Why Magu is After Me

Ukam: Corruption in Judiciary is Alarming

Ikpeazu Leverages on Humility

Kaduna Charts the Way Forward

FG Urged to Encourage Job Creation to Boost Pension Contribution

IHS Launches Capacity Development Initiative

A Word for Ibrahim Magu

*THE SUN*

Politics, intrigues of PenCom DG's sack

Adeleke: His politics, unfulfilled dream, truncated tenures

Why we didn't give Adeleke state burial ' Aregbesola

Reason 2017 budget is delayed -Azubogu

Magu: Don't blame Senate 'Lawmaker

Tambuwal suffers setback in guber suit

Coaches salary: Aiteo Group bails out NFF with N2.5bn

Tennis leads betting cases in first quarter of 2017

Victor Moses shifts focus to Everton game

Newcastle, West Ham raided in 5m tax probe

Klitschko touches down in London ahead of Wembley showdown

Nigeria concludes inspection of Bahamas Games Village

Confederation Cup: Rivers United drawn against FUS, KCCA

Over 24 countries jostle for $75,000 Abuja Tennis Open

First CAN sports award holds April 29

Philip Morris exacites trade partners with EPL experience

Corruption costs Africa $50bn annually

Investors hail OGFZA, FG over drop in piracy around Onne free zone

*GUARDIAN*

Guardiola not interested in Spurs star Alli

US troops hunting LRA warlord Kony begin Central Africa pullout

Ministry of finance denies hiring foreign PR consultants for N612m

British prime minister, Corbyn trade blows in final pre-election clash

Nigeria meningitis deaths rise to 813

Mourinho shuns Ibrahimovic talk, says Pogba out

Trump slams 'ridiculous' court ruling on immigration

Buratai bags Brazilian highest military award

May hosts EU leaders as Brexit positions harden

Former Jigawa governor challenges transfer of case

Again, Buhari absent at FEC meeting, as Osinbajo takes charge

Tomic injury hands Murray walkover in Barcelona

Zambian court upholds opposition leader treason charge

Thailand media slammed for Facebook Live baby murder coverage

US missile defence equipment reaches South Korea site

Triple suicide blasts hit Maiduguri

Ronaldo rested once more from Real squad

Conte lauds Chelsea for passing Saints test

*DAILY TRUST*

Why we shifted convention APC NWC, govs

Jigawa assembly cuts foreign trips

Voters registration: Makarfi urges Nigerians to boot out APC in 2019

Another reserves judgment in Osunbors appeal

Court rejects Tambuwal, APCs objection against Dahiru

Disquiet in Lagos APC ahead of LG polls

Video: Buhari will work from home - Presidency

We were deceived to vote for APC in last council polls

INEC warns voters against multiple registration

Woman dies as bus rans into truck in Abaji

Police nab 7 suspected cultists, recover pistol at Bwari

11 killed, 13 injured on Abuja-Lokoja road auto crash

Guard jailed for absconding with ATM card, N70, 000

Residents tasked on welfare of prison inmates

CBN Anchored Borrower: Kebbi Govt. to prosecute 11,541 farmers

Inadequate paddy, poor electricity crippling Katsina rice millers

Fertliser producers ask farmers to blow whistle on sharp practices

Banks not interested in agriculture FG

*TRIBUNE*

Ex-aviation minister, Babalola Borishade, dies at 71

Recession: What other s tates can learn from Lagos ' Reps

South-East discrimination case not recent 'Agbakoba

Effective communication, antidote to communities' impasse

Why we hired British PR firm for N100m 'Adeosun

Oyo govt set to launch N50bn health endowment fund

Global Best Practise: NPA has to do things differently ' MD

Why I attended Kanu's trial 'Fayose' 'Promises to attend Dasuki, El-Zakzaky's trials

I didn't say Buhari is working from home henceforth 'Lai Mohammed

Apathy, votes buying mar Delta House of Assembly by-election

Court again orders forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's N5.9m

INEC ready to commence nationwide continuous voter registration on Thursday

Presidency replies Jonathan, says past govt corrupt

Ekiti declares 2 work-free days for voter registration

Buhari no longer to work in office

Court again orders temporary forfeiture of Patience Jonathan's N5.8m

Buhari to work from home ' Lai Mohammed

Africa should negotiate international conventions 'Shippers Council boss

*LEADERSHIP*

PMB Must Not Attend All FEC Meetings APC Govs

INEC: Sellers, Buyers Of PVCs Risk 2-year Jail Term, N500,000 Fine

GTBank Reports Profit Before Tax Of N50.4bn In Q1

DMO: Lagos, Delta Top List As States Debt Profile Hits N2.9trn

Ex-minister, Prof Babalola Borishade Dies At 71

Senate Condemns Assassination Attempt On Dino Melaye, Others

Money Laundering: EFCC Amends Charges Against Jonathans Cousin, Wife

50 Dead Bodies Exhumed, 700 Houses Demolished Over Railway Standard Gauge

Lagos To Improve Delivery Of Health Services As Residents Kick

Immunisation: Under-five Mortality Rate Decreases By 85% UNICEF

CORBON Expresses Worry Over Quacks In Building Sector

NCAA Cautions Pilots, Airlines, Others Over Bad Weather

As Nigeria Climbs Out Of Economic Recession

Worsening Cases Of Malnutrition In IDPs Camp

ANCs Rumblings: A Spit On Mandelas Grave

Osinbajos Committee Demands Senates Interim Report On SGF

Reps Summon IGP Over Alleged Invasion Of Sen. Gojes Residence

Edo Govt. To Revive School Sports, Promote Athletics

*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Commodore Ayeni, Former Bayelsa MILAD, Dead At 68

