TOP NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 09/12/2020

CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR 09/12/2020.

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Nigeria’s population rises to 206 million –NPC

10,000 constables groan over unpaid six-month salaries

Nigerian embassy in Germany fires sex-for-passport guard

It’s amazing ASUU stayed out of classrooms for so long —Buhari

Undergraduate killing: Senate asks police to pay family N10m

Reps slash FCT 2020 budget by N79bn

Reps want North-East dev funded with SWV

Wadume’s trial resumes today, seventh witness to appear

Maina’s briefcase companies had N3bn turnover – EFCC witness

ASUU agreed to end strike today – Ngige

Confusion as NECO reschedules missed papers to 2021

Operators give investment conditions as pension funds hit N11.57tn

Marketers kick against N5 reduction in petrol pump price

WAFU tourney: Flying Eagles tackle Ghana for s’final spot

US varsity apologises to Ganduje over controversial appointment

I’m a progressive, Obasanjo’s not, says Gani Adams

APC leadership tussle: Expelled ex-NWC member declares self chair, NEC extends Buni’s tenure

Ondo APC, PDP supporters clash at tribunal, scores injured

Benue Rep, Hembe, dumps APGA for APC

I’m ready to account for Akwa Ibom funds – Emmanuel

Patients desert Zamfara hospitals as doctors begin indefinite strike

Ekiti CJ frees 34 inmates, laments prison congestion

Bauchi to spend N6.4bn for Govt House, lodge upgrade

Okorocha’s varsity holds matriculation despite Imo govt’s ban

Gunmen in army uniform abduct three Delta teachers

(www.punchng.com)

The Nation
Petrol to sell for N162.44 per litre as from December 14

Buhari sacks NDE DG Argungu

Senate urges NNPC to patronise local firms

Reps halt Dec 31 deadline for insurance recapitalisation

Ngige: Govt didn’t promise to pay salaries before ASUU returns to class

Bar, Bench not committed to anti-graft war, says PACAC chief

Ghana poll: Mahama claims victory as electoral commission shifts results’ broadcast

Afreximbank sets up $1b AfCFTA facility

NCDMB eyes 70% local content implementation

NPAN seeks revival of newsprint industry

PenOp committed to deepening pension penetration

Uwazuruike faults raid of MASSOB secretariat

Rotation of 2023 presidency divisive, says Olawepo-Hashim

Development remains democracy’s driving force, say Fayemi, El-Rufai

Plans for Cally Air intact, says Cross River

Lagos Assembly passes public complaints, anti-corruption Bill into law

BBNaija’s Khafi denies pregnancy rumors

Writers pay homage to JP Clark in Forest of Elephants

Gunmen kill notorious criminal “Kinkon” in Taraba

Ooni sights prince for first time

(www.thenationonlineng.net)

Vanguard
ISWAP kills 10 soldiers, takes one hostage in Borno

Buhari sacks DG Directorate of Employment, Argungu

Insecurity : Buhari charges Governors to work with traditional rulers for local intelligence

Reps Reject N45.32bn Budget for Northeast

IGP to Police Officers: Whenever your life is in danger ‘shoot’

Akinjide’s fraud trial resumes Jan. 18

FG vows to complete East-West road by December 2021

FG faults US, says Nigeria doesn’t engage in religious freedom violation

Federal Housing Authority issues 30-day ultimatum to illegal occupants of Kano estates

French tourism loses $70bn due to COVID-19 restrictions – official

Indonesian firm says Sinovac vaccine has 97% immune response

Gov Udom Emmanuel swears in 31 LG Chairmen

Police smash robbery gang, arrest 4 others for cultism in Cross River

Suspected yahoo boys gang-rape teenager in Ogun

Real Estate Regulation Bill scales 2nd reading in Lagos assembly

Mass transit: Lagos completes impact assessment studies, begins construction of Red-Line rail project

Kaduna screens youths to commence community policing

(www.vanguardngr.com)

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