NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2020

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2020.

*THE NATION*

2021 Budget: NASS releases details of its N128b allocation

Farewell to year like no other

Bloody Christmas

Seven COVID-19 patients die in hospital fire

Gunmen kidnap Kaduna PFN chairman, wife at prayer camp

Buhari salutes sacrifices of 20 doctors killed by COVID-19

It is graceless to fan embers of hatred, strife, FG replies Kukah

Lagos APC chieftain Oyasodun dies

Late Leicester equaliser ends Uniteds away winning streak

Oyetola commissions N265 million Owa Obokuns palace

Agriculture prospered me in 2020- Ebonyi Commissioner

APC celebrates Bagudu, Dogara on Birthdays

Senate queries N7bn in Ministrys account without appropriation

Fintiri signs N140bn budget for 2021

FG: Nigeria records least power system collapse in 2020

Ohanaeze rejects new police promotions

FG urges religious leaders against messages of disharmony

Security outfit not illegal, says IPOB

Amotekun, Police rescue one as gunmen kidnap traveller in Ekiti

COVID-19 second wave: we must act smart, ANAP Foundation urges

Wike warns against intimidation of Judges

Liverpool wont force Salah to stay, says Klopp

NSCDC parades six suspects for various crimes in Abia

Igbo Presidency: Anglican, Catholic Bishops join forces with Ohanaeze

Two electrocuted in Ibadan

AIbom confirms Nkanga died of Covid-19

China set to overtake US as worlds biggest economy by 2028

Uneasy calm as hoodlums destroy houses in Anambra community

COVID-19 second wave: we must act smart, ANAP urges

COVID-19: NCDC records 712 new infections

PHOTOS: How Nigerian celebrities celebrated Christmas with their families

Ohanaeze: Group blames Obiozors alleged hospitalisation on fake news

Sports stars who made 2020 tick

APC accuses AIbom of sharing palliatives as Christmas gifts

Three UN peacekeepers killed in CAR attacks

Countries must share vaccines, says Pope in Christmas message

Low key Yuletide celebrations as Nigerians bemoan hard times, COVID-19

10 die in Christmas Day motor accidentin Kwara

UK dissociates self from Gowons alleged looting

Amotekun denies killing UI student

Lalong signs N147.53bn 2021 budget

Five kidnapped in bandits attack in Niger

There couldve been coup if Buhari had not been president, says Kukah

*VANGUARD*

Buhari mourns 20 Doctors who died of COVID-19

Death of former military administrator: A’Ibom Govt declares 7 days of mourning

COVID-19: Lagos govt insists on approval to hold weddings with 300 guests

In religion, tradition, there is no division or dichotomy among us ‘ Lawan

Ikpeazu bans revenue collection along major roads

Liverpool won’t force Salah to stay, says Klopp

Northern governors condole with Kwankwaso over father’s death

Gov Bello signs N153.4bn Niger 2021 budget into law

Ikpeazu bans revenue collection along major roads to check touts

Governor Ikpeazu debunks defection rumours

Air Peace’s ambitious fleet expansion

Bobrisky to undergo gender transition surgery

Kidwaya pledges to attract investments in entertainment industry to Benue

How Ministry of Power smuggled N7bn into its account without appropriation from NASS ‘ Senate

It is graceless to fan embers of hatred, strife, FG replies Kukah

Mobile court seals 2 factories for violating Kano environmental sanitation laws

PFN calls for immediate release of kidnapped Kaduna branch chair, wife

Kidnap of Apostle Bako on Christmas Day, callous ‘ PFN

Gov Ikpeazu bans revenue collection along major roads to check touts

Covid 19: Ososo 10th carnival canceled

Edo APC, PDP bicker over court reinstatement of council chairman

NAS, FRSC, sensitize FCT drivers on safe road use

Amotekun debunks report of killing U.I student

Yuletide: ALGON advises citizens to follow COVID-19 guidelines

IBEDC begins investigation over cause of electrocution of 2 people on Xmas eve in Ibadan

Former NFA Vice Chairman, Obienu is dead

Kano lawmaker empowers 700 youths, women on poultry farming to tune of N14m

GOC commissions schools, sporting facilities in Kano

Gunmen kidnap nursing mother in Jigawa, husband flees

I was marked for elimination for always saying the truth ‘ Ortom

Kaduna to spend N4.6bn on upgrading, equipping general hospitals

Ndigbo deserve independent Ohanaeze ‘ World Congress

Christmas: Uzodimma urges Imo people to observe COVID-19 safety measures

Fedpoly Ukana ready to start Engineering programme next session ‘ Rector

Alozie calls for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians at Christmas

