{"id":25258,"date":"2020-12-12T06:07:25","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T06:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25258"},"modified":"2020-12-12T06:15:27","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T06:15:27","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-saturday-12-december-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25258","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 12 December 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US Supreme Court rejects Texas bid to overturn election results<\/p>\n<p>As Nigeria works to introduce blockchain regulation, US lags behind<\/p>\n<p>Biometric verification: NUP urges PTAD not to delist members from payroll<\/p>\n<p>Why we must resettle indigenous communities in Abuja &#8216; FCTA<\/p>\n<p>Kogi governor pledges speedy implementation of state university report<\/p>\n<p>INSECURITY: Why it&#8217;s dangerous to engage mercenaries, Sule Lamido,Umar caution FG<\/p>\n<p>Youth Party critiques electoral bill, makes important recommendations<\/p>\n<p>Buhari won&#8217;t succumb to threats, undue pressure &#8216; Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Tribunal dismisses AA petition against Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s refusal to appear before lawmakers, an insult on democracy &#8216; NNPP National Chairman<\/p>\n<p>Your re-election, testimony of your performance &#8216; Obasanjo tells Akufo-Addo<\/p>\n<p>Court orders reinstatement of LG chairman suspended by Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>LG elections: NDLEA screens 250 candidates in Kano, finds drug abuse symptoms<\/p>\n<p>Kwara APC crisis deepens as Gov AbdulRazaq insists Bolarinwa can&#8217;t be sworn in<\/p>\n<p>Tiwa Savage takes &#8216;Lekki Shooting&#8217; to MOBO award&#8217;s stage<\/p>\n<p>ASUU denies suspending ongoing nine month strike<\/p>\n<p>Unhealthy living is responsible for cancer, not your genes<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 796 cases, highest single-day infections since COVID-19 began &#8216; NCDC<\/p>\n<p>LASG to digitalise healthcare service delivery &#8216; Sanwo-Olu<\/p>\n<p>Road accidents kill 40 in Adamawa &#8216; FRSC<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums abduct medical consultant, Bolt driver in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Police arraign kidnap kingpin, 7 others for terrorism in Calabar<\/p>\n<p>Protest as INTELS sacks over 700 workers without benefits<\/p>\n<p>Zulum begs FG to help 200,000 refugees return to Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Ministry of Petroleum paid N14m for biros, N46m for letterhead, N56m for toner &#8216; Senate<\/p>\n<p>Myths, misconceptions major challenges of Family Planning &#8216; Expert<\/p>\n<p>IMF Mission supports CBN monetary accommodative stance<\/p>\n<p>Recession: FG not increasing, introducing new taxes in 2021 &#8216; Finance Minister<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Biden administration will be full of scandal -Trump\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How soldiers searching for missing Generals corpse demolished my building, fish pond Businessman<\/p>\n<p>Policemen killed my two sons within five years 86-year-old widow<\/p>\n<p>Sex-for-passport: Family of sacked embassy guard alleges conspiracy<\/p>\n<p>People thought I would die after drunk driver crushed me to a pole Akintola, UI Dentistry student who lost a limb at five<\/p>\n<p>APC crisis: Buni-led committee defends NEC resolutions, inaugurates 36 state caretakers<\/p>\n<p>Intels: Aggrieved Intels workers block company, demand benefits<\/p>\n<p>Youths demand for good education, right not privilege -Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Membership registration: Nigerians tired of APCs propaganda, says PDP<\/p>\n<p>ICC investigates military, Boko Haram for war crimes, torture, others<\/p>\n<p>Economy expected to improve December CBN survey<\/p>\n<p>IMF urges Nigeria to reduce debt vulnerabilities<\/p>\n<p>Five million farmers get N800m insurance claims from FG<\/p>\n<p>No new tax, increment in 2021 FG<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Again, El-Rufai goes into isolation<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu goes into self-isolation as aide tests positive<\/p>\n<p>Lekki shootings: #EndSARS protesters ask panel to summon Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, others<\/p>\n<p>Three feared killed as trucks burst into flames in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Senators express shock as petroleum ministry spends N116m on pens, others<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Presidency media team meets BBC officials<\/p>\n<p>How my ex-commissioners dumped PDP for APC -Wike<\/p>\n<p>NMA begins strike over kidnap of another doctor in Cross River<\/p>\n<p>Eleven months after, Buhari visits hometown, Daura, for one week<\/p>\n<p>Court overrules Obaseki, voids LGA chair suspension<\/p>\n<p>Sowore not linked with any violence, revolution, DSS operative tells court<\/p>\n<p>238,868 beneficiaries get N9.01bn payroll