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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2025* *PUNCH* Tinubu vows to revive S'East gas plant, fix Anambra erosion S'Court judgment: Otti demands Abure's arrest as INEC clarifies stance I don't want to die rich - Bill Gates 2027: Al-Makura, Masari mobilise CPC bloc for Tinubu Nnamdi Kanu ordered Lagos court burning, cops' beheading - DSS Alleged rigging: Coalition counters call for Akpabio's resignation Reps summon CBN gov, finance minister over contractors' funds Pope Leo XIV expected to uphold predecessor's legacies - Lagos archdiocese Yahaya Bello's name not on $760,910 American school payment - Witness Ododo under fire over Kogi housing deficit Kano to reactivate water plant for improved supply Kano govt bans live political programmes on TV, radio Kogi lawmakers threaten showdown with political office holders I won't resign over Natasha's sexual harassment allegations - Akpabio Reps urge FG to establish more NYSC camps Senate passes two remaining tax bills Shadow govt: APC hits Utomi for comparing Tinubu with Hitler DHQ links foreign herdsmen to Benue, Plateau killings Ooni's family honours late Oba Sijuwade LASG scrutinises MDAs' personnel budgets Hamzat, Obasa advocate community service Govt marks 39 buildings for demolition over encroachment Gov Buni donates cash, food to families of slain soldiers Firms unveil STEM, entrepreneurship initiatives in Nigeria, Togo LG Electronics inaugurates solar borehole in Delta Bauchi plans by-election to replace impeached LG chair, deputy Ijaw leader urges Diri, Wike's camp to end rift Insecurity: Don't pit Senate against Tinubu, Akpabio warns minister FCCPC lacks power to regulate DSTV, GOtv subscription prices - Court Firm celebrates digital innovation award Gov Buni hails Yobe farmers' readiness to tackle food security challenges Concerns mount over disbursement of El-Rufai's $350m World Bank loan in Kaduna *VANGUARD* 'A blessing': US Catholics celebrate first American pope 2025 UTME: JAMB to release results Friday Tinubu congratulates Pope Leo X1V Catholics hail new pope's emergence, distance Trump from process Senate passes Joint Revenue Board, Nigeria Tax Bill APGA committed to re-election of Tinubu - Bianca Ojukwu Why did Pope Robert Prevost choose Leo XIV as his papal name? World leaders welcome Leo, first US pope Natasha: I won't step down, Akpabio tells critics PDP braces for 2027 electoral showdown with key internal reforms Judge withdraws from hearing Osun NULGE, APC suit over bias allegation Economic reforms not to punish Nigerians, but to avert collapse, says Tinubu Sowore blasts Peter Obi for 'gaslighting' Nigerians who protested against Jonathan's govt FG'll continue to partner with Anambra govt to harness it's huge potentialities - Tinubu US to deport African migrants to Equatorial Guinea Wike seeks access to natural resources development fund for Abuja infrastructure projects How Kanu's broadcast led to murder of Jonathan's ex-Aide, Gulak - Witness Photos: Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, appears on balcony of St Peter's Basilica *THE NATION* Senate passes other Tax Reform Bills FULL LIST: Nigeria, others not indebted to IMF Tinubu congratulates Pope Leo XIV on historic election Europa Cup: Magnificent Mount double sends Man Utd into final Conference League: Chelsea reach final with easy win over Djurgarden Tinubu urges Senate to confirm nominees as Board members for SWDC, NCDC, SSDC IPOB: Why we want Simon Ekpa back in Nigeria - AGF Fagbemi Law School DG dismisses allegations of withholding results Why I will not step down over Natasha's sexual allegations, by Akpabio Salawa Abeni remains my wife forever - Kollington Trump congratulates first U.S. Pope SAN urges Tinubu to order Umahi to follow rule of