ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 17TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Despite COVID-19, states, FCT generate N1.31trn as IGR in 2020 NBS Clashes in Chad leave 55 dead, villages destroyed COVID-19 vaccination: No deaths, blood clot recorded in Nigeria FG, WHO Akpabio demands more funds for broke NDDC RCCG apologises to ministry over petition on Ife-Ifewara road Kano adulterated drinks: Were aware of less than 10 deaths, says NAFDAC Forces against FGs NIN policy behind attacks against me Pantami Health workers strike ll be called off soon Judiciary unions to hold nationwide protest Monday Imo North: Supreme Court reverses Ibezims disqualification Illegal bearers of AK47 are Nigerias enemies CDS Irabor 18 confirmed killed in Boko Haram Damasak attack More controversy over printing of N60b for March allocation We accept Arapaja as Southwest chairman of PDP Fayose Camp Fayose group wont challenge outcome of Southwest PDP congress Mosunmola Adeleye completes filming Omolangidi IGE premieres amidst fanfare Eko star Awards: Joke Silva, Toyin Abraham, 63 others get recognition Don Crucifixto signs three new acts DGN: Aniedi Noba, Judith Audu to steer Lagos chapter Angel Ufuoma to debut with The Angels No Filters Show Uti Nwachukwu: Cheating is no excuse for divorce Omobaba: Im not mediocre CBN to place sugar, wheat on FX restriction list *VANGUARD* Insecurity: Commandant calls for more synergy among security agencies FCTA bans farming activities, illegal markets on airport expressway Troops eliminate top ISWAP commanders, fighters in Damasak ' Army Weeds, rodents, take over premises of Steyr Assembly plant in Bauchi Imo North Senator-elect: Supreme Court declares Ibezim APC authentic candidate I am delighted': Merkel receives AstraZeneca vaccine shot Nigerian ports now 70% digitalised ' Shippers' Council Shun hate, division ' Lalong to religious leaders Army, Police versus civilian clashes COVID-19: Nigeria crosses 1m vaccination threshold Merkel defends night-time curfew as part of Coronavirus strategy IGR: Lagos tops other states with N418.99bn in 2020 It costs more to construct roads in Niger Delta ' Ishaku Akpabio calls for improved funding of NDDC Pakistan blocks social media amid anti-France protests APC rejects result of Isoko North by-election in Delta Bayelsa Dep Governor tasks PDP S/South Zonal Exco on unity Makinde, Fayose feud dangerous for PDP ' Diaspora group Youth Party kicks as Nigeria records highest inflation rate in four years Nasarawa House Minority Leader crosses from PDP to APC FG lifts ban on new SIM registration How to boost the economy through Nollywood ' Elumelu NAHCON to open desk offices at airports Don't place ethnicity, religion above competency, Bugaje, Okunnu urge Nigerians Ramadan, not only about abstinence from food, drink Generational tension and children up in arms In death, Sankara marches from victory to victory Breaking: JAMB bans parents from UTME venues JAMB Registrar bans parents from entering UTME venues Appointments of 5 'unqualified' Poly Rectors: ASUP tackles FG again COVID-19 vaccine: 8,439 mild adverse events recorded in Nigeria 'NPHCDC Nigeria vaccinates 1.05m persons with 1st dose Benefits of J&J, AstraZeneca shots outweigh risks ' WHO NMA seeks standard treatment centres for Hemophilia patients COVID-19: We cannot predict when 2nd doses of vaccines will come ' AFRICA CDC Police arrest woman over alleged murder of stepson *THISDAY* 21st Century Technologies Commits $75 Million to Ogun Digital Economy Project Rolls-Royce Motor Reports Record First Quarter Results Why Mercedes-Maybach is Pinnacle of Luxury MINI John Cooper Gets Fresh Momentum for Extreme Driving Pleasure Indomie Rewards Customers with Eat and Win Promo Toyota Launches Safer, Stylish Facelifted Toyota Camry The Much-awaited Dangote Oil Refinery Teach For Nigeria Recruits new Fellows International Breweries Publishes Maiden Sustainability Report Okowa is Pride of PDP, Nigeria, Says Gov Ishaku Kebbi Reassures