Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 17 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH 

US capitals on edge ahead of possible pro-Trump armed protests

Police hunt for abductors of IMSUs lecturer

200 girls defiled in Gombe in one year

Airport: Weve not been compensated for our lands says community

Tailors making fake Amotekun uniforms nabbed in Oyo

Fire destroys 12 shops in Lagos

Osun seeks NCDCs support to test more residents

Policemen likely paid to kill Enugu monarch -Sister

Nigeria can generate N20tn revenue if govt isnt lazy Oyedele, WAfrica Tax Leader at PwC

How Delta ex-lawmaker Mrakpor, assaulted me over my sons Facebook post 68-year-old woman

Amotekun claimed Tosin Thomas wasnt shot intentionally Friend

Heavily armed man arrested at Washington security checkpoint

UN loses three peacekeepers in Mali, Central African Republic

NIN: NIMC shuts head office in Abuja

Poll: Nigerians call for extension of NIN deadline

Protests erupt in France over controversial security bill

Amotekun warns Ekiti residents against conniving with kidnappers

NAF bombs bandits hideouts, kills scores in Kaduna

Hardwork alone not enough to achieve success in business Ogunleye

Total assets under contributory pension hit N12.29tn

Nigeriall suffer from debt overhang if not careful Chukwu

Remittance from NLNG surpasses FGs target by N63.6bn

COVID-19 vaccines: Late delivery imminent over NAFDAC approval

Security agents, others flee as insurgents overrun Borno town

Electoral Act: National Assembly rejects voting right for underage mothers

I preferred dying to rape, says Rivers robbery victim

AMCON to float international airline with Arik, Aero planes

Foreign interests sponsoring Boko Haram to recruit northern children – Gov. Zulum

Why rape victims shouldnt rush into marriage Ijayekunle, anti-rape activist

Medical association faults Sanwo-Olu on fresh LASU VC selection process

FG cautions Oyo over building approvals on right of way

Why we notified Osinbajo, NNPC, others of Ayenis divestment OMS

Ex-FG prosecutor petitions EFCC over N1bn Oyo vehicle purchase

FG orders immediate closure of NIMC headquarters

Insecurity: Buhari has nothing more to offer, PDP replies Presidency

Former aides drag Umahi to EFCC over LG funds                                                                                  

THISDAY

COVID-19: Govs to Meet, Consider New Safety Measures

Fitch Forecasts $42bn External Reserves for Nigeria in 2021

Shell Kicks as Rivers Seizes Assets over Refusal to Pay N182bn…

Okowa Performs Groundbreaking for N15bn Tower Fabrication Firm at Issele-Uku

Catholic Knights Deplore FG’s Position on Kukah

Is Billionaire Businessman, Akanimo Udofia, Behind Ibom Airline?

Buhari Names Marwa NDLEA Chairman/CEO

Lagos Orders Civil Servants Below Grade Level 15 to Work from…

Monarchs Demand Justice in Creation of New LCDAs in Ekiti

Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda’s Presidential Election

Rising Food Prices Push Inflation to 15.75%

SUN

Alleged fraud: My imprisonment was pure political vendetta ‘Ngilari, ex-Adamawa governor

Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive

Kano LG poll: Ganduje optimistic of APC’s victory

Ganduje optimistic of APC victory in Kano local govt polls

Kano local govt polls peaceful, orderly ‘ Deputy Governor Gawuna

Elder statesmen to APC: Prevail on Buhari to sack Service Chiefs or forget about 2023

Coronavirus: Fear Nigeria may lose battle heightens

Ezekwesili pushes for full deregulation, liberalisation of oil sector

Northern governors not usurping solid minerals sales Kankara, MAN boss

GUARDIAN

Despite voter apathy, APC claims victory in Kano council poll

Community relations agenda for incoming LASU Vice chancellor

Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels

FG to establish 6 new modern custodial facilities ‘ Minister

Bandits kill livestock guard, shoot NSCDC officer in Benue

EndSARS: 12 injured staff of Nigerian Correctional Service get N3m medical support in Edo

