NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2020

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2020.

*CITYNEWS NIGERIA WISHES YOU A MERRRY XMAS*

*THE NATION*

Osinbajo sets up technical team to facilitate five-year nutrition plan

Former PDP spokesman Metuh leaves Kuje prison

Protests as Amotekun officer allegedly kill UI student

COVID-19: Measures to deal with flights from countries held by new strain coming PTF

Wike should mention names of his suitors to APC Akpanudoedehe

I didnt appoint Sanusi as Kano Emir to spite Jonathan Kwankwaso

Kano approves N32.4 for NECO, WASSCE, NBAIS

Troops kill several bandits, as gunmen kill two vigilantes, five others

Yuletide: We shall exit recession in a short a time APC

Salary Scam: Niger uncovers 2000 ghost workers

Oyo lawmakers sister kidnapped in Ibadan

Cocaine importer jailed 10 years

Omo-Agege preaches tolerance at Christmas

Rivers CP parades four IPOB members, others

2,000 kidnapped Nigerians, foreigners rescued Matawalle

I resisted pressure to abandon PDP for APC, says Wike

Pandemonium as armed robbers invade hotels in Mararaba

UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu out of isolation, tests negative for COVID-19

Anambra CAN accuses Obiano of religious bigotry

Trust us again to fix Nigeria, Buhari begs Nigerians

PPPRA assures Nigerians of sufficient petroleum products

Crowd in banks, markets ahead of Christmas celebration in Abia

Lagos opens entries for teachers merit awards

Family pays exam fees in patriarchs honour

UNILORIN wins JAMBs Merit Award

OAU VC to dislodge land grabbers

Unknown gunmen kill three police officers in Benue PPRO

The many headaches of public school managers

Buni to Rivers APC: cease fire on suspensions

Yuletide: IGP orders watertight security nationwide

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu tests negative for COVID-19, out of isolation

Adamawa Assembly passes N140bn state budget

Lawan preaches love, tolerance, sacrifice at Christmas

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage to the State House

Paris St Germain sack German coach Tuchel

15 persons die of COVID-19 in Nasarawa State since outbreak Official

President Buharis 2020 Christmas Message to Nigerians

Mark, Nnamani felicitate with Nigerians at Christmas

Insecurity: Pray for divine intervention, Reps Minority caucus tell Nigerians

DHQ: Rescue of Kankara students historic

Chinese Community awards scholarships to 60 students in Lagos

Yuletide: Foundation fetes children, parents in Lagos

FG commissions flood control, road upgrade project in Taraba

INSECURITY: Only God Can Supervise Nigeria’s Border With Niger – Buhari

*VANGUARD*

NNPC staff dispossesses kidnappers of AK47

Don’t distract Obaseki’ Edo PDP warns

Let kindness reign, Tinubu urges Nigerians at Christmas

COVID-19: PTF warns against closing treatment centres, monitors new strain in UK, vaccines

FG approves deployment of 9 Perm Secs

Court admits Olisa Metuh to N250m bail

COVID-19: FG rolls out measures for UK, S’African returnees

[UPDATED] COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu out of isolation, urges obedience to curfew

Christmas: Oyetola urges Nigerians to shun religious sentiment, embrace love, peaceful co-existence

Revealed: Kankara schoolboys say kidnappers demanded N344m for their release ‘ Report

We have no Laboratory to carry out Sample tests, Customs tells Senate

COVID-19: Lagos gov recovers, urges precautions

Christmas: Let’s emulate Christ’s example ‘ El-Rufai

Christmas: If christians practise Christ teachings, Nigeria can be peaceful ‘ Okowa

Akeredolu describes Gen Bajowa as a man of immense capacity, impeccable character @ 80

Post-Brexit borders to divide EU, UK citizens

South West governors push for development commission

We’ll remain unyielding in confronting insurgency, other criminality ‘ Buhari

SON seals Lagos plaza over adulteration of lubricants

Nigeria to exit recession soon, APC promises Nigerians at Christmas

Christmas: Alcoholic drinks worth over N25m seized in Kano

2023: For equity sake, Igbo deserve the president ‘ Bishop Ezeokafor

Gunmen invade home of Benue LG chair, kill 3 police officers, 2 others

Despite Govt action, traffic persists on port access roads

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Klopp

PGA to train female golfers

Let’s seek God’s face, Secondus pleaded at Christmas

Rescue of Kankara school boys alive a major achievement ‘ DHQ

Nigeria needs Christlike values to stem insecurity, recession, COVID-19 ‘ Buhari

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

PSG axe Tuchel, Pochettino lined up as new coach

Christmas: Gov Oyetola urges Nigerians to shun religious intolerance, embrace love

President Buhari’s 2020 Christmas message to Nigerians

Just in: Sanwo-Olu out of COVID-19 Isolation, describes experience as difficult bout

COVID-19: Nasarawa records 30 cases in one day ‘ State Govt

Crisis rocks Oyo PDP as S’West caretaker committee member says Makinde lacks maturity, accidental gov

Alaafin of Oyo honoured in Benin Republic

Akinyemi takes over as Ekitipanupo names new exco

President Buhari cancels Christmas homage

Jesus Christ is our role model, Gbajabiamila tells Christians at Christmas

200 women get LSETF-BetKing empowerment funds

FG commissions flood control, road upgrade project In Taraba

NYCN tasks youths on support for security agencies; commends NYSC, JAMB for youth agenda.

