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Punch: *UK may return stolen subsidy fund to Nigeria *Police intercept bomb-laden car in Kano *Okah’s conviction will help Nigeria’s anti-terrorism war –FG *B’Haram: Senate, service chiefs discuss threat to Lagos *FG seeks Amaechi’s support on N’Delta devt *‘APC will eradicate Boko Haram in a month’ *Court stops Senate, IG from arresting Maina *Reps query N5.6bn NNPC pipelines protection contracts *Lawan’s sacking, not judgment on $620m bribe –Reps *Court orders release of Babalakin’s passport Vanguard: *Nigeria is under siege - Tukur *Policemen allegedly kill two NSCDC officers in Lagos *Police recover weapons of war in Kano *Pension Scam: Court stops Senate from arresting Maina *Soldiers beat Police corporal to coma in Bauchi *Delta stops salaries of principal, 46 teachers for absenteeism *FRSC to deploy 33,000 road marshals for Easter celebrations *Subsidy scam: EFCC secures order to repatriate funds from UK *Senate advocates death penalty for oil thieves *Kwara gov threatens to revoke contracts behind completion schedule *Tales from repentant female militants: We were as daring as the men *Polio: Nine WPV cases recorded in four states and FCT *African countries must meet criteria to host confab – IBA President *FG okays construction of 13 road projects ThisDay: *NYSC Assures Corps Members of Redeployment on Security Grounds *Court Sets Aside Warrant for Maina’s Arrest *Two Killed as Police Engage NSCDC in Gun Duel *ASUP Gives FG 21-day Ultimatum to Address Grievances *S'African Judge: Okah, MEND's Actions Meant to Embarrass Jonathan *Babangida Aliyu Blames Tukur for PDP Crisis *Aero May Face Difficulties Recovering Licence from NCAA *FG Approves N47.8bn for Roads *Insecurity: PDP Calls for Joint Political Parties, Labour Unions' Action Tribune: *OLUWOLE AWOLOWO, OUR PUBLISHER, IS DEAD *Police uncover bomb-laden Golf car in Kano *Boko Haram: Senate, service chiefs, in 6-hr meeting *50 ghost schools in Niger State *Police kill 2 NSCDC officers *House legislative agenda for review -Tambuwal *Court dismisses suit filed against Convenant University over expulsion of pupil •Urges varsity to recall offending pupil *FEC approves N47.8bn for 13 road contracts nationwide •As Reps okay N259bn FCT budget *NDLEA nabs Senegalese drug suspect •Says she smuggled drugs for love *Slain banker: Court berates defence for delay tactics *Father, son arraigned for accusing LASTMA officials of kidnap attempt *Gunmen raid ex-Oyo SSG’s house, kill guard *Charge dismissal: Court rules on Bicourtney’s application May 7 •Grants Babalakin leave to travel on medical ground *Nigeria loses $30m worth of fish annualy - Don *We are not in custody of Ibru’s assets - EFCC DAILY NEWSWATCH Senate wants death penalty for oil thieves…2 killed as police, civil defence clash over oil theft; Oluwole, scion of Awolowo family dies; My regrets as Kaduna governor---Yero; Yuguda, Mu’azu in court over 2billion naira refund; World Bank boosts Nigeria’s education, employment with 72billion naira; Boko Haram are agents of darkness—Bamanga Tukur; NATIONAL MIRROR Planned Easter attacks: Bomb-laden car intercepted in Kano…rocket launchers, assorted arms recovered…Senate meets with Service Chiefs on Security; BPE offers Omotosho Power Plant for 33.6billion naira; EFCC arraigns 4 for trying to dupe Suswam of 3million dollars; Pipeline Vandalism in Lagos: Police kill civil defence officers, free oil thieves…Senate backs death penalty for vandals; FG awards 47.8billion naira road contracts; Oluwole Awolowo, 70, Nigerian Tribune Publisher, dies in London…Tinubu, Amosun, Babatope, Afenifere, others mourn; Court restrains IGP from arresting Maina, Pension probe chairman; DAILY TRUST Brazil to sell off 5billion dollars Nigerian oil assets; INSECURITY: Senate, security chiefs in six-hour session...Force alone won’t work---Senators; Court quashes Maina arrest warrant; 2 NSCDC men killed in clash with police; Governor Aliyu to PDP: Don’t try to push us out; BLUE PRINT Senate satisfied with war on terror; Police intercept bomb-laden car; Don’t push us out of PDP – Aliyu; FEC approves N47.8bn road projects; Oil thieves deserve death penalty – Senate; Reps pass 259billionnaira FCT budget, proceed on Easter break; NATION Oluwole Awolowo dies in London hospital at 70; Bombs, rifles, ammunition-laden vehicle seized in Kano; Tukur: Nigeria under attack; Nigeria may reduce troops as UN rolls out condition for intervention in Mali; Court stops Maina’s arrest; Achebe as Nobel Committee’s most grievous oversight;