law in road project disputes KWAM 1 is my son, I can't fight him - Kollington No recognised national chairman, secretary for Labour Party, INEC declares Delta APC lauds Tinubu over Nigeria's IMF debt repayment FCTA to demolish over 10 buildings on waterways, green areas Reps panel gives Benue, Zamfara govs fresh deadline over lawmakers' suspension AfriSAFE launches $20,000 safety innovation to boost innovation across Africa JUST IN: Bariga Council chair, Kolade Alabi, recuperating, responding to treatment Aide Ribadu to deliver OOU 9th Oba Adetona annual lecture as monarch clocks 91 Saturday JUST IN: Senate passes two Tax Reform Bills, defers others till Thursday JUST IN: Flying Eagles advance to AFCON Quarterfinals after 2-2 draw with Kenya Hajj: Makinde gives timeline to airlift intending pilgrims from Ibadan Airport Okey Bakassi crowned community King in Imo Visa: British High Commission clarifies stance on rules for Nigerian travellers Pirates kidnap 19 passengers in Rivers boat hijack New marine policy to unlock Nigerias blue wealth, says Oyetola SSUCOEN laments neglect of teacher education, urges greater government support APCs Basiru, Osun Assembly clash over proposed jail term for public skating Enwan killing: Edo artiste, Zunday, cries out for justice FG reaffirms commitment to universal health coverage, backs local production of medical equipment Arewa Think Tank hails Tinubu on goods importation ban SSANU threatens industrial action over delayed payment of salaries Food security: Reps move to enhance agric innovation in rural areas Military not inferior to terrorists, Badaru declares JUST IN: Labour Party suspends Otti, Sen Kingibe, four others Tinubus strategic funding enhances NAFs counterinsurgency operations CAS Flooding: NEMA alerts governors, urges clearing of blocked drainages Nigerias diversity can propel greatness with unity, equity, justice Ohanaeze PG Alleged sexual harassment: FUOYE VC sues varsity staff, others for defamation Police arrest two fugitives wanted for trafficking, robbery in Belgium, UAE Conference of speakers rejects Reps summons, cites constitutional overreach *THISDAY* Eno Alludes to Imminent Defection, Says PDP Will Soon Grind to a Halt Trump's Tariffs: US GDP Shrinks to 0.3% From  2.4 per cent in Q1, Dow Tumbles 400 Points Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Atiku, Obi, Dangote, Adesina, Others Extol Late Adebanjo Okowa: For Stable Nigeria, Tinubu Should Complete Eight-year Tenure Carney Wins Canadian Election  Nnamdi Kanu: Court Permits FG's Witnesses to Testify in Camera  Oborevwori: This is a Movement, Not Defection Lamido, Odinkalu, Akinnola, Jinadu, Others Warn Against Coercive Defections Fagbemi: Why Nigerian Judges Must Be Conversant with New Electricity Law Court Sentences Late Gospel Singer Osinachi's Husband to Death by Hanging Presidency: Democracy Not Under Threat, Rejects Claims of One-party State  NACCIMA, OPS Worry Over W'Bank's 56% Poverty Rise Projection for 2027 Sanwo-Olu to Obi: You Fuelled Nigeria's Poverty, Lack Moral Right to Criticise FG Dubious Nigerian art of decamping Presidency: Nigeria's Democracy Not Under Threat Trump, Macron, Starmer, Other World Leaders Bid Final Farewell to Pope Francis Edun, Cardoso: Tinubu's Reforms Have Restored Investors' Confidence, Stabilised FX Market In Show of Public Confidence in Banking System, Customers' Deposits in 10 Banks Hit N140.97tn in 2024 Cardoso, Edun Reaffirm Nigeria's Commitment to Growth, Stability, Reform World Leaders Gather in Rome for Pope Francis Funeral Today Okonjo-Iweala Urges US to Reconsider Reciprocal Tariffs on Poor African Nations *DAILY TRUST* Adebayo to Tinubu: Be worried about the anger of Nigerians, not coalition Queen Amina Old Students Commend Uba Sani Over Land Revocation No decision yet on Abure, Anyanwu - INEC Queen Amina Old Students Commend Uba Sani Over Land Revocation Group flays gale of defections, says 'Democracy Up For Sale' Tinubu off to Anambra on one-day working visit 200,000 Nigerians die annually from food-related diseases - FG It's not just textiles, it's about opening doors - Hafsat Sani Sami Experts task FG on release of Infection, Prevention and Control budget 2027: You can only offer more pain, CUPP slams Tinubu Grandfather, 9 others remanded for rape of disabled teenager in Kaduna Abia Gov asks IGP to arrest Abure for impersonation Anambra: Security beefed up ahead of Tinubu's visit *NEW TELEGRAPH* Lalong Applauds Tinubu For Appointment Of NCDC Mgt, Board Things To Know About New Pope Leo XIV Reps Summon Ministers, CBN Governor Over Unpaid Contractor Debts Assembly Crises: Reps Give Benue, Zamfara Governors One-Week Ultimatum Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes 1st American Pope Stakeholders, Host Communities Move To Improve Pipeline Safety In N'Delta Kwara Gov Flags Off New Farm Input Distribution White Smoke: Vatican Conclave Elects New Pope Anambra Traditional Rulers Confer Chieftaincy Title On Tinubu Bill Gates Announces Intention To Give Away 99% Of His Fortune Reps Pass Bill To Prevent Flooding, Erosion, Oil Spills Tinubu Commends Nigerian Army For Securing Illela-Sokoto-Badagry Highway Project Troops Recover N2b Stolen Crude In One Week Anambra Visit: Tinubu Hails Soludo's Good Governance Nwifuru Signs Peace Accord Law For Effium, Ezza Effium Communities *TRIBUNE* Security expert urges grassroots intelligence to boost Nigeria's internal security Embrace teaching of Islam — Hamzat, Obasa, others urge Muslims FG engages Finish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa Insecurity: Reps to hold national discourse on security Ebonyi gov flags off 25.5km road linking Effuim, Anioma communities FG flags off Ibarapa re-electrification project after 15 years PCRC passes vote of confidence on IGP Egbetokun Security summit: Refrain from needless comments, Senate cautions Defense Minister Akpabio asks Court to compel Natasha to delete 'satirical apology' My govt will support Soludo to actualise his vision for Anambra - Tinubu *BLUE PRINT* Lagos arraigns man for defiling 15- year- old minor   Alleged sexual scandal: Group urges Akpabio to break silence on Sandra  Taiwan integral part of China, not a country - Analysts  6 suspected kidnappers, foreigner arrested in Akwa Ibom  Uba Sani's inclusive government behind Kaduna peace, stability - Ciroma  Lagos: Police nab man for 'stealing' N20m hair product from truck   Edo speaker has long operated as covert APC loyalist - PDP  Osun LG crisis: Judge withdraws from NULGE suit against APC, urges reassignment  Arewa community in Delta passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Oborevwori   2025 Hajj: We 're 100% ready for pilgrims' airlift - FAAN Tinubu congratulates new Pope His Holiness Leo XIV on election Kyari: CSOs want sanction against lawyers involved in smear campaign Price hike: FCCPC floors Multichoice as court dismisses suit Breaking: New Pope emerges as white smoke rises Court dismisses MultiChoice suit against FCCPC over price hike *GUARDIAN* Korean Ambassador vows to deepen cultural collaboration Ikpeazu's ex-spokesman quits PDP over unresolved internal crises Tinubu congratulates new Pontiff of Roman Catholic Church Man buried with properties after drowning himself in Osun river Transcript of first address by Pope Leo XI1 APC slams Utomi for likening Nigeria's democracy to Hitler's Nazi Germany Middle Belt crisis: Coalition urges FG action as violence spreads in North Again, Reps give Benue, Zamfara governors one week to appear Akpabio dismisses calls for his resignation over alleged sexual harassment APC criticises Utomi for comparing