Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 7 January 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH     

Capitol invasion: US Senate reconvenes to certify Biden win

Attack on US Capitol incited by Trump, shameful Obama

Abe faction fails to stop Rivers APC membership revalidation

Its lazy for military to say BHaram has been degraded when villages are burnt, people are killed and kidnapped daily Chibok community leader, Allen

Capitol invasion: Remember this day forever, Trump tells Americans

Capitol invasion: Facebook removes Trumps video, Twitter limits reach

UN condemns Capitol invasion, sues for peace

EU condemns pro-Trump protesters, says this isnt America

Nigeria, others’ll lose $1tn oil revenue in 20 years PwC

Oil price rises to 10-month high of $54

Aero Contractors MD steps down

Enyo plans to invest in 20 LPG plants

We need to think urgently how to safe Nigeria -Kukah

14 killed as cement-laden truck, bus crash in Kogi

Zamfara community disagree with Army on killing of 220 bandits

SARS officers detained us for 73 days demanding we implicate Saraki Petitioners

Bello meets Buhari, expresses frustration over Nigers worsening insecurity

Three persons raped daily in Gombe, says CP

Ondo couple, farmer kidnapped, abductors demand N10m

50 FCT dispatch riders arrested, to undergo medical test

Capitol: Bush slams political leaders for reckless behaviour

Reps consider legalising hemp cultivation, registration for traders

OPC slams Buhari over hike in electricity tariffs

Capitol: Congress leadersll proceed with Biden certification Pelosi

Capitol riot: US lawmaker wants Trump impeached

Capitol invasion: Perpetratorsll be brought to book, says Pompeo

Federal Govt needs over N2.44tn to vaccinate 165 million Nigerians              

THISDAY

Sultan-led JNI Chastises Kukah over Alleged Attack on Islam

To Pacify Labour, FG Summons Meeting Over Electricity Tariff Hike

Court Nullifies Candidacy of Ize-Iyamu, Running Mate in Edo Gov Election

Virologist Urges FG to Ascertain Nigerians’ Natural Immunity Before Vaccination

FG to Borrow Unclaimed Dividends, Dormant Accounts’ Balances

Military: 220 Bandits Killed, 642 Kidnapped Victims Rescued in North-west

Atiku Takes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 Second Wave: Lagos Reiterates Needs for Caution, Compliance to Safety…

Second Wave of COVID-19 Claiming Many Lives, Says LUTH CMD

Oil Prices Hit 11-month High on Saudi Oil Cut

Again, Petroleum Ministry Denies Complicity in Fraudulent Purchase of Pens

No Breach of Agreement Timeline with ASUU, Says FG

JAMB Opens Portal for Admissions

Community Cries out as Dangote Firm Demolishes 200 Houses in Nasarawa

Customs Surpasses Revenue Target, Nets N1.56tn in 2020

Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in Suit Seeking Dickson’s Disqualification

We’ll Be Ruthless with Bandits, Says Niger Governor

NIMC Announces Charges for Card Renewal, Others

Deeper Life School Saga: Chief Magistrate’s Absence Stalls Suspects’ Arraignment

COVID-19: Fintiri Bans Social Gatherings in Adamawa

Boko Haram: We Received More Support from West than Middle East,…

Report Predicts Use of Intelligent Connected Machines by 2030

Lekki Residents Move against Insecurity, Donates Security Van

Pantami Suspends NIMC Staff over Extortion at Enrolment Centres

SUN

Nigeria’s greatness lies in restructuring ‘Oshun

Fresh crisis brews in Delta APC

Edo guber: Court voids Ize-Iyamu’s deputy’s candidacy

Cross River PDP stakeholders hail Supreme Court ruling on PDP ward, local exco list

Anambra Guber: APC promises level playing field for aspirants during primaries

Buhari salutes ex-Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu at 70

Demutualisation: NSE names new chief executives for emerging entities

CBN directs banks to get borrowers’ records from Credit Bureau

Officials who spent N116m on stationery retired ‘Sylva

World Bank predicts 1.1% growth for Nigeria in 2021

GUARDIAN

Be courageous to hand over power in 2023, Wike tells APC

HURIWA’s position on service chiefs sponsored, anti-people, say northern elders

Adamawa commissioner scales court’s fence to evade detention

Pipeline explosion causes panic in Rivers community

I won’t negotiate with bandits, Niger governor vows

Court nullifies Ize-Iyamu, deputy governor’s candidacy in guber poll

Democrats win second Georgia race, ensuring US Senate control

US lawmakers denounce ‘coup’ as Trump supporters storm Congress

COVID-19: Second wave ravaging our land, claiming many lives, says LUTH CMD

NIMC enrols 2.3m persons in Kano State

Amazon commits $2 billion for affordable housing around hubs

Congress to certify Biden win, Democrats poised to take Senate control

Only 40% Nigerians will get COVID19 vaccine in 2021, says govt

Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Reportedly Undergo Marriage Counselling Amid Divorce Speculation

