NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2021.

GOOD MORNING NIGERIA. CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 9TH JANUARY 2021.

*THE NATION*

Stay away from competitive friendship, Ayoade advises

Frequently asked questions by readers

Microsoft partnership offer excites Osinbajo

LASG closes Gaskiya level crossing for railway modernisation project

Alleged corruption in Petroleum Ministry predates 2015

NIN: NIMC workers suspend industrial action

Health workers, police to receive first COVID-19 vaccines

Well end insurgency war this year Buhari

Obasekis UI certificate scandal: Tension in Edo over court judgment

NUC directs universities to resume academic activities on January 18

Alleged public disturbance: Polices failure to produce Sowore, others stalls ruling on bail

FG warns public against using Lagos Airport Road Flyover

Ortom for Senate just a rumour

Senator squares up to governor in Ebonyi

President Trump takes the US to the sewers

COVID-19, NIN, etc.: leadership desperately needed

Trying week for the male folk

Smileit Entertainment debuts with a new reality TV show

Oga Bello, Jide Kosoko pay tribute as Orisabunmi dies four months after Jimoh Aliu

Revelation of decadence in Nigerian tertiary institutions

Kaffy empowers young talent with Danceboss challenge

Kathryn Faseghas 2 Weeks In Lagos set for February release

Kunle Afolayan scouts for antiques ahead of new films

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido: Who will walk down the aisle in 2021

Its wrong for Yoruba film star to bleach Veteran actor Lere Paimo

Indigenous marine pilots demand payments in dollar

Stacey Abrams: voter education and functional electoral system in sync

Southeasts quest for power shift

*VANGUARD*

RIOT: US Capitol Police rejected offer of Federal help twice

Workers salary deduction temporary ‘ Kano govt

Electric Car: Hyundai in early exploratory talks with Apple

NPFL: Akwa United, Abia Warriors open Matchday 3 fixtures

2023: It’s Igbo presidency or nothing ‘ Ufomba

LASU immortalises late pioneer VC, Prof Olumide

Oke, Wahab to slug it out in race for LASU’s acting VC

LASU: Sanwo-Olu cancels ongoing appointment of VC, orders fresh process

Sanwo-Olu to appoint acting VC for LASU

NUC okays re-opening of universities on January 18

FCTA commends mosques for compliance with COVID-19

London declares emergency over ‘out of control’ coronavirus

Cleric seeks God’s intervention as COVID-19 rages on

Buhari, Osinbajo, others willing to take COVID-19 vaccine on live TV ‘ Shuaib

Ijeoma Isimokwenye: The shocking story of an Endometriosis survivor

COVID-19: We must be aggressive in communication ‘ Boss Mustapha

COVID-19: FG mulls fresh lockdown as cases continue to rise

2 men bag 12 strokes of cane each for theft of mobile phones

Ex-bank staff in court for alleged N28.3m fraud

*THISDAY*

Abbey Mortgage Bank Shops for N2.954bn via Rights Issue

Aiteo Praise in the City 2020

Engineers Lament Rising Cost of Building Materials

Tax Professionals Tasked on Research, Capacity Building

Aspira Endorses Sani Musa Danja as Product Brand Ambassador

Experts Seek Innovation, Investment in Beauty Sector

Hyundai Motor Wins Four 2020 GOOD DESIGN Awards

Six new Mercedes-EQ Launches by 2022

Toyota Leads Industry above 900,000 Sales in 2020

Time to Switch it Off

Ugwuanyi Canvasses Peace, Inaugurates Panel on Oruku Crisis

President Donald Trump: The Taming of the Shrew

What Next for Ogenyi Onazi

Resurgent Arsenal Begin FA Cup Title Defence

Pinnick Charges Eaglets to Show Strong Winning Mentality against Ghana

CAF Elections: Ineligible Ahmad Counts on CAS for Sucour

Enyimba Not Sure of Opponent in Confederation Cup Play-off

GOtv to Air FA Cup Matches Live

FIFA to Allow Concussion Sub at Club World Cup

How Nigerians with Intellectual Disabilities are Shining through Sports

Second Wave of Covid 19 Threatens

FA Cup, Bundesliga, La Liga Live on StarTimes this Weekend

*PUNCH*

Policemen killed my son in my presence, inserted gun in my private parts Rivers evangelist

