Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH 

Ogun battles cultism headache in secondary schools as teenage cultists unleash terror

Imo lawmakers approve N332.8bn budget for 2021 fiscal year

Impeachment: Dont threaten our caucus over call, PDP warns Reps

PDP asks APC to come clean of alleged links to bandits

Makinde not PDP leader in South-West Fayose, Ondo leaders

Ex-Bayelsa Govt House worker, 14 others nabbed for theft

DSS probing alleged stockpiling of arms in market Ebonyi

Reps call for local arms, ammunition production funding

Concerted efforts needed to tackle security challenges Anglican Bishop

Reps move to end festive seasons transport fare hikes

239,114 passengers passed through Abuja airport in 2020 NIS

COVID-19 second wave may be deadlier -LUTH ARD

National Assembly jerks up budget, passes N13.5tn 2021 appropriation bill

FG mulls travel ban over COVID-19 new strain

Rising inflationll weaken economy CBN survey

Equity market extends gain with N334bn

Dangote Cement plans Nigerias first share buyback

Nigerias oil faces threat as electric vehicle sales rise

Reps begin probe of N19bn 2011 rail contract to ghost firm

Phone firms planning to build assembly plants in Nigeria -FG

NNPCs gas handling facility begins operations, reduces flaring

Senate doubts FGs capacity to store N400bn vaccines

Confusion as Osun chief slumps presiding over peace meeting

Why Amotekun cant carry firearms, says ex-IG Ehindero

Nigeria facing worst security challenge in history Gombe gov

NIN: Confusion as Nigerians storm NIMC centres, shun COVID-19 rules

COVID-19: FG restricts religious, sporting gatherings, Yuletide parties, others

Rep standing surety for Mainas son knows fate January 25

Dickson rejects appointment of sole admin for NDDC

Olu of Warri dies after 5th anniversary of alleged COVID-19

Blasphemy: IGP ordered to release facebook user detained since February

Expert urges improved security for traditional rulers

Free Leah Sharibu as our Christmas gift Parents

Military recovers three decomposing bodies in Southern Kaduna

CNG warns Northern leaders of dangers in the region

Panel endorsed Obiozor as Ohanaeze presidential candidate Iwuanyanwu

Scores flee community over bandits attack in Niger

NCentral seeks FGs support on deploying technology against insecurity

Assembly passes bill proposing life imprisonment for Nasarawa rapists

If soldiers cant secure 20km from Maiduguri, how can they defend us -Zulum

Varsity workers may go on strike over unpaid allowances                                                                                  

THISDAY

Zulum Disappointed in Military, Others’ Failure to Stop Attacks Near…

ASUU Mulls Ending Strike Today as Union, FG Meet

Rivers APC Crisis Deepens as Faction Suspends Amaechi

Concerns over Olu of Warri’s Health

Alleged Money Laundering: Court Frees Atiku’s Son In-law, Babalele

Court Orders IG to Release Facebook User Detained for Blasphemy Since February

House to Probe Leasing, Concession of FG’s Assets

NPDC’s 200mmscf Gas Facility Targets 1% Gas Flare

House to Investigate Alleged N19bn Railway Contract Awarded to Unknown Company

Insecurity: House Asks Buhari to Release N3bn for Local Production of…

North-central Governors Seek FG’s Support to Tighten Security

SUN

For equity, justice, Nigerians should support president of Igbo extraction in 2023 ‘Shonibare

Cross River North: INEC issues certificate of return to Jarigbe

Accept your failures, stop giving excuses, group tells APC

Senatorial bye-election: We’d build Cross River North of our dreams ‘ Jarigbe

USA based Nigerian Soccer coach builds library in Enugu

Apapa gridlock: FG disbands Presidential Task Team

Naira depreciation: Economy needs measures to drive local products’ competitiveness ‘Okafor

2021 Budget deficit to hit N5.196tr as National Assembly passes appropriation bill

Share buyback: Dangote shares gain 10% as equities rake in N334bn

Most manufacturing companies’ll close shop in January ‘MAN

NDIC begins verification of 42 failed MFBs’ depositors

Consumers, Discos at daggers drawn over outrageous billing

SIM deactivation: Lagosians invade NIMC office, flout COVID-19 protocols

COVID-19: FG announces new restrictions

Zulum blasts military over BHaram attacks on travellers

Strike: Varsities to resume academic activities January Ngige

FG plans major smart phone industries

GUARDIAN

New variant of COVID-19 may incapacitate current vaccines, experts warn

Scramble for identification numbers forces deadline extension

Experts on how to fast-track justice in corruption cases

Biden receives Covid-19 vaccine live on TV

New project to add N2.8tr to Nigeria’s economy

‘NASS should have sued the president for refusing to address it over insecurity’

