Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 22 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH 

Trump: A presidency of over 30,000 lies and controversies

Sell yourselves, stop attacking me, Obiano begs aspirants

FG releases N6.45bn to set up 38 oxygen plants

Debt servicing, greatest risk to Nigerias economy- Adesina

TCN faults N1.5tn intervention in power sector

Nigeria’s telephone subscribers now 208 million NCC

FG contracts N900m railway e-ticketing service to concessionaire

DPR warns against black market, sharp practices in LPG

Our drive for economic diversification on track, says Buhari

Tax returns: LIRS issues January 31 deadline

Ondo forests: Presidency elevates herdsmen above law, says SMBF

US in-flight passengers’ll present COVID-19 results -Biden

Okorocha fumes as Imo alleges ex-gov looted ceramic factory facilities

ABUADll soon produce indigenous COVID-19 solution Researchers

One beheaded, two killed in fresh Akwa Ibom communal crisis

Calls for restructuring: Go to National Assembly, Presidency tells ACF, Nwodo, Adebanjo as agitation spreads

NGF distances govs from Bellos comments on COVID-19

South-West govs should employ laws to cage killer herdsmen Monarchs

Drunk cop killed my two children with APC Osun housewife

AMCON takes possession of Enugu school with 50 policemen

El-Zakzakys wife contracts COVID-19, undergoing treatment in prison

Yoruba seek end to open grazing, demand new constitution

Cairo-bound girls nabbed in Lagos with tampered passports

PDP youths mock Makinde for wooing Daniel

A’Court voids Kano musicians death sentence, orders retrial

Nothing wrong in having godfathers, says sports minister

COVID-19: FG releases N6.45bn for 38 oxygen plants

Stock market down by N25bn on profit-taking

Pelosi insists on Trump impeachment trial, mum on timing

Forest reserves: Ondo monarchs back Akeredolu, tackle presidency

Ondo forests: FGs support for lawlessness is outrageous

60-year-old man jailed for assaulting Ikeja disco worker

New police recruit, soldier arrested for robbery in Ondo

Body of missing Delta female farmer found hanging on tree

Family of cop killed by protesters four months to retirement seeks help

Imo residents ask govt to remove abandoned corpse

Man bags three years imprisonment for Rivers oil theft

NSCDC smashes illegal dump in Rivers, arrests two                                                                     

THISDAY

Buhari Demands Stricter Measures to Tackle Tax Evasion

Buhari Orders Ministers, Security Chiefs to Meet over Banditry in Zamfara

Malami: Buhari’s Administration Not Averse to Constructive Criticism

Atiku Seeks Biden’s Help in Terror War, Reversal of Travel Ban

Court Sets Aside Death Sentence on Kano Singer, Orders Retrial

NCC: 3G, 4G Telecom Towers Deployment Hits 53,460

Stakeholders Hail Reappointment of Bala-Usman as NPA MD

COVID-19: FG Approves N6.45bn for 38 New Oxygen Plants Nationwide

Progressive Govs Forum DG Calls for Caution over Akeredolu’s Ultimatum to…

Nigeria Customs Wants Role in AfCFTA Implementation Explained

Air Peace Resumes Dubai Flight Service Feb 5

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Back Akeredolu on Quit Order

Buhari Mourns Former IG, Gambo Jimeta

Again, Gunmen Kill Four in Kaduna Communities

Policeman, Soldier Nabbed for Alleged Robbery in Ondo

Military Shuts 13 Illegal Refining Sites in N’ Delta

Nigeria’s Out-of-school Children Drops to 6.9m, Says FG

Covid-19: Kano will Not Impose Lockdown Again, Says Ganduje

El-Zakzaky’s Wife Contracts COVID-19 in Detention

FG Commences EIA on First Made-in-Nigeria Helicopter

FG Frees 4,000 Inmates under Amnesty, Says Aregbesola

SUN

2023: S’West may lose presidency over disunity ‘Yoruba leaders

Aare Ona Kakanfo: Makinde congratulates Adams on 3rd installation anniversary

Govs forum DG advocates death penalty for kidnappers, bandits, beneficiaries

Bayelsa to host marathon for Nigeria’s first oil well

Experts blame human errors as major cause of plane crash

Global recession squeezes Nigeria’s FDI inflows to $90m’CBN

Buhari orders MDAs, others to grant access to FIRS for tax collection

3G, 4G telecom towers hit 53,460’Danbatta

NSE turnover soars by 1.12bn units amid index drop

Ndigbo proud of Emenikes ambassadorial appointment Kalu

Buhari not opposed to being criticised Malami

Foundation donates items to orphanages in Enugu

20 applications for private varsities awaiting FEC approval

Not all teachers ll benefit from FGs new welfare, career packages TRCN

$300m Abacha loot: Legal firework commences Jan 27 in suit challenging FG over appointment of consultants

