Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 11 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH    

Trump will be remembered as worst president in history- American actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger 

Cross River faults protesting magistrates, says employment fraudulent

Rivers APC alleges moves against membership revalidation

Imo: Kidnappers, gunmens reign of terror in Eastern Heartland

Contestants kick as Obiozor emerges Ohanaeze Ndigbo president

Electoral Act Amendment wont guarantee free polls -INEC

PDP leaders reject suspension of Ondo lawmaker, others

MMA records 551,380 passengers in five months

525,120 meters installed in 23 months NERC

Most public buildings inaccessible to disabled persons -FG

FG threatens sanctions for violation of expatriate policy

Oil nears $56, FG may reintroduce fuel subsidy

Disco blames vandals as Rivers blackout, others persist

Currency in circulation reached N2.9tn in 2020 CBN

AMCONs debt now N4.4tn, agency seeks support

Billionaires list: Dangote loses $900m in 24 hours

Nigeria imports N35.2bn solid minerals in three months

Lagos shifts diversion point on Third Mainland Bridge

Experts predict growth in Nigeria construction industry

Bankers to examine COVID-19 impact on economy

205 million telephone subscribers active in Q3 2020 NBS

Stock market loses N80bn in first trading week

Boko Haram attacks Yobe community, burns school, health centre

#EndSARS: N2.5bn lost to 95-day Lekki tollgate closure

NCC worker, wife, children, others die in road crash

Buhari, govs should resign if unable to tackle insecurity -Falana

Youths protesting killing of three burn troops patrol motorcycle Kaduna

28 gunmen killed as Boko Haram invades Yobe community

Its unsafe to reopen varsities now, COVID-19 guidelines absent ASUU

Akeredolu restates call for state police over killings, others

Activist asks Court to stop Falana, ASCAB over #ENDSARS parallel panel

Varsity workers plan three-day protest over IPPS, N40bn sharing

Buhari consoles ex-deputy speaker over death of seven family members

Fix Nigerias porous border, NACCIMA ex-President tells FG

Seriki Fulani faults Amotekuns denial of clash

Again, Ortom self-isolates, perm sec, family test positive

Okei-Odumakin calls for Sowore, others release

Only 73% of govt school teachers qualified UBEC

Police raid Rivers vigilantes base, arrest three

Sule raises panel to probe local govts unpaid salaries

Dont borrow unclaimed dividends SERAP tells FG

Nigeria short of 277,537 teachers at basic level UBEC

Insecurity: Do more for armed forces, Wike tells FG

BREAKING: Ekiti imposes 8pm to 6am curfew

Lopetegui extends Sevilla contract till 2024

Gunmen attack Osun Senator during constituency meeting

BREAKING: 20 dead in Bauchi auto crash

#ENDSARS: Falana, nine others sued over independent panel

IPPIS: Varsity workers threaten three-day nationwide protests                                                        

THISDAY

FG, Discos Miss Meter Installation Target

Osinbajo Rallies Nigerians to Commit to National Unity

South-east Govs Pledge Support for Ohanaeze New President, Obiozor

Dangote to Leverage Expansion, New Trade Routes under AfCFTA

Analysts: More Banks to Adopt HoldCo Structure to Diversify Earnings

Military Reports Killing of 50 Bandits in Zamfara, 28 Insurgents…

SERAP Asks Buhari to Drop Plan to Borrow Dormant Account Balances, Unclaimed Dividends

COVID-19: Again, Ortom Goes into Isolation

Sanwo-Olu to Lagosians: COVID-19 Not Hoax

Insecurity: Bandits Now Extort Villagers in Niger

INEC: We’ll Leverage on Lessons, Challenges from US Presidential Elections

Pope Francis’ Personal Doctor Dies from COVID-19 Complications

IPPIS: Varsity Workers Threaten Three-day Nationwide Protests

Gunmen Storm Ebonyi Police Station, Kill Three Officers

Gunmen Attack Osun Senator during Constituency Meeting

Again, Ekiti Imposes Curfew, Restricts Gatherings to 20 People

LASU: Fresh Disquiet over Pro-Chancellor’s Link to PDP

Adoke Tests Negative of COVID, Urges FG to Ensure Tougher Restrictions

Edo Launches Vigilante Network, Tasks Members on Insecurity

Equities Market Sheds N79bn on Profit-taking in Bellwether Stocks

Boko Haram Attacks Another Yobe Town

Lagos Battles Indifference as Virus ‘tsunami’ Looms

SUN

2023: S’South caucus shops for Secondus’ replacement

PDP, SERAP kick against FG’s plan to borrow from dormant account, unclaimed dividends

Anambra guber election: Group endorses Senator Ubah, unveils book in his honour.

