Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 23 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

COVID-19 expected to kill over 600,000 in US, says Biden

Umahi defection: Ebonyi PDP seeks police protection, alleges threat to members

Mega party: NCFront opens nominations for state facilitators

We bought aso ebi for Bidens inauguration to celebrate freedom in America – Nigerian man

I failed class test in America for disagreeing that Africans lived on trees -Funke Aboyade, SAN

Well wait for Okorocha to take action on new political alignment -APC

Six ways to improve sex-starved marriages

Court delivers judgment in suit seeking Abirus disqualification March 1

KLM sacks 6,000 workers in seven months

CBN threatens to shut accounts of diaspora remittance violators

NIN deadline: NIMC begins enrolment of diplomats

Govts funding problems’ll continue this year Finance minister

CBN to phase out old cheques March 31

600 Nigerians stranded in Saudi for evacuation Jan 28 FG

Smuggling: Senate panel fingers retired military, police officers

Universities to be shut from February 5 SSANU, NASU

Again, family loses bid to reclaim Abachas loot

Human rights abuse, others may work against Nigeria under Biden Ex-US envoy, others

Two feared dead as herdsmen, Sunday Igbohos supporters clash in Oyo

No confirmation yet on when Pfizer vaccine will arrive Health agency

NGO to train 16,000 pupils in drug abuse prevention

Dangote, Adenuga, Rabiu make Africas top 10 billionaires list

Amotekun begins recruitment in Ondo

10 patients died of COVID-19 in JUTH in one month CMD

Fraud: Buharis ex-aide, Obono-Obla, for second arraignment Monday

Shiites want detained El-Zakzaky, wife moved to hospital over COVID-19

Boko Haram members now settled in Nasarawa, Benue borders Gov

COVID-19: Nigeria in critical situation, Osinbajo laments

Two abducted in Katsina, Delta as soldiers kill four kidnappers

Four Lagos cops detained for extorting N70,000 from teenager

Four feared killed as kidnappers attack soldiers in Ondo

US Senate to receive Trump impeachment article Monday

Blackout challenge:Italy probes TikTok over death of 10-year-old girl

BREAKING: US Senate confirms Austin as first Black Pentagon chief

Why FG is selling assets Finance minister

NIN: NIMC begins enrolment for diplomats

Nigerians divided over Okupe sons gay status                                                                                  

THISDAY

Kidnappers Abduct DELSU SSANU Chairman

Ortom Urged to Run for Senate in 2023

PDP Urges Police, DSS to Protect Members in Ebonyi State

Chevron Says Bayelsa Spill not from its Operations

Appeal Court Unseals Seplat Petroleum’s Offices

Again, S’Court Rejects Abacha Family’s Request to Access Foreign Accounts

University Non-Teaching Staff to Begin Indefinite Strike February 5

NIMC Begins Enrolment of Diplomats

OPL 245 Case: Adoke Accuses Italian Prosecutors of Fabricating Evidence against…

Four Feared Killed as Kidnappers, Soldiers Clash in Ondo

FG to Evacuate Nigerians Stranded in Saudi Arabia

Fury Vows to ‘Smash’ Joshua Inside Three Rounds

Obono-Obla, Two Others Arraigned for Alleged N19.9m Fraud

Again, Supreme Court Halts Abacha Family’s Bid to Access Frozen Foreign…

Dogara: Nigeria’s Education System Not Structured to Train Leaders

Appeal Court Unseals Seplat Petroleum’s Offices

Concerns over Sale of Contaminated Fuel to Airlines

SUN

No power can remove us from Ondo forests ‘ Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader

Northern Christians being oppressed in the North ‘Jonah Jang, ex-Plateau gov

2023 presidency: S’East ‘ll vote enmasse for any party with Igbo candidate ‘Nwodo

Boko Haram regrouping in Nasarawa, Gov. Sule cries out

Ohanaeze: Why we took Obiozor to Uzodimma Iwuanyanwu

Abia deserves better roads for growth Ikpeazu

COVID -19: Uzodimma threatens second lockdown in Imo

Emeritus Prof Ibemesi dies at 78, burial fixed for Feb. 26

Quit notice to herdsmen: Miyetti Allahs threat, an insult to Yoruba people Afenifere

GUARDIAN

Boko Haram wrecking havoc in Nasarawa, Sule cries out to Buhari

COVID-19: We’re making progress in public health sector- Osinbajo

Shiites seek El-Zakzaky’s release as wife contracts COVID-19 in detention

KADECO plunges Kafanchan in total blackout after violent protest against tariff hike

