NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY 2021

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 3RD JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

Osun, not home for criminals -APC

Memories of Regina Asika resurface

Four keys for good sexual turn around

Year 2021: May your road be smooth

Man City without five for Chelsea trip after positive COVID-19 tests

UN agency, others seek to join investigation into Deeper Life Sch alleged child molestation in AIbom

Armed bandits kill Imam, community leader in Kaduna

One dies as cult groups clash in Osogbo carnival

Nigeria owes 15.8trn domestic debt instruments

Bank probes alleged unethical conduct of staff

Oluwo counsels repentant thugs in his palace

COVID-19: Rivers orders adherence to protocols as schools resume Monday

Scores killed as jets bombard BHarams new settlement in Borno

Oyo Reps member Shina Peller raises alarm over rising insecurity in constituency

Pochettino appointed as PSG coach

HURIWA knocks IGP over arrest of Sowore

Five Nigerian celebrities born on New Years Day

EPL: Son, Kane fire Tottenham to victory

N30,000 minimum wage: Kwara, labour working on agreement

COVID-19 : God spared my life to serve Him and humanity more Obasanjo

NDDC: Niger Delta students oppose IYCs protest against Akwa

JUST IN: FCMB probes alleged unethical conduct against MD Nuru

Olubadan, traditional worshippers make case for irrigation farming, security of farmers

Anambra APC mend fences ahead guber poll

JODIE: I fell into depression after my divorce

50 Talibs killed in operation by Afghan forces

What MC Oluomo and Pasuma have in common

New strain of Covid-19 tripled infections despite UK lockdown, report says

Kidnapped sister of Oyo Deputy Minority leader regains freedom

Makinde, Fayose feud may consume PDP, cleric warns

Monarchs council: Group begs Uzodimma to appoint chairman from Imo North

Address problems of youths or face the consequences, Mbaka tells Buhari, governors

FG releases fresh guidelines for stolen SIM cards replacement

Oyo denies alleged robbery incident in SSGs office

Police rescue kidnapped Catholic Bishop, driver in Imo

Mbaka admonishes Buhari, Governors

Mbaka prophesies end of Buharis regime

Oyo Govt warns against fake news

PDP faction calls for new Care Taker Committee in Katsina

NDelta fishermen urge Fed Govt to avert another lockdown

Abia approves reopening of schools on January 11

How COVID-19 disrupted constitution review process Omo-Agege

Tougher times await Nigerians in 2021 food wise

Killer herdsmen unleash terror on Oyo communities

APC, PDP clash over Buharis new year speech

FF and the restructuring debate (1)

Reps to prioritise constitution amendment on resumption

Ohaneze Ndigbo: Playing the exclusion politics

Lets boo referee committee

Mercy Aigbe, Teni, Yvonne Jegede, others grace Pertinence Headquarter unveiling

PWAN rewards staff with 14 cars

Holmes: Ladies inspire my music most times

Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid find peace in Ghana

Teen Africa TV berths on StarTimes

Training Day: Paradigm Initiatives short film seeks digital rights in Africa

Montell Jordan serenades Rikaoto boss, Maryam Elisha on birthday

Fuji: A Opera: Giving Fuji music a brighter future

New Year, greater expectations

Lagos Assembly: What cometh again

*VANGUARD*

We’ll sue Police for arresting, torturing Sowore ‘ Falana

Breaking: Chika Onuegbu, TUC Deputy National President, is dead

Covid-19: Winner’s chapel, Daystar, other churches to have physical worship services tomorrow

Japan to consider new COVID-19 emergency declaration

Archbishop Obinna thanks security agencies for release of abducted Catholic Bishop

Oyigbo: Landlords fret over community leaders’ notice to demolish houses

NNIA: Real estate coy gives back to the society

How Coca-Cola’s numerous initiatives empower over 450,000 Nigerian Women

Obasanjo goes spiritual, asks Nigerians to give thanks to God at all time

Gbajabiamila visits Zazzau Emir, condoles monarch over death of princes

Military airstrike destroys new Boko Haram settlement, kills scores in Borno

NAF conducts search and rescue training for personnel on Kaduna-Abuja expressway

Just in: Onunkwo declares interest in Anambra Gubernatorial election under APC

New Year Message: Pray for PMB, nation’s peace ‘ Apostle Ebonyi

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin passes $30,000 for the first time