Our husbands partiality made me poison my stepson Osun housewife

Ive lost sleep since my building was demolished over alleged sex party Kaduna restaurant owner

Sanwo-Olu cancelled LASU VC selection process over guidelines violation Govs aide

My promotion was delayed three years for being blind Oyo school principal

10 tips to make kids self-confident

Before stardom with Elma Mbadiwe

Eavesdropper: Coronavirus is real, obey safety protocols

2023: Intrigues over fresh bid to replace APC, PDP

My favourite with Nuella Njubigbo-Chikere

My marriage with Bishop Umoh

Can you cope with a spouse who always tells lies

Capital market loses N246bn in six hours of trading

Abuja-Kaduna-Kano roadll be completed by 2023 Ministry

NAHCO GMD seeks more support for aviation

Oil revenue gets boost as price hits $55

UAE firm to build specialist hospital in Osun

Police, govt authorities frustrating Sowore, others bail Lawyer

FG suspends mobilisation, screening of 5,000 candidates for NDLEA jobs

Police arrived three hours after bandits kidnapped my seven children Zamfara APC chair

Select another VC in 45 days, Sanwo-Olu orders LASU committee

COVID-19: FG gives condition for release of vaccines to states

Anxiety as court rules on Obasekis forgery case today

Insecurity ravaging Nigeria, governors lament

Its not early to canvass Tinubu presidency, Adeyeye tells Osoba

Suspected kidnappers den uncovered in Lagos, school uniforms, socks recovered

Trump under pressure to resign, says wont attend Bidens inauguration

NIMC workers suspend strike, give FG 21-day ultimatum on demands

COVID-19: UNILAG closes staff club

EFCC quizzes Cross River commissioner

NBA slams Ayade over magistrates unpaid salaries

Boko Haram kills commuters, seizes 11 vehicles in Borno

Rivers approves construction of N10.1bn legislative quarters

UAE firm to build specialist hospital in Osun

Killings: Makinde vows to deal with erring Amotekun personnel

Labour knocks FG over electricity tariff increase

TCN achieves peak transmission of 5,584.4MW

Suspended Anambra monarch dies seven days after governors pardon

Ogun orders ex-office holders, retirees to return number plates

J9C discusses youths role in nation-building

Lekki shootings: Panel invites army again as GOC shuns sitting

UPDATED: Twitter permanently suspends Trumps account

11 arrested, hard drugs uncovered in Adamawa APC secretariat

Four more Nigerians emerge millionaires in Trophy promo

Osinbajo applauds Microsoft-FG partnership, seeks talent devt

Alaketu stool: Ogun monarchs, others hail Alaafin for averting crisis

Gov poll: Ngige, Uba, Nwoye, others seek Buharis support for APC

Former DR Congo president Kabilas killers freed from jail

Saudi Arabias King Salman gets COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19: FG suspends screening of 5,000 candidates for NDLEA job

Kaduna health commissioner Mohammed-Baloni contracts COVID-19

Pompeo meets Biden nominee Blinken for orderly transition

Trumps decision not to attend my inauguration a good thing Biden

Buharis aide Onochie, Dele Momodu fight dirty on social media over failed govt

Seven SIM cards can be linked to one NIN on NIMC app Pantami

Labour faults FGs denial of electricity tariff hike

Mistress dies in married mans house in Imo

Two feared killed in Rivers pirate attacks

Police begin investigation into Cocoa House lift accident

*THE SUN*

Presidency: My fears for Igbo in 2023 ‘Aminu Wali, Ex-Minister

The President Nigerian Christians want in 2023 -Omobude, PFN leader

N.4bn paid as ransom in 2020 to bandits in Southern Kaduna ‘Asake, SOKAPU President

