Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 1 January, 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

NDLEA arrests 906 for drug offences in Kano

Hoodlums attack Gombe filling station, kill one

Katsina villagers apprehend robbery suspect

Niger assures residents of commitment to fighting crime

290 Adamawa Christian pilgrims depart for Israel

Alcohol pushed me to rape 54-year-old Ebonyi woman Herdsman

Navy nabs four suspected diesel smugglers in CRiver

77 suspected rapists, robbers, cultists paraded in Enugu

Passenger survives fall from Rivers flyover

500 benefit from medical outreach in Osun

Five family members die on Boxing Day in Anambra

LASCOPA GM warns producers of fake products

New Toyota Yaris to power homes ready February

Ill still become Ogun State gov Akinlade

Access Bank gets CBN recognition for sustainability

EFCC detains Shehu Sani for alleged extortion

NSE lifts trading suspension on Omatek shares

NCC issues landing permits to 55 space stations

Electricity bills: End cash payment, FG orders Discos

Stock market ends 2019 with N362bn gain

APC lampoons PDP as Atiku knocks FG for economic woes

Nigeria needs 30 million new jobs by 2030 World Bank

Im unmoved by removal plot, declares Oshiomhole

Jibrin avoids comments on N37bn NASS renovation budget

Minimum wage: Only govs who want to loot wont pay, says Labour

Police deploy men in revoked Sarakis land

Kano suspends ban on unisex tricycle

DPR imposes fine on errant Bayelsa filling station

Rivers is a Christian state, Wike insists

Zamfara Assembly threatens zero allocation to ministries

Nigerians incomes will shrink in 2020 Rewane

Court remands woman torturing maid in viral video

Lagos gov signs N1.6tn budget into law

Post-harvest losses have reduced, says AFAN

Researchers reveal problems associated with air pollution

Airports recorded 8.5 million travellers in six months NBS

Herdsman defiles six-year-old girl in Osun

Foreign reserves drop by $4.45bn in one year

Spending N37bn on National Assembly renovation ridiculous, says TUC

THISDAY

Renewed Market Rally Lifts NSE All-Share Index by 0.75%

CBN Moves to Facilitate Card Pre-authorisation for Payment

Decade of the Interesting, Entertaining and the Provocative in Nigerian Politics…

FG: NLNG Train-7 Will Reduce Gas Flaring, Heavy Reliance on Oil Revenue

Standardisation Critical for Nigerias Effective Participation in AfCFTA

PPPRA: Open Market Price, Petrol Subsidy on Steady Rise

Apapa-Oworosoki Concrete Road is Strategic Economic Intervention, Says Fashola

Sanwo-Olu Commissions 31 Roads, Urge Residents to Take Ownership

SUN

APC urges Makinde to fulfil campaign promises

2020: APC, PDP differ on governance

Jubrin Meets Buhari, Denies Rift With Gov. Ganduje

Expect democratic dividends 2020, APC replies PDP

Oshiomhole scores self highly, says ‘I remain calm, committed to moving APC to greater heights

New year: Osun PDP chairman urges residents to be law abiding, assures of improved governance

Akume must apologise to Tor Tiv for calling monarch ‘Tor Parti’ ‘ TYO

Africa has no business borrowing, with $1.8trn pension, sovereign funds ‘ AfDB President

International Banker joins Ovid Group to promote investment in Nigeria, Africa ‘ Investment Officer

FG confirms disengagement of 25 ambassadors, heads of missions

2 LASTMA officers, policeman killed in Apapa sanity restoration ‘Opeifa

Make people’s welfare your priority, boost IGR, Fayemi tells LG bosses

Again, Wike declares Rivers Christian State

2020: Be thankful to God for divine direction, Dickson tells Bayelsans

Pastors Kumuyi & Olukoya, Jesus was truly born on December 25 & Christmas is not idolatory

Alleged car theft: Appear before me or risk arrest, Magistrate tells Naira Marley

Army attributes burning of Armored Vehicle in Yobe to electrical fault

Ekong: No regrets dumping Netherlands for Nigeria

Delta takes anti-trafficking campaign to churches

GUARDIAN

Oyo police to arrest people illegally covering number plates

Prioritise people’s welfare, Fayemi charges new LG chairmen

PWDs task Akwa Ibom government on speedy passage of disability discriminatory bill