One killed as cultists clash at Osun carnival celebration

Knee surgery: Coutinho out for three months

COVID-19: Ebonyi reopens schools Jan 18

Pray for govt, kingdom of darkness against Nigeria’ ‘ Ebonyi

New twist in Rivers APC as Abe’s faction floats litigation fund

Armed bandits kill Imam, community leader in Kaduna state

Alleged sexual harassment: Police begin investigation of Ogun commissioner

How 5 family members died of carbon monoxide poisoning

2021 Prophecy: There’ll be new government without elections in Nigeria ‘ Cleric

Aniagwu extols Chiedu Ebie at 50

2021 Prophecy: There’ll be new governnent without elections in Nigeria ‘ Cleric

Kidnapping: Bishop Chikwe’s driver macheted, hospitalized ‘ Catholic Bishop

School reopening: Enugu government to meet with stakeholders on Monday

2021: ‘There’ll be new government without election in Nigeria

Military airstrike destroys new Boko Haram settlement, kill scores in Borno

Afghan security forces declare war against terrorism, kill 50 in an operation

Olubadan urges FG, govs to adopt irrigation farming as food shortage looms

NDDC: Etim Etim’s apologetic rebuttal and why a Sole Administrator is unacceptable

Enugu Christmas returnees air their bad road experience

How Bishop Chikwe, driver, regained their freedom from their abductors

2021: Watch it, be careful, Mbaka warns Buhari, NASS

ASUU-LASU faults VC selection process, seeks Sanwo-Olu’s intervention

D’banj announces birth of baby girl with wife

Nigerian football in 2020

New Year: Lagos residents optimistic of 2021

Breaking: Terrorists’ bomb explodes, kills governor, 7 others

Super Eagles striker, Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19

Spurs slam stars for flouting coronavirus protocols

*PUNCH*

UPDATED: Mauricio Pochettino named PSG coach

Zamfara police foil bandits attack, rescue kidnap victim

EPL: Son scores 100th Spurs goal as Leeds crumble

COVID-19: Schools to resume Jan 11, says Bayelsa

Knee surgery: Barcas Coutinho out for three months

Mali ex-PM Modibo Keita dies at 78

UPDATED: Bitcoin passes $30,000 for first time

Napoli fine Osimhen for breaching COVID-19 rules

Rivers police arrest man robbing worshipers after crossover service

Include varsity students in cash transfer programme, NANS urges FG

My parents did not name me Chimamanda, says author, Adichie

Oyo police confirm release of kidnapped lawmakers sister

2021: Unemployed youths will rise against govt, Mbaka warns

Season will go on despite Fulham Covid scarePremier League

Maradona brought joy to millions of people Pope

Afghan security forces kill 18 Taliban insurgents

US to approve AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid vaccine

APC announces date for membership registration

Fulham boss Parker unsure of Burnley match

10 celebrities that held weddings in 2020

Transfer: Napoli target Arsenals Sokratis, Ancelotti silent on Khedira move

Kazakhstan abolishes death penalty

COVID-19: Mourinho kicks against postponement of Fulham clash

Arteta doubtful of Ozil return to Arsenal squad

NIN: FG lists fresh conditions for SIM replacement

Five killed as blast hits Yemen wedding hall

Ex-Chelsea striker Hasselbaink reappointed Burton manager

COVID-19: Tertiary institutions to resume Jan 11, says Kwara

NDLEA arrests 133 suspected drug offenders in Oyo

Algerian president signs new constitution into law

Man Utd improved in 2020, says Solskjaer

How Dbanjs wife, Mercy Johnson, others rocked baby bumps in 2020

21 Entertainers to watch out for in 2021

Arinze to Dangote: Invest in Nigerian clubs

How I battled menstrual cramps twice during strenuous gridlock Marketer

Suspected ritualist arrested for cutting off minors private parts

Third Mainland Bridge to be opened February

ASUU kicks, says shortlisted candidates for LASU VC unqualified

New Year: Political issues likely to shape 2021

Okorocha plans to destroy APC before defecting, says Uzodinma

COVID-19: Over 4,000 Lagosians undergoing home treatment amid deadly second wave

How we kidnapped many, killed abducted cop after N1m ransom payment Suspects

Buharis national broadcast empty, directionless PDP

Resign honourably, Tambuwal, Adebanjo, others tell service chiefs

Alleged sexual molestation: Victims parents write Deeper Life school, demand N100m compensation

