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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 1st December, 2020
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 1st December, 2020
CityNews Nigeria Brings You Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 1st December, 2020.
Good morning Nigeria, welcome to CityNews Nigeria news roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Tuesday, 1st December 2020.
- Buhari Gives Military Matching Order Against Insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment in the fight against insurgency and insecurity in Nigeria.
According to the President, he has given the military a marching order to ensure that all forms of insecurity is wiped out.
- Boko Haram: Nigeria Will Continue To Be At The Mercy Of Terrorists Until… Lai Mohammed
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has submitted that Nigeria has been finding it difficult to fully overcome Boko Haram and other insurgents because it has not been able to acquire needed weapons to combat the insurgents.
The Minister who spoke on Monday in Makurdi, the Benue State capital added that the country may continue to be at the mercy of these terrorists until it gets the needed global support to acquire equipment and platforms to effectively wage the war.
- Presidential Spokesperson Says Farmers Killed By Boko Haram Didn’t Have Military Clearance To Farm
Mallam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity has disclosed that the farmers slaughtered by Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday didn’t have military clearance to be on the farm.
This he stated on Monday during an interview with the BBC where he spoke about the unfortunate incident in which terrorists on Saturday, mercilessly killed not less than 43 farmers in the Zabarmari area of Borno State, about 20km away from Maiduguri the state capital.
- Why Getting Biafra Republic Under Buhari Govt Is Very Vital – Nnamdi Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has again re-echoed his stance for the emergence of the Biafra Republic from Nigeria.
Naija News reports that the IPOB leader who doubles as the Director of Radio Biafra, made this comment on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Monday, November 30th, where he lamented what he described as “unceasing injustice” meted at a ” group of citizens” in Nigeria.
- Makinde Reveals How LAUTECH Ownership Crisis Was Resolved
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Monday disclosed that himself and Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola had to set aside their political differences to resolve the ownership crisis affecting Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso.
The People Democratic Party Governor who visited Oyetola at his office noted that his counterpart acted like a statesman and put the interest of students of the institution above other considerations.
- Borno Massacre: Lawan Leads FG Delegation On Condolence Visit
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday led federal government delegation to Borno State on condolence visit following the killing of farmers at the weekend by terrorists.
Members of the delegation include the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, Communications and Digital Economy, Ali Pantami and the Minister of State for Agriculture, Mustapha Baba Shehuri.
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- Informants Not Backing War Against Boko Haram In Northeast – DHQ
Major-General John Enenche, the spokesperson of the Defence Headquarter, has lamented that some locals in the northeast are refusing to aide the war against Boko Haram.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday, Enenche said some locals have refused to provide relevant information to the military.
- Donald Duke Reveals How Boko Haram Gets Sophisticated Weapons
Donald Duke, a former Governor of Cross Rivers State, has claimed that the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist group gets most of its weapons from security operatives.
Speaking on Channels Television, the former governor called on the Muhammadu Buhari government to investigate the nation’s security forces and flush out the bag eggs.
- Over 25 Million Nigerians To benefit From Solar Installations – FG
Not less than 25 million Nigerians are going to benefit from the proposed off-grid solar home systems across rural communities in the country.
The initiative would see consumers pay N4,000 monthly, as announced by the Federal Government.
- Boko Haram: UN Report False Only 43 Borno Farmers Killed – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a report by the United Nations claiming over 110 civilians were killed by Boko Haram in Saturday during an attack on farmers in the Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.
Naija News recalls that Boko Haram Terrorist group on Saturday beheaded 43 farmers in Zabarmari, less than 20 km from Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
That’s the top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today. Read more Nigerian news on Citynewsng.com. See you again tomorrow.
Some Major Newspapers Headlines For TUESDAY December 1, 2020
*NEW NIGERIAN*
COVID- 19 Palliatives: TY Danjuma Committee Distributes Over N107m Worth Of Food, PPEs In Zamfara
Build, Don’t Destroy Nigeria With Your Pen, Gov Makinde Urges Journalists
Kaduna Speaker Bags Epitome of Democracy Title, Hosts Sabo GRA Executives
Strike Looms As Niger Slashes Workers’ Salaries
Boards Of Kaduna, Kano Electric, Pledge Commitment To Energy Security As They Visit Emir Of Zazzau
World AIDS Day: WHO Calls For Provision Of HIV Services For Children, Adolescents
Joint Ownership Causes LAUTECH Challenges, Setbacks – Makinde
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Update: 145 New Cases, Total 67,557
Gov Bala Commissions Bauchi First Environmental Laboratory
Race For 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Qualification Not Over – Kida
Go Round FC Coach Okays Screening Exercise
Ladi Maji Foundation Provides Succour To Widows
4 IDPs Returnees Killed By Gunmen In Taraba
IPC Seeks Emergence Of Next Generation Investigative Health Reporter
Insecurity: Cross River Traditional Chiefs Commence Invoking Of Gods To Cleanse Lands
39 Persons Rescued, 69 Cattle Recovered As Troops Overpower, Neutralize Bandits In Kaduna
Embrace Financial Autonomy For 774 LGs, Reps Member Urges Governors
Ekiti Chief Judge Swears-In New Magistrates
Borno Killings: Gombe Governor Condemns Incident, Condoles Zulum, Citizens, Families Of Slain Farmers
UI Senate Elects Prof Ekanola Acting VC, Forwards Name To Governing Council For Ratification
TELA Maize: IAR Harvests 2nd Trial
Akwa Ibom Stakeholder Advocates Re-designing Of Nest Of Champions To Accommodate Other Sports
University Of Ibadan Scholar Wins 2020 IADS Rahmon Bello Award In African, Diaspora Studies
Plateau Senator Reconstructs Zang Road For Community
How D’Tigers End 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Qualifier In Rwanda Successfully
ENDSARS Protests: Nigerians Who “Falsely” Accused Army Of Shootings At Lekki Toll Gate Should Honourably Apologise – Buratai
Your Roads Would Be Given Priority, Kaduna Speaker Assures Sabo GRA
KADMAM Recommends Upgrade Of Health Facilities In Kaduna, Monitoring Mechanism
Hon Maigwandu Says Sokoto Gov’t Committed To Improving Almajiri Schools
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*PUNCH*
COVID-19: Mass production of vaccines still far NCDC
Trumps COVID-19 adviser, Scott Atlas, resigns
Phone manufacturers eye Nigeria as new market
Agbara: Ogun industrial community under the crushing weight of bad roads
Nbet: Flagrant violation of EPSR Act 2005
Dont be deceived, Lagos rep urges voters
Crime rate grows as Amotekun battles funding, others
Nigeria falling apart due to insecurity, poor economy Secondus
Women should demand vice president slot, says Senator
Youve no right to employ workers, Sule tells LG bosses
Rivers approves N448.6 bn budget for 2021
I didnt disobey court order, says Ondo Speaker
Dont be deceived, Lagos rep urges voters
*LEADERSHIP*
Farmers’ Lives Matter!