Edo women, youths back Obaseki’s re-election bid

Udom seeks partnership to execute Ibom deep seaport

Uncertainty, insecurity, others undermine efforts to restore market confidence

FG appoints new Acting Registrar-General for CAC

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.17trn 2020 budget into law

Wild leopard kills two-year-old boy

VANGUARD

Angola freezes assets of ex-president’s daughter over corruption allegations

Community project: Umahi flags off 6.6 kilometer Ekoli -Okagwue road in Ebonyi

Wild leopard kills two-year-old boy in Nepal

Congo’s veteran president set to run anew in 2021

$1.1bn Malabu Fraud: Why ex-AGF, Adoke doesn’t deserve bail ‘ EFCC

Mother, daughter die after allegedly drinking cleansing concoction given by prophet

We must put state interest above individual interest in 2020 ‘ Edo PDP

Police arrest 1,907 suspected criminals in Katsina State

NLNG Train 7 to grow production by 35%

EFCC hands over forfeited property to NDE

Bank robbery: FCT Police recover pistols, car, others from suspects

Whatsapp to stop running on Windows, older Android, iOS phones

Chimamanda: Nigeria’s most decorated personality

Nigeria reaped $25B from diaspora in 2019 ‘ Dabiri-Erewa

2019: I’ve support of women, youth as strength to be FCT’s first female Senator ‘ Rose Gyar

Oil firms should embrace Alternative Evacuation Technology to beat pipeline vandalism ‘ Nestoil

Another Osun LG chairman suspended over alleged financial misconduct

Alleged sharp practices: DPR shut down 3 petrol stations in Bayelsa

2020: There’s hope for Nigeria ‘ CAN

Trump says U.S.-China trade deal will be signed on January 15

Ebonyi police command parades 20 year-old over alleged rape of 56-year-old woman

Fayemi to council chiefs: Prioritise people’s welfare

2020: Don’t expect positive changes from Buhari,CUPP tells Nigerians

AfDB backs spending of Pension funds on infrastructure

TRIBUNE

Fulani rapist begged to be killed after his arrest in Ebonyi ‘ Police

Abuja bank robbery: Staff gives vivid role in failed operation

Book on Buhari’s private, public life launched in Abuja

How APC rigged Ekiti LG poll ‘Oguntuwase, PDP chair

PDP lost woefully for failing to prepare ‘Ekiti APC chair

APC, Buhari lay landmines for 2020 ‘ Secondus

Nigerians abroad should be able to vote soon ‘ Dabiri-Erewa

Electricity billing: NERC orders DisCos’ transition to cashless billing, collection

DSS denies alleged illegal detention of over 50 suspects in inhumane conditions

Reps move to confer immunity on principal officers

Reps move to bar 70-year old from vying for elective offices

Akeredolu signs 2020 budget into law

Shops, vehicles destroyed as fire guts Kara market

NATION

$1.2b oil scam: Judge returns Adokes file to CJ

Police to prosecute suspected killers of LASU student in Osun

Rivers PDP to APC: Obey court order

Sanwo-Olu plans 100% implementation of N1.168tr budget

10,673 disengaged workers get N5.2b pension

Rivers APC will put its house in order

Soku oil wells: I have no anti-Ijaw agenda, says Wike

Troops to enjoy improved welfare package, says Buratai

BDCs eye $25b Diaspora remittances in new growth plan

Group: Wikes attitude a threat to PDP cohesion

Fed Govt plans community museums to boost tourism

Fed Govt extends deadline on open drugs markets

Tinubu lauds President, saysNigeriall be greater in 2020

Police have power to prosecute suspects, says Lagos Govt

BREAKING: Jigawa rep dies in Dubai

Mentally-challenged woman caught strangling infant in Delta church

525 kidnap victims regain freedom in Zamfara

NLC, TUC to pursue full implementation of minimum wage in 2020

LASU student: killers to be prosecuted in Osun Ogun Police

UPDATED: How I helped robbers in foiled Abuja bank robbery Staff

DAILY TIMES

We must put state interest above individual interest in 2020 PDP

2020 may be more disastrous for the country except CUPP

Difficulties of the past cannot deter us from a greater future Tinubu

Babangida urges Northerners to unite in tackling regions challenges

New Year: We remain committed to `Stronger Delta Okowa

2020: Enugu residents urged improved efforts in tackling insecurity, unemployment

