NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TODAY THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2017.

THE NATION
Drama as Buhari suspends SGF Lawal, NIA chief.
IMF okays Nigeria’s recovery pill
Sagay, Olanipekun back suspensions.
El-Rufai under fire over anti-Southwest, Tinubu comment
Pregnancy: Serena Williams to miss rest of season
Meningitis death toll hits 745
Presidency:  Whistle-blower policy to be extended to illegal weapons
Kukah to EFCC: stop drama over discovered funds
Bakassi ‘ll hang on Obasanjo’s neck, says monarch
SGF’s suspension excites lawmakers

THISDAY
Buhari Resets Anti-Corruption War, Suspends SGF, NIA Boss
IMF Endorses Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Plan
Access Bank Appoints Roosevelt Ogbonna as Group Deputy Managing Director
FG Begins Fresh Manhunt for Absconded Failed Banks’ Chiefs
Nigerian army declares war against bandits in Southern Kaduna
Ooni hosts emir of Kano, sues for peace
INEC to Commence CVR on April 27
Chairman of Chachangi Airlines is Dead
DIG: Police to Recruit 30,000 Personnel Annually
Investigation into Cabin Smoke Incident in Flight NG316 Ongoing, Says Aero
Fayose: Why i can’t release those imprisoned for alleged political murder

VANGUARD
World Bank cautions Nigeria against over-borrowing
Kudos, knocks greet Buhari’s suspension of SGF, NIA boss
Why weekly FEC meeting failed to hold
Naira Watch: External reserve hit $30.6b as Naira rises by N12 to N385/$
Lawal: Who is presidency?
Court orders interim forfeiture of N449.77m recovered by EFCC in a shop
Aviation Icon, Alhaji Ahmadu Chanchangi Dies
Buhari Plans Extension Of Whistleblower Policy To Illegal Acquisition Of Arms
SARAKI’s TRIAL: Between Legal Issue And Political Interest
We Set Up EFCC To Fight Corruption, Not To Entertain Nigerians — PDP

PUNCH
N’Assembly panels, SANs, others hail suspension of SGF, NIA boss
INEC begins continuous voter registration April 27
Meningitis killed 745 in 8,057 cases, says FG
NSCDC seizes 5,000-litre fuel in Lagos, arrests four
Emir Sanusi visits Ile-Ife clash scene, lauds Ooni’s role
Militants regrouping in Ogun riverine areas – Amosun
Tenure extension: Reps ask HoS to recover ex-perm sec’s salaries.
Easter break stalls FEC meeting, says Presidency
Why EFCC, ICPC, AGF may lose more corruption cases
Resign now, ASUU tells JAMB registrar
Court orders forfeiture of N449m found in BDC shop
Be less dramatic, Kukah tells EFCC
Melaye: Police arrest Kogi LG boss for attempted murder

DAILY TRUST
Presidency: Easter break stalls FEC meeting
N-power beneficiaries protest non-payment of allowance
Buhari’s anti-corruption fight mere noise — Lamido
INEC begins voter registration April 27
CBN to sell $20,000 to each BDC operator today
Babachir: The real price of grass cutting
Court remands herdsman for hacking farmer to death
Babachir: I am not aware of my suspension
Juventus hold Barcelona to reach Champions League semis
10 security agencies, 120 athletes for 2017 Armed Forces Marathon

TRIBUNE
Presidency explains cancellation of FEC meeting
Recession or not: Interrogate if economy stimulates quality of life, Utomi charges
Nigeria among 5 countries at risk of state-led mass killing —Report
Buhari hails Chanchangi as extraordinary philanthropist
Two teenagers drown in Benin hotel swimming pool
US sends 2 more warships carrying 100 planes each to Korean Peninsula
VP Osinbajo meets suspended SGF Babachir Lawal.