{"id":25289,"date":"2020-12-24T06:37:45","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T06:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25289"},"modified":"2020-12-28T05:03:28","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T05:03:28","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-thursday-24-december-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25289","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 24 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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UK places travel ban on South Africa over new COVID-19 strain<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Ondo cancels crossover service in churches<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: FCT shuts bars, parks, restaurants for five weeks<\/p>\n<p>PDP sensitising members to get Buhari impeached Rivers Rep, Chinda<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Lagos, FCT atop as Nigeria records 999 Covid cases in one day<\/p>\n<p>Biden to push US Congress for fresh COVID-19 relief bill<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>16 dead, 30 houses razed in Kwara petrol tanker accident<\/p>\n<p>NIN: National identity database not breached, says NIMC<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Ban travellers from high-burden countries, Tomori urges FG<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians may be unwilling to receive Covid vaccine PTF<\/p>\n<p>I woke up sad, depressed over state of Nigeria due to corruption- Actor Williams Uchemba<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Govt afraid of religious leaders, reluctant to shut down worship centres, says Tomori<\/p>\n<p>FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year<\/p>\n<p>Kankara abduction: Similar incident wont happen again, says IGP<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;ll be safe when politicians stop using thugs -Yahaya Bello<\/p>\n<p>Russia not expecting anything good from Biden administration, says official<\/p>\n<p>Second wave: Kwara declares partial lockdown<\/p>\n<p>Three police officers shot dead, one injured in France<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: ASUU suspends nine-month-old strike<\/p>\n<p>UK COVID-19 strain found in Belgium<\/p>\n<p>Economy recovery not Covid vaccine should be FGs priority, says Kogi gov<\/p>\n<p>Buharis impeachment: PDP Reps dare House leadership over sanction threat<\/p>\n<p>FG inaugurates governing council for disabilities commission<\/p>\n<p>Trump rejects COVID-19 relief bill, gives reasons<\/p>\n<p>Herdsmen attacks: Oyo youths seek govt backing to comb criminals hideouts<\/p>\n<p>Protests rock Delta over creation of wards, chairmanship 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FG\u2019s Denial, Freed Katsina Schoolboys Say Ransom Was Paid<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers Groan as 500,000 Containers are Trapped at Lagos Port<\/p>\n<p>FEC Approves N45bn for Roads, Power, Water Projects<\/p>\n<p>BPE: PHCN Sales Proceeds Lodged in CBN Privatisation Account<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s Challenges More Fundamental than Rotational Presidency, Says Utomi<\/p>\n<p>IG: We Won\u2019t Allow a Repeat of Students\u2019 Abduction in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>FG Declares Friday, Monday, January 1 Public Holidays<\/p>\n<p>Buhari: Nigeria\u2019ll Continue to Play Roles in African Issues<\/p>\n<p>NIMC Denies Data Breach, Says It\u2019s Upgrading Website<\/p>\n<p>PDP Commends Zamfara Governor for Role in the Release of Kankara&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>SPDC Urges Rivers Govt to Follow Due Process in OML 11&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>We Received Intelligence on Plan to Attack Lagos, Says CP<\/p>\n<p>Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills Six, Destroys 30 Houses in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>Govt Hasn\u2019t Done Enough to Address Insecurity, Says Expert<\/p>\n<p>APC Nullifies Suspension of Ameachi, Uchendu, Giadom<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA Offers New Opportunities for Nigeria\u2019s Industrial Growth, Says Minister<\/p>\n<p>Constitution Review: Middle Belt, Southern Leaders Distance Self from Ultimatum to&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Security, Economy Have Collapsed under Your Watch, Wike Taunts APC Governors<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smugglers: Hoodlums attack, injure Customs officers at FOU Zone A<\/p>\n<p>Only PDP means well for Nigerians &#8216;Wike<\/p>\n<p>My vision is to make Abia State sufficient on IGR &#8216;Gov Ikpeazu<\/p>\n<p>Alleged forgery: Court refuses to stay proceedings in APC suit against Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>Only PDP means well for Nigerians &#8216;Wike<\/p>\n<p>Court orders APC to open case against Obaseki in alleged forgery suit<\/p>\n<p>Unremitted N46.8 billion: Prosecute Dankwambo, Gov. Yahaya urges new LG chairmen<\/p>\n<p>We &#8216;ll occupy NASS in January if &#8216;, Lere Constituency members threaten Speaker, Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NIMC\u2019s