NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2020

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2020.

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*THE NATION*

12 die, 25 injured in road crash on Kaduna-Abuja road

#EndSARS: Police recover more stolen rifles, arrest suspects who torched stations

FEC approves N44.5Bn for FCT, roads, power projects

Buhari: Nigeriall continue to play roles in African issues

IGP vs Sowore: Court adjourns hearing in N10b suit to January 26

Three die, 33 others injured in Niger road crash

Former Education Minister Jerry Agada laid to rest in Benue

We received Intelligence on plan to attack Lagos, says CP

17-year-old boy emerges Abia one-day governor

Were still lobbying our colleagues for Buharis impeachment Rivers Rep

Protest against NDDC Sole Administrator counter-productive

Wike to APC governors: security, economy have collapsed under your watch

BREAKING: Former Anambra SSG tests positive for COVID -19

Fayemi signs N109.6bn 2021 budget into law

We will recruit more into Amotekun, says Akeredolu

Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest three

2023: Agitation for Igbo presidency gathers momentum

Our database is intact, says NIMC

Catholic bishop fetes 300 less privileged in Anambra

COVID-19: Ondo cancels cross over service in churches

Ile Arugbo: Court dismisses Sarakis allegation against judge

PHOTOS: Man hawks Crocodile in Port Harcourt traffic

Gender-based groups lament Bayelsa rape cases, violence against women

JUST IN: Petrol tanker explosion kills six, destroys 30 houses in Kwara

BREAKING: FG declares Friday 25, Monday 28, January 1 Public holidays

Fake land agents bag three years for N3.5m fraud

COVID-19: Kwara imposes partial lockdown

Imposter of Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa arrested in Kano

PHOTOS: Buhari presides over virtual FEC meeting

BREAKING: ASUU suspends strike

VerifyMe unveils 4D GIS technology

COVID-19: Our health systems too fragile to withstand another outbreak PTF

PHOTOS: Buhari, Jonathan meet in Aso Rock

Ex-militant leaders to end sea piracy and kidnapping

Anambra to enrol 28,246 indigents into healthcare

Uzodimma signs N346.2b budget

UCTH to probe Neurosurgeons death

PDP, APC trade words over Ebonyi violence

Give women leadership positions

Three killed, 14 injured in Osun crash

Correctional centre gets facelift

17 die in Kogi auto crash

Boy dies after smoking colorado

*VANGUARD*

Zamfara Govt budgets 700m for legislative activities in 2021

Presidency alerts public to smear campaign against Buhari

NIPRD phytomedicine verification protocol’ll improve medicines security ‘ Adigwe

Presidency raises alarm over alleged smear campaign against Buhari

Arsenal in danger of relegation, says West Brom’s Allardyce

Sokoto: Assembly passes bill for regulation of private healthcare providers

Insecurity: I’ll never negotiate with bandits, criminals ‘ Gov Bello

Nigerians attack Garba Shehu for describing Leah Sharibu as ‘unfortunate Christian girl

Rivers: APC upturns suspension of Amaechi, Giadom others

Insecurity: I’ll never negotiate with bandits, criminals ‘ Gov Bello

Werner will rediscover scoring touch, says Lampard

Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report

Court stops NMA from collecting dues, levies from a member

Yuletide: AEDC assures of steady electricity supply

Insecurity: Do something to protect Nigerian, Enugu Catholic Bishop to Leaders

I’ve lost my patience, Badaru warns critics

Ortom signs N134billion Appropriation Bill into Law

Banditry: Army arrests 41 Gana members, chief priest, 25 others

Kankara Students’ Rescue: Gov Abiodun commends Masari, security agencies

FEC approves N44.5bn for FCT, roads, power projects

UCTH to probe death of Neurosurgeon, late Dr Nnadi

Group drums support for Igbo Presidency

CORONAVIRUS MUTATIONS: Ban flights from UK, others now HEWAN urges FG

NDDC: Protests against sole administrator not in our best interest, IYC cautions

Reno Omokri offers to gift Garba Shehu $20,000 if he accepts to spend a night without security in Koshobe Borno State

