*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 24TH APRIL 2021* *THE NATION* Davido hits 20 million followers on Instagram NUC grants Atiba varsity full operational license Customs seizes 19,000 bags of rice, arrests four smugglers Insecurity: Southeast governors under IPOBs fatwa, says Ikpeazu Farmers/Herders crisis: Abiodun receives committees report Ogun monarch gets staff of office Hamzat heads Lagos APC council poll committee France, allies back son as Chad buries former President Deby Death of three Kaduna Varsity students: We were in discussion with our childrens kidnappers before killing My husband told me hell write his story after return from hospital- Odumakins wife Kwara police rescue abducted businessman CBN to show universities how to make money from agriculture Jungle justice on the rise Starving IDPs turn to cashew, mangoes for survival as donations dry up How we picked Tambuwal, Gbajabiamila as Speakers Reps Deputy Chief Whip Onyejeocha PHOTOS: Two of the three killed Kaduna private varsity students PHOTOS: One of the killed Greenfield university students We were negotiating, we didnt expect bandits to kill Kaduna parents Buhari mourns Sardaunas daughter, Aishatu Adeosun showed the light, Pantami must find the way Davido signs multi- million naira deal with laundry soap brand Toke Makinwa: Its complicated to find a perfect, single man Sola Allyson: Life experiences inspire my songs Is secession the answer Focused leadership is about influence not power On Pantamis pantomime *VANGUARD* FG to collaborate with Sierra Leone on road safety ' Boss Mustapha NSCDC arrests man, 31, over alleged stealing of motorcycle Ekiti orders immediate removal of construction material dumped on roads Food Security: NALDA moves to reactivate 1,200 hectares farmland in Ekiti Acquiring martial, other skills for self-defence Trading closes week upbeat with N89bn growth Man arrested for alleged stealing of motorcycle Saleem Adegunwa, his indigenous Rite Food company in Ijebu Ode Edo police arraign 30-yr-old man for alleged assault 2023: Igbo don't need special unity to produce president; Ohuabunwa, Amucheazi LSETF Boss lauds Lagos Gov on infrastructural development, economy Presidency's attitude would have been different if Pantami had forged certificate like Adeosun ' Shehu [Just in] Council polls: Lagos APC inaugurates task c'ttee What is choking Nigeria's democracy PDP accuses Fayemi of secretly plotting to cede Ekiti lands to herders for cattle ranch Service Upgrade: MTN advises customers to recharge, buy data before April 25th Qatar to host FIFA Arab Cup 2021 draw 27 April Anxiety mounts over fate of 13, 000 UNILAG graduates Anarchy: Pantami and Buhari's pantomime Deby, Kabila and Museveni The power of Okugbe Idriss Deby: Warlord in Chad's elusive peace First Jollof, now Twitter. What next Nearly 300,000 South African children miss routine vaccination FG needs N1.89trn to tackle malaria, says Health Minister Nasarawa govt. committed towards Malaria elimination ' Commissioner WHO alerts on risk of major measles outbreak in Africa Businessman kidnapped in Kwara by 7 suspected Fulani herdsmen *THISDAY* Linkage Assurance Unveils new Brand Identity BudgIT Reviews COVID-19 Fund Management in new Report African Govts must Digitise to be Innovative Bremer Good Fellows Assists Highway Victims SystemSpecs Unveils Judges for Childrens Day Contest Mouka Flags-off Mum in Business Global Wissen Launches Digital Skills Platform Ford Mustang Mach-E Earns Top Safety Pick Award SHACMAN Delivers Additional 400 Trucks to Dangote Hyundai Motor Sweeps iF Design Award 2021 Mercedes-Benz Presents new EQB Family Electromobility Dr Mike Adenuga: Encounters with the Spirit of Africa How to Make Profit from Oil Trading William Troost-Ekong Premier League Dream in Sight Rohr Gives Reason for not Handing Olise AFCON Qualifier Call-up Again, Rodgers Showers Praises on Iheanacho after Performance against West Brom Simy Nwankwo: Cuts Across Serie A Giants Eberechi Eze is One of the Best Midfielders Ive Ever Seen, Says Rohr Nadal Ends Notties Run to Reach Barcelona Open UNIJOS Impasse: Lest We Forget Still on Azare Firefighting Truck Sadiq is Second Most Used Player by Almeria Madrid vs Real Betis, Lazio vs Milan on Supersport Four Teams Have Equal Chances of Winning in NWFL Super Six Nollywood Week Film Festival Shortlists Movies DStv Brings Carabao Final