2023 Presidency: Stop Your Schemings Against Tinubu – Tunde Bakare Warns

*THISDAY*

Stemming the Looming Spike in COVID-19 Pandemic During Yuletide, New Year Festivities

Marcelle Ruth Launches State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Lagos

Raising Device to Eye Level Will Avoid Neck Pain, Bad Posture Says Expert

Nigeria to Get Certification for Local Production of Vaccines, Says NAFDAC

USAID Commits $45m towards Primary Healthcare Services in FCT

Medical Care for the Elderly

NSE Market Capitalisation Hits N20tn on Sustained Rally

Adisa: Healthy Competition Positively Impacting Advertising Industry

COVID-19: FirstBank Launches Mask Up, Stay Safe Campaign

FCMB Deepens Financial Inclusion, Opens Ikorodu Cash Centre

Funds Matrix Boss Advises Investors on Equities Market

Airtel Gets NIN Enrolment License

Despite Recession, COVID-19 Disruptions, Yuletide Spending Patterns Remains Strong

HP, Police Collaborate to Fight Counterfeit Products

Xiaomi Launches Series of Gaming Mobile Phones

Leverage Technology to Improve Service Quality

TD Plus, Samsung Offer 50% Discount on Screen Repair

9mobile Launches Intelligent Portal for Instant NIN Verification

Fintrak Software Wins Leadership Award

Benefits of Electronic ID

Anchor Varsity, New Horizons Unveil International IT Skills Centre

Shareholders Restate Opposition to Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund

New HP Display for Creators Launched

FMBN: Improving Service Delivery with Deployment of Banking Solution

Six Weeks Extension for SIM-NIN Integration Insufficient, NATCOMS Tells FG

IoD Honours Abiodun, Rabiu, Shobanjo, Jaji

Alleged Unlawful Nomination: Court Fixes December 29 for Judgment in PDPs…

The People Preventing Relocation of the IOCs to the Niger Delta…

Tasteless Comedy of Errors

Gunman, Covid-19 and My Family

Maradonas Autopsy Shows No Sign of Illegal Drugs

Mayweather to Consider Coaching Role

Okocha, Adepoju Charge Nigerians to Stop Search for Another Jay-Jay

Sportsville Award for Wike, Shaibu, Pinnick, Others

National Stadium Lagos to Host Super Eagles Matches Next Year

Covid-19: Osimhens Napoli Win Appeal over Point Deduction

FIFA Files Criminal Complaint against Blatter

I Am Ready for Tyson Fury, Boasts Anthony Joshua

Nobody Can Say When Nigeria’s ‘Insecurity’ Will End – Femi Adesina

*PUNCH*

MAPOLY lecturers threaten strike over unpaid salaries

No Nigerian will be shortchanged in COVID-19 vaccination, says Lawan

EU, Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Christmas: Be security conscious, CAN tells churches

[BREAKING] Cross-over Services: Respect 12am to 4am curfew, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagosians

Why Benue cant pay workers December salary Commissioner

Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, steps out

Boko Haram: Military has restored stability in Borno, Yobe, says Buhari

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

Nigerias security problems beyond options bandied around Buhari

Military successes project Nigeria as regional power Buhari

Buhari mourns Ahmed Lemu

Borno uncovers 2,556 ghost workers

Dont buy Arsenal now, Ali Baba urges Dangote

Troops rescue 10 abducted victims in Zamfara

Zamfara CP vows to end banditry, kidnapping

COVID-19: NCDC to educate Nigerians on benefits of vaccines

Kindergarten boys now play for Arsenal Ali Baba

Ex-OAU student accuses filmmaker, Afolayan, of stealing Citation story

Lalong recovers from COVID-19

Thomas Tuchel sacked as PSG coach

Border reopening: FG not prepared for imported Covid cases, says Tomori

Yuletide: IGP orders tight security nationwide

FIFA announces venues for Qatar 2020 Club World Cup

Obaseki signs N164.7bn 2021 appropriation bill into law

I apologise first during disagreements with my husband Funke Akindele-Bello

Enforce relocation of markets from highways, FRSC tells states

Insecurity: APC governors should admit failure, says Wike

China suspends UK flights over new COVID-19 strain

Students will embark on mass protest if ASUU resumes strike NANS

COVID-19: 100 million Nigerians to receive vaccine by March NCDC

Tambuwal signs N176b appropriation bill into law

Gombe gov signs N120.3bn 2021 budget into law

Edo PDP backs Obaseki on security, appointment

2023: Why Tinubu should drop presidential ambition Ex-Senator Owie

EKSU alumni seeks member as next Ekiti governor

CWG urges Corporate Organizations to invest in WFH Policies in 2021

Afenifre tackles Adefuye over anti-Obasanjo comment

Removal: Nobody told me my offence, says ex-CJN Onnoghen

Confusion, chaos as Pantami forces Nigerians to link NIN, Sim cards amid pandemic

APC headquarters nullifies Amaechis suspension, threatens sanctions

Jegedes anticipated victory at tribunal laughable, reflects ignorance APC

Anambra PDP bans exco members from campaigning for aspirants

INSECURITY: Fayose Explains How Buhari Brought Hopelessness To Nigeria

*THE SUN*

Reasons for laxity in our security infrastructure ‘Maj Gen Ayoola, ex Commander, Operation Safe Haven