Coronavirus: NCDC records 712 new infections

Lagos-Sagamu Expressway Closure: Ogun charges motorists on compliance

Police, Amotekun, hunters rescue one as gunmen kidnap two in Ekiti

Nigerians must work together to resolve security challenges, APC govs say

26 bodies retrieved after boat capsized in Uganda

Coronavirus: NCDC records ports 712 new infections

APC govs seek collective approach to tackle insecurity

DIG Mohammed visits Stanel Dome, commends its Chairman Stanley Uzochukwu

Investigation underway following Christmas Day explosion in U.S

Hours after attack, Kano government says state ‘the most secured in Nigeria

We inherited N27bn retirement arrears, says Bauchi governor ‘Mohammed

Bamidele Omosehin buries dad in grand style, launches foundation for less privileged

3 UN peacekeepers killed in CAR attacks

Nigeria needs to be restructured for justice, equity, progress’ Agunloye

APC Chairman to new members: You’ll not be left out in Party’s affairs

Zamfara gov swears in new special advisers, permanent secretaries

Matawalle signs N142.7bn Zamfara 2021 budget into law

GoDaddy apologises for fake Christmas bonus email security test

Court sentences ex-Russia captain Shirokov to community service for assault

Ex-Russia captain Shirokov sentenced to community service for assault

My younger brother, Chico’s death a rude shock ‘ Zeb Ejiro

With support locally, internationally, military can end insurgency ‘ Aduwo

FUNAAB debunks online recruitment advertisement claim

Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town on Christmas Eve

*PUNCH*

Gunmen kidnap Kaduna PFN chairman, wife

20 movie stars who died in 2020

EPL: Tuanzebe scores own goalas Man United draw Leicester

Egypt hospital fire kills seven COVID-19 patients

COVID-19: Wolves ban players from supermarkets

Punch Podcast: Who should get the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria

Liverpool wont force Salah to stay, says Klopp

Gunmen kidnap traveller in Ekiti

Nepotism: Stop stigmatising Buhari, Lai Mohammed cautions Kukah

Ibadan electricity company regrets death of electrocuted persons

UK, EU release full text of post-Brexit trade deal

Chico Ejiros death huge blow to Nollywood, FG mourns

Spain confirms first cases of UK Covid strain

Looting: Osun receives CACOVID rice, begins immediate distribution

Kaduna to spend N4.6bn on upgrade of general hospitals

Trigger-happy French soldier shoots two others in Mali

Southern, Middle Belt leaders mourn PANDEF chairman Nkanga

COVID-19: UK owes frontline workers debt of gratitude, says Queen Elizabeth

COVID-19: Couples must obtain clearance to hold weddings, says Lagos

First Covid vaccine doses arrive in France

Gunmen kill 207 people in fresh Ethiopia attack, says rights commission

My experiences in prisons under Obasanjo horrible Gani Adams

New APC constitution to scrap BoT, tackle indiscipline, others

I was furious when Orlando Owoh abandoned school for music Late musicians mother

Ondos worsening insecurity as litmus test for SouthWest Amotekun

IGP deploys new DIGs

APC may lose Jigawa after my tenure Gov

Stop attacking our governors, PDP warns APC

Reps consider extending UBE to senior secondary schools

Armed men attack ex-militant leaders mansion in Bayelsa

My mother took bullets for her grandchildren Son of Delta woman slain by gunmen

10 ways to enjoy holidays despite COVID-19

Christmas: Address insecurity, poverty, unemployment, PFN tells FG

My marriagewith Jimmy Jatt

Before stardom with Rachel Bakam

Umahis war against cultism stirs mixed feelings among Ebonyians

Eavesdropper: Disturbing Customs shooting spree

My favourite with Akah Nnani

FUNAAB debunks online recruitment claim

Buhari condoles with Kwankwaso over dads death

Troops kill 38 bandits in Katsina, Zamfara

Ndume condemns Boko Harams Christmas eve attacks

PANDEF chairman, Nkanga, dies at 68

Lets unite to end insecurity, APC governors beg Nigerians

Ex-EFCC boss Lamorde, other new DIGs get portfolios

Mauritius first twins celebrate 100th birthday

Nigerias Q3 oil exports to US suffer 820,000-barrels drop

Seafarers president assures workers of better welfare

Dangote refinery, a potential game-changer, says Platts

Yuletide: Piracy attacks continue in Nigeria, Ghana waters

Ogun plans new employment

US ready for stronger post-Brexit ties with UK, EU Trump

Air Canada reroutes Boeing 737-8 MAX after engine problem

France confirms first case of UK Covid strain

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic crisis

Fintiri, Ndume express worry as Boko Haram kills six, burns churches

Why we sacked 2,414 teachers employed by ex-gov Ahmed Kwara govt

Ohanaeze faults lopsided promotion of police commissioners

Buhari sacrificing Nigerians for northern interest Kukah

*THE SUN*

Nigeria’s breakup inevitable if’ ‘Prof Yusuf Turaki, Middle Belt leader

Talks about Nigeria’s breakup empty threats ‘ Sani, ACF chieftain

2023: Why we are dragging Tinubu into presidential race ‘Dayo Adeyeye, ex-Works Minister