You should be grateful to Obiano, aide replies Ngige

Vaccine: We are expecting final confirmation from COVAX’ NPHCDA

MSMEs key to economic growth, poverty reduction, says Minister

ICPC charges Obono-Obla, two others with forgery, diversion of N19.9m

Lawyer sues FG, others over NIN, SIM linkage directive

Nigeria’s rail costs exceed AU’s estimates by over 100%

NIN enrolment of diplomats commences at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

WHO, Pfizer strike Covax deal for 40 mn Covid vaccine doses

Five dead in India vaccine plant fire; Covid drug unaffected

Iran leader account posts warning to Trump

Outrage after troops protecting US Capitol forced to sleep in parking garage

Trump impeachment to be sent to Senate Monday: top lawmakers

VANGUARD

Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses appeal by brother to late Abacha to unfreeze accounts

UAE signs $23bn deal to buy F-35 jets, drones from US

COVID-19: Osinbajo lauds health personnel’s diligence amid ongoing challenges

African Union facing unprecedented outrage ahead of leadership election in Ethiopia

12 people murdered at refugee camp in Syria ‘ UN

Ganduje rules out school closure amid COVID- 19 surge, outlines new strategy

FRSC to introduce digital driver’s licence

Residents of Ogun community decry road vandalism by land grabbers

Be involved in party politics, Tinubu’s support group charges youths

Revised cheque book becomes fully operational April 1, says CBN

Diaspora Remittances: CBN flays continued remittances in Naira

Nigerian music industry in limbo as COSON, MCSN battle on

Firm advocates new initiatives to curb spread of COVID-19

Fire razes Nnewi filling station, tanker discharging diesel

4 police inspectors arrested for alleged extortion in Lagos

Nigeria needs policies to retain foreign portfolio investment-Ezeh, CEO, Everdon BDC

Okowa’s CPS distributes face masks to schools

NIN enrolment of diplomats commences at Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Breaking: Mafa, Gov Zulum’s hometown, under Boko Haram attack

Bauchi signs $70m MoU with UK firm for 10 megawatts of energy

LEADERSHIP

COVID-19: FG Disagrees With ASUU, NMA, Others On School Reopening

Varsity Workers To Begin Nationwide Strike February 5

Nasarawa Governor Raises The Alarm Over Influx Of Terrorists

S’Court Quashes Bid To Unfreeze Abacha’s Accounts In UK, Others

FG Set To Evacuate 600 Nigerians Stranded In Saudi Arabia

FRSC Plans Introduction Of Digital Driver’s Licence

Development Of Nigerian COVID-19 Vaccine Underway ‘ Osinbajo

Abuja Cultural Market Creates 2,500 Jobs ‘ NCAC DG

FG’s N10bn For Home Made Vaccines

President Buhari Reappoints Chidia Maduekwe to Head Film Corporation

Despite COVID-19, Nigeria Capital Importation Grew In Q3 ‘ Norrenberger MD

FAAC Disburses N619.343bn To FG, States, LGAs

PMB Orders MDAs, Others To Grant Access To FIRS For Tax Collection

TRIBUNE

US House of Reps to send Trump’s impeachment article to Senate on Monday

Varsity workers declare nationwide indefinite strike

We are facing jungle warfare ‘Komolafe, Ekiti Amotekun corps commander

Without new constitution, there can be no equity, fairness, justice in Nigeria ‘Senator Jang

NCDC confirms 1,483 new COVID-19 infections, total now 118,138

Fayose’s alleged N2.2bn: EFCC tells court his witness contracted COVID-19

Umahi is fighting us for refusing to join APC ‘ Ebonyi PDP

NEPZA, Cross Rivers govt agree on steps to revamp Calabar free trade zone

Four killed as kidnappers engage soldiers in gun duel in Ondo

Akeredolu approves massive recruitment for Amotekun

Persons stoking ethnic tension should be treated as criminals, Makinde tells Oyo CP

Insurgency: Troops kill 5 Terrorists, recover firearm, other equipment in Borno ‘ DHQ

NATION

600 Nigerians stranded in Saudi Arabia, cry for evacuation

COVID-19: Napoli give Osimhen permission to return to training

Sexual harassment:Victims result still with held by OAU after lecturers jail term

EFCC arrests 11 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun

Ibidapo-Obe didnt die of COVID-19, says family

Israel set to exit coronavirus crisis

CBN to blacklist unlicensed money transfer agents over payment abuse

Why we backed FG reopening schools, by NCDC

Akeredolu orders massive Amotekun recruitment

Seven things to know about Sunday Igboho

Arrest me if you can, Sunday Igboho dares Makinde

Buharis ex-aide, Obono-Obla, two others charged with diverting N19.9m, forgery

HERALD

Ekiti Amotekun nabs 4 kidnappers from Sokoto

COVID-19: Africa’s Cases Surpass 3.3 Million as Death Toll Hits 82,000

University workers commence indefinite strike

UAE Signs $23bn Deal to buy F-35 Jets, Drones From U.S.