Rising cases of crime: Ondo to recruit more personnel into Amotekun

Fayemi assents 2021 appropriation bill

Ondo govt cancels crossover service, reschedules schools resumption

*THISDAY*

Seplat Signs Crude Purchase Agreement with Waltersmith

As Access Bank Joins War against Gender-based Violence

Erisco Foods Appoints New MD, ED

Okafor Retires from May & Baker

NSE Launches Platform to Ease Public Offerings Subscription

2020: Stock Market Soars to Positive Close

Revving Up Gas Utilisation

Enhancing Flow of Diaspora Remittances

Titan Trust Bank Launches Drive-through Banking Service

AfDB Seeks Greater Water Security

Rewane Forecasts 16% Inflation Rate for 2021

NAEC Lists Benefits of Cooperation with Global Atomic Agency Body

Despite COVID-19, Others, Sugar Master Plan Intact, Says NSDC Boss

Julius BergerWinsNIS2020Merit Award for Excellence

Data Security is Crucial for Businesses in new Normal

Artec Practice Receives NIS Professional Excellence Award

IFMA Nigeria Chapter Gets 11th President, Other Council Members

Lafarge Restates Commitment to Improving Literacy in Nigeria

Why Lagos Wont Relax Battle Against COVID-19

Ex-Militant Leaders Resolve to End Sea Piracy, Kidnapping in Niger Delta

Humanities also offer Solutions

Second-tier Brentford Knock out Newcastle to Reach Sfinal

Premier League Reveals Seven New Positive Covid-19 Tests

Ndidi, Oshoala, Osimhen, Others Win at 7th Nigeria Pitch Awards

Oshoala Fires Brace as Barca Femeni Crush Deportivo Ladies

GOtv Boxing Night 22 Postponed

HiFL 2021 PACE Sports Confirms Sponsorship Deal with NIVEA Men

Verbal Agreement Reached on Joshua Vs Fury Blockbuster Showdown

*PUNCH*

Ogun names street after Anthony Joshua

UK places travel ban on South Africa over new COVID-19 strain

Second wave: Ondo cancels crossover service in churches

Second wave: FCT shuts bars, parks, restaurants for five weeks

PDP sensitising members to get Buhari impeached Rivers Rep, Chinda

Second wave: Lagos, FCT atop as Nigeria records 999 Covid cases in one day

Youll fail at tribunal, APC tells Jegede

Biden to push US Congress for fresh COVID-19 relief bill

Famous British model Stella Tennant dies suddenly at 50

Lagos National Stadium to host Eagles matches next year Minister

16 dead, 30 houses razed in Kwara petrol tanker accident

Moldovas PM Chicu announces resignation

NIN: National identity database not breached, says NIMC

Messi passes Peles one-club goalscoring record

Second wave: Ban travellers from high-burden countries, Tomori urges FG

Serie A: Ronaldo, Bonucci apologise for Juventus poor start

Cop who assaulted Rivers driver now on trial CP

Largest water tank in Africa built by Abeco

Christmas: Three Crowns Excites Mums with Give Your Heart Out Campaign

Cop who assaulted Rivers driver faces orderly room trial CP

Nigerians may be unwilling to receive Covid vaccine PTF

I woke up sad, depressed over state of Nigeria due to corruption- Actor Williams Uchemba

Second wave: Govt afraid of religious leaders, reluctant to shut down worship centres, says Tomori

FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year

Kankara abduction: Similar incident wont happen again, says IGP

Nigeriall be safe when politicians stop using thugs Yahaya Bello

Russia not expecting anything good from Biden administration, says official

Buhari presides over FEC meeting

*THE SUN*

Smugglers: Hoodlums attack, injure Customs officers at FOU Zone A

Only PDP means well for Nigerians ‘Wike

My vision is to make Abia State sufficient on IGR ‘Gov Ikpeazu

Alleged forgery: Court refuses to stay proceedings in APC suit against Obaseki

Only PDP means well for Nigerians ‘Wike

Court orders APC to open case against Obaseki in alleged forgery suit

Only PDP means well for Nigerians ‘ Wike

Unremitted N46.8 billion: Prosecute Dankwambo, Gov. Yahaya urges new LG chairmen

We ‘ll occupy NASS in January if ‘, Lere Constituency members threaten Speaker, Gbajabiamila

Lagos APC swears in caretaker committee

Lefty Unity Cup for grabs in Mbaise

Organisers postpone GOtv Boxing Night 22

CAFCL: Enyimba confident ahead of Al-Merrikh clash

NBA: Jordan Nwora gears up for first official game

Anthony Joshua to grace WBF fight in Ibadan

Tennis-Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council elections

FIFA accusations against Blatter are baseless ‘ Blatter’s lawyer

How electronic stacking of containers’ll facilitate trade at seaports

Amaechi commissions APM Terminals in Apapa

Ourterminal efficient in barge operations ‘Olugbade

Dangote voted 2020 Best Company in CSR, infrastructure devt

COVID-19: PenCom adopts automation forannual verification, enrolment of MDAs employees