website inaccessible as commission denies hacking claim<\/p>\n<p>NEITI, NNPC agree to publish status of NLNG\u2019s payment<\/p>\n<p>How oil marketers diverted $8.4m worth of diesel, by witness<\/p>\n<p>Border Reopening: Joint Border Patrol Teams still in operation at Seme<\/p>\n<p>COAS Buratai enjoins troops to redouble effort<\/p>\n<p>NYSC says bandits kill corps member on Abuja-Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>British pound gains 1.3% on dollar on post-Brexit deal hopes<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kidnap business man, burn police vehicle in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Refinery rehabilitation exercise on course- Minister<\/p>\n<p>Trump pardons two linked to Russia probe, Blackwater guards, others<\/p>\n<p>Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth,Rihanna named among top 50 women in the UK by Sunday Times<\/p>\n<p>Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it &#8216;a disgrace<\/p>\n<p>Smugglers: Hoodlums attack, injure Customs officers at FOU Zone &#8216;A<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NCDC announces 999 new infections, 4 deaths<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report<\/p>\n<p>Court stops NMA from collecting dues, levies from a member<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Do something to protect Nigerian, Enugu Catholic Bishop to Leaders<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve lost my patience, Badaru warns critics<\/p>\n<p>Ortom signs N134billion Appropriation Bill into Law<\/p>\n<p>Banditry: Army arrests 41 Gana members, chief priest, 25 others<\/p>\n<p>CORONAVIRUS MUTATIONS: Ban flights from UK, others now HEWAN urges FG<\/p>\n<p>NDDC: Protests against sole administrator not in our best interest, IYC cautions<\/p>\n<p>Reno Omokri offers to gift Garba Shehu $20,000 if he accepts to spend a night without security in Koshobe Borno State<\/p>\n<p>Rising cases of crime: Ondo to recruit more personnel into Amotekun<\/p>\n<p>Ondo govt cancels crossover service, reschedules schools resumption<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers exchange gunshots with police, abduct businessman, burn police van<\/p>\n<p>Kankara incident will never happen again &#8216; IGP vows<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Again, FCT shuts bars, clubs, others, limits wedding guests to 50<\/p>\n<p>Why I won&#8217;t negotiate with criminals &#8216; Gov Bello<\/p>\n<p>Presidency raises alarm over alleged smear campaign against Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Rivers: APC upturns suspension of Amaechi, Giadom others<\/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>Sanwo-Olu Explores Potentiality Of Community Development For Greater Lagos<\/p>\n<p>As Defection Rumours Stir Intrigues In Kano Assembly<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Abduct Nursing Mother In Kano<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Ondo Cancels Church Night Service, Postpones Schools Resumption<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest 3 Armed Robbery Suspects In Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Backwardness, Cause Of Insecurity In North<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Second Wave Should Be Taken Seriously &#8216; Oyetunji<\/p>\n<p>Zulum Offers Christmas Largesse To Soldiers In Bama<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria To Support Niger Republic On Presidential Polls &#8216; PMB<\/p>\n<p>$3.1bn Rail Projects: Transport Ministry, BPP Appear in Court<\/p>\n<p>FG Urged To Engage Traditional Rulers In Peace Building<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ogun State govt suspends crossover services, gatherings, carnivals<\/p>\n<p>Why I haven&#8217;t approved another running grant for schools &#8216; Makinde<\/p>\n<p>Three dead, 33 injured in Niger auto crash<\/p>\n<p>Ex-governorship candidate in Anambra, Oseloka Obaze, tests positive for COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Okowa sets up panel to investigate Oleh\/Ozoro land imbroglio, warns against delay<\/p>\n<p>Presidency raises alarm, says some &#8216;disgruntled political elements&#8217; plan to use an online media to smear Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers contact families of passengers abducted on Benin-Auchi Road<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>12 die, 25 injured in road crash on Kaduna-Abuja road<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Police recover more stolen rifles, arrest suspects who torched stations<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N44.5Bn for FCT, roads, power projects<\/p>\n<p>Buhari: Nigeriall continue to play roles in African issues<\/p>\n<p>IGP vs Sowore: Court adjourns hearing in N10b suit to January 26<\/p>\n<p>Three die, 33 others injured in Niger road crash<\/p>\n<p>We received Intelligence on plan to attack Lagos, says CP<\/p>\n<p>Were still lobbying our colleagues for Buharis impeachment Rivers Rep<\/p>\n<p>Protest against NDDC Sole Administrator counter-productive<\/p>\n<p>Wike to APC governors: security, economy have collapsed