AMCON cries out as hope of recovering N4.4tr debt dims

Over30 vessels, abandoned wrecks littering Lagos waterways ‘ANLCA

Enugu, Kano, Lagos international terminals may reopen Jan 20 ‘FAAN

NSE: Investors stake N19.9bn on shares as index drops 0.37% w-o-w

FirstBank kicksoff 2021 with new virtual payment card

Uzodimma commends armed forces for sacrificing for nation

No room for criminality in Rivers, Wike warns

FG slashes funding for foreign missions, embassies groan over rent, allowances

COVID-19 Vaccine: Rate of infection to determine distribution NPHCDA

Abacha was my friend, but he plotted to kill me ‘Iwuanyanwu

GUARDIAN

Ortom goes into isolation

Late PIB passage threatens N4tr marginal fields earnings

MRA seeks probe of attacks on journalists by DSS, NSCDC

Urgent imperative to expand Nigeria’s revenue base

Market women applaud dismissal of alleged forgery case against Obaseki

Gunmen ambush couple in Delta, kill lady

Fire raze immigration service headquarters, Abuja market, Anambra motorcycle spare parts factory

FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge on Wednesday

I’m shocked people wish me dead, says Chukwu

Ekiti imposes curfew, bans public gathering

2020 closes hottest decade on record as world targets climate milestone

Anambra doesn’t need immature, billionaire governor, says Okwuosa

Why FG should re-strategise to tackle insecurity, economic meltdown, others

9.5 million uninsured vehicles affecting industry’s penetration

Governor Wike seeks better deal for war heroes

Lagos shuts airport bridge indefinitely after tanker explosion

Nwodo tasks new Ohanaeze Ndigbo executive on restructuring, constitution amendment

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit social media

Lagos impounds 100 commercial motorcycles for violations

Troops kill over 50 bandits, recover rustled livestock in Zamfara

VANGUARD

Excess liquidity: CBN hits banks with N600bn CRR debit

Nigerian armed forces, dependable institution in Nigeria survival

COVID-19: Ekiti re-imposes curfew, bans large public gatherings from Jan11 ‘ Commissioner

Insurgency: Abiodun urges Nigerians to provide useful information to security agencies

Nigerian entertainment industry’s failure to leverage digital revenue was a great loss in 2020 ‘ SJW Entertainment Boss

Israel has vaccinated one fifth of its population in 3 weeks ‘ Health minister

Wounded soldiers say ready to fight until Boko Haram defeated

COVID-19 Pandemic: Ethiopian Airlines get Airbus commendation

Best Passports to Have: Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Germany; Nigeria ranks 97

Shameful that herdsmen, Boko Haram, bandits terrorise Nigerians, says Prof Esu

Nigerian Army restates commitment to welfare of personnel

Breaking: Okorocha meets Wike, set to commission projects in Rivers

Ohanaz Ndgbo: APC congratulates Obiozor, promises South-East inclusive politics

I’ll build 100 industries in my first 100 days as Delta Gov ‘ Gbagi

We will be more strategic in 2023 ‘ PDP

WAEC confirmsJanuary 29 as deadline for 2021 WASSCE registration

NANS commends FG over suspension of electricity tariff hike

US: We’re ready to lend our expertise, service to your govt; NIDOA, NIDOA-USA assure Biden, Harris

Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests

Just In: Osun Senator escapes assassination attempt during party meeting

Ekiti Govt imposes curfew, bans public gathering of more than twenty

Delta Assembly Speaker recovers from COVID-19

Nigeria born George Nkencho, shot six times, postmortem reveals

We will not let labour of our fallen heroes be in vain- Osinbajo

Trump is a failed leader, he’ll go down in history as worst President ever ‘ Arnold Schwarzenegger

LEADERSHIP

2023: Calls For Igbo Presidency Spark National Debate

COVID-19: FG Allays Fears Over Use Of Microchip Vaccine

Black Boxes Of Crashed Indonesian Plane Recovered

Customs Arrested 1,401 Irregular Immigrants In 2020 ‘ CG

UniAbuja Pioneers Diabetes Studies In Africa

Land Disputes: Igbo Youths Laud IGP’s Intervention

Jonathan’s Ex-aide, Others In Race To Succeed IGP Adamu

Troops Kill 50 Bandits In Zamfara, Katsina

37 Die In Bauchi, Nasarawa Auto Crashes

Obiozor Emerges Ohanaeze President

COVID-19: Ortom Self-Isolates After Aide Tests Posive

Redouble Your Efforts To Secure The Nation CAS Appeals To Officers

TRIBUNE

Your recruitment fraudulent, Cross River attorney general tells protesting magistrates

Building collapse: Lagos govt charges professionals on due process

COVID-19: Support needed by affected states, matter of urgency ‘ Cross River Commissioner

Free Sowore, others now, Women Arise tells FG

DisCos deploy over 525,000 metres under MAPs, NMMP ‘ Report

Nigerian leaders need to pass through leadership training before assuming office ‘ Cleric

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases rise to 100,087 after 1,024 new infections

Nigeria records 9,833 COVID-19 cases in seven days ‘ highest weekly record

2021: Will Nigerian advertising industry adopt the M&A option

Democrats, Republicans align in fresh move for Trump impeachment

Covid-19: Ekiti imposes curfew, bans gathering of more than 20 persons

Council chairman shuts down health centre as workers test positive for COVID-19

Senator Oriolowo escapes death during gunmen attack in Ikire

Lagos indigenes condemn cancellation of LASU VC selection

Expatriate policy: Employ Nigerian graduates or face sanctions, FG tells companies

