Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 12 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

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US blacklists Ukrainians who aided attacks on Biden

Okorocha canvasses new political alliance ahead of 2023 polls

Makindes performance on security woeful, gov only pays salaries -APC spokesman

Cross River tackles INEC over bye-election, fingers Wike for PDP crises

Bindow opposes APC NECs dissolution of party structure

APC heads for Appeal Court to stop Rivers LG poll

NIN registration resumes, NIMC workers insist on ultimatum

Experts kick as FG signs $1.96bn Kano-Maradi rail project MoU

CAC generates N19bn, remits N2.7bn to FGs account

Capital Bancorp warns against fraudulent investment offers

Dangote Cement completes first tranche of share buyback

Stock market gains N16bn after first weekly loss

Receive international transfers in dollars, Access Bank tells customers

Climate change: World Bank plans $5bn investment in Africa

Bayelsa community threatens showdown with NDPHC

Electricity consumers paid N362bn in nine months, say Discos

Primary agro-based SMEs get FGs four-year tax exemption

Subscribers call for suspension of NIN registration

$48m judgement: British court upholds firms claim to award

Hospitals wont be able to handle serious COVID-19 cases soon NCDC

Adoke tested positive for COVID-19, held back in UAE Counsel

Ogun tests only 50,000 residents, one per cent of population

Borno lists 1,163 school enrollees parents for allowances

Therere plots to cause religious disturbances in Lagos, Kaduna, others DSS

60 Lagos-Ibadan railway project workers infected with COVID-19 FG

1,000 NDLEA cadets stranded as minister stops Plateau orientation

Herb seller gets N1m bail over newborns sale for N150,000

16-year-old sexual abuse victim not with Abioduns wife Aide

Kwara director dies moments after resuming work

Alleged unlawful assembly: Sowore gets N20m bail

Senate probes ministry over N4.6bn Ebola fund query

Weve rescued 15,000 victims of human trafficking, says NAPTIP

Cross River lied, we didnt admit our employment was fraudulent Magistrate

House Democrats introduce impeachment resolution against Trump

Father of Enugu monarch killed by SWAT demands justice

Fire: Foreigners not needed to restore service, says CG

Widow of youth killed by police delivers baby

UK imposes 500 penalty on violators of new COVID-19 regulations

243 COVID-19 violators convicted, pay N4.8m fine

Parent says 113 children missing as Kano recovers five

Lagos asks officials to make water transport attractive

COVID-19: Many civil servants test positive, govt orders work rotation

13 soldiers killed in Boko Haram ambush -Report

IGP assures Nigerians of improved security in 2021

Bitcoin falls by 20%, worst since March

774,000 jobs: Why FG didnt share expensive equipment Keyamo

Nigeria postpones women league games over COVID-19 tests

18-year-old girl sets boyfriend ablaze in Benue                                                                                 

THISDAY

FG to Review January 18 School Resumption Date

FIRS: Nigeria Lost N5.4tn to Tax Evasion by Multinationals

FG Mulls NIN Enrolment Suspension over COVID-19 Risks

Dangote Cement Buys Back N9.8bn Worth of Shares

Marketers Blame DPR, PPPRA for Rising Cooking Gas Price

FG Threatens Varsity Workers with No-work, No-pay Rule

FG Rolls Out Provisional Quarantine Protocol for Incoming Passengers

Bayelsa Community Threatens Showdown with NDPHC over Power Outage

DHQ: We Have Defeated Insurgency in Nigeria

It’s Criminal Offence to Build Poor Quality Projects, Says Ikpeazu

Confusion as Kwara Director Found Dead in Office

Poor Funding Stalling Local Research on COVID-19 Vaccines, Says NIPRD

Keyamo: Why FG Didn’t Share Expensive Equipment for 774,000 Jobs

Analyst Advocates Scrapping of NDDC, Discretionary Allocation of Oil Blocks

Total: New Deepwater Royalties, Finance Act Eroded Value of Oil Assets

FG to Complete Reconstruction of Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road Before 2023

Insecurity of Oil Assets May Hinder Nigerias Market Share

Nigeria Loses $450m Annually to Adoption of Foreign Cloud Computing Services

SUN

Rivers APC crisis: Amaechi’s faction vows to boycott LG polls

PDP: No plot to remove me ‘Secondus

Grow above politics of bitterness, Wike tells APC

Rivers: Grow above politics of bitterness, Wike tells APC

Ayade aide accuses Rivers governor of fueling crisis in Cross River PDP

Ohanaeze election: Ikpeazu congratulates Obiozor, Emuchay

Aftermath of Ohanaeze election: Youth wing breaksaway from parent body

Debt stock: We’ll borrow more ‘Amaechi

FG gives May 21 deadline to complete Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Road

LASU council ratifies Okes appointment asacting VC

4 Nigerians named among 100 global outstanding nurses, midwives

Buhari: Refusal to sack service chiefsll cost APC 2023 poll CONES

Pressure mounts on FG to extradite Kanu

DSS alleges plot to burn churches, mosques

APC rallies support for new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo

COVID-19: Infections in Nigeria surpass 100,000

GUARDIAN

Amaechi, Abe’s camp disagree over boycott of Rivers LG polls

IOC to donate COVID-19 vaccines to Team Nigeria, says NOC

LOC postpones Delta LG Sports Festival over COVID-19 pandemic

Dangote Cement explores new trade routes under AfCFTA

How NIN is used as weapon to torment Nigerians

Court grants Sowore N20m bail, others N1m each

Why peace, security will continue to elude Nigeria, by expert

Airline to pay Nigerian $1.630m, N50m for missing luggage

Review of some of the significant decisions in labour and employment 2020

Police arrest female corps member for allegedly killing boyfriend in Uyo

Centre tasks varsities on imbibing productivity mindset in youths

Failed recharge tokens throw prepaid consumers into darkness

Quit PDP reconciliation committee, S’West chairmen tell Oyinlola

NPA electronic call-up system stalls as Tin Can port begins manual process

COVID-19: Edo records 82 new cases in 72 hours

DSS uncovers plots to ‘incite’ religious violence

FG signs Kano-Maradi 1.9bn railway line

Vaccination efforts boosted, WHO to probe Covid origins in China

COVID-19 stalls Lagos-Ibadan rail inauguration, says Amaechi

COVID-19: NDLEA suspends applicants’ screening

VANGUARD

Police ban unauthorised use of siren, unregistered plate numbers in Zamfara

Coalition urges Buhari to extend tenure of IGP Adamu

WHO says it seeks facts, not blame as China green-lights virus probe

Agbeyi leads new executive of OML 150 Consultative Forum

HOMEF to launch ‘Shifting Power Lines’ advocacy January 2021

Police arrest leader of alleged illegal revenue collection team extorting farm produce transporters

COVID-19: 18,699 active cases stretching health facilities, says Mamora

Again, Lagos Police arrests 43 clubbers for allegedly violating COVID-19 protocols

Zamfara gets new Federal Audit office after 6 years closure

Cross River: Punish erring NASS members who took party to court ‘ LG Chairmen to PDP NWC

Ohanaeze/2023 Presidency: Obiozor’s election linked to everything Ndigbo ‘ Gov Ikpeazu

Armed Forces remembrance service not enough for abandoned families’ Methodist Bishop

CIVIL WAR: Why we’re organising ‘Never Again’ parley ‘Utomi

Sacked Rivers council chairmen, councilors move to stop April 17 LG polls

AfCTA: FG must address infrastructure deficit to be competitive ‘ MAN

COVID-19: Education Ministry to review Jan 18 resumption date for schools

Report on alleged diversion of fund is sheer blackmail, says TRCN

COVID-19: Edo records 82 new cases in 72 hours ‘ Official

COVID-19: FG to review Safety Protocols, School Resumption date

Religious Crisis Threat: DSS only out to create fear, panic ‘ CAN

Small businesses are engines of growth of any economy ‘ Osinbajo

FIRS creates tax audit units to address illicit financial flow

Insecurity: Bandits have taken over Ekiti land, PDP raises alarm

LEADERSHIP

HIV, Tuberculosis Care Neglected Due To COVID-19 ‘ Health Minister

FG Signs $1.9bn Kano-Maradi Railway Line Contract

FIRS: Nigeria Lost N5.4tr To Illicit Cash Flows In 10 Years

Wike To APC: Grow Above Politics of Bitterness

Minister Advocates Domestication Of Trafficking In Persons Prohibition Enforcement Act

Gunmen Kidnap Petrol Dealer In Ekiti

DSS Uncovers Plot To Incite Religious Violence

TRIBUNE

Covid-19: Environmental issues will worsen in 2021, expert predicts

Four reasons COVID-19 is on the rise in Nigeria

Insecurity getting out of control ‘Tanko Yakassai

NASU, SSANU members begin three-day protests today in varsities

COVID-19 second wave’ll lead to more e-commerce sales

FRSC relocates illegal motor parks, markets near highways in Taraba

NCC mourns loss of staff, family in road accident

Nigeria now has second highest COVID-19 cases in Africa, says PTF

60 percent of Lagos-Ibadan railway workers infected with COVID-19 ‘ Amaechi

Nigeria records 1,244 new cases of COVID-19, toll now 101,331

Taraba govt begins move to explore untapped resources, set to spend over 82bn for 2021

PDP congratulates Obiozor on emergence as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General

Local stock market opens week bullish, investors gain N16bn

Forex trading: Experts back FG regulation of Crypto Currency market, advocate for decentralised system

Trump faces ban from future office as Reps Democrats introduce article of impeachment against him

ACF mourns ex-Kano military administrator, Kontagora

N17.5bn outstanding bills from 2020 yet to be collected ‘ KEDCO

FG orders investigation into immigration fire incident

DSS raises alarm over plot to incite religious violence in Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Lagos, Oyo, others