Zulum indicts army, police over insecurity in Borno

Rescue Chibok girls as you did for Kankara boys, group tells govt

Reps probe N19.2b eastern railway line contract

Amotekun not constitutionally empowered to carry arms, says ex-IGP

Equity defies yuletide lull as investors gain N1.3tr in week

Youths lament continued police victimisation, brutality

Focus on defeating terrorism, IPOB tells FG, governors

Fayemi’s rumoured presidential ambition divides Ekiti APC

Anambra groups endorse Ozigbo as sole PDP candidate

Ohanaeze may break up over national election, says ex-scribe

Police inspector arraigned for killing tricycle rider in Port Harcourt

Nigeria to establish 30 e-waste collection centres nationwide

Investors wealth rises further by N334b in bullish trading

British envoy, CIPM, others call for active engagement of PWDs

LNG vessel averts pirates’ attack in Bonny

Women generate over $5.8m from shea trade in three years

Merchant navy makes case for seafarers’ safety, recognition

Customs intercepts N1.42 billion textile, rice in Lagos

Firm targets $400 million investment in luxury fitting

NASU flays non-payment of minimum wage to members

Labour rallies support for Dangote refinery’s completion

CIA urges professionals to protect public, employers’ interest

Rescue Chibok girls as you did for Kankara boys, group tells govt

Reps probe N19.2b eastern railway line contract

Amotekun not constitutionally empowered to carry arms, says ex-IGP

HURIWA wants flights from UK banned over new COVID-19 variant

Dickson raises concerns over illegality of passing NDDC’s 2020 budget without board

Appeal court awards damages against EFCC, bank over illegal account freezing

Commuters stranded on East-West road as Ijaw youths protest against NDDC crisis

VANGUARD

COVID-19: Nigeria mulls flight ban as 40 nations cut UK off

NAFDAC ready to trace, track COVID-19 vaccines — Prof Adeyeye

Nigeria still falls behind in knowledge, value of Physiotherapy — Okodugha

Vatican: Covid-19 vaccines OK despite link with aborted fetal tissue

Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria task FG on COVID-19 vaccines