Wike urges APC govs to own up to FG’s failure

Wike to APC govs: Own up FG’s failure

Ondo election petition tribunal: Akeredolu’s days are numbered ‘ Jegede

Kano APC responds to Kwankwaso, hints violence for violence in 2023

Sportsville awards for Wike, Shaibu, Amaju, others

Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, honoured at 7th Nigeria Pitch Awards

Police arrest imposter of Ahmed Musa

CAF Champions league: Enyimba suffers heavy defeat in Sudan

French, Turkish clubs eye Flying Eagles defender

National Stadium Lagos to host Super Eagles in May

WBF title fight: Ridwan vows to defeat Mathias

FIFA files criminal complaint on Blatter

Why some startupsfail in Nigeria’Akomolafe

For AfCFTA to succeed, Africa must combat corruption ‘Afreximbank

SUNU upbeat on recapitalisation deadline, concludes 1st phase

NAICOM approves Universal Insurance request to underwrite agric insurance

AIICO records 126% subscription on Rights issueissues

FG posts 35 firefighters to man new OAGF substation

Domestic transactions on NSE hit N989bn in 10 months

Yuletide: CBN to probe cash shortage in ATMs

COVID-19: FirstBank launches Mask Up, Stay Safe campaign

Unrealistic government policies drive importers to neighboring ports ‘ Gov Uzodimma

NAF to receive fighter aircraft in 2021

COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,133 new infections, total hits 80,922

Borno govt saves N237m monthly after verifying LG workers Committee

Insecurity: Obaseki working to arrest situation PDP chairman

NIN: NIMC denies data base hack, says criminals posted fake data

*GUARDIAN*

Court admits Olisa Metuh to N250m bail

Jack Dorsey’s Square In Talks To Buy Tidal From Jay-Z

Gunmen kidnap Oyo Deputy Minority leader’s sister, demand N20m ransom

I didn’t appoint Sanusi as Kano Emir to spite Jonathan – Kwakwanso

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Klopp

EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Tottenham’s Mourinho has no worries over Kane backing up

Buhari cancels Christmas homage to Aso Rock

Bodies of 20 migrants retrieved off Tunisia: ministry

President Buhari’s 2020 Christmas Message to Nigerians

Nigeria Ranks Third Highest “Top” Users On Gay Dating App Grindr

Abraham brings a lot to Chelsea, says Lampard

Ethiopia kills dozens allegedly behind massacre: officials

Yuletide : FRSC assures of free traffic flow along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway

Lalong recovers from COVID-19

China begins anti-monopoly probe into tech giant Alibaba

Napoli coach Gattuso reveals struggles with eye disease

Trump vetoes sweeping US defense bill

PSG sack Tuchel, Pochettino set to become new manager

Niger set for historic transition in presidential vote

7 Personalisation Ideas To Put On Your Mot Champagne Bottle

ASAP Rocky Rumoured To Spend Christmas With Rihanna

Stella Damasus Stresses The Need Not To Take Friendships For Granted

Soldiers kill 3 armed robbers in Plateau

Huawei exec wants Canada’s bail conditions eased

2020: The year everything changed for education- Odu

Chrissy Teigen Speaks About Body After Pregnancy Loss

Hernandez strikes late to keep AC Milan ahead of Inter in Serie A

No merry Christmas vacation for enraged Trump

Pound, European stocks climb as Brexit deal expected

NAF to receive fighter aircraft in 2021

COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,133 new infections, total hits 80,922

Taraji P Henson Reveals She Contemplated Suicide During Pandemic

Pop Stunna Releases Eye-Popping Visuals For ‘Cassanova

Kano-Based Musician, Rarara, Under Investigation For Featuring Married Woman In Music Video

Ganduje, Masari, Yahaya, Ortom sign 2021 budgets into law

Investors sceptical of banks’ growth

How oil marketers diverted $8.4m worth of diesel, by witness

Unending attacks on schoolchildren despite Safe School Initiative

Politics behind banditry in Northeast states

APC has failed Nigerians over insecurity, others, Wike declares

How loss of Lagos East bye-election sets PDP against self

Bayelsa government seeks peace, pledges even distribution of projects

*TRIBUNE*

Rep member, Akande-Sadipe, tests positive for COVID-19

Olisa Metuh leaves prison after court admits him to N250m bail

Avoid large gatherings during Christmas, APC tells Nigerians

Why Sanusi was my choice as Emir of Kano ‘ Kwankwaso

Police arrest three for allegedly burning Lagos police post

IGP promises effective strategy to defeat armed banditry

KAROTA intercepts truck containing alcoholic drinks worth over N25 million

Our kidnappers demanded N344m, N1m per head, say Katsina schoolboys

CACOVID rice: Osun takes delivery of 40,332 bags, begins immediate distribution

I will advance peace initiatives to the next level ‘ Zamfara CP

Yuletide: Bauchi Police deploys 3000 personnel to secure churches, others

How troops rescued Katsina schoolboys without collateral damage ‘ DHQ

Apple goes into car production

Five kidnapped passengers regain freedom in Edo

Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs appoints new Deputy President-General South

Yuletide: Be security conscious, observe COVID-19 protocols, CAN charges Christians

Five die in auto crash on Benin-Ekpoma-Abuja road

Your Phone Is Your Doctor: 5 Online Therapy Services to Try

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, back from isolation

Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa Centre for Disease Control

