{"id":25389,"date":"2021-01-17T05:55:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T05:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25389"},"modified":"2021-01-17T05:57:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T05:57:02","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-sunday-17-january-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=25389","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 17 January 2021"},"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<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US capitals on edge ahead of possible pro-Trump armed protests<\/p>\n<p>Police hunt for abductors of IMSUs lecturer<\/p>\n<p>200 girls defiled in Gombe in one year<\/p>\n<p>Airport: Weve not been compensated for our lands says community<\/p>\n<p>Tailors making fake Amotekun uniforms nabbed in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Fire destroys 12 shops in Lagos<\/p>\n<p>Osun seeks NCDCs support to test more residents<\/p>\n<p>Policemen likely paid to kill Enugu monarch -Sister<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria can generate N20tn revenue if govt isnt lazy Oyedele, WAfrica Tax Leader at PwC<\/p>\n<p>How Delta ex-lawmaker Mrakpor, assaulted me over my sons Facebook post 68-year-old woman<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun claimed Tosin Thomas wasnt shot intentionally Friend<\/p>\n<p>Heavily armed man arrested at Washington security checkpoint<\/p>\n<p>UN loses three peacekeepers in Mali, Central African Republic<\/p>\n<p>NIN: NIMC shuts head office in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Poll: Nigerians call for extension of NIN deadline<\/p>\n<p>Protests erupt in France over controversial security bill<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun warns Ekiti residents against conniving with kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>NAF bombs bandits hideouts, kills scores in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Hardwork alone not enough to achieve success in business Ogunleye<\/p>\n<p>Total assets under contributory pension hit N12.29tn<\/p>\n<p>Nigeriall suffer from debt overhang if not careful Chukwu<\/p>\n<p>Remittance from NLNG surpasses FGs target by N63.6bn<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 vaccines: Late delivery imminent over NAFDAC approval<\/p>\n<p>Security agents, others flee as insurgents overrun Borno town<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act: National Assembly rejects voting right for underage mothers<\/p>\n<p>I preferred dying to rape, says Rivers robbery victim<\/p>\n<p>AMCON to float international airline with Arik, Aero planes<\/p>\n<p>Foreign interests sponsoring Boko Haram to recruit northern children &#8211; Gov. Zulum<\/p>\n<p>Why rape victims shouldnt rush into marriage Ijayekunle, anti-rape activist<\/p>\n<p>Medical association faults Sanwo-Olu on fresh LASU VC selection process<\/p>\n<p>FG cautions Oyo over building approvals on right of way<\/p>\n<p>Why we notified Osinbajo, NNPC, others of Ayenis divestment OMS<\/p>\n<p>Ex-FG prosecutor petitions EFCC over N1bn Oyo vehicle purchase<\/p>\n<p>FG orders immediate closure of NIMC headquarters<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Buhari has nothing more to offer, PDP replies Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Former aides drag Umahi to EFCC over LG funds<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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Govs to Meet, Consider New Safety Measures<\/p>\n<p>Fitch Forecasts $42bn External Reserves for Nigeria in 2021<\/p>\n<p>Shell Kicks as Rivers Seizes Assets over Refusal to Pay N182bn&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Okowa Performs Groundbreaking for N15bn Tower Fabrication Firm at Issele-Uku<\/p>\n<p>Catholic Knights Deplore FG\u2019s Position on Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Is Billionaire Businessman, Akanimo Udofia, Behind Ibom Airline?<\/p>\n<p>Buhari Names Marwa NDLEA Chairman\/CEO<\/p>\n<p>Lagos Orders Civil Servants Below Grade Level 15 to Work from&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Monarchs Demand Justice in Creation of New LCDAs in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Museveni Declared Winner of Uganda\u2019s Presidential Election<\/p>\n<p>Rising Food Prices Push Inflation to 15.75%<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alleged fraud: My imprisonment was pure political vendetta &#8216;Ngilari, ex-Adamawa governor<\/p>\n<p>Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive<\/p>\n<p>Kano LG poll: Ganduje optimistic of APC&#8217;s victory<\/p>\n<p>Ganduje optimistic of APC victory in Kano local govt polls<\/p>\n<p>Kano local govt polls peaceful, orderly &#8216; Deputy Governor Gawuna<\/p>\n<p>Elder