under your watch<\/p>\n<p>We will recruit more into Amotekun, says Akeredolu<\/p>\n<p>Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest three<\/p>\n<p>2023: Agitation for Igbo presidency gathers momentum<\/p>\n<p>Our database is intact, says NIMC<\/p>\n<p>Catholic bishop fetes 300 less privileged in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Ondo cancels cross over service in churches<\/p>\n<p>Gender-based groups lament Bayelsa rape cases, violence against women<\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Petrol tanker explosion kills six, destroys 30 houses in Kwara<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria no longer promotes equity, justice, fairness, Ortom alleges<\/p>\n<p>Again, Obaseki seeks adjournment in alleged forgery case citing appeal at Supreme Court<\/p>\n<p>Why terrorists target schools, by minister<\/p>\n<p>What FG, states are doing to curb insecurity<\/p>\n<p>Bilateral relations: Nigeria, Jamaica launch inaugural direct flight<\/p>\n<p>Radical policies needed to reverse decline in FDI NIPC Boss<\/p>\n<p>2023: Group tasks Buhari to sack SGF, those with political ambition<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria cant continue with herdsmen Presidency<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Agents of destabilization&#8217; plotting attack against Buhari &#8216; Presidency raises alarm<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Reno Omokri dares Buhari&#8217;s aide Garba Shehu with $20,000<\/p>\n<p>Attacking Tinubu won&#8217;t solve your problems &#8216; Pastor Tunde Bakare chides APC leader&#8217;s enemies<\/p>\n<p>REVEALED: PDP canvasses members in National Assembly to impeach Buhari<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FCTA Restricts Informal, Formal Events to not More than 50 Persons<\/p>\n<p>N10 Billion Suit: Court Summons Sowore Over Alleged Fake Report<\/p>\n<p>IGP Meets Police Officers, Stakeholders Over Activities of Bandits in Katsina<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Armed robbers kill corps member along Jere-Abuja road<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our data not breached \u2014 NIMC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15 dead, 58 injured in Niger, Kaduna road crashes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gunmen kidnap one, set police vehicle ablaze in Kano<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Solution to banditry in North is in Zamfara \u2013 Gov Matawalle\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FEC approves N44.5bn for FCT roads, power projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas: Drivers lament low patronage at Abuja parks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Plot to portray Buhari \u2018as not being in charge\u2019 uncovered \u2013 Presidency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>67 nabbed for attacking, looting police stations in Lagos<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kidnapped expatriates rescued in Bayelsa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Domkat Bali set standard for ethical public life \u2013 Son<\/p>\n<p><strong>IGP visits Katsina, vows to stamp out criminality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ex-militant leaders pledge to work for N\/Delta devt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tanker fire claims six, razes 30 buildings in Kwara<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Buratai assures Buni on safety of Damaturu-Maiduguri roadNigeria needs more SANs like Dr Nasiru Adamu Aliyu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FG monopolising fuel deregulation, says IPMAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aero Contractors petitioned over stranded Sokoto passengers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FG deploys security agents for Tin Can, Apapa ports gridlocks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ECOWAS shifts power market launch to 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NAMB backs revocation of 42 MFB licences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>COVID-19: FCTA shuts down recreational businesses\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benue: Govt donates 100 vehicles to security agencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JOS: Company to build 6,290 houses for low-income earners in Plateau<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ABUJA: Kuje has suffered 3 years of insecurity \u2013 Council chair\u2019s wife<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oredo: Obaseki promises to partner FG, NNPC to make Edo Nigeria&#8217;s gas hub<\/p>\n<p>Buhari extends mandate of COVID-19 task force to March 2021, urges vigilance<\/p>\n<p>NIWA seeks Amnesty Programme&#8217;s support to secure inland waterways<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>JUST IN: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills Six, Razes 30 Buildings In Jebba<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara Govt Budgets 700m For Legislative Activities In 2021<\/p>\n<p>Gov. 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