of Sustaining Financial Transparency Drug War: Marwa, Lai Mohammed Push for Advocacy Olaoluwakitan Babatunde Ugwuanyis Exceptional Strides Kwara PDP Moves to Reconcile Defected Members Ahead 2023 Elections Kwara APC Faction Protests Inclusion of Govs Sister in Appeal Committee ON ZONING WE STAND A Tribute to Mrs Foluke Kafayat Abdulrazaq At 65 Savyt Launches Savings and Investment Platform *PUNCH* Buharis foreign health trips pose risk, PFN tells FG #PantamiResign: Pressure mounts on Buhari to sack communications minister Kidnappers threatening to kill male, marry off female students Parents Nine govs stealing LG funds through cronies NULGE PDP, Saraki persuaded Makinde over South-West congress venue Zonal spokesperson Shun pressure from govs, continue your strike, JUSUN tells members UTME: JAMB bars parents from venues, disqualifies U-15 applicants FG yet to rebuild Chibok college seven years after destruction Ndume COVID-19 vaccine: Kaduna, CRiver, Yobe top 8,439 nationwide side effects list APC, PDP clash over Buharis UK medical trip We want stomach infrastructure, Adamawa PDP stakeholders tell Fintiri 2023: Well put polling units in hospitals, courts, says INEC Ramadan: Kano Hisbah arrests 11 youths for not fasting Uncertainty over APC convention 905 APC aspirants pick nomination forms for Kaduna LG polls Ondo election: Akeredolu, Jegede learn fate Wednesday Anambra NBA seeks judiciary autonomy FG records 200% increase in Warri-Itakpe railway passenger traffic DPR, NEITI differ on Nigerias oil production volume Manufacturers seek priority forex allocation, special credit window States IGR fell by N20bn to N1.31tn in 2020 NBS Revamp energy, avoid harmful generator use, IMF tells Nigeria Gunman shot dead after Team Nasarawa bus attack Falcons drop to 38th in latest FIFA rankings Who's hot, who's not Musa to play for free at Pillars Olofinjana: Ndidi doing great job at Leicester Kane scores twice, injured as Tottenham draw Everton Leipzig hand Bayern title edge after Hoffenheim stalemate Inside Ogun communities where Fulani, Yoruba live as one Hoodlums hack Lagos guard to death, injure colleague How I strangled creditor disturbing me to repay N100,000 Suspect Eight-year-old boy down with leukaemia needs N26m for transplant NSCDC nabbed eight fake naval officers, 29 oil thieves in Rivers Seven ways to cope during hot weather Police arrest woman over alleged poisoning of three-year-old stepson Stop visiting your unmarried pastors at home Medicines you take can affect your chances of conceiving The feeling is not the issue Sickle cell and dads act of worship (III) Ramadan is a time of sacrifice, love and peace I targeted first class to impress my dad but he died before I clinched it Adesua, EKSU graduate Customs officer shot me, told my wife to come for my corpse Lagos clearing agent Why northern PDP govs worked against Jonathan in 2015 Ex-gov Aliyu My world crashed when I saw how invaders hacked my son to death Mum of farmer lost to Gombe mayhem Show Nigerians Indian hemp found in my house CDQ dares NDLEA I get more respect as a married woman Tayo Sobola Don Kakulus Records welcomes new artistes uduX, PiggyVest develop PopRev for investment in artistes Nuhu, Maikori, Ikpe, others mourn Rachel Bakam No man is responsible for my success Mercy Eke 10 popular Nigerian artistes missing in action Rapper AKAs fiance laid to rest *DAILY TIMES* Gunmen kill 6 in Plateau Police JUSUN: Sets April 19 for nationwide peaceful protest FG, ILO validates action plan to eliminate Child Labour, Modern Slavery IGP Unveils new policing vision and crime fighting strategies Hazard allowance: Laboratory Scientists vow to resist terms of agreement We dont buy arms, we produce them locally- IPOB Number of Nigerians vaccinated of COVID-19 exceed one million COVID-19: FG distributes inputs to 7,500 women farmers PDP quizzes Buhari on continuity, reminds President he cant stay beyond 2023 Medical Trip: President Buhari now re-energized APC Yahaya Bello: More PDP Govs will join APC