statesmen to APC: Prevail on Buhari to sack Service Chiefs or forget about 2023<\/p>\n<p>Coronavirus: Fear Nigeria may lose battle heightens<\/p>\n<p>Ezekwesili pushes for full deregulation, liberalisation of oil sector<\/p>\n<p>Northern governors not usurping solid minerals sales Kankara, MAN boss<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite voter apathy, APC claims victory in Kano council poll<\/p>\n<p>Community relations agenda for incoming LASU Vice chancellor<\/p>\n<p>Biden aide slams Trump move on Yemen rebels<\/p>\n<p>FG to establish 6 new modern custodial facilities &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill livestock guard, shoot NSCDC officer in Benue<\/p>\n<p>EndSARS: 12 injured staff of Nigerian Correctional Service get N3m medical support in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Iran test-fires ballistic missiles on targets at sea<\/p>\n<p>Zulum to engage 40 doctors for Borno hospitals<\/p>\n<p>Tension over rising oxygen demand in hospitals<\/p>\n<p>How Sokoto State tackles development amid COVID-19, dwindling income<\/p>\n<p>Elders to Buhari: Sacking service chiefs best way to celebrate armed forces remembrance day<\/p>\n<p>US-based Nigerian medical doctor kills self, wife<\/p>\n<p>Obaseki salutes Nigeria\u2019s Okolo on appointment as Biden\u2019s advisor<\/p>\n<p>Veteran Nollywood Actor Jim Lawson Maduike is Dead<\/p>\n<p>Facebook suffers loss as million boycott WhatsApp<\/p>\n<p>More discomfort for Nigerians as NIMC issues fresh directive<\/p>\n<p>NECO releases 2020 October\/November results<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT &#8216;Official<\/p>\n<p>Price of cooking gas increased in December &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>Gov Ganduje lauds peaceful conduct of Kano State LG poll<\/p>\n<p>Price of cooking gas increased in December &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>Bisi Akande is big, strong pillar of democracy &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>EFCC disclaims fake recruitment letter, portal, says not currently recruiting<\/p>\n<p>Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT<\/p>\n<p>Kwara residents pay highest for petrol, lowest for diesel in Dec 2020 &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>Military destroys terrorists&#8217; training camp, storage facility in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Lagos ports servicing 16 ships discharging petrol, food, as 15 others expected &#8216; NPA<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: We&#8217;re in negotiation with vaccine manufacturers for supply &#8216; Lagos govt<\/p>\n<p>We are not recruiting &#8216; EFCC<\/p>\n<p>Why I rejected N200m bribe from ex-MILAD &#8216;Gbagi<\/p>\n<p>NASA finds an alien planet with 3 suns<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: FG orders immediate closure of enrolment activities at NIMC Headquarters<\/p>\n<p>Stop giving building approval on right-of-way, FG tells Oyo government<\/p>\n<p>Price of cooking gas increased in December- NBS<\/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>Coronavirus Detected In Ice Cream In North China<\/p>\n<p>Doctors Raise The Alarm As NYSC Reopens Camp<\/p>\n<p>2021: As PDP Strategises For Victory In Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Regulatory Complexities And Location Of Petroleum Products Outlets In Residential Areas<\/p>\n<p>Wike To LG Chairmen: Show Evidence Of Projects, Get Second Term Ticket<\/p>\n<p>Everyone Coming Into Camp Must Undergo COVID-19 Test &#8216; NYSC<\/p>\n<p>Exchange Rate, Cost Of Production Force Rise In Drug Prices<\/p>\n<p>Banks May Begin Rationalisation Of Staff, Branches To Cut Costs<\/p>\n<p>FG Cautions Against Dumping Of Refuse On Flood-control Projects<\/p>\n<p>FG To Establish 6 New Modern Custodial Facilities &#8216; Minister<\/p>\n<p>Adamawa Govt, EU Inaugurates Food, Nutrition Security Committee<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Men As Drivers Of Family Planning Agenda<\/p>\n<p>Coliation Of Patriotic Nigerian Elders, Charge President Buhari To Addresss Security Challenges In The Country<\/p>\n<p>Retired ACP To Police: Newly Recruited Constabularies Will Embarrass You<\/p>\n<p>Current Service Chiefs Mentally Prepared To End Insurgency &#8211; Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Genuine word is useless in a society where they hate the truth &#8216;Ayeni<\/p>\n<p>I got into so much trouble in school I was recommended for expulsion &#8216;Olawuyi<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria records 1,598 new COVID-19 cases, total now 108,943<\/p>\n<p>Biden to mount federal vaccination campaign<\/p>\n<p>Heirs Holdings, Transcorp acquire 45% of Shell oil bloc for $1.1bn<\/p>\n<p>Fake Amotekun uniform makers arrested<\/p>\n<p>Reps decry level