Livel to Suscribers Juventus Set to Delist Ronaldo from Free kick Wall after UCL Ouster Barca Unapologetic, Insist Turning Down Super League Would Have Been Error a NWFL Super Six: Bayelsa, Edo Crash out, Aduku Sacked *PUNCH* If I had second chance, Id still marry Odumakin Widow Kaduna abductions: Parents devastated by students killing, 65 kidnapped in fresh attacks No approval yet for new SIM card rollout Network providers Dele Giwas killers are known, govt not ready to do anything about it Slain journalists associate, Ray Ekpu Wike urges CDS to tackle insurgency Presidency bashed for backing Pantami, Reps caucus seeks ministers exit IPOB already sentenced South-East govs to death Ikpeazu Climate change: Our actions have led to reduced poverty, says Buhari ECWA seeks Leah Sharibus release, 2014 confab report implementation Ekiti PDP, APC clash over land for cattle ranching Before stardom withChidinma Aneke My marriagewith The Bekes FG, states, LGs share N681.33bn in March My favourite with Elvina Ibru FG develops 1,200 hectares farm estate in Ekiti I havent bought private jet Enenche Naira exchanges for 480/$ at parallel market SMEs face greater challenge without energy Author Huawei launches mini grid solution FG, states, LGs shared N681.33bn in March FAAC Igut applauds Ayade over sports development Confed Cup: Osho targets Pirates win after Ahly loss Ex-Arsenal striker Campbell to Kroenke: Sell Arsenal to Dangote Relegated Schalke seek police protection from angry fans EPL: Leno own goal ends Everton's 25-year wait for win at Arsenal Aspira signs Davido as brand ambassador ICL, association to boost outdoor advertising in Nigeria Oil, gas trainers to examine human capacity development Panic-stricken South Easterners recount horror tales from attacks on police facilities I watched helplessly as my husbands siblings beat him to death over inheritance Imo widow Why we beheaded businessman whose wife raised only N40,000 out of N5m ransom Suspected kidnapper Lagos amputee hawker celebrates birthday, set to open supermarket Police, vigilantes comb Oyo forests for abducted travellers 10 tips for partners in a long-distance relationship Cops kill bandit, recover rustled animals in Katsina Police raid Zamfara mining site, arrest 18 suspects Sickle cell and memory of Smith, Okorogheye Painful periods can play a role in infertility A lesson learned I ended seven-year relationship after ex said he was dating me out of pity Ojo, amputee graduate Brothers of Bayelsa boy killed by lightning still see him in their dreams Sister Grooms mum became incoherent when told her son died in Ondo crash a week to wedding Relative Adeosun certificate forgery different from Pantamis case Garba Shehu Im hurt my mother didnt see her great-grandchildren Iyabo Ojo Women without income will suffer in marriage Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde I never thought Ada Jesus would die young Husband Rachel Bakam buried amidst tears The Voice Nigeria: Judges excited over auditions Senbanjo, Alabi, others discuss malaria on African Voices Changemakers Sexual assault: Baba Ijesha must not be granted bail Tonto Dikeh Everything to know about 93rd Oscars [Full list of nominees] Ada Jesus, Rachel Bakam, four other young entertainers who died in 2021 *DAILY TIMES* London Mayoral Election: Nigerias Nims Obunge takes a shot Uzodinma Rejects Secession Calls, Wants Politicians Sponsoring Insecurities Named 2023: Prophet reveals Buharis successor says hes an ex-Gov; recently released from prison Chad holds funeral for slain President Idriss Deby, French President, Other Dignitaries Attend Kaduna: 65 Adara natives kidnapped with no traces Buhari directs Gambari, Ngige to resolve JUSUN strike soon Nigerians now traffic children to Niger Republic to seek foreign aid-NAPTIP We get high on tramadol, marijuana before operation- Kidnap suspect Enugu: Mixed reactions trail planned demolition of New Artisan Market 20 inmates to write 2021 UTME at Ikoyi prison Effective weight loss with just one spoonful How to Setup Your Kitchen and Maintain Orderliness Paul Enenche clears air on alleged buying of private jet Ibrahimovic signs new one-year AC Milan contract valued around 6m Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua bout date Messis brace helps Barcelona to victory over Getafe Caf Confederation Cup: Enyimba suffers heavy blow in Benghazi Osimhen scores