Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 24 December 2020

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH      

UK places travel ban on South Africa over new COVID-19 strain

Second wave: Ondo cancels crossover service in churches

Second wave: FCT shuts bars, parks, restaurants for five weeks

PDP sensitising members to get Buhari impeached Rivers Rep, Chinda

Second wave: Lagos, FCT atop as Nigeria records 999 Covid cases in one day

Biden to push US Congress for fresh COVID-19 relief bill   

16 dead, 30 houses razed in Kwara petrol tanker accident

NIN: National identity database not breached, says NIMC

Second wave: Ban travellers from high-burden countries, Tomori urges FG

Nigerians may be unwilling to receive Covid vaccine PTF

I woke up sad, depressed over state of Nigeria due to corruption- Actor Williams Uchemba

Second wave: Govt afraid of religious leaders, reluctant to shut down worship centres, says Tomori

FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year

Kankara abduction: Similar incident wont happen again, says IGP

Nigeria’ll be safe when politicians stop using thugs -Yahaya Bello

Russia not expecting anything good from Biden administration, says official

Second wave: Kwara declares partial lockdown

Three police officers shot dead, one injured in France

BREAKING: ASUU suspends nine-month-old strike

UK COVID-19 strain found in Belgium

Economy recovery not Covid vaccine should be FGs priority, says Kogi gov

Buharis impeachment: PDP Reps dare House leadership over sanction threat

FG inaugurates governing council for disabilities commission

Trump rejects COVID-19 relief bill, gives reasons

Herdsmen attacks: Oyo youths seek govt backing to comb criminals hideouts

Protests rock Delta over creation of wards, chairmanship imposition                                                                        

THISDAY

Rewane Forecasts 16% Inflation Rate for 2021

NAEC Lists Benefits of Cooperation with Global Atomic Agency Body

Despite COVID-19, Others, Sugar Master Plan Intact, Says NSDC Boss

Ngige: FG, ASUU Reached Understanding on Regaining Lost Ground

NSE Market Capitalisation Hits N20tn on Sustained Rally

Presidency Alleges Smear Campaign Plot against Buhari

FG Tightens Security at Lagos Airport to Combat Breaches

Report: Despite FG’s Denial, Freed Katsina Schoolboys Say Ransom Was Paid

Manufacturers Groan as 500,000 Containers are Trapped at Lagos Port

FEC Approves N45bn for Roads, Power, Water Projects

BPE: PHCN Sales Proceeds Lodged in CBN Privatisation Account

Nigeria’s Challenges More Fundamental than Rotational Presidency, Says Utomi

IG: We Won’t Allow a Repeat of Students’ Abduction in Katsina

FG Declares Friday, Monday, January 1 Public Holidays

Buhari: Nigeria’ll Continue to Play Roles in African Issues

NIMC Denies Data Breach, Says It’s Upgrading Website

PDP Commends Zamfara Governor for Role in the Release of Kankara…

SPDC Urges Rivers Govt to Follow Due Process in OML 11…

We Received Intelligence on Plan to Attack Lagos, Says CP

Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills Six, Destroys 30 Houses in Kwara

Govt Hasn’t Done Enough to Address Insecurity, Says Expert

APC Nullifies Suspension of Ameachi, Uchendu, Giadom

AfCFTA Offers New Opportunities for Nigeria’s Industrial Growth, Says Minister

Constitution Review: Middle Belt, Southern Leaders Distance Self from Ultimatum to…

Security, Economy Have Collapsed under Your Watch, Wike Taunts APC Governors

SUN

Smugglers: Hoodlums attack, injure Customs officers at FOU Zone A

Only PDP means well for Nigerians ‘Wike

My vision is to make Abia State sufficient on IGR ‘Gov Ikpeazu

Alleged forgery: Court refuses to stay proceedings in APC suit against Obaseki

Only PDP means well for Nigerians ‘Wike

Court orders APC to open case against Obaseki in alleged forgery suit

Unremitted N46.8 billion: Prosecute Dankwambo, Gov. Yahaya urges new LG chairmen

We ‘ll occupy NASS in January if ‘, Lere Constituency members threaten Speaker, Gbajabiamila

