NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 1ST JANUARY 2021

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CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 1ST JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

APC: court has restored sanity in Rivers

No facemasks, no entry as Anambra announces new school resumption

Cross over service: CAN directs Ondo churches to close by 10pm

UPDATED: Sanwo-Olu signs year 2021 budget of N1.163trillion

BREAKING: Nigerias debt increases to 32.2tr

APC to hold National Convention by June 2021

Roots Club lifts Ijesa maternity centre with delivery kits

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu signs N1.163trillion 2021 budget

One dead, four injured in Anambra multiple crash

Wike orders clampdown on illegal motor parks, street trading in New Year

Deadly weapons now ferried into Nigeria through northern borders ACF

Anambra CP to 21 promoted officers: up your games

2020: The year of the breach

In solidarity with ASUU

Man 56, arraigned over false information, defamation, forgery

2020: What a horrible year

Gridlock: Presidential Task Team saved Nigeria from global shame, says Opeifa

BREAKING: Buhari to address Nigerians Jan 1

LG pensioners to shut down 13 LGAs in Nasarawa

Ogun records 47 rape cases in six months

2021 Budget designed to stimulate domestic economic activities, create jobs Buhari

NIS not yet fully satisfying Nigerians in terms of passport issuance, says Aregbesola

Dabiri-Erewa condemns killing of Nigerian in Ireland

Biden to issue executive order stopping Trumps Midnight Regulations

Mother throws own baby into well to enable her marry ex-boyfriend

Runsewe calls for faster COVID-19 testing, certification

Kidnappings, killings dent Buharis leadership, says CAN

Argentinian rapper found hanged in her home

BREAKING: Nigerian equities post record N6.48tr gain in 2020

Lawan: What Nigerians should expect from National Assembly in 2021

COVID-19: FAAN steps up measures at airports

Southeast more secured than federal government financed security agencies, says IPOB

Gbajabiamila: Use challenges of 2020 to work for better 2021

I killed my mum because she was a witch, says runaway soldier

A fresh start: A tribute to S.T. Ola. Akande

Diri signs N329bn 2021 appropriation bill into law

Delta community crisis: Delta LG boss lifts monarchs suspension, curfew

Traders ask court to restrain govt from Oyinlola Olorunda Market

Bishop Kukah: Sack clerics who venture into politics, Arewa Youths tell religious leaders

BREAKING: Buhari signs 2021 Budget

HOW MUCH IS AMAZON, APPLE, GOOGLE PLAY AND STEAM CARD IN NIGERIA

10 things to know about boarding new Lagos-Ibadan train

JUST IN: Two killed in Ondo cult war

*VANGUARD*

2021: PDP urges Nigerians to renew their faith in the country

Marginal fields: DPR shortlists 161 firms for final stage

ASUU strike cripples economies of university communities in 2020

Alleged certificate forgery:Judge’s health stalls hearing in suit against Obaseki

