{"id":25281,"date":"2020-12-21T06:38:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T06:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25281"},"modified":"2020-12-21T06:38:28","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T06:38:28","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-monday-21-december-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25281","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Monday, 21 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><strong>PUNCH\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>UK says new COVID-19 strain out of control\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>European countries ban UK flights over new COVID-19 strain<\/p>\n<p>One killed as motorcyclists, task force clash in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Anambra APC register full of ghost names, says Moghalu<\/p>\n<p>My daughter was abducted and murdered during end-of-year party closing prayer \u2014 Father of two-year-old Ebonyi girl<\/p>\n<p>APC must rise above propaganda to deliver on promises \u2013 PGF DG<\/p>\n<p>Two arrested for gang-raping, filming Ogun 19-year-old girl<\/p>\n<p>Food prices rising, household incomes precarious \u2013 NBS<\/p>\n<p>Trigger-happy cop kills Rivers 38-year-old father of three<\/p>\n<p>States plan tough enforcement as new COVID-19 cases surge<\/p>\n<p>CBN revokes 42 microfinance banks\u2019 operating licences<\/p>\n<p>Kankara schoolboys\u2019 rescue: Presidency aligns with Army, contradicts Masari<\/p>\n<p>Controversy trails killings by alleged Amotekun officer in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Border reopening: Poultry, rice importation remain banned, says FG<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Edo APC demands Obasekis resignation<\/p>\n<p>Age falsification: NJC recommends two judges for retirement<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: APC govs seek bi-partisan approach to restore peace<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian doctor, wife found dead in US home<\/p>\n<p>Many Nigerians dont trust police, says Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Niger Assembly speaker, clerk test positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Kaduna imposes new restrictions on churches, mosques, others<\/p>\n<p>UPDATED: 80 abducted Kastina students rescued Police<\/p>\n<p>SIM cards: SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration<\/p>\n<p>Policeman said his colleague shouldve finished me and taken my body to morgue with others Gunshot victim<\/p>\n<p>Osun pastor who stabbed co-tenant to death mentally unstable Neighbour<\/p>\n<p>Without devolution of power, Nigeria going nowhere Agbakoba<\/p>\n<p>Relations mocked us when we didnt have a child Pastor whose wife had quintuplets after 23 years of marriage<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Govt cant protect lives without caring for citizensDonald Duke<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 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Report: Tax evasion, Stealing, Pillars of Corruption in Nigerias Oil Industry<\/p>\n<p>INEC Proposes Law to Curb Frequency of By-elections<\/p>\n<p>Igbo Leaders Seek Legal Backing for Rotation of Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Investors Gain N1.3tn as Stock Market Rises to N19tn<\/p>\n<p>NJC Recommends Removal of Yobe Grand Kadi, Osun Judge<\/p>\n<p>PSC Dismisses Four Police Officers for Misconduct, Demotes Two<\/p>\n<p>FG Plans Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 Vaccines<\/p>\n<p>Revealed: Negative Impact of Closures Forced Buhari to Reopen Borders<\/p>\n<p>NERC: Gencos Misrepresenting State of Power Sector<\/p>\n<p>Crime: Fayemi, Ex-IG Mobilise Support for Community Policing<\/p>\n<p>NNPC: Nigeria\u2019s Reserves Will Dry up in 30 Years Without New&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>FG: Border Reopening: Poultry, Rice Importation Remain Banned<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Ban Flights from UK, Atiku Advises FG<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta Governors to Meet on Sole Administrator for NDDC<\/p>\n<p>Justice Bello Loses Bid for ICC Job, Scores Below 5% of&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>NDIC Commences Liquidation Processes for 42 MFBs<\/p>\n<p>First Banks New TVC: Of Historical Renaissance and Innovative Validation<\/p>\n<p>Will Ogoni, Shell Oil Spill Dispute Ever Be Resolved<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gov Bellos giant strides in tackling security challenges in Kogi state<\/p>\n<p>Rivers APC crisis deepens, as Amaechi camp suspends Abe&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p>Restructuring will kill Nigeria &#8216; Isa Yuguda<\/p>\n<p>Anambra 2021: Nobody can intimidate me in the guber race&#8217; Hon. Azubogu<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Nigeria records 6 deaths in 24 hours, confirms 920 new infections<\/p>\n<p>Atiku mourns killing of Emir of Kaura Namodas aides, others<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Ijaw elders harp on community defence<\/p>\n<p>Obi shares path to success with students<\/p>\n<p>Reappraise security architecture, Anglican bishop tells FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>EU commends Buhari on release of abducted students<\/p>\n<p><u>Bank boosts SMEs with N23.96bn loan in 12 months <\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>Artisanal refiners canvass presidential crude oil refining development initiative <\/u><\/p>\n<p><u>Nigeria