Ugandan company to produce carpets, hair extensions with banana waste Merkel defends plans to impose curfew as COVID-19 cases rise AU, Somalia agree on security strategies China works to fortify its biosecurity network Effium conflict: Ebonyi Govt to resettle displaced persons in tents Gunmen scale fence, abduct Ekiti Monarch in palace NDDC is broke Akpabio Abduction: Parents shun el-Rufai Over 8,000 Nigerians reported side effects from AstraZeneca Vaccine -Minister gives update Pierre Aubameyang suffering from Malaria after International Duty with Gabon Actress Tayo Sobola is the new Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, Nasarawa State Non-Yoruba actresses making waves in Yoruba movies Comedian Woli Arole weds Meet Doyen Ayodele Samson, CEO E4 Luxury. Actress Tayo Sobola is the new Queen Mother of Uke Kingdom, Nasarawa state *NEW TELEGRAPH* Herdsmen kill 12 in fresh attacks in Plateau, Benue, scores injured Ondo Governorship Tribunal decides Akeredolu, Jegede fate April 21 Benue killings: Reprisals by military condemnable 'Ozekhome We'll only support Ebubeagu if it's free from Abuja cabal 'MASSOB AstraZeneca Vaccine: 8,491 adverse effects recorded in Nigeria 'FG $2.1BN STATES' LOAN: RECESSION LOOMS IF CBN DEMANDS REPAYMENT NOW 'FINANCIAL EXPERTS S'East govs should liaise with freedom fighters against external attackers 'Iba Gani Adams Currency printing: PDP demands finance minister's sack It's difficult raising twins I had with Boko Haram member, escapee Chibok girl laments Kaduna bandits threaten to marry off female students, kill male ones WTO: Nigeria's number one importer in Africa IMF: Reforms in energy sector critical to Nigeria's economic growth PDP is now united to defeat APC in Lagos State 'Secretary, Muiz Dosunmu Many local government chairmen not free to operate, says ex-LG Chair, Abayomi Tella I was mad when dad stopped me from joining the army 'Joe Lasisi The story of Adegoke, Akintola: From secondary school teammates to festival gold medalists Musa not same player that ruled league 18 years ago 'Finidi George NSF: HOW DG almost stopped NTA's live coverage of closing ceremony Ikoyi Club stages tournament to end tennis clinic Edo 2020: Gov. Diri hails Team Bayelsa Deji Aliu hails festival athletes Igali's midas touch and Nigeria's podium chase at Tokyo Olympics EPL: Kane suffers injury after scoring twice to earn point for Spurs FIFA rankings: Falcons drop one spot globally, remain first in Africa *BLUE PRINT* Another look at the military's quest for peace, national unity Breaking: In Oyo, Makinde sacks LAUTECH VC Pictures: Excitement as Gov. Ganduje finally unveils Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars player VIDEO: Watch as Gov. Ganduje unveils Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, in Kano Happening now: Ganduje unveils Ahmed Musa as Kano Pillars player Access to PUs 'll usher in good voting experience ' INEC U.S supports additional 45,000 living with HIV in Oyo, Ondo Breaking ' Alleged murder of Abuja-based Pastor: Police break silence Air Peace pilots, cabin crew, others receive Covid-19 vaccine Updated: Gunmen kill 6 in Plateau No deaths, blood clot recorded over vaccination ' FG, WHO Judiciary workers set for nationwide protest Niamey fire incident horrific ' Buhari Promote Nigeria's positive image, Gbajabiamila tasks Nollywood FG establishes mineral processing clusters in 6 geo-political zones N60bn controversy: It's our job to print money ' CBN Illegal arms-bearing, threat to Nigeria's existence ' CDS Minister Dare inspects Abuja stadium How Boko Haram killed 18, injured 21 in Borno attack ' Zulum Ex-Bauchi Gov Garuba thumbs up Buhari for appointing Ameh as Ohodo poly chair Court jails Ghanaian actress over nude photos with son Train 7 gas project: We'll sanction erring expatriates ' FG 2015: Why we opposed Jonathan's second term bid, by ex-Gov Aliyu Ramadan: MULAN president tasks Muslim lawyers on piety States, FCT generated N1.31trn as IGR in 2020 ' NBS NOA boss to youth: Ignore