BUA to construct $1.05bn cement plants in Sokoto, Edo, Adamawa

FG, Jamaica launch direct flight

How to link your mobile number to NIN

SystemSpecs emerges NBLA’s Payment Technology Company of the Year

Anchor, New Horizons commission international IT skills empowerment centre

Insecurity: Were frustrated, governors cry out

Countering Boko Haram, ISWA remains our top priorities US

Nigeria on the brink of failing London Financial Times

Again, gunmen abduct passengers on Benin-Auchi Road

Soldiers nab killers of Benue lawyer, pregnant wife, kill one other

Residents protest, barricade road as Customs kills 3, injures many in Ogun

Imo police arrest 2 murder suspects

COVID-19: Nigeria health system cant survive another outbreak, FG warns

Buhari extends PTF mandate till March 2021

Expect mass protest if you impose lockdown again, cleric tells Buhari

Nigeria is bigger than any citizen

Hidden knowledge on why people suffer (17)

Hereafter advice to Nigerian leaders ‘ Babangida in focus

Fatality’ versus ‘ghastliness

Is National Assembly constitutionally competent to summon President Buhari’ (1)

Agriculture on the rebound

*GUARDIAN*

Border Reopening: Joint Border Patrol Teams still in operation at Seme

COAS Buratai enjoins troops to redouble effort

NYSC says bandits kill corps member on Abuja-Kaduna

Model Stella Tenant Dead At 50

60-Year-Old Grandma Beats Younger Contestants To Win Beauty Pageant Title

British pound gains 1.3% on dollar on post-Brexit deal hopes

EU and UK post-Brexit trade deal in sight

Peaky Blinder’s Sophie Rundle Hospitalised With Coronavirus

Werner will rediscover scoring touch, says Lampard

Maradona suffered from liver, kidney, heart disorders: report

Masks block 99.9% of large Covid-linked droplets: study

Wonder Woman Actress Gal Gadot Defends Being Cast As Cleopatra Following “Whitewashing” Controversy

WHO Wuhan probe not looking for Covid ‘guilty’ parties

Navalny’s Berlin doctors publish evidence of Novichok poisoning

How will Brexit rules affect the Premier League

Ronaldo, Bonucci apologise for ‘worst’ Juventus of season

Messi’s record untouchable, predicts Lineker

Under pressure Arteta finds succour in Guardiola’s defence

FGN bond oversubscribed by N70bn- DMO

Cooking gas marketers blame increasing prices on importation

Yuletide: CBN to investigate dearth of money in ATMs

Gunmen kidnap business man, burn police vehicle in Kano

Refinery rehabilitation exercise on course- Minister

Impact of online gambling in the Nigerian Economy

Trump pardons two linked to Russia probe, Blackwater guards, others

Chimamanda, Queen Elizabeth,Rihanna named among top 50 women in the UK by Sunday Times

Biden nominates Miguel Cardona as US education secretary

Okowa congratulates Prince Ned Nwoko at 60

*TRIBUNE*

ASUP, SSANIP tackle Ayade over CONPCASS/CONTEDISS salary structure

Ogun State govt suspends crossover services, gatherings, carnivals

Why I haven’t approved another running grant for schools ‘ Makinde

Three dead, 33 injured in Niger auto crash

Ex-governorship candidate in Anambra, Oseloka Obaze, tests positive for COVID-19

Okowa sets up panel to investigate Oleh/Ozoro land imbroglio, warns against delay

FAAN MD assures of increase in passenger traffic

Presidency raises alarm, says some ‘disgruntled political elements’ plan to use an online media to smear Buhari

Kidnappers contact families of passengers abducted on Benin-Auchi Road

COVID-19: Fayemi imposes new restrictions, bans night clubs, vigils

FEC okays N44.5 billion for FCT, roads, power projects

Gov Diri receives 10 rescued expatriates kidnapped in Delta

Army captures late Gana’s chief priest, others

Emir Sanusi’s removal has nothing to do with Jonathan ‘ Kwankwaso

No crisis in Oyo PDP ‘ Party’s spokesperson

Operation Delta Hawk team kills shop owner

British College to take off in Ondo in January

Catholic bishop donates food items to Muslim women, aged, others in Anambra

Our data not breached, says NIMC

APC Caretaker committee voids suspension of Amaechi, Giadom, others

Ganduje signs 2021 budget of N177bn into law

Southern, Middle Belt leaders accuse group of ‘impersonation’ over call for scrapping of 1999 Constitution