Donald Trump Is Richard Nixon On Steroids By Dr. Wumi Akintide

Nigeria's Press Freedom Record Worsens in One Year, Reports

Buhari Not Harassing Former President Jonathan, Presidency Says

Former Nigerian Minister, Babalola Borishade, Dead At 71

NCAA Warns Airlines, Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers Against Severe Turbulence

251 Nigerians Return From Libya

Buhari Seeks National Assembly Approval For $6.9b Loan

SGF Lawal Faces Osinbajo Panel Over Contracts

Buhari Missed FEC Meeting Because He Was Resting, Lai Mohammed Says

4 killed, 11 Injured As Multiple Suicide Bomb Attacks Rock Maiduguri

N1.5billion Fraud: Senator Peter Nwaoboshi Loses To Federal Gov't Property He Fraudulently Purchased From Delta State

Senator Adeleke Died Of Drug Overdose ' Source

Suicide Bomb Attacks Kill 7 In Maiduguri, Say Police

Senator Isiaka Adeleke Is Dead

Scores Escape Death As Petrol Tanker Falls In Akure

UEFA Europa League Tragedy: 30 Soccer Fans Electrocuted In Calabar

Police Parade 19 Gang Members Involved In Zaki-Biam Violence, Put N10 Bounty On Leader

DAWN Commission Director General, Dipo Famakinwa, Is Dead

EFCC Uncovers Fresh N2billion In Bank Account Of Niger State's Former PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate

Stephanie Otobo Files $5m Lawsuit Against Apostle Suleman In Canada

*PREMIUM TIMES*

Court asks EFCC to return Jide Omokore's passport, clears him to travel abroad

Vice President Osinbajo inaugurates 22-member National Council on MSME ' FULL LIST

EXCLUSIVE: My case against Punch reporter ' Buhari's CSO, Bashir Abubakar

Nigerian Army chief Buratai bestowed with Brazilian highest military honour

INEC fixes May 20 for Katsina bye-election

Crude Swap: Taleveras begins final payment of debt to NNPC

Ex-Minister Babalola Borishade is dead

Nigeria's Finance Ministry denies spending $2 million on British consultancy firm

Rivers United drawn alongside Club Africain in Confederation Cup group phase

Nigerian League: Rangers finally leave bottom spot

Falana writes Buhari, calls for release of El-Zakzaky

Lagos govt's N311.7 billion domestic debt is highest in Nigeria

Osita Chidoka joins league of PEFON Professional Distinguished Fellows

Nnamdi Kanu: Groups express outrage as Fayose defends court appearance

Anglican Diocese asks Nigerian govt. to intensify war against corruption

Emir Sanusi to address AUN graduation May 13, to get honorary doctorate

N170 million contract 'fraud': Justice Ministry probes top official over Zinox Computers 'ties

Buhari not harassing Jonathan's family ' Presidency

Reps to investigate N43 billion #Ikoyimoney

Ekiti declares public holidays for voter registration

NUPENG official commends govt's plan to build second refinery in Northern Nigeria

*BUSINESSDAY*

NCAA cautions pilot, others on adverse weather

Militancy: Seplat ships 3m barrels of oil through Warri refinery

Lagos up-to-date in pensions, salaries despite meltdown

NNPC confirms Taleveras' settlement of obligation

FEC approves contracts worth N9bn for transport, EFCC

Transport ministry set to dredge 162km Ajaokuta-Onitsha waterways

Africa's biggest challenge is viability ' Experts

NBA-SBL capacity building for young lawyers

OAL announces change in partnership structure

Patent as a tool to drive innovation

CBN Anchor Borrower Programme: Kebbi recovers N1b from 78,500 beneficiaries

Stanbic IBTC Holdings' earnings spike on growth in non-interest revenue

Africa must change its business model to harness opportunities' ' Otudeko

Airpeace seeks FG's intervention on reciprocation of bilateral agreement

Five major events that shaped aviation sector in Q1, 2017

Abuja Runway: A Major Confidence Booster-Akinkuotu

Favorable season, a boon for Ashaka cement as margins surge

CBN sells $25m in new FX window for investors, exporters

African Alliance Insurance explains delay in release of audited financial statements

5 million Nigerians listen to Radio China