PDP alerts security agencies, INEC on Kano APC chairman’s statement

Ahead of Boxing Day cracker: Ahead of Boxing Day cracker:: Iheanacho vows to play dirty against Devils

Rangers seek winning start in Port Harcourt

Ndidi spoiled with Xmas food

Bordeaux open to offers for Samuel Kalu

Lampard seeks improvement at Chelsea to make them title contenders

PSG’s Mbappe thanks Tuchel after reports of German coach’s sacking

Coronavirus: NCDC records 712 new infections

APC govs felicitate with Bagudu, rally Nigerians against insecurity

Comply with pandemic protocols, CAN urges Christians

CBN revokes licenses of 7 PSPs, 1 switch service provider

5-year-old baby, one other killed in Adamawa Boko Haram attack

Promotion of Police Officers: Ohanaeze accuses FG of marginalising Igbo

Christmas: Abiodun charges Nigerians to be appreciative

Matawalle signs N142.77 bn Zamfara 2021 budget into law

Igbo group demands Kanus extradition to face terrorism charge

Christmas: Enugu indigenes hail Ugwuanyi over free transport

Biodun Shobanjo: The CEO who won’t play Donald Trump

Getting over heartbreaks

Being led by the spirit

2020 will be remembered as the year when everything changed

COVID-19: Anxieties over new restrictions

When Barrister Nnamdi Imo dragged Senator Orji Kalu to Blujayz Lounge

Ex-envoys estranged wife, Modupe Oguntade settles into new life

Married for 64 years: Story of the norths longest serving traditional ruler and wife

Fairy love affair

Fears, pains and anguish of a workforce

15 years after Sosoliso plane crash, life without only son, then husband Vivian Olakpe

Before AfCFTA begins

I cant forgive cheating partner Keline Stewart, beauty Queen

Fuji: A Opera berths

I prefer money to love, sex Ella Mensah

Nollywood mourns as the show ends for Chiko Ejiro

Funbi Funbi invents new wedding game, Voice of Love

*GUARDIAN*

Gov. Ikpeazu bans revenue collection along major roads to check touts

Gov. Fintiri signs Adamawa N140 bn 2021 budget into law

Egypt hospital fire kills 7 coronavirus patients

Amotekun debunks report of killing of U.I student

Leicester strike late to frustrate Man Utd

Gunmen kidnap traveler in Ekiti State as Amotekun Corps, police rescue

207 killed in Wednesday Ethiopia attack

French soldier in Mali shoots two others in drunken fight

7 Most Hydrating Drinks Besides Water

Woman Gives Birth 30 Minutes After Discovering She Is Pregnant

Kanye West Releases New EP “Emmanuel” On Christmas Day

Netanyahu invites Moroccan king to visit Israel

Russian historian sentenced to 12.5 years for butchering lover

Russia tops 3 million Covid-19 infections

3 UN peacekeepers killed in CAR attacks

Coronavirus: Kenyan doctors return to work after four-day strike

Political power is addictive

Two Afghan police killed as Kabul hit by bomb blasts

Britain’s farmers face double uncertainty with Brexit and subsidy overhaul

Pope to scrap public Angelus prayer due to Italy’s COVID-19 restrictions

Ensuring an indivisible Nigeria is NAF’s cardinal objective ‘ Chief of Air Staff

Remains of Kwankwaso’s father buried in Kano

Matawalle signs N142.7bn Zamfara 2021 budget into law

10 die in road crash in Kwara

Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal2 Head of Business dies

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Central Africa Republic ahead of national polls

France confirms first case on its soil of British virus variant

James Harden recently violated the league’s health and safety protocols.

Row of music duo, Roze, graduates from University of Houston

*TRIBUNE*

Buhari salutes 20 doctors who died of COVID-19, says no reward too much for dead health workers

Stop stoking fire of hatred, FG charges religious leaders after Bishop Kukah’s statement

COVID-19: We lost 20 Doctors in one week ‘ NMA

Xmas music carnival turned bloody in Benue as police allegedly killed two

COVID-19: Oba of Benin cancels annual thanksgiving

ICYMI: Owa Igbajo, Oba Fasade, is dead

My administration inherited N27bn pension arrears when I took over in 2019, says Bauchi gov

Gunmen kill LGA vice chairman’s husband in Kogi

Edo Election: Forgive me, Mayaki begs Akwa Ibom REC Igini, insists he was manipulated

