NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2021

GOOG MORNING NIGERIA. CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 4TH JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

KPMG ranks Ecobank high on service to SMES

Verve rewards two card-holders with N1m each

Adeboye to Bill Gate: we dont have money but God

InfraCredit guarantees TSLs N12b infrastructure bond

Former UNILAG VC Ibidapo-Obe dies

Mainstreaming grassroots into financial system

Lagos to complete major projects this year

Demolition of Kaduna sex house in order, says Culture DG Runsewe

774,000 artisans hired for public works

Bandits kill 19 in Kaduna community attack

Ohanaeze poll: Aspirants reject push for Obiozor

COVID-19 spike: Fed Govt considers another lockdown

CBN fixes N2b capital for mobile money operators

Youths may rise and end the political system, Mbaka warns FG

NILVEJ demands life insurance policies for journalists covering pandemic

New year tragedy: Eleven injured, several othersescape in Anambra multiple auto crash

Abiru: we will make law for good governance

How Nigeria can make progress, by Umeh

When will peace return to Rivers APC

Pop Stunna premieres evergreen single Insect

Operating costs force carriers to embrace regional jets

Nigeria owes domestic investors N15.8tr

Experts see massive growth in mobile tech, others in Africa

Emerging diseases: Don seeks investments on animal welfare, biosecurity

Lagos didnt grab land

Onyeali-Ikpe takes office as Fidelity Bank MD/CEO

NCDC closes stock market with charges on COVID-19 protocols

Shareholders shun Prestige Assurances N6.82b offer

Stock Exchange removes 17 companies from market indices

Nigerian equities may extend rally after N6.48tr 2020 gain

Lessons on first anniversary ofIle Arugbo

*VANGUARD*

Gov Emmanuel sets for Post-COVID Economic Prosperity

As AfCTA takes off: Mixed expectations trail Nigeria’s participation

My relationship with Ganduje, Kwankwaso remains cordial ‘ Shekarau

Pope: Consider others during pandemic, don’t just focus on travel

COVID-19: How to prevent a third wave

Balogun Market traders react to shift in resumption date

4 A’Ibom communities donate 40 hectares of land to NALDA for youth engagement in agribusiness

Drugs experts approve India’s coronavirus vaccine

APFFLON lauds stakeholders for aviation, maritime sectors’ progress

PHOTOS: 2021 Annual thanksgiving service of Lagos state government

Edo partners GIZ on post-COVID-19 economic sustainability

Buhari condoles with Niger Republic over terrorist attack

Defection: Umahi still remains our leader, friend in PDP ‘ Lawmaker

2023 Elections: Shekarau preaches balance, common sense

State of Nation: Why Nigerians can’t have the desired change they want ‘ Shekarau

No change if 83m Nigerians can’t elect 11,000 representatives’ Shekarau

Pass electoral bill as New Year gift to Nigerians, CSOs urge NASS

NEPAD D-G moves to reconcile APC members in Imo

I didn’t know I’ll be governor ‘ Diri

How Akeredolu’s aide, Ogunbodede, and his driver died ‘ Ondo Govt

Balogun Market: Traders react to shift in resumption date after yuletide

CBN cuts treasury bills sale by 62% to N7.77trn

OPEC sees oil outlook for 1st half of 2021 full of downside risks

NPA receives biggest locally operated helicopter

British firm begins gold mining in Nigeria

BOI secures $1bn loan from international market

2020: Cititrust rewards staff for outstanding performance

Onyeali-Ikpe assumes office as MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank

Best time for Anthony Joshua to fight Fury is now ‘ Oboh

La Liga: Suarez sinks Alaves to take Atletico Madrid top

Tayo Edun scores in Lincoln FC League 1 win over Wimbledon

*THISDAY*

COVID-19: The Battle This Time!

Still Politicising Coronavirus

Father Kukahs Friendly Fire

What Buhari, APC Should Do Before Trouble Erupts in Niger Delta

Until Government Addresses Inequality, There Wont Be Peace in Nigeria

For Don Davis Sanity!