How Nigerian leaders can avert calamities in 2021 ‘Prophet Omale

US election, lesson to APC ‘PDP

INEC wants urgent amendment of electoral act, tasks NASS

Anxiety mounts in Edo over today’s judgment on Obaseki’s alleged perjury, forgery case

Alleged forgery: It’s judgment day for Gov. Obaseki, APC

Anxiety mounts in Edo over judgment on Obaseki’s alleged perjury, forgery case

Cross River PDP Crisis: Supreme Court strikes out appeal against Wards, Chapter EXCO list

Club World Cup: FIFA confirms concussion substitutes

Tokyo 2020: IOC demands priority for athletes’ vaccination

WAFU B Tourney: Pinnick charges Eaglets to fly over Meteors of Ghana

CCC: Enyimba to face Rivers United or Bloemfontein

Coach Steve will be missed ‘NBBF

CAF announce candidates for presidency

UFC fighter arrested on murder charges

GOtv to air live FA Cup, La Liga and Serie A matches

Ndidi, Chukwueze battle cold in Europe

2020/21 CAF Champions league: All 16 qualifiers for Group stage emerge

Sanwo-Olu cancels ongoing appointment of LASU VC, orders fresh process

2 corpses recovered from sea pirates attack in Rivers

Prof. Olatunji-Bello has all it takes to become LASU VC Group

Osinbajo applauds Microsofts offer to support Nigerias economic plan

US Capitol siege: Envoy expresses gratitude to Nigerians

Ohanaeze: Obiozor promises to serve interest of Igbo nation

Masari bows to pressure, resumes dialogue with Katsina bandits

Paternity scandal: The untold story of my troubled marriage Moyo Thomas

UAE firm to build world-class specialist hospital, medical diagnostic center in Osun

NIN registration amid COVID-19, irresponsible act by govt Afenifere

Ghana’s Archbishop Duncan-Williams says: Let’s learn from Muslims

Are you trying to fill a void or find real love

Re: Too late to apologise

Household chores not for women alone

Increasing insecurity and renewed call for state police

Cult war in open university

Double wahala for dead body

Inside Kaduna headquarters of fun

When Mr right met Mrs. Right: Imo couples marital experience

Clergymen opposing COVID vaccines endangering their followers Sam Ohunabuwa, PSN President

COVID-19, the economy and another lockdown

Inside story of how late O.B Lulu-Briggs family finally closed ranks for his funeral

Why Siju Iluyomade prioritises giving to the needy

*GUARDIAN*

Night of a galaxy of stars … celebrating the ‘Chairman

It’s morally wrong to keep playing football amid increasing COVID-19 outbreaks

FA Cup, La Liga, Serie A matches to thrill fans

Team Malcomines wins Jos International Polo Tournament

Founder Knightshield Services, Onyi Nwike Goldman speaks on the future of Africa

Spread of COVID-19 is now ‘out of control’, London mayor cries out

COVID-19: Why Nigerians fear another lockdown, yet defy safety protocols

Iren’ filmmaker changing lives through stories

We’ll end insurgency, banditry this year, Buhari assures

Amu: I will never live in luxury while those around me are poor

Your life gets better by meeting people’s need, not by acquiring more degrees

How bandits tortured me for 26 days, by Army sergeant

Killer fungus spread rampantly at US hospital Covid ward: study

2023: PDP charges Buhari, APC to strengthen nation’s democratic institutions

Celebrities who made headlines for the right and wrong reasons in 2020

*TRIBUNE*

COVID-19: NCDC confirms 1,544 new cases, total now 97,478

Questions about covid-19 vaccine

Appraising the 2021 Ekiti appropriation law

Building strong relationships ‘ A guide

Kukah, Pantami and self-interested government critics

Kukah: A time to stand for truth

Issues and effects of marital vow violation

How Nigeria can achieve genuine national growth

Ekiti transition law is to ensure smooth hand-over of govt’Afuye, Speaker, Ekiti Assembly

