PUNCH
FG laments high infant mortality rate, low immunisation coverage
APC blames PDP, wants activists attackers probed
Wike rejects PDP intervention, asks Dickson to quit party
Stakeholders seek to tackle malaria
Identify, support talented engineering students, Yabatech alumni plead
Young farmers venturing into neglected gold mine
Firms to focus less on profitability in 2020 Report
Akeredolu advises pregnant women to get residency cards
FG suspends REA MD, orders NBET boss to quit
NASS budget renovation of shame
Misconduct: CIPMN sets up tribunal to try members
Travelling abroad does not guarantee surviving cancer Lawal
Group warns against treating tuberculosis with local herbs
DSS releases Omoyele Sowore
Court charges rights activist with money laundering
SERAP hails Sowores release, wants Agba Jalingo freed
Ministry disbursed N10.4bn debt without due process Report
FG sets up EIA panel on 1,350MW plant
Consumer agency stops N50 charge on PoS transactions
Govtll replace old gas cylinders nationwide, says Sylva
DPR warns fuel stations against sharp practices
Gombe Assembly passes N130.8bn 2020 budget
FG is poor in policy articulation Kukah
At last, the General bows: Buhari frees Dasuki, Sowore after massive public outrage
Gunmen attack Jonathans residence, Buhari, Lawan lament
Why we placed Nigeria on watch list US
We are always praying for you, Leah Sharibus mum tells daughter in Christmas message
Sanwo-Olu, Ishaku, Wike, other govs advocate peace, love, charity
70% varsity workers enrolled on IPPIS, says FG
Hard times will pass, CAN tells Nigerians
ACourt stops remand of BPE boss jailed for contempt
APC gives Akinlade, Amosun loyalists conditions to rejoin party
Prevent economic bondage, Olumakaiye tells FG
Buhari calls Jonathan, says Otuoke gun attack tragic, unfortunate
Christmas: Buhari appeals to terrorists, kidnappers to repent
Bees attack players, officials, disrupt football match in Tanzania
Human rights abuse: My conscience is clear, Buhari tells US envoy
FG orders NBET boss to quit
THISDAY
FG Urged to Adopt Agric Mechanisation
2019: Stock Market Heads for another Negative Performance
Social Media Bill, Attempt to Muzzle Free Speech, Says CDD
CBN: N50 PoS Charge to be Paid by Businesses Not Customers
Fresh Electricity Workers Strike Looms as Unions Dispute Deepens
The Delayed NLNG Train 7 FID
SUN
APC won’t impose Buhari’s successor ‘Bulama
Traditional institution new role in Lalong’s govt throws up posers
APC, PDP, Owie, Ikponmwen, Ozekhome condemn attack
In my second term, I must be feared ‘ Ayade
Wike rejects PDP intervention in feud with Dickson
Cellutant poised to fix agric value chain with innovative technology
NCC recommits to promoting ICT innovations
Ventra Consult to address digital skills gap
OPPO to invest $7bn in R&D for smart technology
Paris Club refund: EFCC to prosecute Hedge Fund Securities over alleged diversion
Fake drugs: Lagos medicine dealers get Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to shutdown
CBN gets N13.97trn deposits from public sector, banks
NNPC’s 1,350mw power project vital for economic development, says FG
Christmas: Makinde preaches love, Christ-like lifestyle
Defunct NITEL: Sonmolu family takes possession of land
Abductors of monarch’s wife, children demand N60m ransom
South East economic summit highlights regional devt
Kingship tussle: Tension in Awka as govt raises the alarm over security threats
No plans to divert $70m AfDB loan -Ebonyi govt
Nigerian awaiting deportation commits suicide in US immigration custody
CSR: Access Bank donates 66 laptops to children in underserved communities
GUARDIAN
Fare hike compounding hardship, travellers lament
Frivolous petitions, unsubstantiated graft allegation hurt Nigerian football in 2019
Nigeria far from economic diversification despite gloomy oil fortunes
