Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 1 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

China to make COVID-19 vaccines free for citizens Official          

Gunmen in military uniform kill Kogi’s 28-year-old pregnant woman

Rising COVID-19 cases: NUT cautions FG against Jan 18 schools’ resumption date

Makinde, Fayose feud continues, ex-gov rejects Oyinlola panel

Nigeria’s debt profile rises to N32.2tn

Budget: Deliver on target or get sanctioned, Buhari warns agencies

FG kicks as protest greets killing of 27-year-old Nigerian in Ireland

Nepotism, poor governance, bane of insecurity in Nigeria Nnamani                                                                       

THISDAY

FG Selects 161 Firms for Marginal Oilfields’ Final Bid Round

Military Kills 4,000 Suspects, Seizes 80,000 Rounds of Ammunition

Nigeria’s Debt Profile Climbs to N32.2tn

Investors Gain N8tn as Nigerian Stock Market Closes Bullish

FG Bows to Pressure, Lifts Suspension Order on SIM Cards’ Replacement

We Must Save Nigeria in 2021, Say CAN, Secondus

FG Protests over Killing of Nigerian in Ireland

Elumelu Foundation Opens Application for 2021 Entrepreneurship Programme

Africa Survival in God’s Hands, CAN Replies Gates

COVID-19: FAAN Steps up Measures at Airports

Nigeria Will Have over 21,000 Newborns Today, Says UNICEF

NLC to Take Action against States Owing Minimum Wage

Biden Appoints Nigerian-American, Okolo as COVID-19 Policy Adviser

APC: We’ll Release Timetable for Reconstitution of Party Leadership Soon

Sanwo-Olu, Diri Sign 2021 Appropriation Bills into Law

Senator Utazi: A Second Shut Down of Our Economy Over COVID-19 Will Be Disastrous

SUN

APC denies wooing Ikpeazu

Uzodimma, Onu plot APC win in Anambra

Abia APC denies approaching Ikpeazu to join party

AUN loses legal battle to exist as a political party

Kano PDP threatens to sue state electoral commission over illegal use of logo

Iwobi takes COVID-19 test inside car

GUARDIAN

We’ll diversify Bayelsa Economy in 2021, create jobs – Diri

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.16tn 2021 Budget into law

Immigrants in US both hopeful and wary of Biden

World ushers in New Year in shadow of pandemic

Investment firm targets N12.5 billion capital in Q1 2021

NIMC introduces booking system as applicants besiege centres for NIN

‘EFCC got 10,152 petitions, secured 865 convictions in 2020’

Women list questions #EndSARS judicial panels must answer

NIDCOM, Foreign Affairs ministry to rescue Nigerian death row inmate in Saudi Arabia –

We’ll complete legislative actions on PIB, Electoral Act, says Senate President

Kwara records 36 new cases of COVID-19

VANGUARD

COVID-19: Ortom pardons 16 prison inmates

FG approves improved NIN slip, mobile app for enrolment

Brexit becomes reality as UK quits EU single market

Nigeria’s terms of trade dip 2.13% in Q3 2020

2021: APC reassures Nigerians that Nigeria will come out of its challenges

New year: PDP Reps’ caucus charges leaders to be opened-minded, selfless

Stock Exchange records best performance in 8yrs, rises 50.02%

PDP must be united to secure electoral victories in 2023 — Atiku

APC gears up for National Convention, set to release timetable

Marginal fields: DPR shortlists 161 firms for final stage

Alleged certificate forgery:Judge’s health stalls hearing in suit against Obaseki

Bagudu approves N3bn for payment of gratuities

Police arrest 29 suspected kidnappers, 53 others in Kaduna

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.16tn 2021 Budget into law

COVID-19 second wave: Edo records 14 new cases, as govt calls for caution

LEADERSHIP

2023: PDP Must Unite To Secure Electoral Victories ‘ Atiku

Group Harps On Youth Mentorship, Empowerment To Curb Restiveness

Ijigbam Chieftacy Tussle: Flaws In The Attorney General’s Legal Advice And The Likely Grievous Consequence