Bagudu approves N3bn for payment of gratuities

Police arrest 29 suspected kidnappers, 53 others in Kaduna

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.16tn 2021 Budget into law

Again, Anambra bans night club

COVID-19 second wave: Edo records 14 new cases, as govt calls for caution

New wave of Covid-19 : FAAN beefs up safety protocols at Airports

What Buhari said before signing 2021 Appropriation Bill into law

Deliver on targets or get sanctioned, Buhari warns revenue generating agencies

We’ll complete legislative actions on PIB, Electoral Act ‘ Lawan

Lagos mobilises local efforts towards attainment of SDGs

Festac demolition: 5,000 displaced traders drag govt to court amidst protests

New Year: Nigerians deserve better life in 2021 ‘ CAN

Taskforce debunks allegations of demolishing Monkey Village

FG lifts ban on SIM replacement

Niger Delta intervention agencies’ leaders not spending funds appropriately

Buhari hails peaceful elections in Niger Republic

APC gears up for National Convention, set to release timetable

UK confirms authorization of second COVID-19 vaccine

Kaduna demolishes building scheduled to host sex party

Ex-Rep candidate preaches peace among constituents

PDP felicitates with Nigerians on New Year

Camels carrying baggage into Nigeria unchecked ‘ ACF

Nigerian worshippers express concern over cancellation of ‘crossover’ prayers

UK confirms authorization of second COVID-19 vaccine

Buhari makes New Year Broadcast Friday

Camels carrying baggage’s coming into Nigeria unchecked ‘ ACF

COVID-19: Nigerian worshippers at a loss as ‘crossover’ prayers cancelled

Military jets sight bandits with cattle in Birnin Gwari forests, kill them

NNPC, DPR, MCO contracts will be made public ‘ NEITI

Okowa urges Deltans to approach 2021 with great optimism

Akwa Ibom’ll prosecute anyone found culpable in abuse of Deeper Life pupil ‘ Iniobong

Nigeria comes under obligation to disclose petroleum contracts’ terms

Nasarawa appoints first female CJ as former retires

Gridlock: Presidential Task Team saved Nigeria from global shame, says Opeifa

Deliver on targets or be sanctioned, Buhari warns revenue generating agencies

Put bruises, scars of 2020 behind ‘ Ayade

UNILORIN resumes academic activities Jan 11 ‘ Spokesman

2021: Ortom urges Nigerians to pray over security, economic challenges

2023: APC’s Aderonke ‘Dairo becomes first female candidate to declare for Oyo Assembly race

*THISDAY*

Senator Utazi: A Second Shut Down of Our Economy Over COVID-19 Will Be Disastrous