Police arrest 26 robbery, kidnap suspects

Court asked to compel CCB to produce assets declaration forms of INEC chair, Mahmoud, family

Soldiers kill 64 bandits, kidnappers, oil thieves

GUARDIAN

At summit, Yoruba leaders drum support for Tinubu’s 2023 political ambition

Community alerts Sanwo-Olu to alleged illegal construction works

Dockworkers pledge to sustain industrial peace in port

Ilorin driver sentenced to jail over N2million credit alert

Court remands two suspects for alleged adulteration of engine oil

Community partnership, solution to crime fighting, says AIG

FCT alert residents to fake COVID-19 inspectors, fraudsters in Abuja

Blasphemy: Kano court discharge, acquits Faruq Umar

US denounces ‘cynical’ Chinese sanctions on Trump officials

We’ll use school sports to unearth talents in Lagos, says LSSC boss Aiyepeku

African electronic payment market to grow by $27 billion in 2025

Profit-taking drags stock market index by 0.12 per cent

FG hopeful of improved oil, gas earnings from NOGEC

Tackle insecurity now before it’s too late, Alaafin tells Buhari

Presidency elevating Fulani herders above law, SMBLF alleges

PGF, Ondo monarchs back quit notice to herdsmen

Buhari orders FIRS to enforce strict tax payment

ASUU accused of not reciprocating N1.7trn spent on tertiary education

Missing state assets allegedly found in Okorocha’s warehouse

Nigeria will maintain position as regional leader in oil and gas industry ‘ Buhari

Number of out-of-school children reduces to 6.9m ‘ Minister

Worsening pandemic poses ‘serious risks’, ECB’s Lagarde warns

VANGUARD

Nigeria’s trade deficit rises 11% to $1.27bn

Industrial Training Fund disclaims recruitment advert

Insecurity: Lagos lawmaker renews calls for state police

Buhari inaugurates National Oil and Gas Excellence Centre in Lagos

Local content: Okowa tasks agency on transparency

Wife seeks dissolution of 12-year-old marriage over alleged battery, lack of care

Housing problems: FG must partner with estate developers, says De Joe, property guru

Train passengers are complying with Covid-19 protocols ‘ District Manager

2023: Group charges Yoruba to champion common cause

Why pigeons did not fly during Armed Forces Remembrance Day ‘ Femi Adesina

COVID-19: Gov Bello entitled to his opinion, but shouldn’t risk Kogi people’s lives’ NGF

Delta SSG tasks political appointees on good governance

APC continues strive for unity ahead of 2023 in Oyo

Southwest PDP youths tackle Gov Makinde over romance with Gbenga Daniel

Herdsmen: YCE, Afenifere, M-Belt Forum, SANs back Ondo gov

Ultimatum to herdsmen: Rescind your decision, NEF, Arewa Forum tell Ondo gov

Police confirm killing of POS operator in Abia

COVID-19: Africa in danger of being left behind in race for vaccines, says WHO

COVID-19: Buhari approves N6.45bn for new oxygen plants

COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,386 new infections

Buhari is determined to eradicate poverty ‘ DG, NDE

COVID 19: Observe protocols or risk closure, Ganduje warns market community

Blasphemy: Court orders retrial of blasphemer, Sharif

Buhari orders immediate response to resurgent banditry in Zamfara

Trump exit: I’m not interested in applying for fresh Green Card soon ‘ Soyinka

My mother is positive for COVID-19 in Kaduna Correctional Centre, El-Zakzaky’s son cries out

FG will use oil, gas revenue to stimulate growth in other sectors ‘ Buhari

Farmers, drivers, forest guards protest in Ondo, back Akeredolu’s order to herders