South West governors push for regional development commission

Kwara tanker explosion: Abdulrazaq calls on FG to fund Ilorin-Jebba road dualisation

Yuletide: Don’t reveal your movements on social media, Ekiti Amotekun tells residents

Lalong tests negative for COVID-19 after seven days in isolation

Why we can’t pay workers’ December salary ‘ Benue govt

Buhari mourns Sheikh Lemu

INTELS: Industrial Court stops MWUN, SSASCGOC strike

7,794 ghost teachers, 14,762 ghost LG workers discovered in Borno

Yuletide: IGP orders watertight security nationwide

FIDA Oyo campaigns for violence against women law

Gombe governor signs N120bn 2021 budget into law

Nigeria needs Christlike values to stem insecurity, recession, COVID-19 ‘ Buhari

Majority leader Niger House of Assembly impeached

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 720 officers to churches, recreation centres in Sokoto

IBEDC assures customers of quality services during yuletide

Tambuwal signs N176bn appropriation bill into law

Stop frustrating reconciliation efforts APC warns Rivers caretaker team

Former Grand Khadi and prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Lemu is dead

NIN registration: Nigerians should not take COVID-19 for granted ‘ Expert

Lions Club donates N47m eye centre to Ogun

Okowa lauds outgoing council chairmen for peace in Delta

Okowa inaugurates panel of inquiry into Oleh, Ozoro land dispute

Plateau govt uncovers plots to attack communities

*SPORTS*

1 Player Each NFL Team Should Want to Re-Sign in Free Agency – Bleacher Report

10 Most Memorable Holiday Moments in WWE History – Bleacher Report

10 Overreactions After NBA’s First Two Days of Games – Bleacher Report

5 more who added insult to injury after Edinson Cavani sinks Everton – Yahoo

5 things we learned so far at PDC World Championship – Yahoo

5 things you might not know about Mauricio Pochettino – Yahoo

5-Star RB Camar Wheaton Commits to Alabama over Oklahoma, Baylor, More – Bleacher Report

A player won’t get 10 games in a row if he doesn’t perform’ – Real Madrid loanee Kubo must ‘earn’ minutes at Villarreal, says Emery – Goal

AC Milan 3-2 Lazio: Theo Hernandez’s late winner keeps Milan top of Serie A – BBC

Adepoju: Calling young players next Messi or Okocha puts them under pressure – Goal

Adepoju: Wrong To Call Young Players Next Messi Or Okocha – Complete Sports

Advice for StatHero NFL Team Survivor Picks in Week 16 – Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Holiday Bash Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights – Bleacher Report

Africa Gets Four Automatic Slots For 2023 Women’s World Cup – Complete Sports

Ahly open CAFCL defence with win in Niger – African Football

Ajax boss ten Hag reveals Kudus regret in Champions League elimination – Goal

Ancelotti backs Iwobi to get better – Punch

Ancelotti Hails Iwobi, Teammates Despite League Cup Defeat To Man United – Complete Sports

Animals invade world of sport – CNN

Anthony Edwards: T-Wolves Debut ‘Not That Hard’ Compared to College – Bleacher Report

Arsenal ‘absolutely’ in Premier League relegation battle, insists West Brom boss Sam Allardyce – Yahoo

Arsenal Lining Up Loan Move For Madrid Winger Vinicius Jr In January – Complete Sports

Arsenal made 20m Martinez mistake, he’s worth a lot more’ ‘ Wright questions keeper sale – Goal

Arsenal’s 2020 highs and lows mean patience is the buzzword for 2021 – Yahoo

Arteta is trying too hard to impress & entertain’ ‘ Merson wants Arsenal substance over style – Goal

Australia v India: Heading into the Boxing Day Test, this is Paine’s Australia now – BBC

Azpilicueta eyes James’ place after ending two-month Premier League exile at Chelsea – Goal

Babangida denies questioning Troost-Ekong and Omeruo’s invitations to Super Eagles – Goal

Backstage WWE and AEW Rumors: Latest on Ronda Rousey, Braun Strowman and More – Bleacher Report

Bale, Kane fire Spurs into League Cup semis – Guardian

Bale, Kane fire Tottenham into Carabao Cup semis – Punch

Bamweyana: Wakiso Giants coach gutted with start to 2020-21 UPL campaign – Goal

Bandari dropped two points against Posta Rangers – Muhiddin – Goal

Bettor Wins $19K on Jets-Bengals Parlay After Placing $200 Wager – Bleacher Report

Blades battling imposing odds to avoid drop but hope for West Brom and Fulham – Yahoo

Bleacher Report’s Expert Consensus Week 16 NFL Picks – Bleacher Report

Brady White, Memphis Cruise Past FAU in 2020 Montgomery Bowl – Bleacher Report

Bucs’ Tom Brady on Not Being Selected to Pro Bowl: Winning Is More Important – Bleacher Report

Caf Champions League: ‘Gor Mahia will get good result vs CR Belouizdad’ – Odhiambo – Goal

CAF Champions league: Enyimba suffers heavy defeat in Sudan – The Sun

Caf Champions League: Simba SC did not deserve to lose vs FC Platinum ‘ Vandenbroeck – Goal

Caf Champions League: Unflinching Asante Kotoko coach Smith reacts to Al Hilal defeat – Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Why AS Kigali vs KCCA FC match was cancelled ‘ Muhoozi – Goal

HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2020
*MERRRY XMAS*

*THE NATION*

Osinbajo sets up technical team to facilitate five-year nutrition plan

Former PDP spokesman Metuh leaves Kuje prison

Protests as Amotekun officer allegedly kill UI student

COVID-19: Measures to deal with flights from countries held by new strain coming PTF

Wike should mention names of his suitors to APC Akpanudoedehe

I didnt appoint Sanusi as Kano Emir to spite Jonathan Kwankwaso

Kano approves N32.4 for NECO, WASSCE, NBAIS

Troops kill several bandits, as gunmen kill two vigilantes, five others

Yuletide: We shall exit recession in a short a time APC

Salary Scam: Niger uncovers 2000 ghost workers

Oyo lawmakers sister kidnapped in Ibadan

Cocaine importer jailed 10 years

Omo-Agege preaches tolerance at Christmas

Rivers CP parades four IPOB members, others

2,000 kidnapped Nigerians, foreigners rescued Matawalle

I resisted pressure to abandon PDP for APC, says Wike

Pandemonium as armed robbers invade hotels in Mararaba

UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu out of isolation, tests negative for COVID-19

Anambra CAN accuses Obiano of religious bigotry

Trust us again to fix Nigeria, Buhari begs Nigerians

PPPRA assures Nigerians of sufficient petroleum products

Crowd in banks, markets ahead of Christmas celebration in Abia

Lagos opens entries for teachers merit awards

Family pays exam fees in patriarchs honour

UNILORIN wins JAMBs Merit Award

OAU VC to dislodge land grabbers

Unknown gunmen kill three police officers in Benue PPRO

The many headaches of public school managers

Buni to Rivers APC: cease fire on suspensions

Yuletide: IGP orders watertight security nationwide

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu tests negative for COVID-19, out of isolation

Adamawa Assembly passes N140bn state budget

Lawan preaches love, tolerance, sacrifice at Christmas

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage to the State House

Paris St Germain sack German coach Tuchel

15 persons die of COVID-19 in Nasarawa State since outbreak Official

President Buharis 2020 Christmas Message to Nigerians

Mark, Nnamani felicitate with Nigerians at Christmas

Insecurity: Pray for divine intervention, Reps Minority caucus tell Nigerians

DHQ: Rescue of Kankara students historic

Chinese Community awards scholarships to 60 students in Lagos

Yuletide: Foundation fetes children, parents in Lagos

FG commissions flood control, road upgrade project in Taraba

*VANGUARD*

NNPC staff dispossesses kidnappers of AK47

Don’t distract Obaseki’ Edo PDP warns

Let kindness reign, Tinubu urges Nigerians at Christmas

COVID-19: PTF warns against closing treatment centres, monitors new strain in UK, vaccines

FG approves deployment of 9 Perm Secs

Court admits Olisa Metuh to N250m bail

COVID-19: FG rolls out measures for UK, S’African returnees

[UPDATED] COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu out of isolation, urges obedience to curfew

Christmas: Oyetola urges Nigerians to shun religious sentiment, embrace love, peaceful co-existence

Revealed: Kankara schoolboys say kidnappers demanded N344m for their release ‘ Report

We have no Laboratory to carry out Sample tests, Customs tells Senate

COVID-19: Lagos gov recovers, urges precautions

Christmas: Let’s emulate Christ’s example ‘ El-Rufai

Christmas: If christians practise Christ teachings, Nigeria can be peaceful ‘ Okowa

Akeredolu describes Gen Bajowa as a man of immense capacity, impeccable character @ 80

Post-Brexit borders to divide EU, UK citizens

South West governors push for development commission

We’ll remain unyielding in confronting insurgency, other criminality ‘ Buhari

SON seals Lagos plaza over adulteration of lubricants

Nigeria to exit recession soon, APC promises Nigerians at Christmas

Christmas: Alcoholic drinks worth over N25m seized in Kano

2023: For equity sake, Igbo deserve the president ‘ Bishop Ezeokafor

Gunmen invade home of Benue LG chair, kill 3 police officers, 2 others

Despite Govt action, traffic persists on port access roads

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Klopp

PGA to train female golfers

Let’s seek God’s face, Secondus pleaded at Christmas

Rescue of Kankara school boys alive a major achievement ‘ DHQ

Nigeria needs Christlike values to stem insecurity, recession, COVID-19 ‘ Buhari

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

PSG axe Tuchel, Pochettino lined up as new coach

Christmas: Gov Oyetola urges Nigerians to shun religious intolerance, embrace love

President Buhari’s 2020 Christmas message to Nigerians

Just in: Sanwo-Olu out of COVID-19 Isolation, describes experience as difficult bout

COVID-19: Nasarawa records 30 cases in one day ‘ State Govt

Crisis rocks Oyo PDP as S’West caretaker committee member says Makinde lacks maturity, accidental gov

Alaafin of Oyo honoured in Benin Republic

Akinyemi takes over as Ekitipanupo names new exco

President Buhari cancels Christmas homage

Jesus Christ is our role model, Gbajabiamila tells Christians at Christmas

200 women get LSETF-BetKing empowerment funds

FG commissions flood control, road upgrade project In Taraba

NYCN tasks youths on support for security agencies; commends NYSC, JAMB for youth agenda