Highlights of the Health Sector in 2020

Scorecard for a Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19

NSE Leads Global Stock Market in Performance

Polaris Bank Rewards Customers in MoneyGram Campaign

5G New Radio Sites Go Live

Telecoms Sector Beats the Odds

US to Begin First Driverless Delivery Service in 2021

Bauchi Signs N213.9bn 2021 Budget into Law

Examining Proposed ECOWAS Vehicle Emission Policy

From Doom to Boom: Trillion-naira Face Mask Market Opens Up for Nigerians

Inlaks Wins System Integrator Award

Airtel Offers Discount on Wi-Fi Devices

NCDMB Targets 70% Local Content

KPMG Names Ecobank Nigeria among Customer Experience Leaders

Ericsson to Commence Research on 6G Network Next Month

Spectranet 4G LTE Wins Awards

Founder Institute Supports Start-ups

Nigeria Set to Have Credible Identity Management System

Airtel Nigeria Recognised by SERAs, LaPRIGA for PR Innovation

Farmers Benefit from Social Lender, OCP Africa

News Central to Launch on StarTimes

NSE Boss Assures Capital Market Stakeholders of Continued Support

Nigeria Needs a Ministry of Leadership Affairs

Some Persons at the Federal Level Are Pushing the Militants to…

COVID-19 is Like the Nigerian Politician

Court Admits More Exhibits against Obaseki in Alleged Forgery Suit

Gen. Olanrewajus Wrong Postulation on LASU Vice-Chancellorship

*PUNCH*

Budget: Deliver on target or get sanctioned, Buhari warns agencies

Man United players cannot fake their way into team, says Solskjaer

FG kicks as protest greets killing of 27-year-old Nigerian in Ireland

Nepotism, poor governance, bane of insecurity in Nigeria Nnamani

Buhari to make New Year brodcast Friday

Cavani banned for three matches over Instagram post

China to make COVID-19 vaccines free for citizens Official

Second wave: Covenant University postpones resumption

Punch podcast: Why are some of Buharis die-hard supporters deserting him

Temi Otedola wins Best Actress at Ghana Movie Awards

Insecurity: Camels ferry deadly weapons through northern borders -ACF

Kidnappers not overrunning Imo, say police

Police shoot man dead during traffic stop in US

Wolves boss Nuno charged over ref comments

Covid deaths: Gods mercy saved Africa, CAN replies Bill Gates

Insecurity: Nigerians deserve rest of mind in 2021, says CAN

I&E window: Naira trades at N402/$

Transfer: Arsenal squad to be reduced, says Arteta

2023: Afenifere gives conditions for supporting Tinubu, Fayemi, Bakare

Chelsea not an area boys club Segun Arinze

APC is no longer breathing in Imo Okorocha

COVID-19: UK pledges 47m aid to Nigeria, eight countries

Brexit: Boris Johnsons father seeks French citizenship

Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team

Biden appoints Nigerian-American Okolo Covid Policy Advisor

Buhari signs 2021 appropriation bill into law

Buhari signs 2021 budget into law

BREAKING: Enforce 12am to 4am curfew, Lagos CP orders policemen

4,701 to replace sacked SUBEB teachers Kwara

APC set to take over South-East, says Uzodinma

NPFL TV to make N18bn annually Pinnick

US most prolific serial killer Samuel Little dies at 80

China confirms first case of UK COVID-19 variant

26 killed, 50 injured in Yemen airport blast

Brazil prosecutors probe Neymar New Year party scandal

Biden names over 100 White House appointees

N300bn loan: Suit against Kano for hearing February 2

We secured 865 convictions, received 10,152 petitions in 2020 EFCC

Court upholds INECs deregistration of AUN

Jonathan, other ex-African presidents for honour

Court admits more exhibits against Obaseki over certificate forgery

Buhari, Borno governor meet over insecurity

Labour plans protest over minimum wage in Ekiti

*THE SUN*

LGA poll: PDP threatens to sue Kano SIEC

APC denies wooing Ikpeazu

Uzodimma, Onu plot APC win in Anambra

Abia APC denies approaching Ikpeazu to join party

AUN loses legal battle to exist as a political party

Kano PDP threatens to sue state electoral commission over illegal use of logo

Liverpool frustrated by Newcastle in 0-0 draw

Biggest increase in market values: Osimhen, Ejuke in top 5

Iwobi takes COVID-19 test inside car

NFF endorses Owumi as LMC’s CEO-designate

Golden Eaglets off to Togo for U-17 AFCON qualifiers Saturday

I was going mental ‘Ighalo

Kida, Olopade, Monimitchelle, others shine at 7th City Merit Awards

2021 Olympic: Nigeria’ll compete in 11 sports’ Minister

Importers, SMEs seek palliatives, as FG unlocks more land borders

Commodity group’s imports rose 2.46% in Q3, 2020 ‘NBS

Lafarge Africa gets SON MANCAP Standardisation Certificates

$7bn loan target insufficient for MSMEs, NASME tells FG

NIPC tracks $3.95bn in Q3

Afreximbank, Credit Suisse pool $1bn loan for BoI

How I manage challenges, competition in business ‘Okonkwo; CEO, El-Classico Phones

Shoprite, TQIF partner to empower widows with startups

Portfolio Investment: Domestic transactions on NSE hit N250bn

Buhari orders NASENI to deploy refurbished tractors to farmers

Kogi gov signs 130 billion budget into law

Kwara promotes 1,600 civil servants

554 youths in Katsina State train as Special Police Constables CP

NCDC announces 1,016 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 86,576

PFN backs Kukah on state of nation, says he shouldnt be used as sacrificial lamb

Insecurity: Ogun bans waste cart pushers

Ekiti panel approves payment of N1.5m compensation for 6 petitioners

Alleged certificate forgery: Court admits more exhibits against Obaseki

Why Buharis nominees were rejected Saraki

Buhari meets Zulum as explosion kills 11 security personnel in Borno

Taming insecurity in Nigeria (1)

Mama Diaspora, Temitope Ajayi: Social crusader and philanthropist per excellence

The desert warrior @ 83: Happy birthday to a true hero

Dark days ahead

Kukah: The preferred soft target

2020: What a year!

