NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 26TH JANUARY 2021

GOOD MORNING NIGERIA.CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 26TH JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

Lets lower temperature in Southwest

Uzodimma slams curfew on Orlu after soldiers, militants clash

AVMCC installs new dean

UK COVID-19 strain in Nigeria

Governors, Miyetti Allah: open grazing must end

You are not proactive, Dare tells Makinde

Why Access Bank receiver-manager took over Seplat

Fed Govt must act fast, Yoruba elders warn

Court dismisses justice perversion charges against High Court judge

Communal herders must vacate Southwest, says Igboho

When elephant comes to revenue

Rep seeks postponement of APC membership registration

Court discharges Atikus lawyer, brother over $2m fraud

Armed Forces killed 158 bandits in three weeks, says minister

Fast-tracking entrepreneurship

CBN to ban defaulting exporters over dollar remittances

Driving digital inclusivity for growth

Digital platforms provide survival skills

Fidelity Bank hosts capacity building for SMEs

Stockbrokers set up committee to strengthen ethics

Dangote Cement reaffirms commitment to shareholders value

Will Nigeria leverage AfCFTA to remake economy

*VANGUARD*

River basin authority deserts farm, irrigation projects in C’River, A’Ibom

FG to bring back Saudi deportees soon, says PTF

SON seeks policy to repatriate substandard goods

Orlu Crisis: Uzodinma declares dusk to dawn curfew in 10 LGAs

Bayelsa community lays siege to SPDC gas plant

NDDC: Where did FG, Akpabio procure make-believe court order

Catholic bishop wants FG to build Agge deep seaport in Bayelsa

Police confirm killing of security officers in Delta

Nigeria to host 9th edition of Miss Heritage Global

Udo Ekpenyong: Akwa Ibom PDP declares one-week mourning

U.S. launches Air-Quality Monitors to track pollution in Lagos, Abuja

Family of policeman allegedly killed by three DSS operatives seek justice

Again, a call to re-jig the nation’s security system

[PHOTOS] South-West governors, Miyetti Allah meet

Bad press sells fast, Apostle Suleman reacts to reported IGP probe over Pastor Faith saga

R.E.V.E.A.L.E.D: What Saraki said about Oyo, Ondo states

Fayose’s strong ally, Aluko, dumps PDP for APC in Ekiti

PDP raises alarm over alleged plots by suspected thugs to set it’s Party Secretariat ablaze

Herders/Farmers clash: Now’s time to implement APC report on true federalism ‘ PGF DG

Wike not behind 2023 presidential campaign posters ‘ Rivers Govt

2023: Yahaya Bello for President gets Diaspora’s nod

IWA rejects parallel Ohanaeze Ndigbo elections outcomes

Resist further deceptions, PDP charges Nigerians

Power sector deficit hits N396.86bn in 9 months

Nigeria’s LPG supply increases by 11% to 83,900MT in one month

Allianz injects capital into Nigeria operations

COVID-19: FG to spend N766bn on vaccination

Cross River LG, Biase, budgets N3.2bn for 2021 fiscal year

Data audit : March 15th deadline for filing annual report sacrosanct ‘ NITDA

Enugu female students still under confinement by AMCON, five days after

Ogun residents protest six months power outage

Abuja court dismisses case against four #EndSARS protesters

Sad return to broken chains

Tertiary Institutions to resume in Kaduna

COVID-19: UNILAG set for non-physical post-UTME test

Court orders Kaduna govt to treat Zeenah Zakzaky for COVID-19

El Rufai committed to Health for all ‘ Deputy Gov

CAPPA to NAFDAC: Make Fats and Oils Regulations Bill new year gift for Nigerians

Infectious-disease expert warns of new, more ‘virulent’ COVID-19 strain from U.K.