With pigeon incident, Nigerians had something to wail about ‘ Femi Adesina

Biden to Sign Orders to Boost Food Aid, Workers’ Rights Amid Pandemic

DAILY TIMES

Governors disown Bello for rejecting Covid-19 vaccines

OPC, lawyer back Akeredolu over herdsmen quit notice, NEF kick

U.S to join global initiative to share vaccines

Biden issues orders undoing key Trump policies on first day in office

Insecurity: Buratai charges officers on professionalism

Dismissed soldier led gang to abduct, kill six-year-old girl over family debt

Four Police Inspectors arrested for extorting 16-year-old student of N70,000

Anguish as bishop suspends eight parish priests

N2m credit alert sends Ilorin driver to jail

Gov. Sule updates Buhari as Boko Haram insurgents regroup in Nasarawa

Ebonyi PDP asks security agents to flush out Umahi loyalists from party secretariat

BUSINESSDAY

UNN secures Nigeria spot on scholarly citations as SA, Egypt lead

Osinbajo raises hope for Nigeria-made COVID-19 vaccine

Banks’ credit to real estate improves but sector reels under receding economy

Fear heightens in Nasarawa as B/Haram insurgents lay siege on state

Government ‘wants’ to create jobs but industries struggle to operate

Seplat wins Appeal to unseal corporate head office

With N32trn debt, Buhari justifies deficit budgeting

Unilever sets out plans to help build a more equitable, inclusive society

Respite for individuals, businesses as Orange One Finance unveils cheap loan facilities

DAILY INDEPENDENT

U.K. Says Coronavirus May No Longer Be Spreading Exponentially

Bayelsa Community Gives Shell 72 Hours To Remove Manifold

Insecurity: We Can’t Keep Silent Because Our ‘Brother’ Is In Power ‘ Fmr Sokoto Gov

CEPEJ Boss Lauds Biden For Appointing 3 Nigerians Into US Govt

Diaspora Remittances: CBN To Withdraw Operating Licenses Of Erring IMTOs

#EndSARS: How Nigeria Lost Court Records Of Over 150 Years

London To Remove Two Statues Over Links To Slave Trade

Gunmen Whisk Away Prominent Monarch In Adamawa Community

US Congress To Deliver Trump Impeachment Charge On Monday

SSANU, NASU Declares Nationwide Strike, Feb 5

PEOPLESDAILY

Shinkafi says alleged supply of vehicles to bandits by Gov Matawalle irresponsible

Jonathan, Jega, Adebanjo, Nwodo speak on Nigeria’s restructuring

Buhari orders FIRS to monitor tax payments by foreign companies

FG launches e-ticketing on Abuja ‘ Kaduna rail corridor

COVID-19 vaccines: 35 govs reject Yahaya Bello’s claim

Law abiding Nigerians have right to live anywhere in the Country -Group

Corruption: Group trains Kaduna residents on tracking public projects

CCB, INEC Chair sued over asset declaration

NEW TELEGRAPH

Akeredolu’s sacking of herdsmen, bold move ‘Arogbofa

How applicants pay N10,000 to agents before registration in Edo

NIN registration: We don’t know what it means ‘Rural dwellers

Insecurity: Akeredolu approves massive recruitment for Amotekun

S’Court dismisses Abacha family’s appeal to access frozen foreign accounts

SSANU, NASU to embark on strike Feb 5

Diaspora remittances: CBN vows to sanction operators paying local currency

NIGERIAN PILOT

Agric min tasks youths to revolutionize sector

Terrorism: Soldiers kill five Boko Haram fighters in latest encounter

Rise against Diaspora interferences to destabilise Nigeria, CTJ charges Nigerians

Insurgency: More Nigerians eager, willing to join Nigerian Army to fight Boko Haram

Economic diversification: Minister woos France coys to invest in Nigeria

Former Lawmaker arraigned for assault, electricity theft

 

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