Nigeria Stock Market Ends 2020 With 50.03% Growth

President Buhari’s 2021 Budget Speech

4 Killed In A Renew Cult War In Benin

TRIBUNE

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.163trn Lagos 2021 budget into law

Isoko killings: Delta govt lifts curfew, reverses suspension of traditional rulers

2021: We must develop capacity to deliver world-class healthcare, APC tells FG

Buhari hails Niger Republic’s peaceful elections

New Year: PDP hails Nigerians’ resilience amid hardship

Insurgency: Your days are numbered, DHQ warns remnants of Boko Haram fighters, other criminals

APC faults PDP over insecurity in Edo

NATION

No facemasks, no entry as Anambra announces new school resumption

Cross over service: CAN directs Ondo churches to close by 10pm

UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu signs year 2021 budget of N1.163trillion

BREAKING: Nigerias debt increases to 32.2tr

APC to hold National Convention by June 2021

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu signs N1.163trillion 2021 budget

HERALD

3 Challenges Nigeria Can Handle In 2021 ‘ By Doyin Okupe

Heavy Snow, COVID-19 Restrict New Year Celebrations in Japan

Trump, Melania Head to Washington for New Year’s Eve

China Approves its First Coronavirus Vaccine, From Sinopharm

Kwara Commission Promotes 1,600 Civil Servants

NCDC Records 1,016 New COVID-19 Cases

Nigeria has become a house of horrors ‘ Bishop Kukah’s ‘Truth to Power’ speech (Full Text)

DAILY TRUST

New Year: Govs urge unity, adherence to COVID-19 protocols

Woman crushed to death in Osun

Odele, #EndSARS counsel plans long exile

Zulum meets minister over Borno refugees

Sanwo-Olu, Diri sign 2021 budgets

Kebbi releases N3bn for retirees’ gratuity

Stop labeling Fulani as criminals – Miyetti Allah warns

Ndume empowers 1,200 women in Southern Borno

Ekiti judicial panel kicks as army shuns invitation

Outrage as Customs, smugglers’ clash claims 4 in Ogun

ACF raises alarm over importation of weapons using camels

Gunmen kidnap 3 girls in Adamawa

Man arrested for beating 3-yr-old daughter to death

Ondo gov pardons 11 prisoners

Kaduna sex party: Police parade organisers, hotel demolished

Insecurity: NPC urges Sokoto LGs to provide security for demarcators

PDP needs unity to secure electoral victories in 2023 – Atiku

PDP membership not ticket to heaven – El-Rufai’s aide

AUTHORITY

How military aborted Boko Haram terrorists planned use of mercenaries to thwart peaceful Christmas celebration

Crossover Night: National Inter-Faith Organisation declares 21 days intercessory prayers for Nigeria

Group praises Buhari, Service Chiefs for return of peace to north-east, peaceful Christmas

PMB and Burden Of Healing Broken Bones

BUSINESSDAY

Vaccine opportunity boosted as China plans cold-chain link to ship to Africa

Changing Nigeria’s industrial policy approach in 2021

2020 in Review: Events that shaped Nigerian politics

How COVID-19, exchange rate stifled aviation sector in 2020

The power of ethnic affiliation in Nigeria

Right of Way, NIN registration and other policy steps that defined Pantami’s stewardship in 2020

Global air passenger recovery disappoints in October

IATA suggests best practices for COVID-19 market stimulation

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Alleged Certificate Forgery: Judge’s Health Stalls Hearing In Suit Against Obaseki

Atiku Approves N3bn Payment Of Gratuities To Retirees

ASUU Strike Cripples Economies Of University Communities In 2020- Don

Anambra Govt Reiterates Ban On Night Clubs Activities- Official

Enugu CP Charges Newly Decorated Officers To Shun Corruption

ACM Olagunju Advises Road Users, FRSC Officials To Avoid Last Minute Crashes

Best Graduate Of Kaduna Varsity Medical School, A Miracle Child, Father Says

New Year: PDP Commends Nigerian Citizens For Resilience Despite Challenges Of 2020

 

 

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