NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY 2021

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 15TH JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

Coronavirus is real, says cleric

SSG cautions against child abuse

School should be operated as a business entity

Prepare for death, says Chief Imam

Americas riddance of evil

Buharis economic policies designed to touch lives of ordinary Nigerians, says Osinbajos aide

My affinity for hair extension began at age 12, say Kemi Juba

Genesis Group starts 2021 with French-designed restaurant

The Village Headmaster releases trailer ahead of return

Fashola gives traders two weeks to vacate damaged Lagos Airport road flyover

Anyims presidential posters flood Ebonyi, social media

UITH successfully separates conjoined twins

Soldiers beat up VIO personnel for impounding colleagues car

Mother, two children die in Bauchi fire

Nursing mothers, babies feared kidnapped in Kaduna

2020: Troops killed 2,403 criminals

Amotekun operative dismissed for killing man in Ibadan

Virus pandemic opportunity to revamp health sector

WHO, Africa CDC to deliver 900m vaccine doses

Feminism shines through His Only Wife

The mistake of 1966

TY Bello glows at 40

Growth NAICOMs major concern

Fed Govt raises panel on N50b export expansion facility

Nigeria needs $4b for renewable energy

96 firms jostle for downstream rehabilitation contracts

Court urged to inspect $9.8m, 74,000 seized from ex-NNPC GMD

World Bank plans over $5b investment in Africas drylands

IBEDC begins free meters in Ibadan

Our focus this year, by Samsung

OPEC predicts 6.6% rise in oil demand

NIN: Panic over SIM deactivation

*VANGUARD*

Sudan says Ethiopian military plane has violated its airspace

Fashola reassures public on speedy completion of Third Mainland Bridge, Feb 15 reopening

Anambra NSCDC seals private guard outfits over alleged failure to renew licence

Two police inspectors, 1 other die in Kogi accident

WHO allays fears of Africans over new coronavirus variant

Schools Resumption: Jan 18 date stands ‘ Education Ministry

UGANDAN ELECTION: RAYLF MD, Bello Bala Shagari condemns intimidation of Bobiwine

Fayemi flags off construction of 1,000 rural roads in Ekiti

We have lost a rare gem’ ‘ Group mourns Ndubuisi Kanu,

Solving insecurity, ending food inflation

Kwara APC Crisis: Lai, Saraki paperweights, with no electoral value ‘ Gov Abdulrazak’s men

Insecurity: Buhari has failed woefully ‘ Junaid

ONDO PDP CRISIS: Why Jegede lost the governorship election ‘ Tofowomo

Kano LG polls: Police, Civil Defence deploy over 10,000 personnel

Buhari has failed woefully, want to lie through to end of tenure ‘ Junaid

51 YEARS AFTER: How to avert another civil war’ Adebanjo, Amechi, Yakassai, Kukah, Igali, others

We’re struggling with debts; be fair in criticism’ Buhari

4th Mainland Bridge: Preferred Bidders to emerge in Q3’21

Nigerian stock market gains N325bn on enhanced buying interest

FUEL SUBSIDY: FG, Stakeholders advocate shift to autogas

FG inaugurates Steering C’ttee on N50bn EEFP

Nigeria’s debt stock rises to N32.22trn ‘ NBS

World Bank to invest $5bn in Africa’s drylands

Parler asks judge to force Amazon to restore website

China tech giant Xiaomi dives 11% after US blacklisting

THREAD: What Twitter CEO, Jack, said about Trump ban

Trump ban sets ‘dangerous’ precedent ‘ Twitter CEO

Tomori’s future is at Chelsea, Lampard insists

WAFU-U17: Lawan tasks Eaglets to defeat Burkina Faso

Pressure piles on Lampard, as Chelsea reportedly hold talks with candidates

Nollywood loses first actor to Covid-19

NECO releases 2020 SSCE results, with over 73% pass in English, Maths

America’s breakdance on the world stage

Onwards and upwards!