Obi advises Nigerians to use 2020 a spring board to refocus Nigeria

India to launch 3rd moon mission in 2020

Nissans ex-boss, Carlos Ghosn flees Japan to Lebanon to escape trial

Thousands trapped on Australian beaches by dangerous bushfires

Lagos: Mystery fire burns part of popular Kara Market on New Years Eve

Alleged N6.3bn fraud: Jang has case to answer Judge

I have no enemies but brothers, sisters Oshiomhole

Abuja bank robbery: He told us that the job could fetch about N7m suspects

2020 is Nigerias year of complete deliverance, freedom, liberty CAN

In 2020 we will not let Nigerians down APC

Ex-convict arrested over fake $10,100 travellers cheque

Nigeria Diaspora policy underway Dabiri-Erewa

Africa has an infrastructure gap of about $68bn dollars AfDB President

NAICOM extends recapitalization deadline for insurance coys to December 2020

WhatsApp for windows device will stop working from Dec 31

DAILY TRUST

Ex-Rep upbraids 9th N/Assembly over N37bn renovation budget

Atiku: 2020 is time to work for a better future

Buhari, APC laid landmines for 2020 ‘ Secondus

2020: We won’t let you down, APC assures Nigerians

Power: DisCos ordered to begin cashless payments for 8m customers

Adoption of Eco: Nigeria will react at appropriate time ‘ Minister

TEF-UNDP programme unveils final 2,100 African entrepreneurs

2019: Nigeria’s stock market ends in red, 2020 offers hope

2020: LCCI projects high cost of doing business in Nigeria

My companies lost N25bn to Apapa ports road gridlock ‘ Dangote

PDP challenges Buhari to publish his spending

AUTHORITY

Another Nigerian lawmaker dies in Dubai

Know your HIV status in 2020, NACA advises Nigerians

Ede Ekpeji Assumes Duty as new Commissioner of Police for Kogi

Abia 2023: Gen Ihejirika, Ndubuisi Kanu, Ihechukwu Madubuike, Nwaka, others insist on power shift to Isukwuato

2020: Work harmoniously for Nigeria’s prosperity- Northern CAN urges Christians, Muslims

Find ways to reduce hunger, economic hardship among Nigerians, senator begs Buhari

EFCC arrests Shehu Sani over alleged N7.2m extortion

Alleged Fraud: Jang vows to appeal High Court ruling saying he has case to answer

ISWAP attacks Nigeria 27 times in 2 weeks, says FG

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Sex Scandal: Don Blames Breach Of Institutions’ Code Of Conduct

Rescuing Girls, Women From The Claws Of Rapists

Why Children Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast ‘ Agbogu

Kola Daisi Foundation To Offer Scholarship To 250 Students

NYSC Radio Takes Off In 2020

Issele-Uku Business Summit: Nduka, Nwaobi, Egwunyenga, Ozoma, Others Suggest Way Forward

How EU-UNICEF Project Improved Maternal Health, Nutrition In Bauchi

Principal Tasks Nurses On Professional Ethics

Nigeria Needs More Researchers On Non- Communicable Diseases ‘ Scientists

PEOPLESDAILY

40 shops razed in Lagos market fire

Military withdraws from internal operations 2020 ‘ FG

Sokoto lawmaker, Harisu slumps, dies during plenary

NDDC to evolve new strategies to develop region, says MD

Sokoto lawmaker, Harisu slumps, dies during plenary

Unemployment: APC stretching the limits of Nigerians, says PDP

Nigeria in critical need of health workers, says ex-SGF Yayale

Osimhen aspires to win African Best Young Player Award

BLUEPRINT

Non-oil exports hit $455m in November 2019-CBN

150 US soldiers’ families drag MTN to court over infractions

Breaking: Barely 24 hours after, another Nigerian Lawmaker is dead

Seplat, best stakeholders’ engagement coy ‘ LaPRIGA

New Year: Buni pardons six inmates in Yobe

Global auto market records massive job loss in 2019 ‘ Report

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