Nigeria's democracy to Nazi Germany Northern lawmakers decry lack of CNG centres in Northeast, Northwest Schneider Electric names Canninah Dladla Cluster President for English-Speaking Africa Army completes business skills training for personnel, veterans in Rivers Ekiti, Ondo meet to resolve boundary disputes among border towns China will resist attempts that glorify Taiwan as independent country - Official Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport boasts advanced tech, facilities - Ogun govt Osun LG crisis: NULGE suit stalls as judge recuses self NNPC Foundation trains 6,000+ vulnerable farmers, 600 in Akwa Ibom Trump's AI pope joke heralds in first American pope Trump's AI pope joke heralds in first American pope Bayelsa Media Summit: Diri urges journalists to embrace investigative reporting Reps move to empower NEMA to address flooding, erosion, oil spills, others ACCI urges full currency swap, says Nigeria-China trade under 10% LP Reps dismiss Abure's suspension, call action laughable We are working to ensure Nigerians feel the impact of governance - Tinubu Coalition demands African leaders' response to US mass deportation Police launch Safe School Squad in Bauchi amid security concerns NNPC Foundation trains 6,000+ vulnerable farmers, 600 in Akwa Ibom PINL decries failure to prosecute pipeline vandals after arrests EFCC arrests 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara Senate passes tax reform bills, sets VAT at 7.5% Trump, world leaders react to election of Pope Leo XIV, first American pontif Kaduna gov hails Dangote over 35,000 rice bags donations to 23 LGs Nigeria's data protection efforts lead to landmark cases, victims win millions Alleged sexual scandal: Group urges Akpabio to break silence on Sandra Duru Man allegedly commits suicide in Osun Professionals urge Tinubu to use drones, special forces against terror cells in Benue *THE AUTHORITY* Reps sounds alarm over persistent attacks in Plateau State Sen Orji Uzor Kalu gives congratulatory message to Pope Leo XIV Reps summon finance, budget ministers, CBN gov over non-payment of contractors Court battle brews over satirical apology: Akpabio seeks removal of social media post Speaking the truth is not demarking Nigeria - Obi Primate Ayodele laments insecurity, gives Tinubu strategy to win in 2027 Reps investigates non-payment of contractors, seeks solution Deputy Senate President hails passing Tax Reform Bills into law by Senate NiDCOM lauds diaspora-led medical team on respiratory therapy launch DG visits hospitalised NYSC member in Yola *DAILY INDEPENDENT* Mike Orugbo Emerges Ovie Of Udu Kingdom Senate Passes Remaining Two Tax Reform Bills Nigerian Law School Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Examination Malpractice 2007: Why I'm Drumming Support For President Tinubu's Second Nigerian Governors Appoint Iyamu Chairman Of Nigerian Education Forum CODE Boss, Lawal Lands Mandela-Machel Innovation Jury Seat NSA, NNPCL, Others Hail PINL Over Excellent Pipeline Surveillance, Host CJN, Dangote, Others Endorse Usoro's Maritime Law Book As Tool For... Team MVP Shines On Day Three Of MTN CHAMPS Grand Finale In Uyo Sexual Allegation: I Will Not Step Down, Akpabio Replies Critics Delayed Payment To Contractors: Reps Summon CBN Gov, Finance, Budget Ten Facts To Know About Newly Elected Pope Leo XIV Senate Passes Two Tax Reform Bills, Retains VAT At 7.5% Insurance Experts Back Separation Of Life, Non-Life Nenadi Usman-led LP Raises Four-Man C'ttee To Probe Abure No Pope Yet As Black Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel Chimney Reps Ask FG To Subsidise Cancer Treatment, Offer Free Screening *LEADERSHIP* Foreign Herders Behind Attacks In Benue, Plateau, Others — DHQ Hajj 2025: IHR Urges Service Providers To Act With Fear Of God Ex-Gov