*THISDAY*

Stemming the Looming Spike in COVID-19 Pandemic During Yuletide, New Year Festivities

Marcelle Ruth Launches State-of-the-Art Cancer Center in Lagos

Raising Device to Eye Level Will Avoid Neck Pain, Bad Posture Says Expert

Nigeria to Get Certification for Local Production of Vaccines, Says NAFDAC

USAID Commits $45m towards Primary Healthcare Services in FCT

Medical Care for the Elderly

NSE Market Capitalisation Hits N20tn on Sustained Rally

Adisa: Healthy Competition Positively Impacting Advertising Industry

COVID-19: FirstBank Launches Mask Up, Stay Safe Campaign

FCMB Deepens Financial Inclusion, Opens Ikorodu Cash Centre

Funds Matrix Boss Advises Investors on Equities Market

Airtel Gets NIN Enrolment License

Despite Recession, COVID-19 Disruptions, Yuletide Spending Patterns Remains Strong

HP, Police Collaborate to Fight Counterfeit Products

Xiaomi Launches Series of Gaming Mobile Phones

Leverage Technology to Improve Service Quality

TD Plus, Samsung Offer 50% Discount on Screen Repair

9mobile Launches Intelligent Portal for Instant NIN Verification

Fintrak Software Wins Leadership Award

Benefits of Electronic ID

Anchor Varsity, New Horizons Unveil International IT Skills Centre

Shareholders Restate Opposition to Unclaimed Dividend Trust Fund

New HP Display for Creators Launched

FMBN: Improving Service Delivery with Deployment of Banking Solution

Six Weeks Extension for SIM-NIN Integration Insufficient, NATCOMS Tells FG

IoD Honours Abiodun, Rabiu, Shobanjo, Jaji

Alleged Unlawful Nomination: Court Fixes December 29 for Judgment in PDPs…

The People Preventing Relocation of the IOCs to the Niger Delta…

Tasteless Comedy of Errors

Gunman, Covid-19 and My Family

Maradonas Autopsy Shows No Sign of Illegal Drugs

Mayweather to Consider Coaching Role

Okocha, Adepoju Charge Nigerians to Stop Search for Another Jay-Jay

Sportsville Award for Wike, Shaibu, Pinnick, Others

National Stadium Lagos to Host Super Eagles Matches Next Year

Covid-19: Osimhens Napoli Win Appeal over Point Deduction

FIFA Files Criminal Complaint against Blatter

I Am Ready for Tyson Fury, Boasts Anthony Joshua

*PUNCH*

MAPOLY lecturers threaten strike over unpaid salaries

No Nigerian will be shortchanged in COVID-19 vaccination, says Lawan

EU, Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Christmas: Be security conscious, CAN tells churches

[BREAKING] Cross-over Services: Respect 12am to 4am curfew, Sanwo-Olu tells Lagosians

Why Benue cant pay workers December salary Commissioner

Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, steps out

Boko Haram: Military has restored stability in Borno, Yobe, says Buhari

COVID-19: Buhari cancels Christmas homage

Nigerias security problems beyond options bandied around Buhari

Military successes project Nigeria as regional power Buhari

Buhari mourns Ahmed Lemu

Borno uncovers 2,556 ghost workers

Dont buy Arsenal now, Ali Baba urges Dangote

Troops rescue 10 abducted victims in Zamfara

Zamfara CP vows to end banditry, kidnapping

COVID-19: NCDC to educate Nigerians on benefits of vaccines

Kindergarten boys now play for Arsenal Ali Baba

Ex-OAU student accuses filmmaker, Afolayan, of stealing Citation story

Lalong recovers from COVID-19

Thomas Tuchel sacked as PSG coach

Border reopening: FG not prepared for imported Covid cases, says Tomori

Yuletide: IGP orders tight security nationwide

FIFA announces venues for Qatar 2020 Club World Cup

Obaseki signs N164.7bn 2021 appropriation bill into law

I apologise first during disagreements with my husband Funke Akindele-Bello

Enforce relocation of markets from highways, FRSC tells states

Insecurity: APC governors should admit failure, says Wike

China suspends UK flights over new COVID-19 strain

Students will embark on mass protest if ASUU resumes strike NANS

COVID-19: 100 million Nigerians to receive vaccine by March NCDC

Tambuwal signs N176b appropriation bill into law

Gombe gov signs N120.3bn 2021 budget into law

Edo PDP backs Obaseki on security, appointment

2023: Why Tinubu should drop presidential ambition Ex-Senator Owie

EKSU alumni seeks member as next Ekiti governor

CWG urges Corporate Organizations to invest in WFH Policies in 2021

Afenifre tackles Adefuye over anti-Obasanjo comment

Removal: Nobody told me my offence, says ex-CJN Onnoghen

Confusion, chaos as Pantami forces Nigerians to link NIN, Sim cards amid pandemic

APC headquarters nullifies Amaechis suspension, threatens sanctions

Jegedes anticipated victory at tribunal laughable, reflects ignorance APC

Anambra PDP bans exco members from campaigning for aspirants

*THE SUN*

Reasons for laxity in our security infrastructure ‘Maj Gen Ayoola, ex Commander, Operation Safe Haven

Wike urges APC govs to own up to FG’s failure

Wike to APC govs: Own up FG’s failure

Ondo election petition tribunal: Akeredolu’s days are numbered ‘ Jegede

Kano APC responds to Kwankwaso, hints violence for violence in 2023

Sportsville awards for Wike, Shaibu, Amaju, others

Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, honoured at 7th Nigeria Pitch Awards