Police arrest 8 suspects for alleged kidnapping, rape in Gombe

Electricity consumer groups oppose minor tariff adjustment

VANGUARD

Alleged certificate forgery: APC, Obaseki, others to adopt final arguments January 7

Elite loot Nigeria, seek forgiveness in Saudi Arabia, Jerusalem; yuletide in Dubai’ Bishop Kukah

Group begins voter’s enlightenment on 2023 election

Wike to APC: Be courageous to handover power to PDP in 2023

Leave PDP if you’re ambitious than the party, Osun party chair fumes

CIVIL WAR: Amechi, Yakassai, Adebanjo, Utomi, others hold ‘Never Again’ parley

Kukah’s vilification: Buhari is fighting the wrong ‘enemy

COVID-19: Closure of tertiary institutions is not the answer

N8.9bn EU donated scanner rots away at border

We’re going to be ruthless with traditional rulers harbouring bandits ‘ Gov Bello

Security, welfare are govt’s responsibilities, while priest is watchman’ Bishop Kukah

Police recover four corpses of bandits killed in gun duel in Katsina

Senate raises alarm over possible loss of FG’s N478m in Aso Savings Bank

LEADERSHIP

Boko Haram: Arab Countries Not Showing Concerns ‘ Zulum

FG Wades Into Lekoil, Metallon Rift

Kwara Police Nab Woman, 24, For Faking Her Own Kidnap

Edo Gov’ship: Court Nullifies Candidacy Of Ize-Iyamu’s Running Mate

Nigeria Now A Wasteland, Says Kukah

APC Should Be Ready To Hand Over In 2023 ‘ Wike

2nd Wave: Edo Conducts 3,201 COVID-19 Tests

Another UNILAG Professor Dies Of Virus

COVID-19 Protocols: FG Threatens Travel Ban On Defaulting VIPs, Govt Officials

FG Okays N12.83bn For Pensioners

Protesters Disrupt Verification Of Biden Election In Congress

TRIBUNE

Nigeria records 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, total now 94,369

28 export containers from Minna rots-away at seaport since September

Innovations that could shape Nigeria’s maritime sector in 2021

Covid-19: Closure of tertiary institutions is not the answer

You’ve done better than any of us, former LASU VCs, Okebukola, Leigh tell Fagbohun

95% Nigerian undergraduates in public universities ‘ TETFund boss

UBEC harps on quality education, commits over N10bn annually to teacher professional development

Olive leaf extract inhibits breast, ovarian cancer cell growth

Job Creation, Mass Housing, SME Support Top FG’s Priorities In 2021 ‘ Osinbajo

How to end shortage of air traffic controllers in NAMA

Rumbles over FG’s released N5bn aviation bailout fund

Bandits are out-of-control Fulanis ‘ Governor Bello

Kukah message targeted at Islam ‘ JNI

Road accident claims 14 lives in Kogi

NLC president, Waba, NULGE, ALGON call for full autonomy for LGs

Only PDP can satisfy yearning of Nigerians for good governance, Wike declares

NIN: Nigerians to pay N25,000 for correction of date of birth, name, card replacement

KSADP awards N314.45m contract for renovation of Watari Dam

Customs generate N1.5 trillion in 2020, purchase three scanners

Kidnapped Pastor, three others regain freedom in Delta

Court slates Thursday for APC, Obaseki to adopt final addresses in alleged certificate forgery suit