Maternal, child mortality: I’ll change the narrative in Lagos ‘Sanwo-Olu

COVID-19: Expert calls for adoption of social, behaviour change communication

*THISDAY*

Norrenberger Optimistic in 2021 Economic Outlook

UNCTAD: Nigeria Attracted $2.6bn FDI in 2020

Access Banks Lawyer, Ogunba, Accuses Seplat of Intimidation, Blackmail

Fidelity Bank Hosts Capacity Building Programme

Full Deregulation, PIB Passage Top Marketers Expectations in 2021

Ecobank Nigeria Secures N50bn 10-Year Subordinated Loan

TCN: Discos Used Short-term Funds for Long-term Investments

Loading Resumes after ExxonMobil lifts Force Majeure on Qua Iboe

Fashola: Ongoing Varsity Road Projects ll Enhance Quality Education

Gas to the Rescue

Driving Cost Efficiency, Value Optimsation in Oil Industry

COVID-19: Firm Launches New Product in Kano

Devon Kings Announces N2.5m Cash Prize for Reality Show

How NSIA is Supporting Nigerias COVID-19

Amazon Seeks to Halt Union Election

NIMC Arrests Illegal NIN Enrolment Agents

Firm Pledges Steady Supply of Petroleum Products

Periwinkle Residences Names BBN Duo, Ozo, Nengi newest Ambassadors

World Bank Plans to Invest over $5bn in Africas Drylands

Ondo Oil Well Fire Continues, Threaten Environment, Says HOMEF

Purple Group Launches Scheme, to Deliver 1,000 Homes

NIMC Arrests Illegal NIN Enrolment Agents in Kano

Kwara Revenue Agency Generated N19bn in 2020

What is a Brand’ (I)

NIRSAL: Without Risk Controls, Agric Wont Be Safe for Investment

Sunday Igboho: Rights Actvist or War Monger

APC Govs Consolidate Grip on Party Structure

The Biden Presidency: A New Dawn for USA

The Biden Presidency: A New Dawn for USA

UGANDAN ELECTION AND SIGHT-TIGHT SYNDROME

Sunday Igboho and the Yoruba Nation

Tuchel to Take over from Sacked Lampard at Chelsea

Sports Minister Condoles with Family of Late NIS Director

Sport Approaches That Survived the Pandemic

Tuchel to Take over from Sacked Lampard at Chelsea

Fernandes Fires Winner in Man Utd, Liverpool Five-goal Thriller

Tammy Abrahams Hat-trick Sends Chelsea into Fifth Round

Gunner for Life Ozil Completes Fenerbahce Switch

Nasarawa Utd Grab Away Win Against Wolves to Reach Summit

Police Win 4th OSOM Games

WTA Creates New Tourney for Players in Quarantine

*PUNCH*

Fayose approved my defection to APC Ekiti ex-PDP secretary

Rivers fingers detractors as Wikes presidential posters surface in Abuja

IPOB descends hard on Iwuanyanwu for warning Biafran agitators

How Fulani seized our farms, raped our women, kidnapped and killed our people Convener, Igangan Development Advocates, Oladokun

Kwara APC caretaker committee rejects replacement of chairman

Refineries shut for 15 straight months, lose N152.08bn

PIB: Group, host communities clash over 2.5% trust fund

Well meter Bayelsa, others in phases PHED

Dont draw me into 2023 presidential race, Ortom urges supporters

Olam, BATN, eight other exporters earn $100.88m in one month

SON destroys N300m worth of substandard goods

Ecobank obtains N50bn 10-year subordinated loan

Financial markets, big winners from pandemic spending, says UN

Equity market gains N46bn on blue chip firms

Ilupeju/Gbagada ICAN district moves for growth

Expert explains implications of increased tax in Finance Act

CACOVID supplies oxygen as donations hit N39bn

Oilll retain largest share in energy mix OPEC

FG to engage 30,000 graduates as extension workers

53 road emergencies recorded during Yuletide, says NEMA

53 doctors have tested positive for COVID-19 in Kano NMA

Anambra threatens to arrest Jesus for indecent conduct

VC berates varsity COVID-19 herb critics, calls them ignorant

Makinde more concerned with political status than getting solutions, says minister