Police arrest imposter of Ahmed Musa

CAF Champions league: Enyimba suffers heavy defeat in Sudan

French, Turkish clubs eye Flying Eagles defender

National Stadium Lagos to host Super Eagles in May

WBF title fight: Ridwan vows to defeat Mathias

FIFA files criminal complaint on Blatter

Why some startupsfail in Nigeria’Akomolafe

For AfCFTA to succeed, Africa must combat corruption ‘Afreximbank

SUNU upbeat on recapitalisation deadline, concludes 1st phase

NAICOM approves Universal Insurance request to underwrite agric insurance

AIICO records 126% subscription on Rights issueissues

FG posts 35 firefighters to man new OAGF substation

Domestic transactions on NSE hit N989bn in 10 months

Yuletide: CBN to probe cash shortage in ATMs

COVID-19: FirstBank launches Mask Up, Stay Safe campaign

Unrealistic government policies drive importers to neighboring ports ‘ Gov Uzodimma

NAF to receive fighter aircraft in 2021

COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,133 new infections, total hits 80,922

Borno govt saves N237m monthly after verifying LG workers Committee

Insecurity: Obaseki working to arrest situation PDP chairman

NIN: NIMC denies data base hack, says criminals posted fake data

*GUARDIAN*

Court admits Olisa Metuh to N250m bail

Jack Dorsey’s Square In Talks To Buy Tidal From Jay-Z

Gunmen kidnap Oyo Deputy Minority leader’s sister, demand N20m ransom

I didn’t appoint Sanusi as Kano Emir to spite Jonathan – Kwakwanso

Salah is happy at Liverpool, says Klopp

EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Tottenham’s Mourinho has no worries over Kane backing up

Buhari cancels Christmas homage to Aso Rock

Bodies of 20 migrants retrieved off Tunisia: ministry

President Buhari’s 2020 Christmas Message to Nigerians

Nigeria Ranks Third Highest “Top” Users On Gay Dating App Grindr

Abraham brings a lot to Chelsea, says Lampard

Ethiopia kills dozens allegedly behind massacre: officials

Yuletide : FRSC assures of free traffic flow along Lagos/Ibadan Expressway

Lalong recovers from COVID-19

China begins anti-monopoly probe into tech giant Alibaba

Napoli coach Gattuso reveals struggles with eye disease

Trump vetoes sweeping US defense bill

PSG sack Tuchel, Pochettino set to become new manager

Niger set for historic transition in presidential vote

7 Personalisation Ideas To Put On Your Mot Champagne Bottle

ASAP Rocky Rumoured To Spend Christmas With Rihanna

Stella Damasus Stresses The Need Not To Take Friendships For Granted

Soldiers kill 3 armed robbers in Plateau

Huawei exec wants Canada’s bail conditions eased

2020: The year everything changed for education- Odu

Chrissy Teigen Speaks About Body After Pregnancy Loss

Hernandez strikes late to keep AC Milan ahead of Inter in Serie A

No merry Christmas vacation for enraged Trump

Pound, European stocks climb as Brexit deal expected

NAF to receive fighter aircraft in 2021

COVID-19: NCDC reports 1,133 new infections, total hits 80,922

Taraji P Henson Reveals She Contemplated Suicide During Pandemic

Pop Stunna Releases Eye-Popping Visuals For ‘Cassanova

Kano-Based Musician, Rarara, Under Investigation For Featuring Married Woman In Music Video

Ganduje, Masari, Yahaya, Ortom sign 2021 budgets into law

Investors sceptical of banks’ growth

How oil marketers diverted $8.4m worth of diesel, by witness

Unending attacks on schoolchildren despite Safe School Initiative

Politics behind banditry in Northeast states

APC has failed Nigerians over insecurity, others, Wike declares

How loss of Lagos East bye-election sets PDP against self

Bayelsa government seeks peace, pledges even distribution of projects

*TRIBUNE*

Rep member, Akande-Sadipe, tests positive for COVID-19

Olisa Metuh leaves prison after court admits him to N250m bail

Avoid large gatherings during Christmas, APC tells Nigerians

Why Sanusi was my choice as Emir of Kano ‘ Kwankwaso

Police arrest three for allegedly burning Lagos police post

IGP promises effective strategy to defeat armed banditry

KAROTA intercepts truck containing alcoholic drinks worth over N25 million

Our kidnappers demanded N344m, N1m per head, say Katsina schoolboys

CACOVID rice: Osun takes delivery of 40,332 bags, begins immediate distribution

I will advance peace initiatives to the next level ‘ Zamfara CP

Yuletide: Bauchi Police deploys 3000 personnel to secure churches, others

How troops rescued Katsina schoolboys without collateral damage ‘ DHQ

Apple goes into car production

Five kidnapped passengers regain freedom in Edo

Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs appoints new Deputy President-General South

Yuletide: Be security conscious, observe COVID-19 protocols, CAN charges Christians

Five die in auto crash on Benin-Ekpoma-Abuja road

Your Phone Is Your Doctor: 5 Online Therapy Services to Try

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu recovers from COVID-19, back from isolation

Another new coronavirus variant found in Nigeria, says Africa Centre for Disease Control