shops for multiple sources, affordably effective COVID-19 vaccines <\/u><\/p>\n<p>Confusion as airlines ration capacity, routes<\/p>\n<p>Bullish oil prices: How to maximise advantages<\/p>\n<p>Worries over declining training scheme for artisans<\/p>\n<p>Again, Katsina students abducted, rescued<\/p>\n<p>Artisanal refiners canvass presidential crude oil refining development initiative<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria shops for multiple sources, affordably effective COVID-19 vaccines<\/p>\n<p>Ibom Deep Seaport to be built in phases, says commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Cross River orders closure of night clubs over COVID-19 second wave<\/p>\n<p>Four killed in fresh Zangon Kataf attacks<\/p>\n<p>Oyo government clarifies downward review of 2021 budget<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Petrol price cut: Oil marketers still sell at N170 per litre &#8216; Investigation<\/p>\n<p>2023: Ukiwe, Nwodo, Anyim, others begin moves to actualize Igbo presidency project<\/p>\n<p>Reps hold special session Monday to pass 2021 budget into law<\/p>\n<p>Why Buhari re-opened Nigeria\u2019s land borders \u2014 Presidential source<\/p>\n<p>Border opening spurs stock market<\/p>\n<p>Restructure Nigeria before 2023, Anglican Bishop tells FG<\/p>\n<p>Five takeaways from the safe return of 344 Kankara schoolboys<\/p>\n<p>How Police, Army saved 80 Katsina Islamiya students from kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>Germany to suspend air links with UK from midnight<\/p>\n<p>Ortom commissions N1.2billion road projects in Benue South district<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Italy to suspend flights from UK<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kaduna workers to operate from home<\/p>\n<p>England faces lengthy lockdown as new virus strain &#8216;out of control<\/p>\n<p>Dutch ban UK flights to stop virus &#8216;mutation<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta youths rally support for Buhari&#8217;s decisions on NDDC<\/p>\n<p>FG orders probe of payment for Digital Identity Number<\/p>\n<p>Again, drunk police officer kills father of three in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>Reps hold special session Monday to pass 2021 budget into law<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Revisit APC Manifesto, PGF DG tells Defence, Police, Interior ministers<\/p>\n<p>Enemies of Nigeria behind Magu&#8217;s ordeal, ex- EFCC boss&#8217; classmates tell Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest two for gang raping 19-yr-old in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Release of Kankara school children, cheering news &#8216; CAN<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria jihadists kill five soldiers, kidnap 35 civilians in two attacks<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers of Edo HoS yet to open communication, orderly still missing<\/p>\n<p>Four killed in Southern Kaduna reprisal attacks<\/p>\n<p>Ngige&#8217;s community rejects reinstated monarch<\/p>\n<p>Police Service Commission dismisses 4 senior officers, demotes 2 others over misconduct<\/p>\n<p>NIN: Telecom workers reject 2 weeks deadline for subscribers<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Niger state Speaker, Clerk test positive for covid-19<\/p>\n<p>NIPSS DG, Galadima, was an intellectual colossus&#8217; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Second Wave: Atiku wants FG to temporarily halt all UK flights<\/p>\n<p>Community Policing: Fayemi makes case for police reform<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker advocate youths, women empowerment as panacea to insecurity, poverty<\/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>2023: Delta North Stakeholders Endorse Gbagi For Governor<\/p>\n<p>Drugs: Nigeria Aiming At 70% Local Manufacturing &#8216; NAFDAC<\/p>\n<p>2023: How Igbos Can Actualize Presidency &#8216; Anyim<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC Apprehends Abductor of 16yrs Old Girl In Nasarawa<\/p>\n<p>Champions To Earn N75m As 2020\/21 NPFL Season Gets New Date<\/p>\n<p>WARIF, EU-UN Train Students On Prevention Of Sexual Violence<\/p>\n<p>Over 51,000 Nigerians Contributing To Canada&#8217;s Economy &#8216; Envoy<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How 16-month border closure almost ruined private sector<\/p>\n<p>How variant of COVID 19 causes concern worldwide<\/p>\n<p>Kankara students&#8217; abduction: Reinforce your capacity to secure Nigerians, APC governors tell IGP, Service Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>Success of community policing will depend on people&#8217;s trust in police &#8216; Fayemi<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun corps must bear arms, Ekiti elders tell South-West governors<\/p>\n<p>Multiple piracy attacks rock Bonny waters, threaten NLNG vessel<\/p>\n<p>NEPC to make Nigeria destination of quality cocoa &#8216; Awolowo<\/p>\n<p>Security: North Central Govs to meet in Makurdi Monday<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>S&#8217;south governors tasked on establishment of security network<\/p>\n<p>Police, rights group kick as cop kills man in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>HURIWA to Buhari: Blame yourself for spate of kidnappings, killings<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Uzodimma orders workers to stay at home<\/p>\n<p>NJC recommends sack of two judges over age falsification<\/p>\n<p>Again troops rescue 84 school children in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Millions