2020: The toxic year

Trumps desperation and the US Electoral College

Celebrating Christmas in annus horribilis

*GUARDIAN*

Get up to 99% off your dream devices, electronics this Christmas with 9mobile Crazy Ember Deals

We’ll complete legislative actions on PIB, Electoral Act, says Senate President

Buhari to make New Year broadcast on Friday

Kwara records 36 new cases of COVID-19

Man Utd players cannot ‘fake’ their way into team, says Solskjaer

Chrissy Teigen Shares Inspiration Behind Quitting Intake Of Alcohol

Bout of sciatica forces pope to skip New Year’s masses: Vatican

Inidima Okojie Opens Up About Battle With Fibroid And Recovery

Cavani banned over ‘negrito’ social media post

NiDCOM chair demands justice for Nigerian killed in Ireland

DPR shortlists 161 companies for final stage of marginal oilfield bid round

Eastern Security Network: Coalition condemns Kalu’s threat to South-East governors, vigilantes

Boris Johnson’s father seeks French citizenship

Central Africa president Touadera heading to election victory, says party

US police shoot man dead during traffic stop, protesters gather

Sterling shines as no-deal Brexit averted after tumultuous 2020

Gov. Mohammed decries high level of poverty in Bauchi

Arteta says ‘priority’ in transfer window is to trim bloated Arsenal squad

Nigerian worshippers at a loss as ‘crossover’ prayers cancelled

Reyna leads charge of Bundesliga’s rising teen stars

Buhari signs 2021 Budget

Military neutralises 2, 403 criminals in 10 months ‘ DHQ

61 suspected drug traffickers nabbed in Niger’ NDLEA

Liverpool miss chance to stretch lead after Newcastle stalemate

“Power” Star Rotimi And Vanessa Mdee Are Engaged

EndSars legal aide goes into exile over “immigration trouble”

Brazil prosecutors investigate alleged Neymar New Years party

Atletico extend La Liga lead after Real slip at Elche

Border closure, effects and curbing recurrence

Argentines celebrate approval of landmark abortion law

Republican senator to object to certification of Biden win

National Identification Number (NIN) Matching: 9mobile launches intelligent portal for instant verification

China confirms first case of UK coronavirus variant

NIDCOM, Foreign Affairs ministry to rescue Nigerian death row inmate in Saudi Arabia ‘ Abike Dabiri

NCDC announces 1,016 new COVID-19 cases as total rises to 86,576

Selena Gomez Slams Facebook For Spread Of Fake News About Coronavirus

Buhari’s oil ministry reels under corruption allegations

Igbo leaders caution Tinubu, Jonathan, Atiku on 2023

Why Nigeria needs palm oil council

Education sector bogged down by COVID-19 lockdown, strikes in 2020

Ortom cautions against muzzling of Nigerians as PFN, rep flay Kukah’s critics

Women list questions #EndSARS judicial panels must answer

Why Soludo should join Anambra guber race in 2021, by group

*TRIBUNE*

Sanwo-Olu signs N1.163trn Lagos 2021 budget into law

Isoko killings: Delta govt lifts curfew, reverses suspension of traditional rulers

2021: We must develop capacity to deliver world-class healthcare, APC tells FG

Buhari hails Niger Republic’s peaceful elections

New Year: PDP hails Nigerians’ resilience amid hardship

Insurgency: Your days are numbered, DHQ warns remnants of Boko Haram fighters, other criminals

Gov Sani Bello committed to ending banditry in Niger

APC faults PDP over insecurity in Edo

Osun pensioners deny receiving palliatives from government

Sokoto gets World Bank $15m grant for financial propriety

2021: PIB, Electoral Act amendment, constitutional review to top Senate agenda ‘ Lawan