support FG<\/p>\n<p>US donates N68.2m security equipment to Nigerian Navy<\/p>\n<p>US Congress passes defence bill despite Trump veto threat<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias economyll recover to its pre-pandemic level by 2022 IMF<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill mobile policeman in Delta community, flee with rifle<\/p>\n<p>Tony Elumelu Foundation partners EU to empower 2,500 African women<\/p>\n<p>Why I rejected NFF technical director job Amuneke<\/p>\n<p>Rivers killer cop faces murder charge, dismissal Police<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Police recover stolen Ogun Assembly mace in Lagos<strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presidency Deplores Breakup Threats, Says Buhari Won\u2019t Succumb to Pressure<\/p>\n<p>Fayemi: Youths Right to Demand Good Governance, End to Police Cruelty<\/p>\n<p>IMF Article IV: Nigeria\u2019s Outlook Challenging, Forex Reforms Needed<\/p>\n<p>CBN Unveils New Pricing Template for TSA Collections<\/p>\n<p>Edo 2020: Tribunal Dismisses AA Petition Against Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Govt Imposes Curfew on Ondo Communities as Communal Clash Claims 2<\/p>\n<p>Anambra Police Kill Two Suspected Armed Robbers during Gun Duel<\/p>\n<p>Most Cancers Arise from Sugar Consumption, Says Don<\/p>\n<p>FG Granted N342bn Waivers to Importers in Two Years<\/p>\n<p>FAAN Can Shore Up IGR with Non-aeronautical Revenue, Experts Say<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NWC deepening cracks among PDP govs, Wike alleges<\/p>\n<p>PDP campaign fund: Court quashes fraud charges against ex-minister<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity forcing herdsmen to flee Nigeria in droves&#8217;Bodejo, Miyetti Allah boss<\/p>\n<p>Buhari: Afenifere, Ohanaeze, Arewa youths, Sagay disagree on NASS summon<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Buhari wont succumb to threats, undue pressure Presidency<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu to go into self-isolation<\/p>\n<p>I killed motorcyclist to raise money to buy yam tubers for next years planting season Suspect<\/p>\n<p>Scores feared dead as petrol tanker explodes in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Assembly moves to establish sex offenders register<\/p>\n<p>Delta council suspends two monarchs over inter-communal clashes<\/p>\n<p>Minister seeks collaboration on national biosecurity policy<\/p>\n<p>FIRS urges taxpayers to take advantage of E-service platforms<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Zamfara gold mining: Niger Delta seeks amendment of petroleum, mining acts<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian train services: Mass transit beyond the reach of the masses<\/p>\n<p>African women to benefit from Tony Elumelu Foundation, EU partnership<\/p>\n<p>Buhari won&#8217;t succumb to threats, pressure, presidency declares<\/p>\n<p>Why Reps will quickly pass 2020 finance bill, by Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Senate uncovers how ministry spent N14m for pens, N46m for letter heads<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s administration is provincial, says Abaribe<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila Pledeges Speedy Passage Of Finance Bill<\/p>\n<p>FG To Address Issues Affecting Refugees<\/p>\n<p>NIMC Tasked On Data Capturing Of IDPs<\/p>\n<p>Okowa Inaugurates Operation Delta Hawk<\/p>\n<p>Senate Uncovers How Petroleum Ministry Paid N116m For Pens, Letter-head, Tonners<\/p>\n<p>Campaign Against Multiple Taxation In Nigeria Gets PNAI Support<\/p>\n<p>Court Jails Ghanaian 3 Years For Smuggling 10 Kilograms Of Tramadol<\/p>\n<p>UNIBEN Honours Philanthropist, Child Rights Activist Martins Abhulimhen<\/p>\n<p>Mass Metering: FG Earmarks Over N5bn To Yola DisCo<\/p>\n<p>FCTA Moves Against Illegal Car Marts Operators, Issues 72-hour Notice<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US election: First Lady Melania Trump &#8216;wants to go home<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 796 new COVID-19 cases, total now 72,140<\/p>\n<p>We didn&#8217;t breach any law on our plan to spend N14.5m on biros, N46m on letter heads, says Ministry of Petroleum<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu goes into self-isolation as aide tests positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Governors to hold emergency meeting on CBN&#8217;s Anchor Borrowers scheme Monday<\/p>\n<p>Statement of the ICC prosecutor on the conclusion of the preliminary examination of the situation in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>UK travellers could be barred from EU entry on 1 January<\/p>\n<p>IMF counsels CBN to review loan to deposit ratio to avoid banking crisis<\/p>\n<p>NHRC makes case for inclusiveness, equal opportunities in FG&#8217;s COVID-19 recovery efforts<\/p>\n<p>Edo govt sets up committee to probe Okomu oil palm, host communities crisis<\/p>\n<p>Okowa inaugurates &#8216;Operation Delta Hawk&#8217;, calls for support<\/p>\n<p>International Criminal Court says it has enough evidence to begin probe