Bad Runway: A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft To Be Delivered Soon ‘ NAF
Accept Your Posting In Good Faith, DG Tells Corps Members
Bandits Slaughter 7, Kidnap 30 In Katsina
Lekki Shootings: There Is No Petition Against Army
100 Million Nigerians Have No Official Identity ‘ NIMC
2023 Elections: PDP Seeks To Improve On Women’s Political Inclusion
#EndSARS Protest: UNICAL Lost N1.3bn Property ‘ Pro-chancellor
IPAC To Probe INEC’s Election Spending Claims
Foundation Seeks FG’s Support On Curbing Child Abuse
Children Need Basic Skills To Survive, Says UBEC Boss
Troops Rescue 39 Persons On Kaduna-Abuja Road
Marwan Returns As JUSUN President, Says Judiciary Autonomy Not Negotiable
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*BLUEPRINT*
Northern Governors condemn killing of farmers, says will continue to support security agencies
Kaduna highways: Soldiers neutralise 2 bandits, rescue 29′ 7 farmers, nursing mother killed in Katsina
World AIDS Day: U.S spends $6bn on 1 million patients in Nigeria
Zulum to Buhari on insurgency: Engage mercenaries to clear entire Sambisa Forest
FCT Police nab Benue University don ‘killer’, recover his car
2023: More women will take up political positions ‘ PDP woman leader
Northern Governors condemn killing of farmers, says will continue to support security agencies
World AIDS Day: U.S spends $6bn on 1 million patients in Nigeria
FCT Police nab Benue University don ‘killer’, recover his car
2023: More women will take up political positions ‘ PDP woman leader
Northern Governors condemn killing of farmers, says will continue to support security agencies
*AUTHENTIC NEWS DAILY*
Kaduna Speaker Assures Sabo GRA Of Roads Infrastructure
Sokoto Gov’t Committed To Improving Almajiri Schools – Hon Maigwandu
Ogbimi Hosts Political Associates, Egbabor, Okpobor, Ejakpovi, Odunwa, Okpomo In Attendance
Delta Govt Developing Digital Job Portal – Prof Eboh
Man Returning From Coven Crash Lands On Roof Top In Delta
Boards Of Kaduna, Kano Electric, Visit Emir Of Zazzau, Pledge Commitment To Energy Security
156 Communities Pledge Support To End FGM In Oyo State
Busari, Ex 3SC Chairman Buried In Ibadan
150 Widows Recieve Ladi Maji Foundation Items, Cash Gifts
Kaduna Speaker Hosts Sabo GRA Executives, Bags Epitome Of Democracy Title
Gombe Gov Condoles Governor Zulum, Borno, Families Of Slain Rice Farmers, Condems Dastardly
Buratai Demands Apology From Nigerians Who “Falsely” Accused Army of Shootings At Lekki Toll Gate
*TRIBUNE*
Zabarmari massacre: Recruit mercenaries to defeat terrorism ‘Zulum
*SPORTS*
Race For 2021 FIBA Afrobasket Qualification Not Over – Kida – New Nigerian
Go Round FC Coach Okays Screening Exercise – New Nigerian
20 moments that defined Messi’s career – CNN
2021 FIBA Afrobasket qualification race not over -Kida – The Sun
24 players in final round as 52nd Asoju Oba Cup ends today – Guardian
5,000 constituents benefit from Benue Rep member’s free medical outreach – New Telegraph
Abuja SWAN Apologizes To Sports Minister Over Misleading Story – Complete Sports
AFCON 2022: We’ve learnt our lessons, says Pinnick – New Telegraph
AFN Begins Reconciliation Of Aggrieves Members – Leadership
Akanni calls for Ighalo’s return to Super Eagles – Guardian
Amaju quits NFF 2022, says Sierra Leone games eye opener – The Sun
Argentina captain Pablo Matera suspended over offensive social media posts – Yahoo
Argentina police begins investigation over Maradona’s death – Peoples Daily
Aruna Quadri’s club records victory with TTC in German Bundesliga – Peoples Daily
Awoniyi ready to end Liverpool ties – Punch
Wishing You A Pleasant Tuesday, To all Nigerians, #stay safe, stay alive!
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