Iran test-fires ballistic missiles on targets at sea

Zulum to engage 40 doctors for Borno hospitals

Tension over rising oxygen demand in hospitals

How Sokoto State tackles development amid COVID-19, dwindling income

Elders to Buhari: Sacking service chiefs best way to celebrate armed forces remembrance day

US-based Nigerian medical doctor kills self, wife

Obaseki salutes Nigeria’s Okolo on appointment as Biden’s advisor

Veteran Nollywood Actor Jim Lawson Maduike is Dead

Facebook suffers loss as million boycott WhatsApp

More discomfort for Nigerians as NIMC issues fresh directive

NECO releases 2020 October/November results

VANGUARD

Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT ‘Official

Price of cooking gas increased in December ‘ NBS

Gov Ganduje lauds peaceful conduct of Kano State LG poll

Price of cooking gas increased in December ‘ NBS

Bisi Akande is big, strong pillar of democracy ‘ Buhari

EFCC disclaims fake recruitment letter, portal, says not currently recruiting

Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT

Kwara residents pay highest for petrol, lowest for diesel in Dec 2020 ‘ NBS

Military destroys terrorists’ training camp, storage facility in Borno

Lagos ports servicing 16 ships discharging petrol, food, as 15 others expected ‘ NPA

COVID-19: We’re in negotiation with vaccine manufacturers for supply ‘ Lagos govt

We are not recruiting ‘ EFCC

Why I rejected N200m bribe from ex-MILAD ‘Gbagi

NASA finds an alien planet with 3 suns

Breaking: FG orders immediate closure of enrolment activities at NIMC Headquarters

Stop giving building approval on right-of-way, FG tells Oyo government

Price of cooking gas increased in December- NBS

LEADERSHIP

Coronavirus Detected In Ice Cream In North China

Doctors Raise The Alarm As NYSC Reopens Camp

2021: As PDP Strategises For Victory In Anambra

Regulatory Complexities And Location Of Petroleum Products Outlets In Residential Areas

Wike To LG Chairmen: Show Evidence Of Projects, Get Second Term Ticket

Everyone Coming Into Camp Must Undergo COVID-19 Test ‘ NYSC

Exchange Rate, Cost Of Production Force Rise In Drug Prices

Banks May Begin Rationalisation Of Staff, Branches To Cut Costs

FG Cautions Against Dumping Of Refuse On Flood-control Projects

FG To Establish 6 New Modern Custodial Facilities ‘ Minister

Adamawa Govt, EU Inaugurates Food, Nutrition Security Committee

Nigerian Men As Drivers Of Family Planning Agenda

Coliation Of Patriotic Nigerian Elders, Charge President Buhari To Addresss Security Challenges In The Country

Retired ACP To Police: Newly Recruited Constabularies Will Embarrass You

Current Service Chiefs Mentally Prepared To End Insurgency – Group

TRIBUNE

Genuine word is useless in a society where they hate the truth ‘Ayeni

I got into so much trouble in school I was recommended for expulsion ‘Olawuyi

Nigeria records 1,598 new COVID-19 cases, total now 108,943

Biden to mount federal vaccination campaign

Heirs Holdings, Transcorp acquire 45% of Shell oil bloc for $1.1bn

Fake Amotekun uniform makers arrested

Reps decry level of compliance with COVID-19 protocols as schools resume Monday

2021: Let’s unite to win Anambra guber election, Andy Uba begs APC supporters

Four vehicles, motorcycles, building burnt, as Obiano community engaged in land dispute clash

COVID-19: 6 die of complications as 8 doctors test positive in FMC Asaba

Malami denies NDDC bribe allegation, flags- off NDE 774,000 jobs in Kebbi

8 Air missions conducted in bandits hideouts in the last two days in Kaduna ‘ Govt

Suspected Herdsmen kill livestock guard, injure one in Benue

Army ‘incurs losses’ as terrorists ‘seize military base in Borno

Four years after court grants Sheikh Zakzaky freedom, when will FG order his release ‘ IMN