sixth Serie A goal as Napoli edge out Lazio Iheanacho sets new personal scoring record in Premier League FIRS Grants NLNG N20bn Tax Exemption Panasonic to buy U.S. software firm Blue Yonder for $7.1 bln Why I detest over protective man-Actress Chioma Ifemeludike Digital Underground: Shock G Dies At 57 *NEW TELEGRAPH* Plot to declare state of emergency in S'East behind attacks in region 'Ex-DIG, Okoye FG, states, LGs share N681.330bn Report: COVID-19 thwarts efforts to end currency black markets Pantami: Buhari's action insensitive 'PDP Pantami: Call for resignation after thought, belated, says Akintola Aliyu's conspiracy claim: It's a lie; we didn't work against Jonathan 'Northern ex-governors MASSOB, ECWA, MPF, GALADIMA: PRESIDENCY'S DEFENCE OF PANTAMI SAD, SENDS WRONG SIGNAL Police quiz Emami, others over invasion of Olu of Warri Palace Buhari makes u-turn, restores oil blocks to NNPC, Addax Bandits kill 3 abducted university students, dump bodies in Kaduna village FCC orders US broadcasters to identify foreign-govt sponsors of programmes Without solid opposition party, Nigeria can't move forward 'Adedoyin Grassroots government comes to the fore as Lagos Assembly Committee visits 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs I feel bad we're yet to get replacements for Okocha, myself 'Friday Ekpo Better conditions will bring the best out of Nigerian tennis players 'Calvin Hemery Ndidi proud, happy for 'Seniorman' Iheanacho Real, Betis, Lazio, Milan, others clash live on DStv, GOtv Libel: Minister to sue Bash Ali for N5bn Inter-Club Golf MatchPlay: Arsenal Golf Club Hosts Ikoyi Club 1938 Campbell wants Dangote to take over Arsenal Musa must earn shirts on merit in Pillars, Eagles Tottenham fans call for board to resign EPL: Leno own goal hands Everton win at Arsenal *BLUE PRINT* Premier League: How Everton unleashed double victory against Arsenal NLTF commissions, hands over medical equipment to primary healthcare clinic in Nasarawa community Clipping the wings of Boko Haram, bandits' informants Reps 'at war' over call for Pantami's ouster Breaking: Gunmen kill 3 kidnapped Greenfield University students Late cleric's wife donates classrooms to primary school EFCC arrests 5 'internet fraudsters' in Ibadan Humanitarian minister condemns Kaduna varsity abduction, killing Covid-19 vaccines'll help move our world forward Reps 'fight' over call for Pantami's ouster 2023 Gov'ship: Zone APC ticket to Oyo central, Fagade urges FRSC commander cautions personnel on conduct Alleged palace invasion: Police reportedly interrogate Ayiri Emami, others Kogi speaker sympathises with Kastina Assembly over fire incident Plateau LGs, MDAs' bosses urged to improve IGRs UNFPA donates N25m reproductive, birth kits, PPEs to Kaduna Oyo: BCOS staff quarters' demolition wicked, insensitive ' APC Attack on Pantami, act of vendetta ' Sumaila PDP laments fresh killings in Zamfara, insists on state, community policing Terrorists kill 3 abducted Kaduna varsity students Pantami: DSS disowns ex-director, Amachree FG tightens security over Chad's political instability Yobe moves against tree felling, bush burning, others KGAF buys JAMB forms for 320 indigent Kebbi students NNMA, TETFund partner on projects, research devt *THE SUN* Why I built mosque in Adamawa 'Catholic Bishop North must apologise for atrocities committed against Middle Belt 'Prof Yusuf Turaki FCT council polls: Gabaya wins Bwari PDP chairmanship primaries Ndidi: Iheanacho can't stop scoring Eagles have the qualities to win next AFCON ' Osimhen Iwobi's Everton progress excites Aubameyang Campbell wants Dangote to take over Arsenal Tokyo 2020: Host city under emergency orders Libel: Minister to sue Bash Ali for N5bn UFC Champion, Usman ready for Masvidal fight Super Eagles captain donates N2m to Kano school ECWA president urges Buhari to redress injustices driving Nigeria to anarchy Enyo commences roll out of Solar-Powered Solutions across its retail stations Okali, ex-DSS officer, salutes Kalu at 61 Gunmen kidnap council official, businessman in Ekiti, Kwara Farmers/herders crisis: Abiodun receives peace committees report Kaduna: Bandits kill 3 abducted university students Interior ministry seeks amendment to Police Trust Fund Anambra guber: APC not Northern party Candidate Born to give Glo-sponsored African Voices celebrates Omotola, others The prayer God does not answer Ogun gov