PHOTOS: Six die as tanker explodes, razes 30 buildings, vehicles in Kwara

I will return Zamfara to its past glory as the most peaceful state in Nigeria, says Matawalle

I won’t negotiate with criminals ‘ Gov Bello

Gov Bello advises FG against ‘wasting’ N540bn on COVID-19 vaccines

Gunmenabduct businessman, burn down police van in Kano

Oke bags honorary doctorate at Joseph Ayo Babalola University

*SPORTS*

“It’s a bit of a red herring’ – Lampard not concerned by Chelsea record against top sides – Goal

“Sometimes it’s a big challenge’ – Tuchel says it can be hard keeping stars like Neymar and Mbappe happy at PSG – Goal

10 NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2021 World Junior Championships – Bleacher Report

4 Trades the Eagles Should Propose to Offload Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz – Bleacher Report

4 Ways the Dolphins Can Get Tua and the Passing Attack Rolling – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Daryl Morey Worried About Career, Family’s Safety After Hong Kong Tweet – Bleacher Report

76ers’ Joel Embiid Says He Deserved to Make 2020 All-NBA Team over Rudy Gobert – Bleacher Report

A look at the Premier League teams conquered by Brentford in the Carabao Cup – Yahoo

AC Milans Leao Scores Fastest Italian Serie AGoal – Thisday

Adam Gase Says He’s Not Worried About Future with Jets; Hasn’t Met with Team CEO – Bleacher Report

Adam Kramer’s College Football Locks and Top Bets for the Bowl Season: Part 1 – Bleacher Report

Al-Merrikh 3-0 Enyimba: Saif Terry’s hat-trick subdues People’s Elephant – Goal

Alex Iwobi heaps praises on Arteta in Everton win – Peoples Daily

Alex Runarsson a shadow of the no2 Emi Martinez was as Arsenal handed Carabao Cup thumping by Man City – Yahoo

Alex Runarsson deactivates Twitter account after Arsenal vs Man City mistake – Yahoo

Ancelotti reveals why he rejected Manchester United coaching job – Goal

Ancelotti: Iwobi’s Confidence High Ahead Man United Clash – Complete Sports

Anthony Edwards a ‘Joy to Coach,’ Will Be ‘Really Good’ in NBA, T-Wolves HC Says – Bleacher Report

Anthony Joshua helps fund British amateur boxing – New Telegraph

Anthony Joshua to grace WBF fight in Ibadan – The Sun

Anthony Joshua to watch WBF title fight in Ibadan – Guardian

Anthony Pettis Announces He’s Leaving UFC to Explore Other Opportunities – Bleacher Report

Are We Sure the Brooklyn Nets Should Want James Harden – Bleacher Report

Arsenal ‘absolutely’ in the relegation mix this season, says Sam Allardyce – Yahoo

Arsenal 1-4 Manchester City: Guardiola’s men compound Arteta’s misery – Goal

Arsenal 1-4 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola triumphs in battle with former assistant Mikel Arteta – BBC

Arsenal a team ‘full of kidders’ with only ‘three or four players’ a new manager could trust – Jamie Redknapp – Yahoo

Arsenal entering ‘crucial moment’ as speculation over Arteta’s future continues – Yahoo

Arsenal in ‘big trouble’ says Mikel Arteta after miserable Carabao Cup exit – Yahoo

Arsenal in danger of relegation, says West Brom’s Allardyce – Vanguard

Arsenal lose again as Carabao Cup holders Manchester City inflict heavy punishment en route to latest semi-final – Yahoo

Arsenal striker Martinelli limps off against Man City on full return from long-term injury – Goal

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Frank Lampard shuts down questions about relegation battle for Mikel Arteta – Yahoo

Arteta is making really unusual decisions’ – Arsenal boss cannot afford any more mistakes, says Keown – Goal

Atletico beat Sociedad to cement La Liga lead – Punch

Atletico go clear at top of La Liga – New Telegraph

Australia v India: Injured David Warner excluded from bio-bubble – BBC

B/R Experts Answer Biggest College Football Questions for 2020-21 Bowl Season – Bleacher Report

B/R’s College Football Awards for the 2020 Season – Bleacher Report

Babangida Denies Questioning Troost-Ekong, Omeruo Super Eagles Role – Complete Sports

Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb Autographed Baseball, Bat Up for Sale on Costco Website – Bleacher Report

Bailly happy with Manchester United’s improvement ahead of Everton clash – Goal

Barcelona Plotting Move For Chelsea’s Rudiger – Complete Sports

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