Herders registration begins, NGF, Miyetti Allah back Akeredolus order

Disco disconnects Ex-President Shagaris home over N6m debt

Lecturers testify against Prof facing electoral fraud case

Policeman dies after alleged DSS operatives attack, family demands probe

Afenifere, PDP, Middle Belt Forum kick as FG insists insecurity worse in 2015

Niger bandits killed seven, stole 1,000 cows Senator

El-Zakzakys lawyers demand wifes COVID-19 treatment in hospital

Kogi rescues 28 kidnapped victims

Offa robbery: Prosecution, not court, delaying trial Judge

FG extends eased lockdown by one month

Katsina schools resume amidst heavy deployment of riot policemen

EFCC re-arraigns ex-NDDC boss aide, others for N2.9bn fraud

Gambari lead FGs delegation to Sokoto over market fire

Curfew declared, troops occupy Imo community over killing of four soldiers

Edo Immigration spokesperson family worry over kidnappers silence

Imo workers sack state NLC chairman

Well parade herdsmen after victim is discharged Police

C&S leader urges FG to discourage pastoral farming

Accountant-General ignores court on my remuneration Ex-NEMA spokesperson

NDLEA plans drug tests on students, security operatives, workers

Old girls partners Oyo on schools development

FG destroys 260 arms, 5,510 ammunition in Cross Rivers

Ex-acting Gombe CJ didnt ask for tenure extension

Court frees Atikus lawyer, brother of money laundering charges

Lagos, Ogun residents get cataract surgeries

Lagos to prioritise health workers in COVID-19 vaccination

Kano threatens sanction over principals relocation from schools

US renews plans to put abolitionist Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

Police officers lack required logistics to operate, says IGP

COVID-19: FG threatens to shut down NYSC camps

Plantain hawker killed in Oyo cult clash

UK COVID-19 strain now in Nigeria PTF

Kenyan extradited to US over wildlife trafficking charges

US Justice probes Trump scheme against attorney general

*THE SUN*

Reasons PDP lost Kwara in 2019 ‘Zakari Muhammed

2023 presidency: Wike disowns campaign posters

APC committee report on federalism panacea for peace ‘Govs forum DG

Ex-Ekiti PDP secretary, Aluko, defects to APC, says relationship with Fayose intact