NATION

#EndSARS: How clergyman lost fiancee, tooth to police brutality

Four years after, IMN seeks implementation of court order releasing Zakzaky

Kukah: Catholic faults Presidencys stand

Dimeji Bankole weds Kebbi governors stepdaughter in low-key ceremony

Troops ambush Boko Haram, repel attack on Borno town

NOA releases fresh guidelines for eye-screening to curb quackery in Delta

Buhari appoints Marwa NDLEA chairman

Buhari appoints Marwa as NDLEA chair

Insecurity: Alaafin calls for greater role for traditional rulers

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno

Why we can’t recognise Obiozor as Ohanaeze President, by IPOB

HERALD

Capitol Invasion: Pro-Trump Protesters Didn’t Plan To Kill, Capture Lawmakers ‘ US Attorney

Kano LG Polls: Gov. Ganduje Lauds Electorate For Peaceful Conduct

Troops Eliminate Terrorists, Destroy 7 Gun Trucks in Borno

16 Ships Discharges Petrol, Food, as 15 Others Expected at Lagos Ports ‘NPA

Abia, Kebbi, Kwara Residents Pay Highest for Petrol in Dec. ‘ NBS

United Nations Loses 3 Peacekeepers, 4 Others Injured

Kano LG Poll Records Low Turnout of Voters

COVID-19: NOA, UNICEF Embark on Community Sensitisation in Niger

DAILY TRUST

Unresolved issues with govt led to indefinite strike – ASUU

Division created by Trump would go away in America

DisCo to engage 200 communities on revenue collection

5 killed in renewed Umueri, Aguleri clash as Obiano imposes curfew

No plan to recruit youth to fight banditry – Gov’t

Gunmen killl livestock guard

AUTHORITY

Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno

EPL: Brighton, West Brom boost survival hopes with victories

Footballers should be in last vaccination group, Germanys national team doctor says

Current Service Chiefs More Mentally Prepared To End Boko Haram Insurgency -Security Expert

Kano LG Polls: Impressive Turn Out As Ganduje Predicts Victory For APC

BUSINESSDAY

Niger Delta Ministry shops for N100bn to deliver N725.77bn East West Road

Covid vaccines: If NAFDAC does not approve, the public should not use ‘ Adeyeye

Entrepreneurship in trying times: How we acquired new skills during ASUU’s forced holiday ‘ Students

The second wave of Covid-19 in Nigeria could wreak more havoc than the first

Why prominent Nigerians are dying more than the poor

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Military Destroys Terrorists’ Training Camp, Storage Facility In Borno

FG To Engage 21,000 Kebbi Youths In Public Works Programme, Says Malami

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Extends Work From Home Order To Feb. 1

Cameroon Makes Winning Start At CHAN 2020

Vigilante Groups May Adopt Ideology, Become Bigger Threat In Zamfara

NEW TELEGRAPH

COVID-19 ‘ll be severe from January to July ‘Prophet Bamise

I didn’t know blood group incompatibility can cause endless miscarriages

AbdulRasaq launches 10-year agric transformation plan

Osun schools to resume on Monday, January 18

Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive

BLUEPRINT

Jet fighters kill bandits in Birnin Gwari, other Kaduna LGAs

Denying El-Zakzaky, wife freedom 4 years after, Buhari’s worst violation ‘ IMN

Service chiefs more mentally prepared to end Boko Haram insurgency ‘ Security Expert

Land dispute: Obiano imposes curfew as warring Anambra communities kill 2

Breaking: FG closes NIMC headquarters as crowd surges ahead NIN deadline

Crisis hits Anambra community as 2 monarchs emerge

In Akwanga, Nasarawa gov commissions deputy speaker’s rural electrification project

Community Policing: Police command trains 106 Bayelsans

 

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