Airtel commits N1.97bn to COVID-19, feed 5000 IDPs

Controversy trails planned Phase II #EndSARS protest in Ughelli

COVID-19: PTF says Lagos, Kaduna, FCT account for 70% of infections

NDIC begins verification of depositors in failed Microfinance Banks

RIVERS APC: Amaechi, Aguma’s camps fight dirty over suspensions

2023 governorship: Gbagi would turn around Delta economy, says UPA

National Assembly Passes N13.58trn budget for 2021

APC: Amaechi, Aguma’s camps at war over suspensions

House of Reps jerks up 2021 budget by over N500bn

Mother of 5 displaced by Ebonyi communal war commits suicide over hardship

LEADERSHIP

Beware President Jonathan, Don’t Bite the Bait

As CBN Sets To Revamp The Oil Palm Sector

North-Central Govs Team Up To Combat Insecurity

We’ve Lost A Worthy Ambassador, OAU Mourns

NASS Passes 2021 Budget, Jerks Up Figure By N505bn

COVID-19: Another Lockdown Imminent As FG Imposes 5 -week Restrictions

Hisbah Arrest 43 For Prostitution, 14 HIV Positive In Kano

TRIBUNE

Kidnapped Edo HoS regains freedom

UI acting VC lauded for act of patriotism

NDIC begins closure of 42 microfinance banks

Nigeria records 356 new COVID-19 cases, total now 78,790

COVID-19: Nigeria recorded 5,178 new infections last week

FG mulls travel ban over new strain of COVID-19

Equities market sustains bullish run as investors gain N344bn

SEC orders fintech company to stop sales of shares

Union Bank MD retires, board appoints successor

Bolt introduces web app alternative to reach more riders

Online Trading in Nigeria: What is it & How to Get Started

2021 Budget: Senate passes N13.588 trillion, approves N3.324 trillion for debt servicing

How 15-month border closure almost ruined private sector ‘ Presidential panel

NATION

WHO: new variant of virus discovered in South Africa, UK

Lawan doubts Nigerias readiness for vaccines

Saudi Arabia suspends international flights over new variant

Nine killed in Ebonyi cult clashes

Abducted Kogi monarch pays N1m for freedom

Hit-and-run driver kills man in Delta

Police smash Benue robbery gang

Police parade 15 suspects for stealing transformers

Obasa to accountants: use professionalism to rescue Nigeria

DAILY TIMES

Reps to probe alleged award of N19.2 billion contract to non-existent firm

EU Commends President Buhari on release of abducted students

2023: Why Tinubu should be next president of Nigeria Southwest politicians

Ameachi-led APC faction warns Abbot-Ogbobula over lawlessness in party

NAssembly raises 2021 budget by N505.607bn, appropriates N13.588trn

EDITORIAL: States non-remittance of contributions to PENCOM

Fear grips operators as CBN, NDIC begin liquidation of 42 MfBs

Rights of citizens to live, work anywhere within Nigeria

Why Nigerias economy cant afford another lockdown

DAILY TRUST

COVID-19: FG introduces new restrictions, civil servants to work from home

FG tasked on prudence as N/Assembly raises budget to N13.58trn

Court orders Maina to open defence Jan 26

Minister, others congratulate Kabiru Yusuf on emergence as NPAN president

Again, Aisha Buhari absent in Aso Rock for two months

NIN: FG extends deadline as phone users storm NIMC offices

Damaturu-Maiduguri highway still a death trap

Buhari to commission NPDC 30 tonnes gas facility in Edo

Minister inspects power control centre, lauds grid records

NDIC verifies depositors of 42 failed MFBs

Investors open week with N300bn gain

FG disbands task team on Apapa gridlock

Exporters decry shipment delays over CBN policy

Firm allays investors’ fears over SEC restraint

AUTHORITY

Banditry: Operation Sahel Sanity gets extension

Friday Abduction: Zulum expresses worry over routine attacks on Maiduguri Damaturu highway

*Buhari has wiped our tears with return of 344 boys, Yoruba group hails President at Osogbo rally*

Alleged Sexual Misconduct: ASUP Tells FG To Suspend Ede poly Rector, D Adekolawole

*Kankara Boys: Nigerian women hold one million rally to appreciate President Buhari*

Friday Abduction: Zulum expresses worry over routine attacks on Maiduguri Damaturu highway

HERALD

COVID-19 New Strain: Federal Government Considers Travel Ban

PDP Ondo Chieftains Deny Governor Makinde As Southwest Leader

Covid-19 Allegedly Kills Olu Of Warri After 5th Anniversary

Insecurity: Gbajabiamila Laments Citizens’ Loss Of Confidence In Buhari-led Nigerian Government

Biden Administered COVID-19 Vaccine On Live Television

Kidnappings, banditry putting us through trying times ‘ N’Central governors

Reps vow showdown with FG over leasing of govt assets

Nigeria producing graduates more dangerous than illiterates ‘ Afe Babalola

BUSINESSDAY

PR remains custodian to helping businesses, government communicate with the public

FG extends deadline for NIN update to January 19, February 9, 2021

FG begins recruitment of 5,000 Nigerians into NSCDC, tasks youth on self-sufficiency

Major smartphone companies to set up plants in Nigeria, says Sylvia

2020 budget: Senate approves N453.2bn for NDDC

Insecurity, economic downturn overwhelming Nigeria’s relevant agencies ‘ Okowa

More troubles for travel sector as FG may ban UK flights over new coronavirus strain

Insecurity: Reps urge Buhari to release N3bn for local production of firearms

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Economic Downturn: Dangote Refinery Key To Nation’s Survival ‘ Labour

How SON, Kano Govt Target Middle East Market For Export Drive

PDP To APC: Rein In Your Bandits Now, Nigerians Can’t Cope With Daily Kidnapping, Killings

2020: Gbajabiamila Hails Reps’ Sacrifices, As House Adjourns Plenary To January 26

COVID-19: As Nigeria Grapples With Spike In New Infections

FRSC Canvasses Adherence To COVID-19 Protocols

BLUEPRINT

COVID-19: Senate doubts FG plan for vaccines

NASS jerks up 2021 budget by N505bn

Kankara schoolboys: Northern youths demand Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls rescue

Climate change adaptation underway- NEWMAP

COVID-19: EHORECON tasks Nigerians on preventive measures to halt virus

FG approves 10 more national parks

 

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