Insecurity: Nigeria in deeper pit than it acknowledges ‘ Makarfi

Delta community youths protest alleged hijack of political positions

2023: Gov. Ortom has no Presidential ambition ‘ Aide

Wike denies campaign posters

Anioma youths demand stewardship from Nwaoboshi, Elumelu, others

Don’t link Tinubu to Oyo crisis, Support group warns

Frank Lampard gets the boot, after dismal performance

Davies: Ottasolo FC will stun domestic scene

SON destroys N300m substandard tyres, cylinders

FG deficit rises to N4.45tr in 10 months

NITDA, Army Resource Centre partner on research, development

Data protection: NITDA urges stakeholders to submit report

Women shouldn’t pay taxes on labour ‘Okuribido, National Coordinator, ANWBN

COVID-19: CACOVID supplies FG with oxygento stem high death rate

NPA commences e-call up system to ease Apapa gridlock

Bargain hunting in equities drives NSE ASI up 0.21%

CBN to stop exporters with unrepatriated proceeds from banking services

Inflation to hover around 16.6% this year ‘Analysts

South East town unions hit Miyetti Allah

Why I want to be president Mazi Ohuabunwa

FRSC, NEMA record 684 road crashes, 192 deaths in 1 month

Abaribe, Nwogu mourn Eze Enweremadu

Bayelsa earmarks funds for federal roads

LASU VC: Ive no hand in selection process cancellation Abiru

World Bank works out package for people living with disability in Kaduna

Group lauds Akpabios efforts in Niger Delta ministry

Govs endorse Akeredolus quit notice

Fireworks in Senate over PIB

Covid-19 vaccines: Yahaya Bellos kick in the teeth

Brutalization of justice in politics

Education transforms indigent child to respectable citizen Adisa, child advocate

N500m donation: Have we lost our sense of humanity

Ortom not moved by Miyetti Allahs antics

Controversy over mass impounding of cars, extortion at Lagos airport

PTF, COVID-19 accountability and probity

Bidens inauguration and victory for democracy

Nigeria beats Russia, Vietnam, others to win pageant hosting rights

*GUARDIAN*

1999 military constitution is the most lopsided, cannot give us a nation

SON destroys seven containers of substandard gas cylinders, tyres in Lagos

EFCC nabs 16 alleged internet fraudsters in Lagos

Residents lament bad roads, insecurity in FESTAC Town

Senator donates palliatives to constituents

Police rescue 20-year-old girl locked up by father for five years

A weekend of grief in Oruku, Enugu State

Merkel invites Biden to Germany ‘as soon as pandemic allows

Central African government says forces killed 44 rebels in counteroffensive

Late show sees Spurs past Wycombe and into FA Cup fifth round

We’ll rely on experience to beat Rivers United, says Enyimba’s captain Oladapo

Sportsville awardees are credible sports individuals, says NFSC boss

Minister condoles with family of late NIS director

D’Tigers’ camp opens for 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers

Chelsea sack Frank Lampard

Surveyors task cement manufacturers on price slash

LCCI tasks government on regulation, revenue generation overlap

MSMEs survival fund reopened for 30 states

Bargain-hunting lift capitalisation by N45 billion

AMCON confiscates Inducon Nigeria assets over N1.3billion debt

Foundation establishes mentor’s club for girls empowerment

Surmounting workers’ challenges in 2021 through effective labour relations

Edo, ICAN collaborate to improve accounting best practices

NDE, Lagos government seal pact on exit plans for beneficiaries of public work scheme

Lagos PDP seeks withdrawal of NURTW over high levies on businesses

Eight women entrepreneurs emerge winners at AWIEF awards

AERMP charges members on pre-mortem analysis to tackle vulnerability

Ojumah emerges African insurance CEO 2020

Promasidor Nigeria gets new CEO

How strategic investment can spur employees’ financial liberation

Sign of the times

Averting the impending ecological war

The labour of our heroes shall not be in vain

Nigerian economy: Recovery, growth and sustainability – Part 2

IMSU bars entry into school premises without facemasks

The inevitability of fuel price increases – Part 2

Gunmen kill army, police officers in Delta community

Rivers distances self from Wike’s campaign posters in Abuja

Court concludes INEC’s case against Ogban, to hear his defence today

Women farmers seek security from FG

FG must reposition capital market to accumulate global savings

Group insists on Yoruba nation, plans confab for youths on agenda

Oil communities, stakeholders reject PIB as Senate promises speedy passage

FG offers reason for shift in Jan 31 COVID-19 vaccine delivery date

*TRIBUNE*

Ethnic tension: APC must implement true federalism report ‘ Lukman

Nigeria now has more data protection experts in Africa ‘ NITDA

European Football Championship ‘ Coaches and Players’ Attitude

Top 7 Highest-Paid Football Players in the World

[ICYMI]: I inherited powers to command guns from my father ‘ Sunday Igboho

Soil Science Institute inaugurates zonal offices

Lessons from the US transition

The return of Akeredolu

Nigeria records 1,430 new COVID-19 infections, toll now 122,996

Bida Poly rector assures staff, students of continued peace

DPR warns against illegal sales of LPG in Delta

Bauchi establishes site, services unit to check land speculation

UNIZIK teaching hospital get acting CMD

Sokoto govt tasks business owners to embrace technology for efficiency

Equities investors gain N45.5bn to open week 0.21 per cent higher

Top 5 Cryptocurrency to Buy in 2021

*SPORTS*

2020 NSF: Athletes to pay N15, 000; states to provide insurance cover – Peoples Daily

Abuja court to decide mens bball league fate today – Punch

Alba: I know that I am one of the most hated players in football – Goal

Allardyce A Football Genius, Says Man City’s Guardiola – Daily Independent

Allardyce confirms West Brom interest in Musa – Blueprint

Bad Bunny to Perform ‘Booker T’ Single at 2021 WWE Royal Rumble – Bleacher Report

Bale boost for Spurs as Mourinho admits he never thought about subbing him against Wycombe – Goal

Bale must earn place at Tottenham, says Mourinho – Punch

Bale, Winks and Ndombele ensure Spurs avoid Wycombe FA Cup shock – Yahoo

Bank of England money, and Bank of Scotland too!’ – Moyes fires out Rice warning after Lampard dismissal – Goal