Minister restates commitment to NDDC’s forensic audit
Manufacturers still frustrated by inadequate access to power, forex
Government should hands-off power completely, urges NCPN
Nigeria’s huge maritime potential remain untapped
DSS releases Omoyele Sowore
APC demands probe of attack on Jonathan’s Otuoke country home
FG ban businesses from deducting N50 service charge for POS payment
Police arrest two kidnappers after burying 11-year-old boy alive
Saudi verdict on Khashoggi condemned globally but backed by US
FG orders Sowore, Dasuki release from detention
Two killed, 13 injured in Boko Haram attack on military checkpoint
Police warn against use of firecrackers at Christmas
PDP governorship aspirant joins APC
Iran arrests family of young man killed in ‘riots
Armed men attack Jonathan’s hometown, kill one soldier
VANGUARD
SEREDEC gets more serious with S-East infrastructure, human capital development
Ndume: Why Buhari can’t appoint new service chiefs
Devt expert calls for agric intervention for survivors of insurgency
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company
Minister orders NBET chief to step down
DPR seals 9 filling stations in Sokoto
Okowa condemns attack on Jonathan
DSS bows to Malami’s order, releases Sowore
Buhari to U.S. Ambassador: ‘I sit here with a clear conscience, honouring my oath of office
Sowore: APC says PDP hiding under CSOs to launch attacks
Breaking: Gunmen escape with 2 bodies, kill 2 soldiers attached to Jonathan
SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja
Nabena hails judgement reversing disqualification of Bayelsa Deputy Governor-elect
Nigeria earns N5trn from oil in 11 months
Nigeria’s 4th industrial revolution policies’re in the right direction ‘ Dumont, Microsoft COO
Unhealthy workplace fuels hypertension, chronic illness ‘ Fabanwo
IGP approves deployment of 2 AIGs, 7 Commissioners
Imo Assembly passes N197bn Appropriation Bill for 2020
Our agitation is not just for Biafra but for betterment of all trapped in this government ‘ IPOB
Christmas: Forgive one another, Reps minority leader, Elumelu urges Nigerians
CHRISTMAS: Ex-Delta Speaker, Ochei preaches love, forgiveness, tolerance
BREAKING: DSS releases Dasuki from detention
Lagos First Lady promises to prioritise children’s welfare
Lawan condemns attack on Jonathan’s home
Dasuki, Sowore’s release from custody, FG’s Christmas gift to Nigerians ‘ CAN
TRIBUNE
Ebonyi lawmaker supports Buhari’s approval of N37bn for National Assembly’s renovation
Mixed feelings in Sokoto over FG’s release of Dasuki, Sowore
UPDATE: Buhari orders SSS to release Dasuki, Sowore on bail
Why Nigeria must not miss out in multi billion dollars global LNG market
N30,000 Minimum wage: Gombe gov constitutes negotiation committee
IGP approves deployment of two AIGs, seven commissioners of police
Ikpeazu signs 2020 appropriation bill into law
FG sacks NBET MD, suspends REA boss
Christmas: Gbajabiamila, Wase, Elumelu ask Nigerians to pray for continuous unity, peace
Christmas: ACF asks Nigerians to embrace teachings of Jesus Christ
Christmas: Be hopeful despite harsh economic conditions, PDP tells Nigerians
Buhari condoles with Kogi governor over sister’s death
Dasuki, Sowore release won’t change anything ‘ PDP
Russian journalist out of job after asking Putin question
Wike rejects PDP’s reconciliation moves, calls for Dickson’s resignation
NATION
Thieves return items stolen during Edo market fire
Man held for issuing dud cheque
APC condemns attack on protesters at NHRC office
Court merges Atikus lawyers, son-in-laws money laundering cases
IGP deploys two AIGs
NSCIA knocks CAN, U.S. over religious watch-list
Continue mentoring professionals, Buhari tells Abiodun Adeniyi at 80
Be wary of one-sided intelligence, Buhari cautions U.S.