Ikpeazu's Spokesman Quits PDP, Mulls Joining APC Over Benjamin Kalu's Feats Salawa Abeni Remains 'My Wife' Despite Being Married To Another Man, Says Fuji Maestro Kollington Airtel Nigeria Doubles Investment To Deepen Network Coverage, Drives Digital Inclusion Govs Alia, Lawal, Others Shun National Assembly Hearing Over Benue, Zamfara Assembly Crises Kogi Group Seeks Fair Representation, Begs Gov Ododo For Zoning Of Federal Constituency Seat Federal Gov't To Begin Extradition Of Simon Ekpa After Prosecution In Finland Pope Leo XIV's Emergence, A Beacon Of Peace — Tinubu Senate Passes 2 Remaining Tax Reform Bills, Recommends Tax Tribunal 'It's A Great Honour For America', Trump Hails Pope Leo XIV's Historic Emergence Nigeria Loses $3.6bn Annually To Foodborne Illnesses Meet Robert Prevost, Now Pope Leo XIV, First American Catholic Pontiff JUST-IN: Soludo Confirms APGA's Adoption Of Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Poll Anyaoku, Emeka Offor, Ohanaeze Beg For Tinubu To Support Soludo's Re-election IGP Egbetokun Directs CPs To Protect Schools BREAKING: History Made As American Robert Prevost Emerges New Pope Guru Maharaj Hails Tinubu For Wading Into Rivers Crisis BREAKING: White Smoke Emerges As Cardinals Elect New Pope South-East PDP Ready To Nominate Anyanwu's Replacement As National Sec — Ugochinyere *PREMIUM TIMES* Gates Foundation to spend $200bn over 20 years on healthcare, poverty eradication Kwara records lowest infant mortality rate in Nigeria-Official Tinubu asks Senate to confirm nominees for regional development commissions APGA has adopted Tinubu as party's 2027 presidential candidate - Soludo Guinness brings Premier League trophy to Nigeria Robert Prevost becomes first American Pope, takes name Leo XVI FLASHBACK: Watch Asake in 2013 Yoruba Film 'Ijoba Ose Kan Alleged Sexual Harassment: I'll not step down, Akpabio tells critics Ekiti, Ondo move to end violent boundary disputes among border communities Foreign herders behind attacks on Plateau, Benue communities - DHQ Catholic Church elects new Pope Nigeria's defence minister speaks on use of drones by Boko Haram Tinubu visits Anambra, commissions projects Tariff hike leads to decline in Nigeria's internet users - Report JUST IN: Senate passes remaining tax reform bills Nigerian Army arrests four suspected terrorists, recovers arms in Taraba EFCC nabs 47 suspected internet fraudsters in Kwara Tinubu demands enforcement of child protection laws, hints at creation of child protection agency Police arrest suspected traffic robber over N20m hair theft in Lagos Finidi reveals key reason why Remo Stars beat Rivers United to NPFL title 10 remanded for alleged rape of disabled girl in Kaduna Bank statements don't show transfers from Kogi govt to American school's account - EFCC witness UPDATED: I will give away all my wealth in next 20 years - Bill Gates Nigerian police arrest six suspected kidnappers, including foreigner Police sanction officers filmed assaulting Nigerian *SPORT* Dynamos secure Zambian league title with one game to spare - African Football Many' clubs showcase interest in Cameroon star - African Football Pirates claim Soweto Derby victory as Sundowns win again - African Football Sierra Leone suffer first defeat, Zambia still unbeaten - African Football Sierra Leone targeting third straight win in Group A - African Football Tunisia triumph over Kenya while Nigeria and Morocco share the spoils - African Football U20 AFCON: Ghana & DR Congo grab crucial wins - African Football U20 AFCON: Nigeria & Morocco eye 2nd successive win - African Football Video: Chiefs' Miguel ' We need to bring the victory home this time - African Football Zambia frustrate Egypt in AFCON U20 tie - African Football ElohimTov Naija News. 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