*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 11TH APRIL 2020*

*THE NATION*

How COVID-19 shutdown saved lives in Ondo explosion

FG protests alleged maltreatment of stranded Nigerians in China

COVID palliative: Will N20,000 do' (2)

Masari imposes total lockdown on Daura LG

NCDC following up 91 per cent of confirmed cases contacts

Christians mark Good Friday without processions

Wikes permission of large religious gathering worries Rivers residents

LG chair feeds 2,000 families

Senator donates cash, sanitisers, food items

Group distributes kits, food items to Ilaje communities

How to battle COVID-19

Buhari lauds Dangotes large-heartedness as he clocks 63

$320m Abacha loot: EFCC faults US Senator

Dont extend lockdown in Lagos, Abuja, FG advised

Trump, COVID-19 and future of US

NSIP: Will NASS create a research/data unit

Access The Stars: Grand e-finale holds Saturday

Car-for-expensive-insult lands Gombe Rep in trouble

Effiom Trombones giant stride in Cross Rivers Entertainment

To conspiracy theorists

Davido says joining politics wont be a problem

People are too hungry to observe social distancing Muyiwa Ademola

ID Cabasa: dont compare Don Jazzy and me

Burna Boy: Nigerians deserve everything happening to them

I have always been curvy Nollywood actress Anita Joseph

VIPs who have died of COVID-19

Sex-for-role is a real phenomenon in Nollywood Ex-Jonathans aide-cum-filmmaker

FG eyes $2.8b from crude oil prices rebound

*VANGUARD*

Gbajabiamila expresses displeasure over inhuman treatment meted out on some Nigerians by Chinese authorities

Enugu police arrest man for allegedly kidnapping police officer

COVID-19: AbdulRazaq revamps Kwara Oxygen Plant in Ilorin

COVID-19: Presidential task force developing policy on mandatory use of face masks , says SGF

Lessons COVID-19 has taught us 'Clerics, traditionalists

What To Do with The Protection From Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill

US will pull others down with it

COVID-19:Massive explosion looms in Nigeria

Boko Haram: Buratai 'relocated fully to the North East' ' Army

Lockdown: Hungry people more dangerous than COVID-19,Nigerians cry out

COVID-19: Thomas Nkoro, Abia Lawmaker, distributes relief materials to constituents

Gen Faruk hands over 1 Div to Gen Mohd

COVID-19: Boris Johnson, UK Prime Minister, takes first steps

COVID-19: Buhari meets with SGF ' led PTF in Aso Rock

PRP doubts FG's N20k palliative to Nigerians

Army denies presenceofChadian forces on Nigeria'sterritory

Libyan coronavirus hospital closes amid attacks by rival forces

COVID-19: Buhari meets task force, keeps mum on lockdown extension

PDP to Buhari: SGF's comments on health sector, confirmation of failure

Oni to APC: Expect defeat in 2022

OPEC, allies agree to 10mbpd production cut

Death is close to a poor man ' Adebimpe Akintude

Evil voices whisper to me ' Toke Makinwa

COVID-19: Other countries need our doctors, not the other way around ' Queen Nwokoye

COVID-19 Lockdown: Celebrities don't owe you ' Yul Edochie tell fans

COVID-19: Come back stronger ' Davido tells Chioma

What good music means to me ' Singer, Galaybanton

With 'Blessings', Mudi set to change his game for good

*THISDAY*

Okonjo-Iweala Appointed into IMF External Advisory Group

COVID-19: Massilia Motors Feeds 1000 Homes in Ijora, Lagos

COVID-19: Jaguar Land Rover Produces Protective Visors for Frontline Staff

Easter: Oyeyemi Calls for Adherence to Lockdown Order

Kia Promise Extends Vehicle Warranties Worldwide

COVID 19: Mile12 Market Launches Mobile Initiative

Indigenous Tailors Seek Government Support to Produce Masks

Jumia Tighten Noose on COVID- 19

Enough is Enough

UNIZIK Award to Innoson is Well Deserved

COVID-19: UNODC Launches Network of Health Workers to Assist Over 3m Drug Users

West Africas Largest Water Park Set to Launch in Nigeria

Ahmed Aluko: Community Policing Better in Taclking Crminals

5G, Gods Generals and the Hordes of Mordor

Lessons from My Presidential Bid of 2011

Thank You President Idriss Deby

Emmanuel Dennis Can Brugge Ward off Pressure from English Clubs

Sports Development, Peace Bond for World Unity, Says Oghomienor

How Nasarawa Utd Martins was Failed by Nigerian Football

Wilfred Ndidi Master of the Breaks

Transfer: Mikel Obi Undecided on Botafogo Move

COVID-19: Barcas Dream of 615m Plans to Revamp Camp Nou in Tatters

Super Eagles Static in FIFA Ranking as the World Fights COVID-19

*PUNCH*

Its bad Benue sacked 30 doctors when others were recalling retired ones Onyewuchi, state varsity teaching hospital ARD President