2020 not easy to forget, threatens human existence, says Anglican Bishop

Gunmen killed LGA vice chairman’s husband in Kogi

Gunmen kidnap PFN chairman, wife in Kaduna

NAFOWA commissions ultra-modern creche at Bauchi NAF base

SMBLF mourns ex-military admistrator, Idongesit’s death

Police arrest 2682 suspects, recover many dangerous weapons in Bauchi in 2020

Pope scraps public Angelus prayer due to Italy’s COVID-19 restrictions

IBEDC commiserates with families of victims of electrocution

Gov Lalong signs death sentence for kidnappers, 7 years for cultists convicted

Businessman abducted in Kano regains freedom

Amotekun rescues one as gunmen abduct travelers on Christmas day in Ekiti

Buhari’s nepotism would have caused coup if non-northern Muslim were president’ Kukah

Bakare Didn’t Defend Tinubu; He Defanged Him

Nigeria records 712 new COVID-19 cases, total now 82,747

*SPORTS*

12 Bold Predictions for WWE in 2021 – Bleacher Report

12-time NBA champion KC Jones is dead – Punch

5 NFL Teams Peaking at the Right Time as Playoffs Near – Bleacher Report

5 Non-Quarterbacks Who Deserve NFL MVP Consideration in 2020 – Bleacher Report

Ahead of Boxing Day cracker: Ahead of Boxing Day cracker:: Iheanacho vows to play dirty against Devils – The Sun

Ajara Nchout: Cameroon star hints at next destination after Valerenga exit – Goal

Alvin Kamara ties NFL record for rushing touchdowns as Saints beat Vikings 52-33 – Yahoo

Alvin Kamara’s Record-Tying 6 Rushing TDs Power Drew Brees, Saints Past Vikings – Bleacher Report

Andre Ayew’s goal inspires Swansea City to Championship win over Queens Park Rangers – Goal

Anthony Davis After Lakers’ Win vs. Mavs: ‘Damn, We Got a Really Good Team – Bleacher Report

Arsenal vs Chelsea BetKing Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions – Goal

Arsenal vs Chelsea live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE! Latest team news, lineups, prediction, TV and Premier League match stream today – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea predicted line-ups: Team news ahead of Premier League fixture – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out – Yahoo

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Gabriel Magalhaes ruled out after close contact tested positive for Covid – Yahoo

Arteta in Arsenal ‘ejection seat’ as Gunners woes continue to mount, says Pires – Goal

Aston Villa 3-0 Crystal Palace: Tyrone Mings sent off in home win – BBC

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace live stream: How to watch Premier League fixture online and on TV today – Yahoo

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Team news, line-ups and more ahead of Premier League fixture today – Yahoo

Australia v India: Steve Smith makes rare duck as hosts are bowled out for 195 – BBC

Axel Tuanzebe own goal earns Leicester draw with Manchester United – Yahoo

Balogun Named In Rangers Squad For Hibernian Clash – Complete Sports

Balogun set to return for Hibs clash – Punch

Bears’ Rooting Guide for NFL Playoff Implications of Week 16 – Bleacher Report

Belgian Jupiler: Okereke On Target, Dennis Benched In 10-Man Club Brugge’s Home Win – Complete Sports

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers captain Daniel Hughes hits 96 to beat Melbourne Stars in thriller – BBC

Big E the Champ, Jey Uso Saves Roman Reigns Again, More WWE SmackDown Fallout – Bleacher Report

Bills’ Josh Norman Talks Fundraiser to Help Benefit Buffalo Small Businesses – Bleacher Report

Black Lives Matter movement gave Lewis Hamilton ‘extra drive’ in 2020 – Yahoo

Bleacher Report’s MLB 25 in ’25: Predicting the Top 25 Third Basemen in 2025 – Bleacher Report

Bordeaux open to offers for Samuel Kalu – The Sun

Borussia Dortmund is just the big dream I’m living’ – Haaland eyeing silverware with BVB – Goal

Boxing Day Premier League football quiz: The 12 games of Christmas – BBC

Brendan Rodgers thinks Leicester have shown their top-of-the-table credentials – Yahoo

Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers pick up big wins on Christmas Day – Yahoo

Bryony Frost creates history on Frodon in King George VI Chase at Kempton – BBC

Caf Champions League: ‘Gor Mahia will give it their all against CR Belouizdad’ – Omalla – Goal

Caf Champions League: Factors undermining Gor Mahia’s chances vs CR Belouizdad – Goal

Caf Champions League: Omalla and key players for Gor Mahia vs CR Belouizdad – Goal

Caf Champions League: Omollo reveals Gor Mahia’s victory-hunting strategy vs CR Belouizdad – Goal

Caf Confederation Cup: Namungo’s Morocco explains why Bigirimana was benched vs El Hilal Obayed – Goal

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