FIRS creates new audit units against illicit financial flow

Kano-Katsina-Niger Republic railway: Amaechi signs $1.9bn MOU with contractor

NATION

ASUU seeks safety guarantees on reopening

Nigeria loses N5.4tr to tax evasion by multinationals

Air fares to drop following VAT removal

Fed Govt working to reduce unemployment

Rivers United, Bloemfontein Celtic tie gets new date

National team jobs: Finidi still seeks to coach F/Eagles, Eaglets

NDDC now food for boys, says Ijaw youthleader

CAN, Islamic Council differ over cause of COVID-19 spike

Lagos, Oyo, others target of religious violence, says DSS

Obiozor should work for unity

Resumption of schools threatened over virus spread

2023: Okorocha seeks new political group to rescue Nigeria

Sacked Rivers council chairmen oppose proposed election

Nigeria needs new political alliance Okorocha

Well review school resumption for Jan 18 FG

Youths lynch NYSC member in AIbom

774,000 jobs: Ogun beneficiaries to earn N1.2bn in three months

CAC to sanction firms without validated accounts from April 1

Reopening of schools, religious centres fuelling second wave PTF

Missing luggage: Court orders Emirates Airlines to pay Nigerian $1.36m, N50m

Abducted kidnapper pays N1.5m ransom to regain freedom

Five prominent Nigerian professors lost to COVID-19

Buhari mourns former Kano MILAD, Kontagora

FIRS: Nigeria lost 5.4tr from tax evasion by multinational companies

DAILY TIMES

Insecurity: Nigerians are tired, sack security chiefs now Elders tasks Buhari

Buharis integrity more important than strong institutions, APC replies PDP

Report on alleged diversion of fund, sheer blackmail TRCN

Biden nominates former diplomat Bill Burns CIA director

#EndSARS: Falana, nine others sued over independent panel

Southeast professionals come hard on IPOB, Kanu

NSCDC arrests 2 suspected child traffickers in Calabar

Inferno: Aliyu seeks reorganization of Kugbo market

In 24 Hours Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote Loses $840M

Court grants Sowore, others bail of N20M

DAILY TRUST

DisCos install only 525,000 meters in 2 yrs

CAC unveils e-process for firms’ certification

FG loses N5.4tr to tax evasion by multinationals in 10yrs

Lagos-Ibadan rail: COVID-19 ‘sacks’ 70% of workers

Stock market begins week with N16bn gain

FG urged to unify rates for forex remittances

FG signs N744.4bn pact for Kano-Maradi rail line

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

America’s failing democracy, Nigeria’s gain

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

HERALD

Unauthorised Use of Siren, Unregistered Plate Numbers Ban in Zamfara

Tax Audit Units Created to Address Illicit Financial Flow ‘ FIRS

Elon Musk reacts as photo of him doing mechanic work emerges

Federal Govt Signs Kano-Maradi $1.9 Billion Railway Line

Obiozor: Buhari Reacts To Election Of New Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General

Edo Judicial Panel: Woman Asks for N20 Million Compensation

Abia State Govt. Inaugurates 2 Roads in Aba

NSE Opens Week with 0.08% Growth on Zenith Bank Rally

NYSC Member Kills Her Boyfriend, Attempts To Flee With Murder Weapon

NIGERIAN PILOT

PDP congratulates Obiozor, new President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo- Nigpilot

Apologise for failures of APC, pro-Atiku group tells Prof. Mamman- Nigpilot

Insecurity, 21,296 highly dangerous criminal suspects arrested in the year 2020- Nigpilot

Kidnappers, Police arrest suspects operating along Lokoja-Abuja/Abuja Kaduna High ways- Nigpilot

Insecurity, 21,296 highly dangerous criminal suspects arrested in the year 2020- Nigpilot

Humanitarian Minister vows to tackle human trafficking- Nigpilot

PEOPLESDAILY

Criminal elements working with external forces to incite religious violence ‘ DSS warns

Troops kill 50 bandits, recover 334 livestock in Zamfara, Katsina

Osun Judicial Panel of Inquiry: Petitioners, counsel laud panel’s high sense of commitment

Federal Govt to establish 10 new National Parks

University of Abuja signs MoU, pioneers diabetes studies in Africa

#ENDSARS: Falana, Nine others dragged to court over independent panel

Gunmen kill Saudi based oil expert in Kogi

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigerian varsities lack working tools for teaching, research ‘UNIBEN VC

Doctors’ day out with vulnerable children

Ghana mulls major slash in gas import from Nigeria

Acting US Secretary of Homeland Security resigns

Biden: ‘We must hold those responsible to account

BLUEPRINT

School resumption: FG gives fresh hint as COVID-19 second wave spreads

DSS uncovers plot to incite religious violence

Ebola: Senate sustains N4.6bn fraud indictment against Health Ministry

Breaking: Manchester Utd to clash with Liverpool as Chelsea, others get 4th, 5th round opponents

Crypto investor warns as Bitcoin’s price declines in 24 hours

One month after, Zamfara assembly resumes sitting

Okorocha calls for new political alliance to rescue Nigeria

 

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