Fear of death ran wild in my mind Osowobi, COVID-19 survivor

I played with friends during the day, read all night Tobechukwu, ESUT first-class graduate

My ex jilted me over my hearing problem, invited me to his wedding Osobase, graduate blogger

Nigeria: A sleeping giant exposed by deadly virus

For five days, my brother didnt know his wife died in fire incident Abdullahi

How I lost my wife, two children in fire incident Tukur, Bauchi civil servant

Viral photo turns 13-year-old beggar to celebrity

Ukraine digs 600 graves, scares residents to stay home

German mayor willingly contracts coronavirus from wife

Woman names baby born during lockdown Covid Bryant

Cardboard to replace wedding guests over COVID-19

My marriage with IK Osakioduwa

Before Stardom with Belinda Effa

How stay-at-home order can boost ailing marriages

Eavesdropper: Obey stay-at-home order

An over 30-year-old virgin is the rarest of gems

Coping with fears of pandemic as a couple

You can become a parent through egg donation

Whats the most valuable gift youve given your spouse

Israel Adesanya shows class with exotic McLaren 720S Spider

Sickle cell and Gail Sickle Initiative

Mindfulness in marriage (1)

Environmental monitoring and sound waste management in COVID-19 control

Liverpool legend Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

Turkey bans citizens from leaving home for 48 hours

VIDEO: How I survived deadly COVID-19 virus

Nigerians must unite, fight against COVID-19, says APC

*DAILY TRUST*

My Covid-19 Diary: Fuel price jerked up as more than 500 Africans die

COVID-19: NSCDC sensitises Abuja communities, distributes foodstuff

Unclaimed COVID-19 victims buried in mass graves on New York island

Gbajabiamila kicks as Chinese authorities toss Nigerians in Guangzhou to the streets

91 recovered COVID-19 patients test positive again

Coronavirus death toll tops 100,000 as locked down Easter kicks off

US threatens to block China Telecom from American market

COVID-19: Lagos discharges 7 more patients, says social distancing non-negotiable

COVID-19: Nigeria has qualified experts in molecular testing ' scientists

COVID-19: Kano gets test centre

Reasons for arrival of Chinese medics show public deception ' NMA

Coronavirus 4 ' Adapting the tauba of Musa's follower

NPFL players assured of full salaries despite COVID-19 pandemic

Ibrahim Musa: Kano Pillars suffered 'coronavirus' attack at the start of the season

Liverpool legend Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

Arsenal to provide free meals to aid coronavirus fight

No match worth risking a life', says FIFA President

*THE SUN*

Covid -19: Help! Our governors in hiding 'Baba Ahmed, NEF leader

ASUU: A return to patriotism beyond unionism (2)

Why I abandoned business for politics 'Hon. Dozie Nwankwo

COVID-19: S'East APC candidates hail FG, seek packages for zone

Contract extension: Ighalo: No offer from Man U yet

Brands Osimhen future of Nigerian football

Tokyo 2020 CEO panics over 2021 date

Kehinde urges players, fans to stay safe

COVID-19: Sports minister gives Oyo indigenes lifeline

ATP, WTA launch joint digital initiative Tennis United

FG eyes $2.8bn revenue in anticipated crude rebound

Rescind decision to relax lockdown order, NMA warns govs

Trouble over N43.5bn COVID-19 donor funds

Buhari to Christians at Easter: Covid-19, matter of life and death

City without people

Ways to improve your marriage during COVID-19 lockdown

How Nigeria can get over Covid-19 pandemic -Primate Ayodele

FG eyes $2.8bn revenue in anticipated crude rebound

Health benefits of Olive oil (1)

How not to say 'I'm sorry' (1)