honours students, teachers How families can curb violence against women in marriages Our challenges with Amotekun, by commanders State of the nation NDLEA to go after supermarkets, confectionaries selling drug cookies, others Things that turn us on in men Heartless Escaped inmates of Owerri Prisons nabbed in girlfriends homes Afflicted with the desire to steal A lesson in patience from the marriage odyssey of the Akanighas: Marriages have broken up because of toothpaste People dont believe that I need money Hajiya Aisha Atiku Bagudu, Kebbi State First Lady Ubohs allegation against Fayemi; an assault on reason Goodbye Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 61 garlands for Kalu Lagos billionaire Olorogun Oskar Ibru back to party life Real reason late Bolu Akin-Olugbades Rolls Royce are up for sale How Yinka Opekes heartbreak turned inspirational Amb. Maureen Tanumo hits the ground running My affair with actress Iyabo Ojos daughter Korede Bello, singer Why I reject movie roles Susan Pwajok My encounter with HIV positive lady Adams Naomi *GUARDIAN* Enyimba's defeat throws CAF Cup group open Everton victory compounds Arsenal misery as fans protest Delta Queens will pick CAF Champions league ticket, Okowa assures Man City face Tottenham In Carabao Cup final tomorrow Arsenal fans turn to devil and vampire in protests at owner Kroenke Ryan Giggs: Manchester United and Wales icon facing court battle South Africa set to name former Real Madrid boss Queiroz as coach Spurs' Kane faces race to prove fitness for League Cup final Super League backer JPMorgan says 'clearly misjudged' football impact UEFA weighs Super League revenge and changing Euro host cities Governor Bello directs SEMA to provide relief materials to victims Zamfara Government suspends distribution of relief materials Ogun governor presents Staff of Office to new Oba of Esure Ijebu Road crashes claim 26 lives in Adamawa ' FRSC Bandits kill three abducted students of Kaduna private university Katsina Assembly Fire: Masari urges assembly to seek alternative meeting place EFCC arrests bitcoin vendor, four others in Ibadan Anambra residents groan over damages by downpour Ekiti Governor's wife says Nigeria's political system can't allow female President now EKSG warns builders against flouting extant rules Biden speaks with Turkey before expected Armenian genocide recognition AstraZeneca vaccine benefits increase with age: EMA Madagascar says vaccines to arrive in two weeks as virus flares Top Brazil court uphold's 'bias' ruling against Lula judge Scrutiny of Tesla grows after apparently driverless fatal crash Kremlin critic Navalny says ending hunger strike Putin announces non-working period in May to prevent virus surge Canada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days Chad bids farewell to Deby as France and allies back his son Japan declares virus emergency three months before Olympics *TRIBUNE* Nigeria records 45 new COVID-19 infections, total now 164,633 NICCEA honours US-based Nigerian businessman Massive job creation, support to govt central to our business ' EGIL Coalition seeks taxation of sugary drinks to safeguard public health We will continue strike despite offers from govt, polytechnic teachers say Family, associates converge on Bauchi to celebrate first anniversary of death of Abba Kyari 72-hour passport issuance policy takes effect from June, says Aregbesola PHOTOS: Emotions as Osun govt receives Yinka Odumakin's corpse Buhari directs Gambari, Ngige, others to resolve problem with judiciary workers Neighbours lament popular Bayelsa baker's murder in apartment INEC must come clear on electronic voting 'PDP Why we have badly subtitled Nigerian movies 'Actor, Opeyemi Dada Idriss Deby and the sins of African politics Death of Chadian president has massive security implications for Nigeria 'Gen. Koleoso (Rtd) Saki: Community with too many eye problems On my friendship with Pantami Re: Pantami is my friend but can't be defended How assailants killed our people, burned our houses, Gombe villagers recount horror attacks 12 Nigerian women win The Branded Woman Awards 2021 *SPORTS* 5 moments Ronnie O'Sullivan would rather forget - Yahoo 5-Star Safety Prospect Jacoby Mathews Commits to LSU over Florida, Alabama - Bleacher Report AFC Champions League 2021: Juan Ferrando - Persepolis is four or five steps ahead of FC Goa - Goal Again, Rodgers