How will Africa remember Donald Trump’ Here is how

UNIMED to partner NASRDA on Telemedicine

Previous COVID-19 infection gives some immunity, says health body

Police recruit 106 for community policing in Bayelsa

INSECURITY: Community policing inevitable ‘ Okowa

*THISDAY*

Equities Market Rises Further as Bulls Consolidate Hold

Passenger Traffic, Air Fares Drop after Yuletide

Custom Agents Clamour for National Shipping Policy to Check Malpractices

FAAN Records 5m Passengers in 6 Months

CFOs Urged to Redefine Roles to Match COVID-19

Stanbic IBTC Bureau De Change Discontinues Operations

ACCI Commends Moves to Harmonise Taxes within FCT

Mobile Money Operator Unveils N50m Reward Scheme

Products Authentication Will Safeguard Consumers, Says SON DG

INTELS Empowers Fresh Batch of 40 Women via WEPSS

Okunbo Adetona to Lead Nairaboxs Growth Plan

Pains of COVID-19 Test, Payments Delays

AJ Walters Emerges Preferred Bidder for Nigerian Maintenance Facility

Fagbemi: NAHCO Lost 70% of its Market Due to COVID-19

Safeguarding Seafarers Welfare

Celebrating UBAs LEO

Qatar Resumes Flight Service to Riyadh

China: A Saviour for Emerging Markets or Poison Pill

How Jumia stock is rebounding and gaining momentum

Coup In The Capitol Hill and The Divided States Of America

The Ikpeazu Magic in Aba

Addressing the lies About Composition of NDDC Board

Sad bye, Trump

Jegede, PDP Close Case at Ondo Election Petition Tribunal

Idiocy of Underage Married Girls Suffrage

Rivers Utd, Bloemfontein Celtic Confirmed to Play in Port Novo

Covid-19: Andy Murrays Aussie Open Participation in Doubt

Ighalo Considers Super Eagles Return

Forgotten Man Ramsey Finally Finding His Feet at Juve

Rome Derby Can Revitalise Lazios Serie A Season, Says Inzaghi

Barcelona Eye Aguero, Eric Garcia Set for Camp Nou Move

Real to Offload Bale, Marcelo, Four Others to Sign Mbappe from PSG

European Matches Live on DStv, GOtv This Weekend

*PUNCH*

FBN General Insurance gets N1.04bn capital boost

CNG, MBelt fume as Buhari says BHaram attacks occasional

Nursing mothers, babies, others abducted in Kaduna

Makinde warns against arbitrary land allocation to foreigners

NIN: Only 11 computers functional in Taraba

Reject politicians with unfulfilled promises, says Wike

Ezekwesili, others seek change in Nigerias politics, governance

Reconciliation central to winning Ekiti gov, says Olujimi

Senator blames Jegede for PDPs defeat in Ondo

Ebonyi PDP petitions police, DSS, alleges threat to chieftains life

Failed politicians cant determine Kwaras future, Elders forum

Kano LG poll holds Saturday, police deploy 16,000 personnel

30 parties back Ardo against Fintiri

Rivers releases BECE results

All undergraduates should get two-year intensive training in entrepreneurial skills Babcock University VC, Tayo

World Bank to invest $5bn in 11 African countries

Akin-Olugbade was passionate about Nigerias unity, says Obasanjo

118,044 retirees withdraw N29.26bn, leave pension scheme

Nigerias daily oil production sinks to 1.17 million barrels

Nigerians drop appointment dates as NIN deadline nears

96 firms bid to rehabilitate NNPC pipelines, terminals

Investors gain N325bn as 49 stocks rise

Market yields will remain low in 2021 Report

Lagos plans bonds, others to fund N192.49bn budget deficit

Retail sector to see increased food spending, says report

N226.8bn raised against COVID-19 challenges FG

AfCFTA: Manufacturers seek SONs protection against competition

Nigeria requires $4bn annually for renewable energy

USADF, firm begin $100,000 off-grid energy challenge

5% import levy: Motor manufacturers foresee job losses

Large crowds: NIMC lists 50 NIN enrolment centres in Lagos, Abuja

CAN defends Kukah, demands arrest of people threatening bishop

Amotekun dismisses corps for killing okada rider, delivers him for prosecution

COVID-19: Ignore fake lockdown alert, PTF tells Nigerians

Northern elders, Kukah, Obi, others warn of another civil war

CNG, Middle Belt fume as Buhari says Boko Haram attacks occasional

Police bust Ogun drug syndicate, recover N10m hard drugs

Colleges rescind honorary degrees award to Trump

Gunmen seize 18 traders in Edo, demand N25m

Assembly threatens to order Ogun monarchs arrest

South-East govs security outfit meant to counter our corps IPOB

FG bans assemblies, overcrowding, others as schools resume Monday

Ogun, Obasanjo, Fayemi mourn Akin-Olugbade, Kanu

*THE SUN*

Learn PDP’s pattern of accountability to electorate, Wike tells politicians

Nigerians desperately need country that works for all ‘Akaakar, Middle Belt Forum Treasurer