Putting Closure to Ganas Terror Reign

Nwawuba: Call for Restructuring Is Legitimate to Strengthen Nigerias Unity

Start Living The Good Life

As AfCFTA Takes Off

Priorities for CBN as Experts Set Agenda in 2021

2020: A Year of Resilience and Innovation for NSE

Seeking Speedy Resolution of Shell-Rivers Govt Kidney Island Crisis

COVID-19: RHG Disinfectant, Sanitiser to the Rescue

Inside Lagos Kiosks: How Retail Businesses Stay Small, Grow Big

Soroptimist Restates Commitment to Women Empowerment

IFC Partners Kobo 360, Unveils Temperature-Controlled Logistics Programme

Chivita Relaunches Juice up this Season with Chivita Campaign

MFI to Address Food Fortification Challenge

TN L Continues to Lead in Automobile Industry

Epe Maiden Heritage Festival Raises Hope

Mikano Test-Drives Geely Assembled in Nigeria

Mercedes-Benz Unveils MBUX Hyperscreen to Start 2021

Ronix Consult to Launch Book on Mining Investment

Investors Gain N8tn as Nigerian Stock Market Closes Bullish

Amazon to Acquire Wondery

Boeing 737 Max Resumes Flying in US

COVID-19: Expert Advises FG against Flight Restrictions, Lockdown

Emirates Announces New Appointments

2020: Tough Year for Aviation Handling Companies

FG Urged to Review Pre-Arrival Assessment Report

9mobile to Leverage Technology, Innovation for Improved Enterprise Support

Air Peaces Joburg Route: Strategic, Impactful

NIMASA DG Pledges to Promote Maritime Education

NCS Blames Construction Company for Tin Can Port Blockade

As Truckers Reject Taskforce

Medbury Eases COVID-19 Testing for Individuals, Corporates

Airtel Nigeria Recognised by SERAs, LaPRIGA for PR Innovation

Spectranet 4G LTE Wins Awards

Qatar Reflects on 2020 Challenges, Opportunities

Investors Stake N124bn on Shares, Gain N2.7tn in December

Despite the Pandemic, Ogun Remains in Safe Hands

Buharis Unending Controversial Summon

Ndi Igbo And 2023 Presidency

Theodore Orji; Promoting Education Through Scholarships

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the Challenge of Postmodernism

Dapo Abioduns Governance Style

Giving Back to Constituents with Empowerment

Tackling Housing Deficit in Ogun State

Group Berates Ex-minister over Comments on LASU Headship

2021: Nigerias season of political bigotry

From First to Third World: The USA that Trump Would Bequeath…

Trumps Corrupt, Dubious and Misguided Pardo

Nigerias National Assembly and Political Corruption

Dissent and the Failing State Debate

2020: The Year We Should Delete If Possible

Son Scores 100th Goal as Spurs Climb to Third

Eberechi Ezes Stunning Solo Goal Breaks Sheffields Hearts

Semi Ajayi; From Crazy Path to Premier League Goal

*PUNCH*

Facebook to close Irish unit amid US tax dispute

Rivers reopens schools January 4

Probe health ministry for missing N3.8bn, SERAP urges Buhari

Teachers reject Edo pension scheme

COVID-19: All boxing events suspended in January

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches record 250m Instagram followers

Earned allowances: Fresh strike looms in varsities over sharing formula

Man City to investigate Mendy over COVID-19 breach

Social distancing wont prevent me from laying hands on the sick Adeboye

Woman arrested for alleged trafficking of 15-year-old girl to Ivory Coast

Lautaro hat-trick sends six-goal Milan top of Serie A

Gombe gov mourns CBN deputy manager

Egypt approves Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine

Gunmen kill generator mechanic, one other in Delta

Lagos directs civil servants to work from home till January 18

Why I cancelled crossover service Adeboye

Aluko urges APC unity for 2022 Ekiti poll

Nude party: I lost my pregnancy after Kaduna govt illegally demolished my restaurant