200 benefit from foundation’s medical outreach in Ikire

2021 will be tough for criminals in Ekiti ‘ Amotekun commander

State of the nation: Nigerians are disappointed ‘ Jerry Gana

Saraki: Let’s make 2021 year for finding solutions

Gov Bello dissolves interim KGIRS management, appoints acting chairman

Brace up for challenges ahead in 2021, Cleric charges Nigerians

Insecurity: Bauchi to get 50 units Hilux vans at N759m

2021: Let us give all Nigerians a sense of belonging, Sen Nnamani tells Buhari

Nigerians suffering from Buhari’s lazy, uninspiring leadership ‘ Atiku

Crossover: Lagos police warn on 12-4am curfew, social distancing

Buhari to make New Year Day broadcast

Bauchi governor swears-in two special advisers, six others

#EndSARS: Ekiti panel frowns at Army’s failure to respond to allegations

Police arrest 2,736 suspects in six months in Ogun

2021: Insecurity can’t guarantee economic development, Mark tells FG

Kaduna sex party building demolished

Kalejaiye donates 1,000-seater hall to Ogun College of Health Technology

Father of British Prime Minister begins process to become citizen of France

COVID-19: FAAN beefs up safety protocols across airports

Even after COVID-19 vaccination, facemask, hand sanitisers indispensable ‘Immunologist

Akeredolu pardons 11 prisoners

2021: Gbajabiamila, Wase urge Nigerians to keep hope alive, remain positive

Man sets self on fire in Plateau

Kwara govt to employ 4,701 teachers

Give tractors to farmers, Buhari directs NASENI

Kogi gov signs 2021 budget into law

Ransom money being used to buy illegal arms ‘ ACF

Metuh flies out for medical treatment

Buhari signs 2021 Budget

Biden appoints another Nigerian-American Okolo Covid Policy advisor

Why North opposed first motion for independence -Tanko Yakassai

Insecurity: NIWA seeks collaboration with Presidential Amnesty programme

*SPORTS*

1 Hot Take for Every NBA Team After First Week – Bleacher Report

2020: A sporting year of empty stands, mix blessings amid COVID-19 – Punch

2021 Olympic: Nigeria’ll compete in 11 sports’ Minister – The Sun

A look at where the 92 clubs rank in a calendar year league table for 2020 – Yahoo

A-League and W-League unbundle from Football Australia in ‘historic moment’ for game – Yahoo

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Reaction, Highlights from Brodie Lee Tribute Show – Bleacher Report

AEW, Jon Moxley, More Honor Brodie Lee with Video Tributes on Dynamite – Bleacher Report

AFC Leopards & most surprising teams in FKF Premier League – Goal

Age doesn’t matter’ – Juventus star Ronaldo hoping to play for ‘many years’ more – Goal

AJ Green on If Game vs. Ravens Will Be Last with Bengals: ‘Anything Is Possible – Bleacher Report

Alaba prefers Spain over Liverpool’ ‘ Hamann can’t see Bayern Munich selling Austrian in January – Goal

Alex Iwobi: What to expect in 2021 – Goal

Alisson was freezing but showed that he’s top class’ ‘ Milner recognises reliability of Liverpool goalkeeper – Goal

Allan McGregor: Winning at St Mirren means more than reaching milestone – Yahoo

Andy Murray pulls out of ATP event in Delray Beach – BBC

Andy Murray pulls out of Delray Beach Open due to coronavirus concerns – Yahoo

Andy Murray withdraws from Delray Beach citing desire to minimise Covid-19 risks before Australian Open – Yahoo

Andy Murray withdraws from Delray Beach Open – Yahoo

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac completes Schalke loan switch as January exodus begins – Yahoo

Arsenal wait on Real Madrid star Isco as Kolasinac closes in on Schalke return – Goal

Arsenal’s January transfer window target is to trim squad as Mikel Arteta ‘cannot sustain the numbers – Yahoo

Arsenal’s Kolasinac Returns to Schalke On Loan – Complete Sports

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta backs Premier League football to continue despite rising Covid-19 concerns – Yahoo

Arsenal’s Sead Kolasinac closing in on Schalke loan move – Yahoo

Arteta backed to ‘solve’ Arsenal problems as Monreal talks up trust at Emirates Stadium – Goal

Arteta React To Speculation Linking Arsenal Wih Move For Isco – Complete Sports

Arteta reveals Arsenal’s January transfer plans as several Emirates exits expected – Goal

Arteta seeks to trim bloated Arsenal squad – Vanguard

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