Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 2 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

COVID-19: Tertiary institutions to resume Jan 11, says Kwara

NDLEA arrests 133 suspected drug offenders in Oyo

ASUU kicks, says shortlisted candidates for LASU VC unqualified

How to end banditry, killings in Southern Kaduna – CAN

How D’banj’s wife, Mercy Johnson, others rocked baby bumps in 2020

Why I don’t like acting romantic roles –Shan George

Third Mainland Bridge to be opened February

Suspected ritualist arrested for cutting off minor’s private parts

Tambuwal dissolves LGs caretaker committees

Many may never recover from harsh effects of 2020 -Olukoya

Chelsea record $44m profit despite COVID-19 pandemic

Okorocha is an internally displaced politician -Uzodinmas aide

COVID-19 disrupted plans to amend constitution, says Omo-Agege 

20 killed in Algeria road accident

COVID-19: Neymar dismisses New Year party controversy

25 killed in DR Congo militia attack

Severe revenge awaits Soleimanis killers, says Iran one year after

How 240 UNILAG lecturers flouted ASUU directive, enrolled on IPPIS

Incessant deaths: Actors guild organises health workshop                                                                               

THISDAY

Zulum Begs for Food for 800,000 Borno IDPs in Critical State

Sokoto Gets World Bank’s $22m Grant for Financial Propriety

Reinstate Sacked Teachers, Kwara Professionals Urge AbdulRazaq

COVID-19: 1074 New Cases Recorded

Obiano Should Pay Anambra Pensioners

Oba Akiolu Returns to Palace Two Months After ENDSARS Riots

Obiano Lifts Suspension of 3 Anambra Monarchs

After Months of Delays, AfCFTA Begins Operation

Allege Police Brutalisation of Sowore Sparks Protest

Amotekun to Begin in Ogun State January

LERSA Donates Patrol Van to Police

Obiano Rescinds Suspension of Three Anambra Monarchs

Bello: All Capital Projects to Be Completed before May 2023

Nigeria Ends 2020 with 1,031 New Covid-19 Infections

Sowore Arrested for Organising Crossover Night Protest

Those Extorting NIN Applicants Risk Seven Years in Jail, Says NIMC

Ex-Niger Gov Aliyu Urges PDP to Start Preparing for 2023 Polls

COVID-19: Covenant University Postpones Resumption

2021: Fayemi to Launch Projects to Tackle Kidnapping, Banditry, Robbery

GUARDIAN

Republican senator to object to certification of Biden win

Nigerians defy COVID-19 protocols at New Year celebrations

Eriya Onagoruwa: Women have mastered the art of putting up a smile to hide challenges

Buhari’s speech empty, directionless, uninspiring, says PDP

Nigerians defy COVID-19 protocols at New Year celebrations

Eriya Onagoruwa: Women have mastered the art of putting up a smile to hide challenges

2021: Security, infrastructure, good governance top Nigerians’ agenda for government

Sanwo-Olu’s wife presents gifts to 2021 Lagos’ first babies

Release Sowore unconditionally, Adeyanju tasks FG

Bagudu approves N3b for gratuities payment

Sokoto gets World Bank $22m grant for financial propriety

Life expectancy of babies born in Nigeria among lowest, says UNICEF

Okocha opens up on ‘failed’ business venture with ‘Soccer Ambassador’

Igbo leaders caution Tinubu, Jonathan, Atiku on 2023

VANGUARD

OVID-19 2nd wave: Lagos doctors lament attitude of Lagosians

OHANAEZE ELECTION: Igbo leaders divided over venue, consensus candidate

In support of the growing demand for good governance

COVID-19: Commonwealth doctors call for adherence to infection control in 2021

US passes 20 million coronavirus cases — Johns Hopkins

Iran says will enrich uranium up to 20% — IAEA

2021: Secret behind COVID-19’ll be exposed — Prophet Fufeyin

APC to begin new members’ registration Jan 25 — Akpanudoedehe

Nigeria must tackle corruption or risk greater insecurity, poverty — Kaigama

Discountenance job offers from us, INEC warns job-seeking Nigerians

Edo govt to involve citizens in its urban regeneration initiative — Obaseki

Anambra 2021: Zoning spurs more aspirants from South

Protesting Catholic women ground Owerri over Bishop Chikwe’s kidnap

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

Insecurity: APC-led government can’t be scored excellent ‘ Gov Sule

Politicians must give space to new leaders ‘ Lai Omotola

NAICOM waives enforcement of first phase of recapitalization

TRIBUNE

FRSC urges Nigerians to shun bad driving habits in 2021

Buhari hails Niger Republic’s peaceful elections

Leadership crisis: Allow peace in Anambra communities, Ngige tells Obiano

Foundation restates commitment to people’s well-being

Gombe to begin implementation of new minimum wage in 2021

2021, a year to begin practical restructuring of Nigeria ‘ Segun Oni

Nigeria records 1,031 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 87,510

Confusion trails demolition of Monkey Village

DAILY TIMES

2021: APC to rebuild party for stronger democracy

Arewa Council of Chiefs flays attack on late Sarkin Hausawa of Lagos

Ohanaeze election: Opponents jittery over Asolukas presidential bid

Ernest Umakhihe assumes duty as Permanent Secretary of Agric Ministry

Southeast group knocks Kanu over threat to S/East governors, vigilantes

DAILY TRUST

Woman attacks co-wife with hot water

Implement 2014 confab report before 2023 elections — Bode George

Obaseki tasks citizens on tax payment

UNICEF predicts over 21,000 births in Nigeria on New Year’s day

Turkey’s prisoners raise alarm over strip, search policy

Wade into Katsina crisis now, PDP faction urges NWC

Amotekun to launch in January – Abiodun

Tambuwal dissolves 23 LGA caretaker c’ttees

Discos to roll out 90,870 meters

Urban renewal: 77-year-old widow demands N5m compensation

Reps caucus cautions against divisive tendencies

#EndSARS: Oba of Lagos returns to palace two months after

Kogi: Group wants rotation of chairmanship slot for Council of Chiefs

How abandoned market projects make Suleja chaotic

BUSINESSDAY

Updated: 2021 budget: Buhari urges MDAs to deliver or get sanctioned

Buhari signs Nigeria’s N13.58trn 2021 budget

Verod boss highlights opportunities in Nigeria’s insurance and education sector

Neimeth profit falls 3% in 9-month as company lose over N188ml to naira devaluation

Naira closes year with 30.55% loss against dollar no thanks to Covid-19

 

 

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