selfish politicians preaching ethno-religious sentiments Matawalle suspends monarch for aiding bandits Residents protest mysterious death of herbalist in Oyetola's hometown *THE SUN* Amotekun, Ebubeagu set up kill fulani ' Bodejo, Miyetti Allah Leader Rivers LG poll: Disqualified APC candidates foresee danger for the party PDP tasks Buhari on insecurity, foreign loans Imo North: Finally, Ibezim floors Ararume S'West PDP berates Fayose for contradicting self on zonal congress 2023: Igbo President realistic if' ' Ohanaeze Ndigbo predicts Imo North: Supreme Court affirms Ibezim as Senator-elect PDP wants to burn our broom -APC cries Onuachu's worth now N18b, says Danish expert Disqualified APC candidates foresee doom looming in party Edo 2020: Team Nasarawa attacked, One feared dead WTO ranks Nigeria number one importer of commercial services in Africa Real estate sector not affected by COVID-19 pandemic 'Okoronkwo Prince Omoha set to redefine luxury in real estate Fulani vigilantes not welcome in South-East, group says Gani Adams charges IG on South-West security challenges Poly strike: ASUP awaits FG offers on demands Buhari mourns victims of Niamey fire incident Aisha Buhari bids Sani farewell as she leaves for UNESCO FG urges states to domesticate child rights act We wont allow Miyetti Allah take over Yorubaland Gani Adams, YCE, others COVID-19 vaccine: 8,439 mild adverse effects, 52 moderate cases reported FG Uzodimma launches scholarship grant for law students Bandits kill 9, rustle 500 cattle in Sokoto village Is your family ruining your marriage My biography of Ebenezer Obey We reap what we sow Nigerian ladies need to stop begging for love Inspiring vignettes from the Ajayis: Why our marriage has lasted 42 years and counting El-Rufais N1bn for women not for Aso Ebi Hajiya Hafsat Baba, Kaduna State Commissioner for Human Services and Social Development Anger as policemen on illegal duty kill welder over disputed land Driver slaughters kinsman over N100,000 Confessions of suspected kidnappers: We impregnate female victims whose husbands cant pay ransom Weve been abandoned Disfigured by keloids, Lagos woman seeks urgent help States and rising debts No child will ever suck my breasts Monalisa Stephen Isodotun was spiritually motivated Sola Allyson Why I flaunt my hubby on social media Chizzy Alichi How I became queen of the waves Rita Eghujovbo My appointment as MCSNs director ll bring change to copyright sector -Asha Gangali How I conquered Hollywood in mid 20s Vince Offer *GUARDIAN* Inter take title push to Napoli as Juve, Atalanta clash for Champions League Senegal issues denial after media report of deaths linked to AstraZeneca Brexit sparks 1 trillion UK assets switch to EU: study Myanmar's ousted MPs form shadow government Merkel receives AstraZeneca jab: spokesman Iran says production of 60% enriched uranium 'underway Another US mass shooting leaves eight dead in Indianapolis India battered by huge second Covid wave as virus imperils Olympics US judge turns up heat on Mexican drug baron wanted by FBI Germany takes UK off virus risk list UN releases $1 mn in emergency funding for Saint Vincent Tuchel clashes with Guardiola in FA Cup semi-final Zidane defying doubters as another Real Madrid revival nears completion Uyi hails Osimhen's cash gift to physically-challenged pure water seller Mary Daniel TCCG Boys, Real United clash in final of Ajide U-20 Football Championship Bamidele battle John for V Bank snooker crown Bundesliga fighting to finish season after virus outbreak Giving up on title race is not in Man Utd's DNA, says Solskjaer Arteta hails young guns as Europa clash looms with ex-Arsenal boss Emery Pogba accuses former boss Mourinho of 'going against players Pillars unveil Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa *TRIBUNE* Dons advocate third force to checkmate APC, PDP Rape epidemic hits Lagos, 91 violated in 10 weeks Pantami is my friend, but he can't be defended Nigeria records 67 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,147 