COVID-19: AbdulRazaq revamps Kwara's oxygen plant

EFCC denies allegation by US Senator, of misappropriating recovered funds

Romance made easy

NDDC: Why Buhari should dissolve IMC

Dead bodies not infectious ' WHO

How to grow in purity and holiness

5G mobile networks don't spread COVID-19

Buhari may extend Lagos, Abuja, Ogun lockdown in national broadcast today

*GUARDIAN*

COVID-19 death toll tops 100,000 as locked down Easter kicks off

LMC will support Martins' burial, says Dikko

Amid the despair, silver linings too

Keep your kids engaged this lockdown with educational shows

Day 'unknown' Mba made Drogba cry like a baby

SGF's comments on comatose health sector confirms Buhari's failure, says PDP

A minister determined to change Nigeria's sports architecture

PRP tasks Buhari on transparency of COVID-19 disbursements

FirstBank records N615bn transactions across digital channels

NAPPSA warns against illegal drugs, treatment options

Moghalu donatesfood, other items to Anambra citizens

COVID-19: 'Be innovative, creative, flexible' ICSAN Chair advises

*DAILY TIMES*

Just In: Pastor Kumuyi Breaks Record

COVID-19: Pay short-term price for long-term goal NCDC tells Nigerians

FG may introduce additional economic stimulus measures as Buhari meets Osinbajo, SGF

WHO confirms fresh case of Ebola in DRC after 52 days

Ondo Records Second Case Of Coronavirus

Easter: Secondus, Atiku call for prayer, love

Subsidy: PDP asks Buhari to apologise for deceiving Nigerians

China ramps up efforts on business environment amid COVID-19 battle

91 recovered virus patients test positive again KCDC

COVID-19 cases in Africa rise to over 11,900 WHO

Intensify prayers, covid-19 is a matter of life and death, Buhari urges Nigerians

Daily Times Newspaper, Saturday, April 11, 2020

How Warri pastor died of Coronavirus

Coronavirus:NMA kicks against moves by Govs to ease lockdown

Reps demand end to inhuman treatment of Nigerians in China

FG cautions religious leaders against flouting stay-at-home order

COVID-19: Weve traced 8,932 people of interest Task Force

Easter: Bishop urges Nigerians to stay united against COVID-19

Nursing mother commits suicide in AIbom

COVID-19: PTF developing policy on mandatory use of face masks, says SGF

Easter: Buhari urges Nigerians to intensify prayers against COVID-19

Andy Murray signs up for virtual Madrid Open

Americans wont attend sports events without vaccine: survey

Liverpool legend Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus

COVID-19: No Match Worth Risking A Life, Says FIFA Boss Infantino

Barcelona Refute Corruption After Resignation Of Six Board Members

Manchester United, Wolves aid fight against coronavirus

Barcelona plan 10m a year offer to Inter star Lautaro Martinez

*DAILY INDEPENDENT*

Why NPFL Players Suffer Much After Retirement ' Babangida

Taiwo Warns S'Eagles Against Underrating AFCON Opponents

Dare's Daring Strides In Sports Development

Singapore Suspends Zoom For Online Education

SMCP Group Bans Exotic Skins

Japan's Aeon Sees Annual Operating Profit Falling As Much As 77%

ASAI Issues COVID-19 Warning To Advertisers Over Misleading Ads

Easyjet To Delay Delivery Of 24 Airbus Aircraft

I'm Focused On Making Good Films, Not Chasing Awards ' Pius Okaba

IMF Approves $147 Million To Help Gabon Fight Coronavirus

Minister Cautions Nigerians on Fake Recruitment Website For 774,000 FG Jobs

British Cycling Donates 800 Water Bottles To NHS Workers

NFL Announces 58 Players Confirmed For Virtual Draft

Andy Murray To Play Lucas Pouille At Opener Of Madrid Open

Boris Johnson 'Almost Took One For The Team' After Spell In ICU ' Father

Mafia Distributes Food To Italy's Struggling Residents

US-Mexico Border: Thousands Of Migrants Expelled Under Coronavirus Powers

Safeguarding Afghanistan's Vulnerable Millions From Coronavirus Threat

France Builds '20 Billion Fund To Help Re-capitalize 'National Champions

Coast Guard, RNLI Urge Public To Stay Home

Romania Places Export Ban On Cereals

33 Robbery Suspects Arrested In Juba

Kazakhstan Looks To Extend Coronavirus Emergency

Egypt Receives Third Submarine From Germany

*TRIBUNE*

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 17 new cases, toll rises to 305

We've not relaxed lockdown order for Easter, says Osun govt

COVID-19: Fast and furious, now is the time to act

Falana explodes: We are ruled by incompetent, ignorant, lawless individuals

Coronavirus came from bat, but how did it get to man

COVID-19: Why I believe Nigerians, others in Malaria belt, have little to fear 'Abu, US based clinical cardiologist