GUARDIAN

NIMC’s website inaccessible as commission denies hacking claim

NEITI, NNPC agree to publish status of NLNG’s payment

How oil marketers diverted $8.4m worth of diesel, by witness

Border Reopening: Joint Border Patrol Teams still in operation at Seme

COAS Buratai enjoins troops to redouble effort

NYSC says bandits kill corps member on Abuja-Kaduna

British pound gains 1.3% on dollar on post-Brexit deal hopes

Gunmen kidnap business man, burn police vehicle in Kano

Refinery rehabilitation exercise on course- Minister

Trump pardons two linked to Russia probe, Blackwater guards, others

Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth,Rihanna named among top 50 women in the UK by Sunday Times

Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ‘a disgrace

Smugglers: Hoodlums attack, injure Customs officers at FOU Zone ‘A

COVID-19: NCDC announces 999 new infections, 4 deaths

VANGUARD

Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report

Court stops NMA from collecting dues, levies from a member

Insecurity: Do something to protect Nigerian, Enugu Catholic Bishop to Leaders

I’ve lost my patience, Badaru warns critics

Ortom signs N134billion Appropriation Bill into Law

Banditry: Army arrests 41 Gana members, chief priest, 25 others

CORONAVIRUS MUTATIONS: Ban flights from UK, others now HEWAN urges FG

NDDC: Protests against sole administrator not in our best interest, IYC cautions

Reno Omokri offers to gift Garba Shehu $20,000 if he accepts to spend a night without security in Koshobe Borno State

Rising cases of crime: Ondo to recruit more personnel into Amotekun

Ondo govt cancels crossover service, reschedules schools resumption

Kidnappers exchange gunshots with police, abduct businessman, burn police van

Kankara incident will never happen again ‘ IGP vows

COVID-19: Again, FCT shuts bars, clubs, others, limits wedding guests to 50

Why I won’t negotiate with criminals ‘ Gov Bello

Presidency raises alarm over alleged smear campaign against Buhari

Rivers: APC upturns suspension of Amaechi, Giadom others

LEADERSHIP

Sanwo-Olu Explores Potentiality Of Community Development For Greater Lagos

As Defection Rumours Stir Intrigues In Kano Assembly

Gunmen Abduct Nursing Mother In Kano

COVID-19: Ondo Cancels Church Night Service, Postpones Schools Resumption

Police Arrest 3 Armed Robbery Suspects In Lagos

Backwardness, Cause Of Insecurity In North

COVID-19: Second Wave Should Be Taken Seriously ‘ Oyetunji

Zulum Offers Christmas Largesse To Soldiers In Bama

Nigeria To Support Niger Republic On Presidential Polls ‘ PMB

$3.1bn Rail Projects: Transport Ministry, BPP Appear in Court

FG Urged To Engage Traditional Rulers In Peace Building

TRIBUNE

Ogun State govt suspends crossover services, gatherings, carnivals

Why I haven’t approved another running grant for schools ‘ Makinde

Three dead, 33 injured in Niger auto crash

Ex-governorship candidate in Anambra, Oseloka Obaze, tests positive for COVID-19

Okowa sets up panel to investigate Oleh/Ozoro land imbroglio, warns against delay

Presidency raises alarm, says some ‘disgruntled political elements’ plan to use an online media to smear Buhari

Kidnappers contact families of passengers abducted on Benin-Auchi Road

NATION

12 die, 25 injured in road crash on Kaduna-Abuja road

#EndSARS: Police recover more stolen rifles, arrest suspects who torched stations