South West governors push for regional development commission

Kwara tanker explosion: Abdulrazaq calls on FG to fund Ilorin-Jebba road dualisation

Yuletide: Don’t reveal your movements on social media, Ekiti Amotekun tells residents

Lalong tests negative for COVID-19 after seven days in isolation

Why we can’t pay workers’ December salary ‘ Benue govt

Buhari mourns Sheikh Lemu

INTELS: Industrial Court stops MWUN, SSASCGOC strike

7,794 ghost teachers, 14,762 ghost LG workers discovered in Borno

Yuletide: IGP orders watertight security nationwide

FIDA Oyo campaigns for violence against women law

Gombe governor signs N120bn 2021 budget into law

Nigeria needs Christlike values to stem insecurity, recession, COVID-19 ‘ Buhari

Majority leader Niger House of Assembly impeached

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 720 officers to churches, recreation centres in Sokoto

IBEDC assures customers of quality services during yuletide

Tambuwal signs N176bn appropriation bill into law

Stop frustrating reconciliation efforts APC warns Rivers caretaker team

Former Grand Khadi and prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Lemu is dead

NIN registration: Nigerians should not take COVID-19 for granted ‘ Expert

Lions Club donates N47m eye centre to Ogun

Okowa lauds outgoing council chairmen for peace in Delta

Okowa inaugurates panel of inquiry into Oleh, Ozoro land dispute

Plateau govt uncovers plots to attack communities

*SPORTS*

1 Player Each NFL Team Should Want to Re-Sign in Free Agency – Bleacher Report

10 Most Memorable Holiday Moments in WWE History – Bleacher Report

10 Overreactions After NBA’s First Two Days of Games – Bleacher Report

5 more who added insult to injury after Edinson Cavani sinks Everton – Yahoo

5 things we learned so far at PDC World Championship – Yahoo

5 things you might not know about Mauricio Pochettino – Yahoo

5-Star RB Camar Wheaton Commits to Alabama over Oklahoma, Baylor, More – Bleacher Report

A player won’t get 10 games in a row if he doesn’t perform’ – Real Madrid loanee Kubo must ‘earn’ minutes at Villarreal, says Emery – Goal

AC Milan 3-2 Lazio: Theo Hernandez’s late winner keeps Milan top of Serie A – BBC

Adepoju: Calling young players next Messi or Okocha puts them under pressure – Goal

Adepoju: Wrong To Call Young Players Next Messi Or Okocha – Complete Sports

Advice for StatHero NFL Team Survivor Picks in Week 16 – Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Holiday Bash Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights – Bleacher Report

Africa Gets Four Automatic Slots For 2023 Women’s World Cup – Complete Sports

Ahly open CAFCL defence with win in Niger – African Football

Ajax boss ten Hag reveals Kudus regret in Champions League elimination – Goal

Ancelotti backs Iwobi to get better – Punch

Ancelotti Hails Iwobi, Teammates Despite League Cup Defeat To Man United – Complete Sports

Animals invade world of sport – CNN

Anthony Edwards: T-Wolves Debut ‘Not That Hard’ Compared to College – Bleacher Report

Arsenal ‘absolutely’ in Premier League relegation battle, insists West Brom boss Sam Allardyce – Yahoo

Arsenal Lining Up Loan Move For Madrid Winger Vinicius Jr In January – Complete Sports

Arsenal made 20m Martinez mistake, he’s worth a lot more’ ‘ Wright questions keeper sale – Goal

Arsenal’s 2020 highs and lows mean patience is the buzzword for 2021 – Yahoo

Arteta is trying too hard to impress & entertain’ ‘ Merson wants Arsenal substance over style – Goal

Australia v India: Heading into the Boxing Day Test, this is Paine’s Australia now – BBC

Azpilicueta eyes James’ place after ending two-month Premier League exile at Chelsea – Goal

Babangida denies questioning Troost-Ekong and Omeruo’s invitations to Super Eagles – Goal

Backstage WWE and AEW Rumors: Latest on Ronda Rousey, Braun Strowman and More – Bleacher Report

Bale, Kane fire Spurs into League Cup semis – Guardian

Bale, Kane fire Tottenham into Carabao Cup semis – Punch

Bamweyana: Wakiso Giants coach gutted with start to 2020-21 UPL campaign – Goal

Bandari dropped two points against Posta Rangers – Muhiddin – Goal

Bettor Wins $19K on Jets-Bengals Parlay After Placing $200 Wager – Bleacher Report

Blades battling imposing odds to avoid drop but hope for West Brom and Fulham – Yahoo

Bleacher Report’s Expert Consensus Week 16 NFL Picks – Bleacher Report

Brady White, Memphis Cruise Past FAU in 2020 Montgomery Bowl – Bleacher Report

Bucs’ Tom Brady on Not Being Selected to Pro Bowl: Winning Is More Important – Bleacher Report

Caf Champions League: ‘Gor Mahia will get good result vs CR Belouizdad’ – Odhiambo – Goal

CAF Champions league: Enyimba suffers heavy defeat in Sudan – The Sun

Caf Champions League: Simba SC did not deserve to lose vs FC Platinum ‘ Vandenbroeck – Goal

Caf Champions League: Unflinching Asante Kotoko coach Smith reacts to Al Hilal defeat – Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Why AS Kigali vs KCCA FC match was cancelled ‘ Muhoozi – Goal

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