Brett Favre Says There’s ‘No Way’ Packers Would Jeopardize Losing Aaron Rodgers – Bleacher Report

Brian Harkins’ Defamation Lawsuit Against Angels, MLB Dismissed by Judge – Bleacher Report

Cape Town City sign Nigerian attacker Ajagun – Peoples Daily

Chelsea sack Frank Lampard – Guardian

Chelsea sack Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge – The Cable

Chelsea sacks manager Frank Lampard – CNN

Chess players, federation disagree over 2021 plans – Punch

Confed Cup: Enyimba stars predict difficult tie against Rivers – Punch

Czech FA dismiss Ronaldo’s goal record in favour of Josef Bican – Peoples Daily

D’Tigers’ camp opens for 2021 AfroBasket qualifiers – Guardian

Dare condoles with family of late NIS director – Punch

Davies: Ottasolo FC will stun domestic scene – The Sun

Deloitte predicts pandemic will cost Europe’s top clubs around two billion euros – Yahoo

Dennis Joins Cologne On Loan From Club Brugge – Complete Sports

Dreamland-Embassy Of Hundary Cup Holds In May – Peoples Daily

Edge Declares for 2021 WWE Royal Rumble Match After Triceps Injury Recovery – Bleacher Report

Edo signs law to regulate sports betting – Punch

Ekiti FA boss inaugurates Late Oba Ajakaiye cup committee – Blueprint

Enyimba down Adamawa in league thriller – Punch

Euro roundup: Juve back on track as Bayern roar to win over Schalke – New Telegraph

European Football Championship ‘ Coaches and Players’ Attitude – Tribune

Ex-Arsenal defender Sokratis joins Olympiakos – Punch

Excited’ Joe Root insists England ‘couldn’t be in a better place’ ahead of India series – Yahoo

FA Cup: Tottenham score late goals to beat Wycombe – Punch

Fernandes Fires Winner in Man Utd, Liverpool Five-goal Thriller – Thisday

Fernandes free-kick earns Manchester United FA Cup win over Liverpool – Daily Times

FIFA To Sanction Players who feature in Super League – Peoples Daily

Former Coyotes GM John Chayka Reportedly Suspended by NHL Through 2021 – Bleacher Report

Former Knicks PF Harthorne Wingo Dies at 73; Member of 1973 NBA Title Team – Bleacher Report

Fosla Football Club intensify preparations ahead of 2020/2021 NLO season – Peoples Daily

Four players, president of Brazils fourth-tier club die in plane crash – The Cable

Frank Lampard breaks silence via Instagram after Chelsea sacking – Yahoo

Frank Lampard gets the boot, after dismal performance – The Sun

Frank Lampard rues lack of time given to take Chelsea to ‘next level – Yahoo

Frank Lampard to be sacked as Chelsea manager – Daily Times

Frank Lampard: Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich shows no romance in sacking – BBC

Ghana coach Zito reacts to drawing Morocco, Gambia and Tanzania for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations – Goal

Glazer: Cowboys ‘Intent’ on Signing Dak Prescott to New Contract This Offseason – Bleacher Report

Guardiola says Aguero will have big impact on Man City’s season after injury nightmare – Goal

Gunner for Life Ozil Completes Fenerbahce Switch – Thisday

GWPL Week 2 Wrap: Berry pip Soccer Intellectuals, Immigration hold Hasaacas – Goal

Gymnast earns sensational reviews for ‘Black excellence’ routine – CNN

Hayford rues Ghana’s absence from African Nations Championship – Goal

Henry Onyekuru: Monaco outcast returns to Galatasaray on loan – Goal

I don’t think Frank wants to speak to me’ – Mourinho reacts to Lampard’s Chelsea sacking – Goal

I still have trouble with it’: One year on, Lakers stars still struggle with Kobe Bryant’s death – CNN

ISL 2020-21: NorthEast United vs ATK Mohun Bagan – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

Jessica Korda wins dramatic playoff as sister Nelly finishes third – CNN

Joel Embiid out for 76ers vs. Pistons with Back Injury Described as Tightness – Bleacher Report

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