FEC approves N44.5Bn for FCT, roads, power projects

Buhari: Nigeriall continue to play roles in African issues

IGP vs Sowore: Court adjourns hearing in N10b suit to January 26

Three die, 33 others injured in Niger road crash

We received Intelligence on plan to attack Lagos, says CP

Were still lobbying our colleagues for Buharis impeachment Rivers Rep

Protest against NDDC Sole Administrator counter-productive

Wike to APC governors: security, economy have collapsed under your watch

We will recruit more into Amotekun, says Akeredolu

Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest three

2023: Agitation for Igbo presidency gathers momentum

Our database is intact, says NIMC

Catholic bishop fetes 300 less privileged in Anambra

COVID-19: Ondo cancels cross over service in churches

Gender-based groups lament Bayelsa rape cases, violence against women

JUST IN: Petrol tanker explosion kills six, destroys 30 houses in Kwara

DAILY TIMES

Nigeria no longer promotes equity, justice, fairness, Ortom alleges

Again, Obaseki seeks adjournment in alleged forgery case citing appeal at Supreme Court

Why terrorists target schools, by minister

What FG, states are doing to curb insecurity

Bilateral relations: Nigeria, Jamaica launch inaugural direct flight

Radical policies needed to reverse decline in FDI NIPC Boss

2023: Group tasks Buhari to sack SGF, those with political ambition

Nigeria cant continue with herdsmen Presidency

HERALD

Agents of destabilization’ plotting attack against Buhari ‘ Presidency raises alarm

Insecurity: Reno Omokri dares Buhari’s aide Garba Shehu with $20,000

Attacking Tinubu won’t solve your problems ‘ Pastor Tunde Bakare chides APC leader’s enemies

REVEALED: PDP canvasses members in National Assembly to impeach Buhari

COVID-19: FCTA Restricts Informal, Formal Events to not More than 50 Persons

N10 Billion Suit: Court Summons Sowore Over Alleged Fake Report

IGP Meets Police Officers, Stakeholders Over Activities of Bandits in Katsina

DAILY TRUST

Armed robbers kill corps member along Jere-Abuja road

Our data not breached — NIMC

15 dead, 58 injured in Niger, Kaduna road crashes

Gunmen kidnap one, set police vehicle ablaze in Kano

Solution to banditry in North is in Zamfara – Gov Matawalle 

FEC approves N44.5bn for FCT roads, power projects

Christmas: Drivers lament low patronage at Abuja parks

Plot to portray Buhari ‘as not being in charge’ uncovered – Presidency

67 nabbed for attacking, looting police stations in Lagos

Kidnapped expatriates rescued in Bayelsa

Domkat Bali set standard for ethical public life – Son

IGP visits Katsina, vows to stamp out criminality

Ex-militant leaders pledge to work for N/Delta devt

Tanker fire claims six, razes 30 buildings in Kwara

Buratai assures Buni on safety of Damaturu-Maiduguri roadNigeria needs more SANs like Dr Nasiru Adamu Aliyu

FG monopolising fuel deregulation, says IPMAN

Aero Contractors petitioned over stranded Sokoto passengers

FG deploys security agents for Tin Can, Apapa ports gridlocks

ECOWAS shifts power market launch to 2022

NAMB backs revocation of 42 MFB licences

COVID-19: FCTA shuts down recreational businesses 

Benue: Govt donates 100 vehicles to security agencies

JOS: Company to build 6,290 houses for low-income earners in Plateau

ABUJA: Kuje has suffered 3 years of insecurity – Council chair’s wife

BUSINESSDAY

Oredo: Obaseki promises to partner FG, NNPC to make Edo Nigeria’s gas hub

Buhari extends mandate of COVID-19 task force to March 2021, urges vigilance

NIWA seeks Amnesty Programme’s support to secure inland waterways

DAILY INDEPENDENT

JUST IN: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Six, Razes 30 Buildings In Jebba

Zamfara Govt Budgets 700m For Legislative Activities In 2021

Gov. Masari Signs N286.6bn 2021 Budget Into Law

Presidency Alerts Public To Smear Campaign Against Buhari

Border Reopening: Joint Border Patrol Teams Still In Operation At Seme

Katsina Govt To Secure N55bn IDB Bond- Commissioner

FEC Approves N8.1bn For Rehabilitation Of Roads In 10 States

 

 

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