Why I dropped Iwobi for Hammers clash Ancelotti

How to end banditry, killings in Southern Kaduna CAN

Use N13.6tn budget to tackle insecurity, poverty, Kaigama tells Buhari

Why I dont like acting romantic roles Shan George

Commuters groan over Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock on New Years Day

Sex party: Shariah council backs el-Rufai on demolition of Kaduna hotel

New Year: One killed, 14 injured in Anambra, Osun auto crashes

Dont impose another lockdown, Anglican bishop tells FG

My husband thought I was too spiritual to be approached for marriage Pastor Agbinifo

Bad road causes hardship for dwellers in Akwa Ibom communities

We now depend on our wives to feed after losing everything Traders at burnt Lagos plank market

Lekki residents donate patrol van to police

Im proud to have led Falcons bonus protest in 2019 Oparanozie

National unity needed to end insurgency, economic woes APC governors

*THE SUN*

2023 presidency: Two ex-govs, serving gov and a Northern leader signed APC power rotation agreement ‘Buba Galadima

Foreign Fulani herdsmen planning to overrun South West ‘Gen. Togun, ex-DMI boss

My fears over Igbo president in 2023 ‘ Prof Uzodinma Nwala, ADF Leader

APC govs salute Nigerians’ resilience, say 2020 most challenging year

True federalism, only way out for Nigeria ‘Bode George

Buhari’s new year message empty ‘PDP

S’West PDP hails Prof Wale Oladipo at 62

Insecurity: APC commends Edo people’s resilience, patience

PDP charges Nigerians to approach 2021 with renewed vigour

Executioner: Day I begged a female banker on Lagos street

Osimhen tests positive for coronavirus

Super Falcons’ striker, Ajibade joins Atletico Madrid

Tokyo 2020: Olympics, Paralympics will go ahead, Japan’s PM insists

Mexican club, wants Ahmed Musa

Delta LG games excite sports icons

Aruna Quadri urged to up game after three losses

Rohr: Osimhen, Ndidi’s absence caused Eagles’ fall to Algeria

U17 AFCON qualifiers: Amao releases 25-man Golden Eaglets’ final list

NPFL: Eguma exhudes confidence ahead Abia Warriors clash

BEDC to roll out 90, 870 meters in Edo, Delta, Ondo, Ekiti

World Bank grants Sokoto $22m grant for financial propriety

2020: Economy on COVID-19 ventilator

OPS, Labour hail budget return to January to December cycle

Emirates gets 5-star customer rating

TEF targets over 3,000 SMEs

Nigeria’s debt hits N32.223tr

NSE ASI crosses 40,000 mark as stakeholders laud performance

FAAN strengthens Covid-19 protocols at airports

FoodCo wins Retail Company of the Year Award

Okigwe leaders task Gov Uzodinma over new chairman, Imo Council of Traditional Rulers

Abia North: Kalu vows to renovate, reconstruct more schools

IPOB vows to rescue abducted Catholic bishop

Ohanaeze crisis deepens as parallel Imeobi inaugurates 21-man electoral committee