Second wave: Nigerias COVID-19 deaths now 1,302, says NCDC

Medical doctors who dropped stethoscopes for other professions

US records 277,000 COVID-19 cases, highest in one day

Man Citys Guardiola reconsiders early retirement plan

Saudi Arabia resumes international flights, reopens borders

India approves two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use

EPL table after Saturdays matches

Alleged molestation: Victim narrates ordeal at Deeper Life school

EPL: Arteta predicts brighter future for Arsenal

US senators plan to oppose Biden certification

Bomb kills two French soldiers in Mali

Why is Britain delaying other doses of Covid vaccine’ |. | Coronavirus

NASA astronauts are recreating the fall of the Times sphere in zero gravity

30 million weapons / weapons in the wrong hands in Nigeria ‘ former army chief

Some COVID-19 survivors are haunted by the loss of smell and taste

Mikel Arteta doubles Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s decision amid Arsenal’s poor form

Nigeria records 576 new cases of COVID-19

Google has just removed the feature from your Pixel smartphone

There’s no store in Seme yet ‘ officially

2021 is ‘the year when Mars becomes competitive

The second wave of COVID-19 is deteriorating as Nigeria records more deaths

Jamaican police are accusing Beenie Man of having fun

Chromium gets antivirus patch, which can be presented to other related browsers / Digital World

Recent Valorant data leaks reveal Agent 14 capabilities and Yoru name

Procurement intelligence report on the explosives exploits market with impact analysis COVID-19 | Global forecasts, 2020-2024

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 350,000

Brexit deal describes Netscape as ‘modern

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry refuse to spray Archie on Christmas Royal | News

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Fashion designer Pierre Cardin buried in Paris

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Yusuf Olatunjis conversion to Islam boosted his sakara music career Son

Youths may rise against govt again, Mbaka warns

Police arrest two as kidnapped Oyo lawmakers sister regains freedom

Police raise the alarm over rising rape cases in Yobe

Lulu-Briggs family lauds Wike for approving state burial

Aluko urges APC unity for 2020 Ekiti poll

New Year: Bayelsa deputy gov urges inmates to keep hope alive

Lawmaker urges govt to invest in youth, women

Monarch tasks Gombe gov on inclusive govt

Intel knocked AMD by six in the latest Steam survey, but there seems to be a problem reading the data

*THE SUN*

2020: Reps’ unfinished business

2023: It’s time for President of Igbo extraction ‘Uwazuruike, ex Aka Ikenga president

Presidency’s attack against opposition attempt to beguile Nigerians ‘PDP

Nigeria worse than it was 6 years ago ‘ Niger APC chieftain

2 South East govs may soon join APC ‘Eze

2023: Things we need to address to grab the presidency-Obidike

ACD members in Niger State decamp to APC

Legal fireworks resume Monday in certificate forgery case against Obaseki, with 9 days remaining