20 die in Bauchi road accident

#EndSARS: Falana, nine others sued over independent panel

Court strikes out N167m fraud charge against Ibadan LG staff, lawyer

Fire guts immigration headquarters in Abuja

NATION

350 businessmen, firms owe AMCON N3.6tr

COVID-19: Govt to spend $8 each on vaccine for 144m

Sanwo-Olu: pandemic not a glamorous disease

Apoi Unity Cup: Egbe urges NDDC, oil companies to support sports

l-Rufai condemns protest against military in Southern Kaduna

Pinnick, others dragged before FIFA

Rivers APC alleges plot to scuttle membership revalidation

Chukwu debunks death rumour

We joined APC to sack PDP, say Abdulaziz, Abbo, Ngillari

17 travellers burnt beyound recognition in road accident in Nasarawa FRSC

Attempted coup in America: Trumps deranged mobocracy must have consequences

DAILY TIMES

APC targets 2m members in Adamawa in membership registration

India keen to supply Nigeria COVID-19 vaccines, says envoy

Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests

Pantami blames Nigerians for large crowds at NIN centres

Nigeria stronger together than divided, says Osinbajo

Astute diplomat George Obiozor elected Ohanaeze president-general

DAILY TRUST

37 burnt to death in Bauchi, Nasarawa road crashes

#EndSARS: Lagos police stations still in ruins as operatives battle rising insecurity

AfCFTA: Dangote leverages trade deal, creates new trade routes

Gunmen attack Ebonyi police station, kill 3 officers

3 killed in Southern Kaduna

Miyetti Allah denies joint patrol with Amotekun

175m SIMs linked to NINs – Official

Stop protesting new appointment at NDDC, N/Delta leaders urged

HIV/AIDS: FG tasked on antiretroviral drugs, test kits

COVID-19: Commissioners urge FG to strengthen responses in states

2 nabbed for robbing passengers in Lagos

Agriculture and health nexus in fight against COVID-19 pandemic

As 37 firms enjoy a 3-yr tax rebate, FG adds 1 yr for SMEs

FMN contributions to Nigerian economy huge — Olusanya

AUTHORITY

Kaigama condemns kidnapping of catholic priests

Police Arrest Two, Recover Vehicle Over Armed Robbery Incident That Claimed One Life In Kano

UK House of Lords warned against use of sanctions to promote terrorism in Nigeria

China to be worlds silver lining as WB issues new outlook for pandemic-hit global economy

Apply caution in the use of Covid-19 vaccine- Virologist urges FG

Police Arrest Two, Recover Vehicle Over Armed Robbery Incident That Claimed One Life In Kano

UK House of Lords warned against use of sanctions to promote terrorism in Nigeria

BUSINESSDAY

Riding on Covid-19 gains these Nigerian tech start-ups top 2021 watch list

After surviving a tough year, manufacturers remain optimistic for 2021

NIN registration: Nigerians groan, count losses from poorly conceived project

2021: Buhari’s repetitive New Year’s ‘resolution’ betrays paucity of ambition

Raw material scarcity remains huge impediment to manufacturing activities

UK’s points-based migration system is a loss for Nigeria

Time to tap investor appetite for debt to the full

Implications of Finance Act on taxation and investment

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Obiozor Emerges Ohanaeze President-General

LASU VC Appointment: Exminister Advises Sanwo-Olu

20 Killed In Bauchi Auto Crash, Burnt Beyond Recognition

Those Plotting To Distract Obaseki Will Continue To Fail ‘Idahosa

I Regret Belonging To Adedeji Doherty- Led Exco In Lagos PDP ‘Gani

HERALD

Nigeria Has a Shortage of 277,537 Teachers in Education Sector ‘ UBEC

JUST IN: Ekiti Imposes Curfew Over Rising COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19: Ortom goes into self-isolation as top aide, entire family test positive

I’m surprised some people wish me death’ ‘ Christian Chukwu

How George Obiozor Emerged Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General

Buhari mourns as ex-House Deputy Speaker loses 7 family members in road crash

Kaduna farmer arrested for feeding herdsman’s cattle poisoned cassava

NEW TELEGRAPH

Buhari’s new timeline against insecurity

North’s ‘restructuring’ as gambit for 2023

Pfizer vaccine for the elite, China vaccine for the rest

Dangote: I’ll soon commission cement plants in 11 countries

Fire outbreak at immigration headquarters

Osinbajo: Struggle for federation, lifelong enterprise

NIGERIAN PILOT

UK House of Lords warned against use of sanctions to promote terrorism in Nigeria Nigpilot

APC under Bunis leadership and the partys prospects for 2023 Nigpilot

Osinbajo calls for unity amongst Nigerians Nigpilot

Nigeria, South Korea friendship will continue- FG Nigpilot

Capitol Hill and a salute to Nigerian military Nigpilot

lNEC, additional polling units and credible elections Nigpilot

2023: Rotational presidency not solution to Nigerias problem Nnamdi Kanu Nigpilot

Membership registration: APC targets 2m people in Adamawa Nigpilot

Shun Ohanaeze election in Imo Okwukwu Nigpilot

 

 

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