Electricity tariff: Digesting NERC’s Item Seven

Breastfeeding can make injection painless for babies

*SPORTS*

2020 NFL All-Pro Team: Winners and Losers – Bleacher Report

2020/21 CAF Champions league: All 16 qualifiers for Group stage emerge – The Sun

Adama Traor hits rare goal as Wolves prove too strong for Crystal Palace – Yahoo

Adama Traore ends goal drought as Wolves beat lacklustre Crystal Palace in FA Cup – Yahoo

Arsenal star Smith Rowe can match Foden and Sancho, says Arteta – Goal

Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool: Reds survive scare from youthful hosts – Goal

Aston Villa vs Liverpool result: Teenager Louie Barry scores Cup goal to remember in valiant defeat – Yahoo

Bayern Munich Squanders 2-Goal Lead To Lose To Borussia Mnchengladbach – Daily Independent

Benzema to face trial over alleged involvement in blackmail scheme – CNN

Blatter, ex-FIFA president, hospitalised – The Cable

Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 Bayern Munich: Bayern squander lead for shock loss – BBC

Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 Bayern Munich: Hofmann inspires incredible turnaround – Goal

Browns Reopening Practice Facility After COVID-19 Outbreak Before Playoff Game – Bleacher Report

Bundesliga: Bayern squander two-goal lead to lose at Moenchengladbach – Punch

CAF announce candidates for presidency – The Sun

CAF Champions League: How Al Merrikh demoted Enyimba to Confederation Cup – Peoples Daily

CAF Elections: Ineligible Ahmad Counts on CAS for Sucour – Thisday

CCC: Enyimba to face Rivers United or Bloemfontein – The Sun

Celtics’ Kemba Walker Cleared to Return to Practice After Knee Injury Recovery – Bleacher Report

Chelsea stars fume after Man City Covid-19 cases force match to be postponed – Goal

Cincinnati’s Marcus Freeman Hired by Notre Dame as New Defensive Coordinator – Bleacher Report

Club World Cup: FIFA confirms concussion substitutes – The Sun

Coach Steve will be missed ‘NBBF – The Sun

Confed Cup: Enyimba battle Rivers United, Celtic – New Telegraph

COVID-19 tests: NWFL postpones resumption over clubs non-compliance – Punch

Cowboys Rumors: Mike Nolan Fired as DC After Finishing 28th in Scoring Defense – Bleacher Report

Crystal Palace player ratings vs Wolves: Mamadou Sakho and Michy Batshuayi struggle as Eagles knocked out – Yahoo

Crystal Palace won’t force any players out in January, says Roy Hodgson, amid Mamadou Sakho interest – Yahoo

Cuadrat at Bengaluru FC: Just one home loss in ISL in two seasons! – Goal

Damien Duff steps down from Republic of Ireland coaching role – Yahoo

Daniel Bryan Wants NXT Call-Ups, Jay White-WWE Rumor, Nick Jackson Injury Update – Bleacher Report

Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode Beat Street Profits to Win WWE SmackDown Tag Titles – Bleacher Report

DTigers coach Brown to miss AfroBasket qualifiers – Punch

Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski: Capitol Breach One of Our Country’s Darkest Times – Bleacher Report

Eaglets ring changes for Ghana showdown – New Telegraph

Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence adds new creative dimension for Arsenal – Yahoo

English Premier League maybe disrupted again – New Telegraph

Enyimba Not Sure of Opponent in Confederation Cup Play-off – Thisday

Everton open to letting Kean join PSG permanently, says Ancelotti – Goal

Everton signal Moise Kean can make season-long loan to PSG permanent – Yahoo

FA Cup, Bundesliga, La Liga Live on StarTimes this Weekend – Thisday

FA Cup, La Liga, Serie A matches to thrill fans – Guardian

FA Cup: Liverpool Survive Aston Villa Scare, Win 4-1 To Reach 4th Round – Daily Independent

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