Showers Praises on Iheanacho after Performance against West Brom - Thisday Arsenal 0-1 Everton: Bernd Leno own goal gives Toffees crucial win - BBC Arsenal 0-1 Everton: Carlo Ancelotti says 'Everton are back' after win - BBC Arsenal 0-1 Everton: The penalty is clear, I don't get it - Mikel Arteta - BBC Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta blames VAR, not protests, for Everton defeat: 'I've had enough - Yahoo Arsenal Fans Protest, Rip Owner Stan Kroenke After European Super League Backlash - Bleacher Report Arsenal fans turn to devil and vampire in protests at owner Kroenke - Guardian Arsenal vs Everton result: Bernd Leno's own goal dents Gunners hopes of Europe - Yahoo Barca isn't backing down over Super League - CNN Barca Unapologetic, Insist Turning Down Super League Would Have Been Error a - Thisday Better conditions will bring the best out of Nigerian tennis players 'Calvin Hemery - New Telegraph Bianca Belair vs. Bayley WWE Title Match Announced for WrestleMania Backlash PPV - Bleacher Report Browns GM: New Baker Mayfield Contract Won't Be Dictated by Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen - Bleacher Report Bunny attends baseball game and everyone is in love with it - CNN Caf Confederation Cup: Enyimba suffers heavy blow in Benghazi - Daily Times Campbell wants Dangote to take over Arsenal - New Telegraph Campbell wants Dangote to take over Arsenal - The Sun Chelsea express 'deep regret' for joining Super League - Goal Confed Cup: Osho targets Pirates win after Ahly loss - Punch David Moyes advocates unified British league in wake of ESL debacle - Yahoo David Moyes calls for Celtic and Rangers to join Premier League in unification UK football - Yahoo David Moyes tells West Ham to grasp Champions League chance against Chelsea FC - Yahoo Delta Queens will pick CAF Champions league ticket, Okowa assures - Guardian DStv Brings Carabao Final Livel to Suscribers - Thisday Eagles have the qualities to win next AFCON ' Osimhen - The Sun Eberechi Eze is One of the Best Midfielders Ive Ever Seen, Says Rohr - Thisday Enough is enough' - Arteta angered after VAR overturns Arsenal penalty decision - Goal Enyimba's defeat throws CAF Cup group open - Guardian EPL: Leno own goal ends Everton's 25-year wait for win at Arsenal - Punch EPL: Leno own goal hands Everton win at Arsenal - New Telegraph European Super League: Chelsea 'deeply regret' involvement in competition - BBC Everton victory compounds Arsenal misery as fans protest - Guardian Ex-Arsenal striker Campbell to Kroenke: Sell Arsenal to Dangote - Punch Eze: Rohr hopes 'one of the best offensive midfielders' switches to Nigeria - Goal Four Teams Have Equal Chances of Winning in NWFL Super Six - Thisday Graham Potter: Interest in 'incredible talent' Yves Bissouma is source of pride - Yahoo I feel bad we're yet to get replacements for Okocha, myself 'Friday Ekpo - New Telegraph I was surprised' - Kane only learned of Mourinho's Tottenham sacking minutes before it was announced - Goal Ibrahimovic signs new one-year AC Milan contract valued around 6m - Daily Times Igut applauds Ayade over sports development - Punch Iheanacho sets new personal scoring record in Premier League - Daily Times Inter-Club Golf MatchPlay: Arsenal Golf Club Hosts Ikoyi Club 1938 - New Telegraph Iwobi's Everton progress excites Aubameyang - The Sun Jacob deGrom Dazzles with Career-High 15 Strikeouts in Mets' Win over Nationals - Bleacher Report Juliette Nana bags brace as Neman defeat ABFF U19 - Goal Julius Randle Says He's Open to Finishing Career with Knicks amid Resurgent Season - Bleacher Report Jurgen Klopp expecting Super League backlash from fans when grounds reopen - Yahoo Juventus Set to Delist Ronaldo from Free kick Wall after UCL Ouster - Thisday Kendall Coyne Schofield: Women's Hockey Championship Cancelation Is Devastating - Bleacher Report Kentucky's John Calipari Pens Open Letter After Terrence Clarke's Death - Bleacher Report Klopp doesn't believe breakaway Premier League clubs should be punished over Super League plans - Goal Klopp upset to see Liverpool reputation 'trashed' over Super League - Goal Kyrie Irving, Nets Top Celtics to Overtake 76ers for East's No. 1 Seed - Bleacher Report Lagos approves N20m grant for Olympics-bound athletes - The Cable Libel: Minister to sue Bash Ali for N5bn - New Telegraph Libel: Minister to sue Bash Ali for N5bn - The Sun .