Thieves invade Anambra community, cart away MTNs gift to Ngige

Lulu-Briggs kinsmen hail Wike for resolving crisis, fix March 13 for burial

Osun intensifies distribution of CACOVID palliatives

Obiano lifts suspension on 3 Anambra monarchs

Abia approves reopening of schools on Jan. 11

South East leaders from all parties meet January 5 on way forward for zone

70 years of Ojeagbaseism

What the President must do differently in 2021

Dangers of raising children in violent homes

The importance of staying in touch while away

*GUARDIAN*

US closes key money-laundering, tax evasion channel

DR Congo president pardons killers of Laurent-Desire Kabila

Son and Kane kickstart Spurs amid more Premier League Covid gloom

NAF conducts search and rescue training for personnel on Kaduna-Abuja expressway

Ebonyi reopens schools January 18

Barca’s Coutinho out for three months

Car bomb kills five in Turkish-controlled Syria

Lagos residents optimistic of 2021

LERSA donates patrol van to police

Monarch charges Inuwa on inclusive goverment

FG approves replacement policy on phone SIM for Nigerians ‘NCC

Britain’s Ex-Fattest Man, Barry Austin, Dead At 52

COVID-19 vaccination: Scientists caution FG

5 Easy Solutions To Brightening Your Dark Underarms

Niger presidential tip Bazoum takes lead for runoff vote

Man United title challenge a year in the making, says Solskjaer

Married Bricklayer Digs Tunnel To His Mistress’s House, Gets Caught By Her Husband

NCDC pledges more support for states to strengthen health security

Kidnapped sister of Oyo Deputy Minority leader regains freedom

Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on the appointment of the next Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ikwo, Ebonyi State

One dead, nine missing in Norway landslide

Oyo Government warns against fake news

US Congress slaps Trump by overriding veto of defense bill

New year: Bagudu felicitates with Nigerians

Fun seekers express disappointment over cancellation of activities at National Theatre

FRSC boss praises minister for prompt evacuation of fallen tanker

5 women killed as blast hits Yemen wedding hall

We are close to implementing the new minimum wage ‘ Kwara HoS

Kwara Government announces January 11 for schools resumption

New year arrives with US hitting 20 million covid cases

Buhari mourns Iyan Zazzau Aminu, Talban Zazzau Pate

NCDC registers 1,074 new COVID-19 cases

Sanwo-Olu’s wife presents gifts to 2021 Lagos’ first babies

Nigerians defy COVID-19 protocols at New Year celebrations

Eriya Onagoruwa: Women have mastered the art of putting up a smile to hide challenges

January transfer window: Players who could be on the move

2021: Security, infrastructure, good governance top Nigerians’ agenda for government

*TRIBUNE*

Insecurity: Fresh protest in Katsina

Philanthropist donates to widows of policemen killed during #EndSARS protests, unveils foundation

Police confirm arrest of Sowore, four others

Kaduna sex party: Owner of hotel, two others arrested, principal organiser at large ‘ Police

Cleric, two others killed in Kaduna as security personnel arrest five

Dame Okowa receives first baby, pays N1.13m medical bill for Patients

Amotekun arrests 10 suspects across Oyo during festive period

Alleged sexual harassment: Attempt to blackmail me ‘ Ogun Commissioner

Seven farmers killed, others injured by bandits attack in Niger

NEMA solicits stakeholders’ support on disaster management in Ekiti

O-ORBDA staff accuse outgoing MD of stealing FG’s property

Zamfara Police foils bandits attack, rescues kidnapped victim

[ICYMI] Suspected cultists kill driver in Benin

Oluwo pledges to give scholarship to rehabilitated miscreants, thugs in Iwo

Bauchi Assembly asks govt to re-demarcate Yankari games reserve to save lives of farmers

Jerry Gana eulogises late Galadima of Lokoja

2021: Extortion in all ramifications will not be condoned, Zamfara CP warns

Brace up for second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Bauchi gov tells citizens

NITDA intervenes to decongest besieged NIMC offices with ICT centre in Jigawa

Subscribers must now present NIN for SIM card replacement ‘ FG

Obiano lifts suspension of 3 traditional rulers

Save your administration from going into extinction by embarking on people’s oriented programmes, Mbaka warns Buhari

Bauchi Police arrests 20-year-old suspected ritualist, 4 other suspected armed robbers

[ICYMI] Kwara tertiary schools resume Jan 11, basic schools Jan 18

Nigeria’s first Professor of Computer Science, Olu Longe, dies at 88

We ‘ll disgrace terrorists in 2021 ‘Buratai

Stop giving excuses, face governance, Senate Minority Leader tells Buhari

One dead, five injured in Osun fatal accident

Kaduna sex party: Council for Sharia backs demolition, asks govt to fish out nude clubs