into violence in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Finance bill: FG seeks NASS approval for N500bn crisis intervention fund<\/p>\n<p>Buhari won&#8217;t succumb to threats, undue pressure &#8216; Spokesman<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Gunmen kill mobile policeman, cart away AK47 rifle in Delta<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ICC to investigate Boko Haram, armed forces for war crimes<\/p>\n<p>APC to amend partys constitution before picking new leaders Buni<\/p>\n<p>Governors, Emefiele meet to avert food shortage<\/p>\n<p>Fear in Kano as 85 test positive for Coronavirus<\/p>\n<p>Ibadan dreams bigger, honours Salami, other prominent indigenes<\/p>\n<p>Edo tribunal dismisses one of five petitions against Obaseki, PDP, INEC<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: AfDB, others raise US$230 billion in pandemic response<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS protesters want panel to summon Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, 11 others<\/p>\n<p>Government not introducing new taxes in 2021 Finance minister<\/p>\n<p>War in PDP as Wike blasts Secondus-led NWC<\/p>\n<p>PDP knocks Buhari for snubbing Reps invitation<\/p>\n<p>Court reinstates LG boss suspended by Obaseki<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ICC set to investigate Nigerian security forces for crimes against humanity, war crimes<\/p>\n<p>I became blind after police fired teargas into my eyes&#8217; &#8216; Man, 70, tells Edo judicial panel<\/p>\n<p>Hoodlums shoot policeman dead in Delta, cart away rifle<\/p>\n<p>Finance Bill to Exempt Minimum Wage Earners From Personal Income Tax &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Donates Maritime Security Equipment Worth N70 Million to Nigerian Navy<\/p>\n<p>Alleged N32.9B Fraud: Court dismisses Mompha&#8217;s &#8216;No Case Application<\/p>\n<p>FCTA Issues 3 Days Notice to Illegal Auto Marts Operators<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/court-acquits-wali-of-laundering-n950m-campaign-funds\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Court acquits Wali of laundering N950m campaign funds<\/p>\n<p>$20.6b pledged to restore health services disrupted by COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Federal University Gusau appoints Prof Gusau new VC<a href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/kuje-mobilizes-residents-for-tenement-rate-collections\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kuje mobilizes residents for tenement rate collections<a href=\"https:\/\/dailytrust.com\/ti-ranking-on-corruption-not-at-par-with-our-effort-osinbajo\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>TI ranking on corruption not at par with our effort \u2013 Osinbajo<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 responsible for aviation airfare increase \u2013 NCAA<\/p>\n<p>Fintiri threatens kidnappers with death penalty<\/p>\n<p>Abductors of Taraba Assembly member demand N150m ransom<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tax Justice campaign gains more momentum in Nigeria, as PNAI kicks against multiple taxation<\/p>\n<p>Blacklist: Christian Youths reject US position on Nigeria over religious intolerance<\/p>\n<p>Ango Abdullahis statement on killing of Northerners by Igbos unfortunate Northern Elders<\/p>\n<p>Chris Ngige-A deceitful conciliator to ASUU, his principal and the public towards resolving ASUU strike<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lagos closes Badia, Gaskiya level crossings for railway project<\/p>\n<p>Govt needs to streamline regulatory agencies, says Three Points Industries boss<\/p>\n<p>Recession: Best time to invest in real estate industry<\/p>\n<p>Ogun threatens shutdown of dirty markets ahead of festive sales<\/p>\n<p>Edo guber election petition tribunal dismisses AA&#8217;s petition<\/p>\n<p>Labour to governors: Why you cannot borrow from pension funds<\/p>\n<p>PDP mocks APC over botched membership Drive<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG Pledges To Use Space Technology To Improve Living Standard Of Nigerians<\/p>\n<p>Sanwo-Olu Goes Into Self-Isolation<\/p>\n<p>Police Kill Two Suspected Armed Robbers In Onitsha<\/p>\n<p>PDP Zones Presidency To South East<\/p>\n<p>Abuja Royal Father Tours Northern States, Honours Gombe Monarch<\/p>\n<p>Gombe LG Election: Women Groups, PWD Want Credible Poll<\/p>\n<p>I Won&#8217;t Succumb To Threats, Take Decision Out Of Fear- Buhari<\/p>\n<p><strong>NIGERIAN PILOT<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dont betray our trust, kogi CJ charges tribunal members<\/p>\n<p>Blacklist: Christian Youths reject US position on Nigeria over religious intolerance<\/p>\n<p>Ogun begins Reformation of parks and garages Engr Dairo<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING Federal Polytechnic, Ede Rector, Adekolawole suspended<\/p>\n<p>Railway bill for concurrent legislative list scales 2nd reading<\/p>\n<p>Crude oil price rises to $50 per barrel<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW 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