LEADERSHIP

CCB, INEC Chairman Dragged To Court Over Asset Declaration

COVID-19: PMB Approves N6.45bn For 38 Oxygen Plants

Hadiza Bala Usman Reappointed NPA MD

Cholera Kills 20 In Delta Communities

Nigeria’s Out-of-school Children Figure Drops To 6.9m

Military Recovers Stolen Crude Oil In N/Delta

Ensure Tax Payment By Foreign Coys, PMB Tells FIRS

Nigeria ‘ll Maintain Position As Regional Leader In Oil, Gas Industry ‘ PMB

We Can’t Restructure Nigeria Without Tackling Tribalism, Nepotism ‘ Jonathan

Nigeria’s Self-sufficiency In Rice Production Under Threat

COVID-19: Governors Raise The Alarm Over Rising Cases

NIN Registration: NIMC Doubles Efforts, Extends Working Hours To Weekend

South Africa Minister Dies Of COVID-19

TRIBUNE

Melania Trump refused to stand beside husband for photograph during arrival at Florida

Insecurity: Yoruba youth group backs Akeredolu’s ultimatum to herdsmen in Ondo

Resumption: Delta govt decries low turnout of students in rural areas

Ex-Speaker Dogara, Governor Bello fault Nigeria’s leadership process

Shina Peller empowers 1500 constituents, distributes farm equipment

Fayemi’s aide advocates change in education curricula for rapid development

Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases hit 116,655 as NCDC confirms 1,964 new infections

Design clear pathway to end banditry, insurgency, Buhari orders

JUST IN: Buhari approves N6.45bn for 38 oxygen plants to tackle COVID-19

COVID-19 vaccines: Africa in danger, may be left behind ‘ WHO

Ex-Super Eagles assistant coach, Joe Erico, is dead

Why Alaafin told us to cooperate with Amotekun ‘ Bani, head of Fulani community, Oke Ogun

Religious leaders should deal with issues, not personalities ‘ Islamic scholar

COVID-19 and forced cremation of Muslims in Sri Lanka

Still on FG’s planned seizure of ‘idle funds

Obudu Mountain Resort gets 60KW solar plant to solve perennial power problems

Yansakai kills two Fulani herdsmen in Zamfara as governor summons Emir of Maradun

Governors pledge $700m to support water supply, sanitation, hygiene

Court discharges, acquits minor of blasphemy, sets aside death sentence against Kano singer

IGP flags off 200,000 motorcycle acquisition loan scheme for policemen in Abuja

Blasphemy: Appeal court sets aside death sentence against Kano singer

Dogara is not our member ‘ Bauchi PDP

Ondo reserves: We shouldn’t massage ethnic ego by promoting criminality ‘ PGF DG

FG launches N900m e-ticketing platform on Abuja-Kaduna rail service

NATION

NEC okays local production of COVID-19 vaccines

AfDB forecasts Africas loss of $409b to COVID-19 in two years

Jonathan, Jega, Nwodo, Ogbe disagree on restructuring

Akeredolu right on quit notice to herders, says Adams

Ogun will become fastest growing economy in 2021

Oluwo berates Osun APC secretary over threat claim

U.S. back in WHO as Biden reverses Trumps policies on immigration, climate change, others

I lost my memory after drunk policeman killed my children

Kwara Assembly passes N137b Appropriation Bill

Three doctors, nine nurses contract COVID-19 in Taraba

Two die, three injured in Osun accident

UPDATED: NURTW, farmers, others back Akeredolu on vacation order

UPDATED: Govs disown Yahaya Bello COVID-19 claim

Bandits kill ward head, three others in Kaduna

Fayemi seeks extension of FGs 774,000 SPW jobs

DAILY TIMES

Number of out-of-school children drop from 10m to 6million FG

Man jailed for raping step daughter

Outrage over FGs stance on herdsmen in forests

Issues of Biafra beyond Nnamdi Kanu, says Ohanaeze Ndigbo boss Obiozor

Edo PDP, APC trade words over Obasekis alleged N18bn loan request

Pakistan to receive 500,000 vaccine doses as gift from China

FG adopt strategies to ensure continuous learning beyond ASUU strikes, pandemics

Buhari Re-Appoints Hadiza Bala Usman as NPA MD

Refrain from fake news, axe-grinding, sensationalism, Malami tells media practitioners

Akeredolus order: APC will not treat criminal issues as family affairs says Lukman