of compliance with COVID-19 protocols as schools resume Monday<\/p>\n<p>2021: Let&#8217;s unite to win Anambra guber election, Andy Uba begs APC supporters<\/p>\n<p>Four vehicles, motorcycles, building burnt, as Obiano community engaged in land dispute clash<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: 6 die of complications as 8 doctors test positive in FMC Asaba<\/p>\n<p>Malami denies NDDC bribe allegation, flags- off NDE 774,000 jobs in Kebbi<\/p>\n<p>8 Air missions conducted in bandits hideouts in the last two days in Kaduna &#8216; Govt<\/p>\n<p>Suspected Herdsmen kill livestock guard, injure one in Benue<\/p>\n<p>Army &#8216;incurs losses&#8217; as terrorists &#8216;seize military base in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Four years after court grants Sheikh Zakzaky freedom, when will FG order his release &#8216; IMN<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: How clergyman lost fiancee, tooth to police brutality<\/p>\n<p>Four years after, IMN seeks implementation of court order releasing Zakzaky<\/p>\n<p>Kukah: Catholic faults Presidencys stand<\/p>\n<p>Dimeji Bankole weds Kebbi governors stepdaughter in low-key ceremony<\/p>\n<p>Troops ambush Boko Haram, repel attack on Borno town<\/p>\n<p>NOA releases fresh guidelines for eye-screening to curb quackery in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Buhari appoints Marwa NDLEA chairman<\/p>\n<p>Buhari appoints Marwa as NDLEA chair<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Alaafin calls for greater role for traditional rulers<\/p>\n<p>Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno<\/p>\n<p>Why we can&#8217;t recognise Obiozor as Ohanaeze President, by IPOB<\/p>\n<p><strong>HERALD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Capitol Invasion: Pro-Trump Protesters Didn&#8217;t Plan To Kill, Capture Lawmakers &#8216; US Attorney<\/p>\n<p>Kano LG Polls: Gov. Ganduje Lauds Electorate For Peaceful Conduct<\/p>\n<p>Troops Eliminate Terrorists, Destroy 7 Gun Trucks in Borno<\/p>\n<p>16 Ships Discharges Petrol, Food, as 15 Others Expected at Lagos Ports &#8216;NPA<\/p>\n<p>Abia, Kebbi, Kwara Residents Pay Highest for Petrol in Dec. &#8216; NBS<\/p>\n<p>United Nations Loses 3 Peacekeepers, 4 Others Injured<\/p>\n<p>Kano LG Poll Records Low Turnout of Voters<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: NOA, UNICEF Embark on Community Sensitisation in Niger<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unresolved issues with govt led to indefinite strike \u2013 ASUU<\/p>\n<p>Division created by Trump would go away in America<\/p>\n<p>DisCo to engage 200 communities on revenue collection<\/p>\n<p>5 killed in renewed Umueri, Aguleri clash as Obiano imposes curfew<\/p>\n<p>No plan to recruit youth to fight banditry \u2013 Gov\u2019t<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen killl livestock guard<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno<\/p>\n<p>EPL: Brighton, West Brom boost survival hopes with victories<\/p>\n<p>Footballers should be in last vaccination group, Germanys national team doctor says<\/p>\n<p>Current Service Chiefs More Mentally Prepared To End Boko Haram Insurgency -Security Expert<\/p>\n<p>Kano LG Polls: Impressive Turn Out As Ganduje Predicts Victory For APC<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta Ministry shops for N100bn to deliver N725.77bn East West Road<\/p>\n<p>Covid vaccines: If NAFDAC does not approve, the public should not use &#8216; Adeyeye<\/p>\n<p>Entrepreneurship in trying times: How we acquired new skills during ASUU&#8217;s forced holiday &#8216; Students<\/p>\n<p>The second wave of Covid-19 in Nigeria could wreak more havoc than the first<\/p>\n<p>Why prominent Nigerians are dying more than the poor<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Military Destroys Terrorists&#8217; Training Camp, Storage Facility In Borno<\/p>\n<p>FG To Engage 21,000 Kebbi Youths In Public Works Programme, Says Malami<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Extends Work From Home Order To Feb. 1<\/p>\n<p>Cameroon Makes Winning Start At CHAN 2020<\/p>\n<p>Vigilante Groups May Adopt Ideology, Become Bigger Threat In Zamfara<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>COVID-19 &#8216;ll be severe from January to July &#8216;Prophet Bamise<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t know blood group incompatibility can cause endless miscarriages<\/p>\n<p>AbdulRasaq launches 10-year agric transformation plan<\/p>\n<p>Osun schools to resume on Monday, January 18<\/p>\n<p>Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jet fighters kill bandits in Birnin Gwari, other Kaduna LGAs<\/p>\n<p>Denying El-Zakzaky, wife freedom 4 years after, Buhari&#8217;s worst violation &#8216; 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