Insecurity: Nigerians must not give up on Buhari administration ‘ APC Governors

We’re under cult attacks, Sapele residents cry out as 2 die New Year eve

Kwara APC drums support for Abdulrazaq

New year: 11 injured in Anambra multiple road crashes

COVID-19 won’t hinder our developmental strides in Kogi ‘ Gov Bello

*SPORTS*

2020: A year like never before in sports – Vanguard

Aboutrika lifts lid on Salah & Mane rivalry at Liverpool – African Football

Agyemang-Badu: Former Ghana midfielder makes major Hellas Verona revelation – Goal

Alabama’s Nick Saban: ‘I Actually Tried’ to Teach Najee Harris Not to Hurdle – Bleacher Report

Amad Diallo to Manchester United latest: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees ‘no obstacles’ to January transfer – Yahoo

Amazed Mckinstry ‘can’t believe Ocen red card vs Cameroon – Goal

Anthony Davis fires Los Angeles Lakers to win over San Antonio Spurs – Yahoo

Antonio Habas not worried about Roy Krishna’s form: He can score goals – Goal

Aribo Targets First Goal In Five Old Firm Derbies Vs Celtic – Complete Sports

Arsenal are back & hunting down Liverpool!’ ‘ Merson in jovial mood as confidence returns to Gunners – Goal

Arsenal haven’t contacted Borussia Dortmund over Brandt transfer, says Zorc – Goal

Arteta Challenged By Disaffected Senior Arsenal Player At Team Meeting – Complete Sports

Arteta Unsure Over Ozil Recall – Complete Sports

Aruna Quadri urged to up game after three losses – The Sun

Ashton Hewitt: Dragons report racist social media post aimed at winger to police – BBC

Atalanta ask Manchester United to delay Diallo transfer – Goal

Australia v India: Five touring players in isolation after restaurant visit – BBC

Awoniyi Guns For 5th Goal In 12 Bundesliga Games For Union Berlin – Complete Sports

B/R’s MLB 25 for ’25: Projecting Top 25 Shortstops in 2025 – Bleacher Report

Becky Hammon Could ‘Very Easily’ Serve as an NBA Head Coach, Says Gregg Popovich – Bleacher Report

Bettor Wins $1.1M After Betting $1.3M on OSU to Cover Spread vs. Clemson – Bleacher Report

Bitterly disappointed’ Neil Lennon insists Celtic won’t give up title fight – Yahoo

Boss Steve Borthwick self-isolating due to Covid outbreak as Leicester host Bath – Yahoo

Brendan Rodgers not focusing on Leicester title challenge – Yahoo

Brian Kelly Takes Issue with Questions About ND’s Bowl Losses After Alabama Game – Bleacher Report

Brighton vs Wolves LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today – Yahoo

British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa hangs in balace amid Covid-19 uncertainty with decision looming – Yahoo

Browns’ Rooting Guide for NFL Playoff Implications of Week 17 – Bleacher Report

Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United are building a team – Yahoo

Bundesliga Matchday-14: Leverkusen Lead Chase To Topple Bayern In The New Year – Complete Sports

Bundesliga: Awoniyi On Target For Union Berlin; Akpoguma Injured In Hoffenheim’s Defeat To Freiburg – Complete Sports

Burnley v Fulham: match preview – Yahoo

Burnley vs Fulham postponed after Cottagers report more positive Covid-19 cases – Goal

Burnley vs Fulham postponed by Premier League after more positive Covid-19 test results – Yahoo

Buying or Selling Hot Takes 5 Games into LaMelo Ball’s NBA Career – Bleacher Report

Caf Champions League: Why Simba SC stand great chance to beat FC Platinum ‘ Manula – Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: KCCA FC to host AS Kigali away from home – Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Nshimiyimana names AS Kigali’s squad for KCCA FC clash – Goal

Campbell v Garcia: Instagram fame, Ferraris, Canelo and the gritty win that’s missing – BBC

Carmelo Anthony Passes Tim Duncan for 14th on NBA’s All-Time Scoring List – Bleacher Report

Cavani’s ‘ignorant’ racism ban is ‘serious injustice’ from FA, say Spanish language experts – Goal

Chandler Hutchison Tests Positive for COVID-19; 1 of 4 Bulls Players in Protocol – Bleacher Report

Chelsea In Talks With AC Milan Keeper Donnarumma – Complete Sports

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