Insecurity in Nigeria is man-made ‘Oruche

Imo remains PDP state ‘Eke, Reps member

ADP decries high rate of kidnappings, killings in South West

Appeal Court dismisses suit against Gov. Bello’s election

Mohammed, Saraki lack electoral value to fight Abdulrazak ‘Kwara APC elders

Umahi’ll contest presidency in 2023 ‘Ebonyi APC

Learn PDP’s pattern of accountability to electorate, Wike tells politicians

Lai Mohammed, Saraki lack electoral value to fight Abdulrazaq ‘ APC Kwara elders

Chris Green: Amoo too old to coach Golden Eaglets

NBA roundup: Damian Lillard nets 40 as Blazers clip Kings

NPFL Match Day 4: Fatigue responsible for loss against Wiki Tourist ‘ Eguma

We’ve achieved revenue increase from passenger service charge ‘Yadudu, FAAN boss

Nigeria’s debtprofile hits N32tr ‘NBS

MAN kicks against increase in electricity tariff

96 firms jostle for NNPC pipeline, depots rehabilitation

EEDC promotes staff, rewards excellence, hard work

MultiChoice returns special step up offer on DStv, discount on GOtv Max

Rivers, 3 others miss out on N123.348bn W’Bank grant

Coca-Cola partners SWEEP Foundation on environmental sustainability

Customs recovers N1.752bn from importers, smugglers

Nairaxi targets 25,000 jobs in transport sector

COVID-19 has depleted ranks of nations leadership Obasanjo

106 enlist for community policing in Bayelsa

Edo primary school teachers best treated in the country SUBEB chairman

SSANU, NASU ask Buhari to sack Adamu, Ngige

Ikpeazu, Uzodimma, Wabara, Chekwas Okorie, others mourn Kanu

Human trafficking: NGO recommends trauma procedure for returnees

No harm should befall Bishop Kukah CAN warns

IPOB vows to resist new S East vigilance group

Unite Igbo, Eze Ndigbo Ibadanland tasks Obiozor

Kukah: Nigeria hasnt recovered from wounds of civil war 51 years

COVID-19 r-factor and weak links in Nigeria

A tense weekend for Americans

Trump: The great all-American tragedy

On service chiefs and HURIWA’s ‘beer parlour talks’ commentary

COVID-19 myths and conflicting beliefs

The NIN registration and Pantamis dilemma

Furore over planned Sardauna of Otukpo

Cupping: Norths secret medical therapy

Wike has repositioned Rivers Nwanosike, Ikwere Chair

The South East joint security outfit

*GUARDIAN*

Southwest PDP: Endless journey from one crisis to another since 2007

South West speakers endorse Tinubu for 2023 presidency

Eminent Nigerians mourn Kanu, extol his virtues

Protest as Amotekun operative kills 23-year-old in Ibadan

NAB wants government to make budgetary provisions for the blind

Mother, two children burnt to death in Bauchi

Man kills self, as police escort kills another in Delta

Youths urged to create wealth through tech innovations

Family, friends mourn hymn composer, Oyedipe

NFF rules out friendlies for Super Eagles aheads AFCON qualifier

Firm plans Nigeria, Tanzania golf challenge in Zanzibar

Bilbao to face Barca in Super Cup final after ousting Real Madrid

Evaristo de Macedo’Record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca, Madrid

Fatigued’ Arsenal frustrated in Palace stalemate

96 companies jostle for pipeline, depot rehabilitation jobs

TAJ Bank seeks national licence

Airport bridge closure: Government silent on duration

Consumers to sustain spending on essential commodity this year

Local sector not ready for opportunities in cargo services

Emirates appeals $1.36m, N50m suit

Sustained bargain-hunting boosts capitalisation by N325b

New carrier seeks AOC

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: The ultimate smartphone experience, designed to be epic in every way

Driving the point home

Suffering for government’s failure to identify its people – Part 2

So Jimanze is gone!

The state of contemporary Igbo nation – Part 3

Wake up from slumber, Nigerian youth!

On the pronoun ‘we’ in Holy Quran

Trump risks post-office conviction as Senate defers impeachment action

Emulate late Admiral Kanu, Ekhomu urges leaders

Presidency lists military’s feats as Nigeria marks Armed Forces Day

Ebonyi communities bemoan non-completion of Ivo Dam project

Ezekwesili, others canvass new political order

Ondo earmarks N995m for food security

Benefits of more women in governance

Government inaugurates committee to grow non-oil exports

Traffic robbers on the rampage in Lagos

*TRIBUNE*

Edo primary school teachers best treated in the country ‘SUBEB chairman

UI cancels 2019/2020 academic session, reopens January 18

Police recruit 106 Bayelsa indigenes for community policing

Lawmaker empowers 200 constituents with animal feeds in Sokoto

Lawmaker intervenes over dilapidated community schools

National mass metering programme: IBEDC commences distribution of prepaid meters

CBN issues framework for quick response code payments in Nigeria

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 1,479 new cases as total rises to 105,478