Nigeria is sick, neither PDP nor APC can heal it ‘ Senator Okurounmu

COVID- 19: Osimhen begs Napoli, Gatuso for leniency

February Festival date remains ‘ Minister

Gumel declares NOC’s readiness for Olympics

CAF Champions League: Al Merreikh lands in Nigeria for Enyimba

NFF protocol officer, Akpenpuun gets award of honour

Miss Football Nigeria 2021 pageant to feature internationals ‘Organiser

No excuses for Wolves’ collapse at Brighton, says Nuno

Man City’s Guardiola might prolong managerial career

PAN Nigeria launches virtual auto showroom

Peugeot, Citroen win International Van of the Year award for all-electric vans

2020: Nigerian workers most traumatic, challenging year

Stocks: Investors gain N8.09tr in 12 months

SEC, Chaka Technologies tussle over investors’ funds

TEF to fund 3000 entrepreneurs in 2021, targets 50% female participation

New PIB may stall oil industry’s growth ‘LCCI

TUC to set up agriccooperative for members

ANLCA advocates special loan scheme for logistics firms

British Airways suffers multiple bird strikes at Lagos Airport

Probe missing N3.8bn in health ministry, NAFDAC, others, SERAP tells Buhari

Were using Ebola experience to tackle COVID -19, says Iwu

COVID-19: NILVEJ seeks insurance cover for journalists

2021: Heed Gov Wikes call, Commissioner urges Rivers people

Postgraduate medical fellowship not equivalent to Ph.D NUC

Rivers, Abia reopen primary, secondary schools January 4, 11

Bandits kill 19, burn shops, vehicles in Kaduna

Gunmen kill barber, mechanic in Delta

Legal fireworks resume in certificate forgery case against Obaseki

Police kill 2 robbery suspects, injure another in gun duel

Arsonists of zoning

Soludo: A prophet has honour in his town

Fellow Nigerians, are we going to waste this year too

One God many voices

Beyond land border and border-crossing

Adieu 2020Never again

Five decades of shared journey

Leave pension funds alone

Why Rivers people must join hands with Wike in 2021

*GUARDIAN*

Why Rivers’ people must join hands with Wike in 2021

Anambra Guber: Beyond zoning and electronic balloting

Police arrest 18 over Zamfara riot

200 traders, artisans get lawmaker’s support in Lagos

Gunmen kill one, injure others in Delta community

Okowa under fire for comment on insecurity

Rotary Club honours Lagos first baby of the year

Be focused, committed, minister tells youths

Adeboye tasks Nigerians on COVID-19 protocols, lays foundation of new headquarters

Why bandits invaded my home, killed three, by Benue ex-lawmaker

Arsenal moves from relegation fears to European hopes

Nigerian wrestlers set for Champion of Champions tourney in Bayelsa

Capital Market: Investors’ fortunes soar by 50% in 2020

2021: Nigeria needs fiscal space to help stimulate economic growth

Kogi tops states with reduced domestic debts in 2020 ‘ DMO

Government urged to insure public assets against unforseen situation

TEF Entrepreneurship Programme opens 2021 applications

Major cause of leadership failure

2020 – Systems failure in the global village

The entertainment value of Nigerian governments

SIM card registration and COVID-19 protocol

Hope 21

Who cares about the troubled soul of education

In the spirit of SALTVIM 2020

18 local airlines share N4b aviation intervention fund

Again, uncertainty surrounds Sports Festival take off date

Address insecurity, hunger to avoid revolution, Anglican bishop tells FG

Bandits abduct UN employee, students’ leader in Borno

Man stabs Stepbrother to death in Ogun

Why NAICOM suspends insurance recapitalisation exercise

Anxiety as FG allegedly fails to honour pact with ASUU

Dear MaitamaSule, see the Buhari you left us

Military strikes more terrorists’ hideouts, kills scores

Rising from ashes of chaotic year

*TRIBUNE*

Makinde’s poor handling responsible for growing insecurity ‘ APC group

Oil exploration will not be relevant in 15 years ‘Anyim

19 people killed, nine escape in reprisal attacks in Kaduna

Nigerians fed up with Buhari’s government, PDP tells presidency

[BREAKING] Sexual harassment allegation: Abiodun suspends commissioner

Journalist needs N7.5m to save her 9-week-old baby

Oyo govt declares war on female genital mutilation

Senior Edo police officers arrested over escape of suspected kidnappers, armed robbers

Akeredolu’s Chief of Protocol’s body arrives Owo for burial

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu extends stays at-home order for public servants

Rail project: Don’t demolish Apapa port exit gate, Importers beg CCECC

Ogun govt lauds Kalejaye philanthropic gesture over donation of 1,500 seater hall

Ogun makes mobile advert stickers compulsory for branded vehicles

Female journalist robbed in Benin

Another strike imminent as university workers issue fresh 14-day ultimatum

Edo primary school teachers insist on strike, boycott pension scheme

Demolition: How I lost one-month pregnancy, Owner of sex party building narrates

[ICYMI] Akeredolu’s aide dies in motor accident

Beware of people’s anger ‘Ayodele, Mbaka warn Buhari in 2021 predictions

Avoid discordant tunes, make Nigeria greater in 2021 ‘Olumakaiye

2023: UK-based Nigerian cleric canvases support for Tinubu

Cleric advises youths on nation-building

Insecurity: Nigeria needs urgent divine intervention ‘Olu-Osundina

As the clock of 2021 begins to tick’ Politicians that may change the face of Nigerian politics

Clock of 2021: Issues that will shape Nigerian politics

Expressing genuine love to fellow Christians, the underprivileged is essential ‘Prophetess Alarape