Be transparent in identifying the poor for palliatives 'CAN charges govt

Eti-Osa is leading in coronavirus cases, yet flouting stay-at-home order

Let's be fervent in our prayer for divine intervention 'Lawan

Coronavirus and exploding conspiracy theories of religious crackpots

My outfit at the AMVCA was to warn Nigerians about COVID-19 'Omashola

Help for couples with mental health disorders

Arise empowers medical experts to combat COVID-19

Relief as OPEC+ ends oil price war agrees to cut 14mbpd

*BLUE PRINT*

Blueprint ePaper 11th and 12th April 2020

ANA releases one month scorecard

Ake Arts and Book Festival moves online

My mother's death spurred me into writing ' Bokoru

Kogi govt bans sale of beef over strange cows' death

COVID-19 lockdown and IDPs battle to stay safe

Coronavirus: How countries can strategically ease lockdown, restriction ' WHO

Covid-19 deaths now beyond 101, 000 globally, 1.6m cases recorded

Updated: Coronavirus cases in Nigeria climb to 305 as NCDC confirms first positive tests in Niger, Anambra

Lockdown extension: Finally, FG speaks as Boss leads PTF to Buhari

Breaking: Covid-19 spreads to Anambra, Niger; more cases in Ondo, Lagos, FCT, Kaduna

Covid-19: Lalong flags-off fumigation, urges prayers in Plateau

Grassley's charge over $300m Abacha loot baseless ' EFCC

Empty chairs, Catholics' contribution to war against Covid-19 ' Kaigama

Young 'Muhammad Ali' is dead

Omo-Agege urges Nigerians to obey Covid-19 guidelines

Nasarawa corps members didn't fight over religious favouritism

Second Coronavirus patient recovers, discharged in Ekiti

SGF's comments on health vindicate us ' PDP

Ekiti 2022: Oni predicts another 16-0 defeat against APC

Covid-19: Let's seek divine intervention, cleric tasks Nigerians

Covid-19: Ekweremadu urges Nigerians to pray, stay safe

IGP felicitates with Christians, says restriction order still in force

Lawan seeks divine intervention on Covid-19 at Easter

101-year-old man recovers from Coronavirus, hails nurses

Coronavirus: No relaxation, exemption on lockdown in Osun ' govt

*SPORTS*

2020 Men's International Champions Cup cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic - Goal

2020 Men's International Champions Cup cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic - Goal

Aiyegbeni slams ignorant African racism row doctors - Punch

Americans wont attend sports events without vaccine: survey - Daily Times

Anderlecht in shock move for Onyekuru - Punch

Andy Murray signs up for virtual Madrid Open - Daily Times

Andy Murray To Play Lucas Pouille At Opener Of Madrid Open - Daily Independent

Arizona's Josh Green declares for NBA draft - Yahoo

Arsenal to provide free meals to aid coronavirus fight - Daily Trust

ATP, WTA launch joint digital initiative Tennis United - The Sun

Bach promises IOC scholarship grants to Nigerian athletes - Peoples Daily

Barcelona plan 10m a year offer to Inter star Lautaro Martinez - Daily Times

Barcelona Refute Corruption After Resignation Of Six Board Members - Daily Times

Brands Osimhen future of Nigerian football - The Sun

British Cycling Donates 800 Water Bottles To NHS Workers - Daily Independent

Climbing the height of Mount Everest from the comfort of your own home - CNN

Contract extension: Ighalo: No offer from Man U yet - The Sun

Coronavirus: Liverpool heroes Rush and Gerrard back Kop king Kenny Dalglish after positive test - Yahoo

Coronavirus: There are '50 calendar options' but tennis may be last to resume ' ATP chief - Yahoo

Coronavirus: West Ham players to make wage deferrals - BBC

COVID-19: Barcas Dream of 615m Plans to Revamp Camp Nou in Tatters - Thisday

COVID-19: No Match Worth Risking A Life, Says FIFA Boss Infantino - Daily Times

COVID-19: Sports minister gives Oyo indigenes lifeline - The Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid - Peoples Daily

Dalglish supported by Liverpool legends Rush and Gerrard after coronavirus diagnosis - Goal

Dalglish supported by Liverpool legends Rush and Gerrard after coronavirus diagnosis - Yahoo

Dessers ranked Eredivisies 10th most prolific striker - Punch

Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. declares for NBA draft - Yahoo