NATION

Let Yoruba produce president in 2023, says Afenifere

APC remains Nigerians choice-party, says Akpanudoedehe

Pence, Pelosi evacuated as pro-Trump protesters sack U.S. Congress in session

Fear grips Eagles stars amid double COVID-19 cases

Bandits kill policeman, abduct five others in Niger

Tragedy as elevator crushes one to death, injure others in Ibadan

Dont betray your oath of office, CJN tells judges

COVID-19: FUTO, FedPoly Nekede order workers home for five weeks

Gunmen reportedly abduct man in Delta

Military airstrikes destroy BHaram gun trucks, kill scores

Cleric predicts multiple plane crashes, destructive rain, hunger

APC Group to PMB: Reshuffle cabinet, Sack Service Chiefs now

Traffic offence: FCTA arrests over 50 dispatch riders

I faked my kidnap to extract money from my dad suspect

Wike to APC: get ready to hand over power to PDP in 2023

DAILY TIMES

PDP tasks Buhari to recover N15 trillion allegedly stolen

Dont remind Nigerians of your 16 years of misrule, APC taunts PDP

Iran applies to Interpol for arrest of Trump over Soleimanis killing

Obaseki closes defence in alleged certificate forgery suit

Be courageous enough to hand over power in 2023, Wike tells APC

Customs earns N1.562trillion

Experts bemoan worsening debt profile, budget funding

#EndSARS: petitioners narrate how officers threaten them to implicate Saraki

COVID-19: UNILAG loses another professor

OPEC cites vaccine as most important factor for oil in 2021

DAILY TRUST

COVID-19 bites harder as more Nigerians die

Police find 3-month-old stolen baby in Ondo — CP

NIN: No mass disconnection of telephone subscribers — NCC

Troops destroy 197 bandits’ hideouts, neutralise 220 – DHQ

I sold 6,000 dead poultry meat to Borno residents for 5 years, says suspect

Sex organ removal: Bauchi LG boss orders demolition of criminal hideout

NTI begins training of teachers nationwide

Why we revoked 500 private schools’ licences – Zamfara govt

Benue: 200 suspected cultists prosecuted in 2020 – CP

‘Western nations more sympathetic to Borno than Arabs’

Abia councillor dies in road accident 2 weeks after election

Policeman killed in bandit attack on Niger communities

Edo escaped inmate arrested in Ogun

Insurgents burn over 30 buildings in Borno village

Block makers threaten strike over cement price hike

Boko Haram attacks Geidam, carts away food items

Gas explosion rocks Rivers community

More guns on the street won’t make Nigeria safer

Of hate and viral videos: The Ebonyi Fulani eviction that didn’t happen

Safety of health workers under COVID-19

Consumers groan over high electricity tariff

Stock market rebounds with N36bn gain

Customs generates N1.562tr, to deploy 7 scanners

Nigerians to pay for national ID renewal, corrections — NIMC

HERALD

Gas pipeline explosion rocks Rivers community

Death toll in Kogi road accidents rises to 22

I sold 6,000 dead poultry meat to Borno residents for 5 years ‘ Suspect

Trump to supporters: ‘You have to go home now

Kukah’s message poisoned arrow fired at heart of Islam, Muslims in Nigeria ‘ JNI

Woman shot as pro-Trump supporters storm Capitol Building

Man tests positive for COVID-19 after partying at crowded Elegushi Beach

BUSINESSDAY

As FG exempts commercial tickets from VAT, travellers ask airlines for tax breakdown

Semantic variants of English words in Nigeria

Absence of democracy at the grassroots in Nigeria

Address worsening insecurity, banditry to avert looming food crisis in 2021, farmers urge FG

AfCFTA is here, but can Nigeria rise to the occasion

Why young Nigerians voice demands on social media

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Failed State: FG Expresses Optimism About Nigeria’s Future Under Buhari

Block Moulders Fear Lowering Of Standards Over Cement Price Increase

2023: VAI Begins Education Of Voters Nationwide

Optimising The N675 Billion Vote For Arms, Training Of Soldiers

Zulum Revives Borno Plastic, NALDA Places Order For 2 Million Sacks

Twitter Acquires Social Podcasting App Breaker, Team To Help Build Twitter Spaces

PEOPLESDAILY

Military fighter jet eliminate several BHT, destroy 2 gun trucks in Borno

Sustainable devt impossible without adequate infrastructure- Buhari

PDP raises the alarm over plots to set up ‘strange’ office for it in Osun

DSS debunks recruitment rumours

Fire destroyed N635m property in Kano State in 2020

CACOVID Rice: Osun Muslim, Christian Communities receive 6,200 10kg bags

Katsina Govt. insists no ransom paid for Kankara school boys’ release

Food security: AFAN seeks all-year-round farming

NGO says 602 journalists died of COVID-19 in 2020

NEW TELEGRAPH

Kukah’s Christmas message, attack on Islam ‘JNI

FG releases N11.828bn for pension arrears

Wike to APC: Get ready to handover to PDP in 2023

Customs defies COVID-19 obstacles, generates N1.5trn revenue

Gov raises the alarm over foreign bandits’ invasion

Sanwo-Olu frets over spike as cases hit 32,720 in Lagos

LUTH CMD ON SECOND WAVE: New COVID-19 strain ravages Nigeria, claims many lives

COVID-19: Lawyers to judiciary: Embrace virtual proceedings

NIGERIAN PILOT

Adebutu rebukes community members for violating COVID-19 protocols Nigpilot

Nsukka Journalists Foundation congratulates Chief Nwodo on new appointment Nigpilot

Dr. Okwenna tasks PDP leaders on transparent primaries Nigpilot

Alleged N1.5 bn fraud: Court grants Eze brothers bail Nigpilot

FCTA arrest 50 dispatch riders over traffic violation Nigpilot

Nigerian Judges and poor enumeration Nigpilot

Workers set to shutdown Rivers Assembly over unpaid allowances Nigpilot

Leadeship Award: Ex- President Jonathan hails Oyakhilome Nigpilot

 

 

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