Governance: We have allowed charlatans to lead us ‘Babangida Aliyu

PDP has to change now or else’ ‘Ex-Kogi Speaker

How we can win war against terrorists ‘Don

Goodbye 2020

18 persons arrested for vandalising emir’s palace in Zamfara

After 20 years, Alaafin visits Soun, duo sues for peace

Nigeria records 576 new COVID-19 cases, total now 89,163

Kidnapped Owerri Catholic bishop, driver released

BREAKING: Kidnappers release sister of Oyo lawmaker

Nigeria records 1,074 new COVID-19 cases, total rises to 88,587

Insecurity: Whatever has a beginning, has an end, IBB tells Nigerians

Tourism: Journey from Ibadan to Layipo

Kaduna community stands up to bandits, forges its own peace

Look at my life, is this how a celebrity’s home should look like

Due to COVID-19 fears, I was neglected in labour room; then I began to defecate through my vagina

How we handled 200 cases of gender based violence in two years ‘Oyo SGBVRT

I am Igodomigodo, a robot in the hands of God ‘Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon

ACF’s alarm on terrorists using camels to smuggle arms into Nigeria is scary ‘Afenifere

It’s time for the Nigerian Dream

Interrogating Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture ‘ 3

What Nigeria, the world should expect win 2021, beyond ‘Ayodele

Setting goals part 1

They didn’t know it was festive season

Clergy, Literal, Literary

How Naira Marley, Ayuba kept Ibadan awake at Cruzer Lounge for 72 hours

Covid-19 and PTF’s mandate extension

My grouse about DMW ‘Yonda

Beauty pageantry, opportunity to impact society ‘ Oyo Miss Elegant

Bitcoin rallies above $30,000 for first time

Nigeria owed ‘32.2trn by September 2020 ‘ DMO

CBN weakens naira to record low in year-end trade

*SPORTS*

Allardyce ready to ring changes as West Brom flop again – New Telegraph

Arsenal moves from relegation fears to European hopes – Guardian

Best time for Anthony Joshua to fight Fury is now ‘ Oboh – Vanguard

CAF Champions League: Al Merreikh lands in Nigeria for Enyimba – The Sun

CAF Champions League: Al-Merreikh’s coach calls for players’ focus against Enyimba – New Telegraph

Chelsea Boss, Lampard: We Were Taught Serious Lessons By Man City – Complete Sports

COVID- 19: Osimhen begs Napoli, Gatuso for leniency – The Sun

Diego Costa, Atletico agree contract termination – The Cable

EPL results: Rashfords stoppage-time winner lifts Man United to second – The Cable

EPL: Leicester beat Newcastle to close in on top spot – New Telegraph

EPL: Man City ease past Chelsea to climb to fifth – New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Madrid retake top spot in La Liga while Leipzig hit Bundesliga summit – New Telegraph

Fayemi approves Trust Fund Bill on sports – New Telegraph

February Festival date remains ‘ Minister – The Sun

Gumel declares NOC’s readiness for Olympics – The Sun

Hamilton knighted in UKs New Year honours list – The Cable

Heartland suffer another loss as NPFL enters Week Two – New Telegraph

Joshuas title defence, Nigeria NBA draft record 8 major sports stories of 2020 – The Cable

Kujah demands speedy EFCC probe of Okocha over fraud allegation – The Cable

La Liga: Suarez sinks Alaves to take Atletico Madrid top – Vanguard

Late injury setback for Eaglets – New Telegraph

Man City humble Chelsea at Stamford Bridge – The Cable

Man City’s Guardiola might prolong managerial career – The Sun

Man United go level on points with Liverpool after Aston Villa win – The Cable

Miss Football Nigeria 2021 pageant to feature internationals ‘Organiser – The Sun

NFF protocol officer, Akpenpuun gets award of honour – The Sun

Nigerian wrestlers set for Champion of Champions tourney in Bayelsa – Guardian

No excuses for Wolves’ collapse at Brighton, says Nuno – The Sun

NOC ready for the Olympics ‘Gumel – New Telegraph

NPFL: Rangers Stop Akwa United; Nasarawa Shock Heartland In Owerri – Complete Sports

Osimhen tests positive for COVID-19 – The Cable

Plateau United place squad on half salary over poor start to NPFL season – The Cable

PSG appoint Pochettino as new head coach – The Cable

Suarez helps Atletico win at Alaves to retake La Liga lead – New Telegraph

Tayo Edun scores in Lincoln FC League 1 win over Wimbledon – Vanguard

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