DAILY TRUST

Restructuring: ACF rules out return to regional government

Discipline, sincerity, security will rescue Nigeria – North Central Forum

Let’s fix fundamental issues first – Jonathan

Implement Jonathan’s confab report – Adebanjo

We need people-oriented constitution – Nwodo

Nigeria’s federalism defective – Prof Jega

Northern Elders Forum backs restructuring

Slow decision-making fuels agitation – Kabiru Yusuf

Set up technical c’ttee for restructuring – NRF

Unpaid bills: Electricity supply to Shagari’s house cut off, restored

Buhari directs agencies to certify locally made helicopter

FG begins final verification of Nigeria Airways workers

Equities rebound with N50bn gain

FG expands access to cooking gas for rural dwellers — Kyari

AUTHORITY

3G, 4G telecom towers are now 53,460, says Danbatta

FG, professional bodies working to address high cost of building in the country NIQS President

Terrorism: Nigeria has made giant strides in human rights compliance, wont be intimidated by ICC, Amnesty Human Rights Group

Alleged N2bn fraud: Maina prays court for bail over deteriorating medical condition

HERALD

Train Passengers are Complying with COVID-19 Protocols ‘ NRC

Buhari Orders Special Focus On Resurgent Banditry In Zamfara

Industrial Training Fund Disclaims Recruitment Advert

Blasphemy: Court dismisses death sentence on Kano singer

Biden White House Disables YouTube Comments After Thousands Dislike Inauguration Video

Kenya Power Improves Electricity Distribution To SMEs

Joe Erico Gave His Best To Nigerian Football’ ‘ Ladipo

Group Calls For Increase In Women Rights Advocacies In 2021

BUSINESSDAY

Quality healthcare elusive despite promise of world-class hospitals

Why Nigeria must take responsibility for epidemic preparedness

Peer leadership: Insights on how to lead your former colleagues

Finance Act 2021 and personal income tax ‘ Sparing a thought for the sick geese

Lagos needs to do more on road infrastructure

Men lifestyle choice affects sperm count, says fertility expert

CBN financing of FG’s budget deficit threatens economic stability- Fitch

Oil price subsidy: A double-edged sword for Nigeria’s 2021 budget

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Oil, Gas Revenue Can Fix Nigeria’s Economic Crisis ‘ Buhari

Biden Takes Over A Divided America, Rancorous World

Ground Handlers Seek Waiver In 2020 5% Concession Fee, Laud FG Over Palliative

U.N. Envoy Says Central African Republic Needs More Peacekeepers

PDP Mourns Akwa-Ibom State Chairman, Ekpenyong

Insecurity: Bandits Kill Four In Kaduna

Vacation Order On Herders: Ondo Assembly, NURTW, Farmers, Foresters, Youths Stage Support Procession For Akeredolu

South Africa Minister Dies Of COVID-19

Buhari Mourns Joe Erico, Commiserates With family, NFF

New CP Reports For Duty In Enugu, Promises To Fight Crimes

COVID-19: Health Professionals Urge Nasarawa Government To Review Allowance

We Don’t Want You Back In Our Party, S’West PDP Youths Tell Gbenga Daniel

NIGERIAN PILOT

Security is beyond military considerations Dr Okeenna

PDP Aspirant decries bad governance in Anambra

Akeredolu vs Garba Shehu: Anyone not disturbed by spate of kidnappings is involved the crime Lukman

COVID 19: TRCN holds conference for teachers on safe teaching

Rep member recounts COVID-19 ordeal

Count me out of partisan politics Cross River State CP

PDP Youths kick as Gov Makinde woos Gbenga Daniel to return to party

Herdsmen: Akeredolus quit notice provocative, unhelpful Northern Elders

NEW TELEGRAPH

COVID-19: FG approves N6.45bn for new oxygen plants

Buhari explains Nigeria’s mounting debt profile

Govs disown Bello on ‘killer’ COVID-19 vaccine

Nigeria registers 3.2m children in schools in one year

Lockdown averted 5.8m COVID-19 infections in Nigeria ‘Study

Jonathan, Jega, Nwodo, Adebanjo: Why Nigeria must restructure before 2023 general election

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N619.343bn revenue

BLUEPRINT

Ogun ‘ll become Nigeria’s fastest growing economy in 2021 ‘ Okubadejo

Tinubu good Yoruba product for 2023 ‘ YPM

NIN: MTN, Glo, others risk N1.16bn revenue loss daily

Buhari orders special focus on resurgent banditry in Zamfara

Allow FIRS access to your data-base, Buhari orders MDAs

Average prices of petrol, kerosene rise as cooking gas, diesel fall

Investors purchase shares worth N6.397bn

FG’s recourse to ‘borrowing from CBN, weakness in finance mgt’ ‘ Fitch

 

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