Celebrating Ahmad Lawan@62

Osun’s path to achievements

Education amidst COVID-19, a possibility

Lessons for America and the world

Alaafin: A restructuring icon’s 50 years on the throne

Popular Muslim cemetery in S/Africa full as COVID-19 deaths mount

Reality of the fear of coronavirus

Be patient, Niger urges intending pilgrims

Beneficiaries of FG’s 774,000 jobs urged to maximise opportunity

Return our land, Ahmadiyya Muslim community begs Ekiti govt

Large turnout as Uganda votes in historic election

JCI develops capacity of entrepreneurs in Ibadan

*SPORTS*

2009 Masters Champion Angel Cabrera Arrested, Will Be Extradited to Argentina – Bleacher Report

49ers Rumors: DeMeco Ryans Expected to Replace Robert Saleh as Defensive Coordinator – Bleacher Report

Abia Warriors hand Imama three-match ultimatum – Punch

Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace: Awful draw checks Arteta’s momentum – Goal

Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace: Roy Hodgson more than satisfied with draw at Arsenal – BBC

Arsenal 0-0 Crystal Palace: Stubborn visitors end Gunners’ winning run – BBC

Arsenal held by Crystal Palace but Christian Benteke left with regrets – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace result: Five things we learned as defences come out on top in draw – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Kieran Tierney a big miss as Wilfried Zaha has rare off-night against Gunners – Yahoo

Arsenal’s winning run brought to an end after goalless draw with Crystal Palace – Yahoo

Arteta ‘can’t fault the spirit’ of Arsenal players as scoring struggles continue – Goal

Arteta addresses Ozil future as Fenerbahce claim transfer is imminent – Goal

Arteta explains Tierney absence as full-back misses out on Crystal Palace clash – Goal

Athletic Bilbao Shock Real Madrid In Spanish Super Cup, To Face Barca In Final – Complete Sports

Athletic Bilbao sink Real Madrid in Super Cup to rule out clsico final – Yahoo

Away wins thrill NPFL fans – Punch

Awoniyi plays down Union Berlin exit – Punch

Babalade buries in Ibadan today – New Telegraph

Barcelona Eye Aguero, Eric Garcia Set for Camp Nou Move – Thisday

Ben Simmons on Being Mentioned in Harden Trade Rumors: ‘Things Like That Happen – Bleacher Report

Bilbao to face Barca in Super Cup final after ousting Real Madrid – Guardian

Blake Snell Says He ‘Was Lost’ After Getting Pulled in Game 6 of World Series by Rays – Bleacher Report

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United, Bloemfontein match holds in Porto Nov – Peoples Daily

CAF: Rivers United to face B/Celtic on Jan 23 in Benin – Blueprint

Cam Akers, Stefon Diggs, Nick Chubb Headline Madden 21 Wild Card Ratings Update – Bleacher Report

Celtic, Rangers lead chase for Awoniyi – New Telegraph

Chris Green: Amoo too old to coach Golden Eaglets – The Sun

Christian Wood, Rockets Beat Spurs for 1st Win After James Harden-Nets Trade – Bleacher Report

Complete dominance’ – FC Goa put up an all-round show to school Jamshedpur – Goal

Covid-19: Andy Murrays Aussie Open Participation in Doubt – Thisday

COVID-19: Plans for Euro, Champions League unchanged UEFA – Punch

Cricket: Over 300 Players To Feature In Under-17 Zonal Qualifiers- Official – Daily Independent

Crystal Palace to fine Eze for Covid-19 breach – Blueprint

Dolphins’ Brian Flores on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I’m Excited About the Future with Him – Bleacher Report

Egyptian club suspend Nigerian striker – New Telegraph

EPL managers react to COVID-19 guidelines on goal celebration – Punch

EPL: Arsenal frustrated in Palace stalemate – Punch

EPL: Stubborn Palace end Arsenal’s winning run – New Telegraph

Euro football roundup: Bayern dumped out of German Cup, Pochettino claims first PSG trophy – New Telegraph

European Matches Live on DStv, GOtv This Weekend – Thisday

Evaristo de Macedo’Record-breaking Brazilian loved by Barca, Madrid – Guardian

Ex-Eagles star Babalade for burial today – Punch

Ex-Olympian Klete Keller Released from Custody After Capitol Breach Arrest – Bleacher Report

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CityNews Nigeria.