NDYEP trains youths in ICT, renewable energy competency-based skills, holds closeout workshop JUST IN: Gov Makinde orders LAUTECH VC to step aside, hand over to 'next officer in rank *SPORTS* 20th National Sports Festival ends in Benin -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot Africans to watch this weekend - Goal Ahmed Musa to play for free at Kano Pillars, says Shehu Dikko - The Cable All you need to know about the 2021 SAFF calendar - Goal Anthony Joshua adamant unification fight with Tyson Fury will happen this year - Yahoo Arden Key Says Release from Raiders Is 'Best Thing That Could Have Happened - Bleacher Report Argentine artist channels 'hand of God' with Maradona portrait - CNN Arsenal star recovering 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benchmark side in FA Cup semi-final ' Thomas Tuchel - Yahoo Damian Lillard out for Trail Blazers vs. Spurs with Hamstring Injury - Bleacher Report David Moyes: Top-four finish with West Ham would trump success I had at Everton - Yahoo David Moyes: West Ham in the Champions League would beat top-four finish with Everton - Yahoo Deji Aliu hails festival athletes - New Telegraph Delort scores as Montpellier extend unbeaten run against Lille - Goal Dodgers' Cody Bellinger's Leg Injury Diagnosed with Hairline Fracture - Bleacher Report Dolphins Players Announce They Will Opt out of 2021 NFL Offseason Workouts - Bleacher Report Dwight McNeil loving life at Burnley after Manchester United heartbreak - Yahoo Eagles Trade Rumors: PHI 'Exploring a Move' into Top 10 Picks of 2021 NFL Draft - Bleacher Report Edo 2020: Gov. Diri hails Team Bayelsa - New Telegraph Edo 2020: Team Nasarawa attacked, One feared dead - The Sun EPL: Kane suffers injury after scoring twice to earn point for Spurs - New Telegraph Everton 2-2 Tottenham: Harry Kane scores twice to cancel out Gylfi Sigurdsson's two goals - BBC Everton vs Tottenham result: Harry Kane rescues struggling Spurs after Toffees' helping hand - Yahoo Ex-49ers WR Marquise Goodwin Signs Bears Contract After Sitting out Last Season - Bleacher Report FA Cup Semifinals, Copa del Rey Final Live On StarTimes - Daily Independent Falcons drop to 38th in latest FIFA rankings - Punch FIFA rankings: Falcons drop one spot globally but remain first in Africa - The Cable FIFA rankings: Falcons drop one spot globally, remain first in Africa - New Telegraph Giving up on title race is not in Man Utd's DNA, says Solskjaer - Guardian Gunman shot dead after Team Nasarawa bus attack - Punch Harry Kane injury: Tottenham star limps off vs Everton ahead of Carabao Cup Final - Yahoo Harry Kane injury: Tottenham striker and England captain limps away from Everton game - Yahoo Harry Kane scores twice in Spurs draw at Everton before limping off injured - Yahoo He spent time in a wheelchair as a child; now he's Messi's wingman - CNN I was mad when dad stopped me from joining the army 'Joe Lasisi - New Telegraph I will roast Ngannou after Joshua showdownFury -NigPilot - Nigerian Pilot Igali's midas touch and Nigeria's podium chase at Tokyo Olympics - New Telegraph Ikoyi Club stages tournament to end tennis clinic - New Telegraph Inter take title push to Napoli as Juve, Atalanta clash for Champions League - Guardian Jake Paul Predicts Ben Askren Won't Make It out of 2nd Round of Their Fight - Bleacher Report Jets Announce 'Many' Players Will Opt out of 2021 NFL Offseason Workouts - Bleacher Report Jim Boeheim's Son Jimmy Transferring to Syracuse, Will Play with Brother Buddy - Bleacher Report Joel Embiid Dominates as 76ers Beat Clippers Despite Paul George's 37 Points - Bleacher Report Jose Mourinho insists it is too early to know how bad Harry Kane injury is - Yahoo Jose Mourinho issues scathing response to Paul Pogba's criticism of his coaching at Manchester United - Yahoo Kane Brace Earns Spurs 2-2 Draw Against Everton - Daily Independent Kane injury fears raised as Tottenham star limps off after two-goal turn against Everton - Goal ElohimTov Naija News.