of naira lost as fire razes Bayelsa furniture market<\/p>\n<p>FCT in crisis of COVID-19 second wave, says Dr. Okechukwu<\/p>\n<p>Ohanaeze: consensus candidate collapses during meeting<\/p>\n<p>IPOB chides SEast govs over rejection of security outfit<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Kaduna directs workers to work from home<\/p>\n<p>Four killed in fresh reprisal attacks on Zango-Kataf<\/p>\n<p>Court reinstates 32 sacked Ekiti varsity workers<\/p>\n<p>Ebonyi PDP accuses Umahi of intimidation<\/p>\n<p>Zikist-Buharist Movement carpets Secondus for asking Buhari to resign<\/p>\n<p>FCTA warns against sale of cars within residential premises<\/p>\n<p>Non-adherance to party manifesto eroding APC electoral viability, PGF DG warns<\/p>\n<p>PSC dismisses Senior officers for smuggling 300,000 live cartridges, others<\/p>\n<p>Stop shedding blood of innocent Nigerians, Aare-Musulumi charges FG<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Police rescue 80 abducted Islamiya students, four others in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>NiDCOM describes death of US-based Nigerian doctor, wife as shocking<\/p>\n<p>PSC dismisses four senior Police Officers for misconduct<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kankara: We disappointed naysayers, FG reacts to allegations of fake students abduction<\/p>\n<p>US approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine<\/p>\n<p>NUT commends timely release of 344 Kankara school students<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Army reveals measures taken to rescue Kankara school boys<\/p>\n<p>APC endorses Gov Fayemi for 2023 presidency<\/p>\n<p>Kankara students: Nigerians should show understanding on Insecurity issues MURIC<\/p>\n<p>Abduction: APC apologises to Kankara schoolboys<\/p>\n<p>Kankara school students only went for excursion Ezekwesili<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kanu blasts South-East govs over rejection of IPOB\u2019s police<\/p>\n<p>Putin hails Russia\u2019s spies, visits intelligence Headquarters<\/p>\n<p>Covid-19: Kaduna civil servants below level 14 to work from home<\/p>\n<p>Panic as Speaker, Clerk test positive to Covid-19 in Niger<\/p>\n<p>Katsina: How 84 students, 3 teachers were abducted Saturday night<\/p>\n<p>APC receives defectors from PDP, SDP, APGA<\/p>\n<p>Wizkid\u2019s \u2018Essence\u2019 makes Obama\u2019s top list of favourite songs for 2020<\/p>\n<p>Cement price hike unsettles contractors, masses<\/p>\n<p>Abducted Kankara students reunite with families<\/p>\n<p>Unrealistic deadline for SIM registration<\/p>\n<p>Daily Trust economists to FG: Woo investors in agric, trade, others to reflate economy<\/p>\n<p>Ibom Deep seaport to begin with $2bn<\/p>\n<p>Trial e-ticketing begins as Lagos-Ibadan train improves<\/p>\n<p>Reactions trail halt in trade zones licencing<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 Resurgence: Imo Gov orders immediate closure of secretariat<\/p>\n<p>Police foil another terror attack on school in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>APC appointees have abandoned partys manifesto, says PGF DG<\/p>\n<p>Adamawa 2023: Ngilari, Nyako, Abbo, Bello others unite to oust Fintiri<\/p>\n<p>Kidnapping now new enterprise in Nigeria -Soyinka<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity will not divide Nigeria, say APC Governors<\/p>\n<p>Observe Covid-19 prevention protocol, Abia govt urges<\/p>\n<p>Eze urges APC NEC to uphold expulsion of Sen Abe, others<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How telemedicine transformed access to healthcare in the middle of a pandemic<\/p>\n<p>APC apologises to freed Kankara boys, cautions against reoccurrence<\/p>\n<p>12 times prominent Nigerians fainted, &#8216;got sick&#8217; during criminal prosecution<\/p>\n<p>Grenada as the Dream Investment &amp; Citizenship by Investment Destination<\/p>\n<p>News Roundup: Amazon&#8217;s zoox bi-directional vehicle has no reverse function, FG to block SIM cards without National Identity Numbers (NIN) in two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Exporters seek CBN&#8217;s intervention in addressing shipment delays concerns<\/p>\n<p>FX market ends week with naira weakening by 0.42%<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where is Leah Sharibu&#8217; Does she know it&#8217;s Christmas&#8217; By Fredrick Nwabufo<\/p>\n<p>Troops Rescue Abducted Islamiya Students From Bandits &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p>NJC Recommends Compulsory Retirement of 2 High Court Judges Over Alleged Age Falsification<\/p>\n<p>Eastern Security Network: IPOB Dares S&#8217;East Governors<\/p>\n<p>Adeniyi Ajayi, robber that begged police to kill him, escapes from custody<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians react as National Assembly tells INEC to consider underage married girls as voters<\/p>\n<p>Stop NIN registration, withdraw threat to block SIM cards &#8216; SERAP tells Buhari<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NJC Recommends Retirement Of 2 High Court Judges For Alleged Age Falsification<\/p>\n<p>Troops Kill Two Militia Gang Members In Benue<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Aso Villa Chaplain Cautions Against Negligence During Yuletide<\/p>\n<p>Alleged Impersonation: PDP Wants Lere Olayinka Arrested<\/p>\n<p>Police Foil Robbery, Arrest Suspected Cultists<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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\" 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