Presidency: Sowore not arrested for his media role
Sowore, Dasuki freed from DSS custody
SERAP commends FG over release of Sowore, Dasuki
Fayemi salutes Buhari over Dasuki, Sowores release
Court merges Atikus son-in-law, lawyers money laundering cases
CAN to FG: Cushion effect of economic hardship
Alleged murder: Whistle blower demand justice for Sokoto teenager
Gunmen kidnap Ondo monarchs wife, daughters, driver
DAILY TIMES
CBN urges Nigerians not to pay N50 PoS transaction charges
Breaking: Dasuki finally walks free after 4 years in detention
BREAKING: Buhari govt finally releases Sowore
Army troops dislodge ISWAP terrorists, kill top commander, others in Borno, Yobe
FRSC advises travellers to report errant drivers
Barcelona prepare fresh bid for Neymar
Banks assure customers of prompt ATM services in festive season
Restiveness: Kukah seeks increased deradicalisation campaign
Has the US ever seen anything good about our country’ MURIC
Fraudster parades self as my wife, buys on credit Osun deputy gov
If anyone deserves to be tried for crimes its Buharis govt, not Zakzaky IMN
Queen Elizabeth stresses reconciliation after `quite bumpy 2019
DAILY TRUST
Abductors of Ondo monarch’s wife, children, demand N60m ransom
Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 3000 personnel in FCT
NBET boss sacked over complaints, faces probe
Stock market closes for Xmas with loss
Fuel at border: We’ll sustain monitoring for total compliance ‘ DPR
Fuel: DPR seals nine filling stations in Sokoto over irregularities
NNPC begins environment impact assessment for 1350MW Abuja power plant
Oil wells: Wike rejects PDP’s move to end feud with Dickson
Anambra int’l airport to be delivered in 15 months time says APGA national chairman
You are responsible for PDP defeat in Bayelsa, Wike replies Dickson
PDP moves to broker peace between Dickson, Wike
Crisis looms in APC as Amosun loyalists return to APC
Labour leader faults ex-presidential candidate for flouting rule of law
CNPP backs Malami on probe of 22 ex-governors
Cross River postpones LG polls
Oshiomhole exposed his incapacity during primaries ‘ Okechukwu
DAILY INDEPENDENT
2020 UTME/DE: No Candidate Will Be Put Under Pressure, Says JAMB
UNILAG Harbours No Fake Professor ‘ Ogundipe
Education In A’Ibom Free But Not Qualitative ‘ NUT
Family Planning: Increased Budgets, Prompt Release Would Make Nigerian Woman Give Birth By Choice ‘ Ajah
NNPC, Chevron Gas-To-Liquid Project To Fetch Nigeria $2bn Annually
Oil Price Rises On Supply Cut Pledges, Slow Return Of Gulf Field
Consumers Kick Against N50 Stamp Duty POS Charge
Fidelity Bank Comes Tops In KPMG SME Customer Experience Survey
BUSINESSDAY
Banks borrowing from CBN window decline by 107.5%
Nigeria’s food security hangs on mechanised farming
LCC not raising toll fare, but going full cashless on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
APPEALS project: Lagos to boost poultry, aquaculture production
Echo MFB targets N1bn capital for State licence in 2020
The caring organisation ‘ building a business with a soul
A TIN for your bank account
Obi Ozor, Kobo360 boss honoured at CNBC awards
NEW TELEGRAPH
Buhari to criminals: Retrace your steps or face consequences
Ayelala forces looters to return traders’ goods in Edo
Political repression, intolerance unhealthy to democracy ‘ Atiku
Wike rejects PDP’s intervention, seeks Dickson’s resignation
N50 POS charges: Report cases of violation, Commission tells consumers
NLC to govs: Negotiations on new wage must end Dec 31
UK Charity Commission indicts Christ Embassy over ‘suspicious’ transactions
Nigerian facing deportation commits suicide in U.S.
BLUEPRINT
IPPIS’ll accommodate varsities peculiarities’ ‘ AGF
The fading culture of compromised accreditation process in Nigerian universities
Environment minister lauds NNPC on Abuja IPP project, sets up EIA panel
3 men in court for allegedly hitting IKEDC staff with block
Christmas: EKEDC promises customers steady electricity supply
