CITYNEWS NIGERIA BRINGS YOU NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY 2021.
*THE NATION*
Court remands two teachers for defiling pupil, 5
I faked my kidnap to extract money from dad
Lagos launches cash transfer
Let Yoruba produce president in 2023, says Afenifere
Ekiti govt, labour sign minimum wage agreement
Nollywood pays tribute to actress Orisabunmi
APC remains Nigerians choice-party, says Akpanudoedehe
Pence, Pelosi evacuated as pro-Trump protesters sack U.S. Congress in session
Wike, APC open 2023 battle
House: hold Executive responsible for tariffs hike
NACCIMA, MAN: tariffs hike timing wrong
Bishop lashes Buhari govt again
Group seeks proper amendment to Electoral Act
Labour Party will miss Salam
Makinde should tackle insecurity, says Oyo APC
What is Bello up to
Benue Chief of Staff unfolds governorship ambition
Bank sets up vocational centre for young inmates
Digital assets will become more popular
NSE unveils post-demutualisation plan
Access Bank acquires Zambias Cavmont Bank
Union Diagnostics minority shareholders meet on N493m buyout offer
AfDB okays $7m for mini-grid programme
Nigeria spends 3.75% of $495b GDP on healthcare
Edun is FCMB acting MD
Glo expands NIN channels
Documentation stalls N120b FAAN pension funds
*VANGUARD*
On policies and local food, fuel production
Alleged certificate forgery: APC, Obaseki, others to adopt final arguments January 7
PDP supporters defect to APC in Zamfara
Elite loot Nigeria, seek forgiveness in Saudi Arabia, Jerusalem; yuletide in Dubai’ Bishop Kukah
Group begins voter’s enlightenment on 2023 election
Wike to APC: Be courageous to handover power to PDP in 2023
Leave PDP if you’re ambitious than the party, Osun party chair fumes
CIVIL WAR: Amechi, Yakassai, Adebanjo, Utomi, others hold ‘Never Again’ parley
2020: Accord Party rates Sanwo-Olu high
Fire guts car at Ogudu
Kukah’s vilification: Buhari is fighting the wrong ‘enemy
For telecoms, a look back in Hope
COVID-19: Closure of tertiary institutions is not the answer
Enugu schools to resume January 18
Greensprings Adopts RCM Primary School, Provides Immediate Needs For Pupils
WHO urges countries to shun vaccine nationalism
NMA partners Zamfara govt in the fight against quackery
*THISDAY*
Stanbic IBTC Sets Up Vocational Centre for Young Inmates
Remittances: Customers Commend Polaris Bank on Dollars Payout
Firm Unveils Project to Solve Water Scarcity in Nigeria
Group Canvasses Policy Roadmap for Social Media Management
Access Bank Completes Acquisition of Cavmont Bank in Zambia
Report Predicts Use of Intelligent Connected Machines by 2030
Lekki Residents Move against Insecurity, Donates Security Van
Pantami Suspends NIMC Staff over Extortion at Enrolment Centres
Goldman Sees Surprise Saudi Cut as Signal Oil Demand to Weaken
Capacity Building Tops Agenda for Telecoms in 2021
Group Seeks Amendment to Electoral Act
Institute Wins Awards, Maintains ECOWAS Best Tech Varsity
Marginal Fields: DPR Forges Ahead Despite Challenges
54gene Raises Alarm over Infringement of its Intellectual Property
ITU Launches Research Group on Autonomous Networks
Alibaba Plans $5bn Bond This Month
Ericsson Takes Huaweis Fight to Swedish Minister
TechEconomy.ng Editor Joins AFictF
Bidders Emerge in SAfrica Spectrum Sale
Actis Exit: C & I Leasing Shareholders Assured of Improved Returns
Reward and Punishment as Indispensable Tool for Nation Building
Nothing Good Can Come Out of Buharis Appearance at the National…
It is Time Have a Nigerian President from Kogi State
Democrats Warnock Projected to Win Georgia Senate Runoff
Emigrate, But Dont Burn Your Nigerian Bridge
Buhari Celebrates Ex-Eagles Captain, Chukwu, At 70
Golden Eaglets Fall in First Hurdle against Cte dIvoire
Enyimba Crash out of CAF Champions League, Join Rivers Utd in Confed Cup
Lalong Identifies Polo as Tool for Tourism, Economic Growth
Its Manchester City, Tottenham Carabao Cup Final
Serie A: Sampdoria End Inter Milans Winning Streak
Rivers Utds Clash with Bloemfontein Celtic Runs into Troubled Waters
Nigeria, Cote dIvoire in Fierce Battle for Three Points in Lome
CARABAO CUP: Solskjaer Vows to Banish Sfinal Defeats Against City Tonight
STRESS AND INFERTILITY (Part 1)
To Trust or Not to Trust: Vaccine Hesitancy and the Need for Different Strategy
Tackling Over Population, Unplanned Pregnancies in a Pandemic Era
*PUNCH*
Capitol invasion: US Senate reconvenes to certify Biden win
Attack on US Capitol incited by Trump, shameful Obama
Abe faction fails to stop Rivers APC membership revalidation
APC deputy gov candidate, Ganiyu candidacy nullified
Its lazy for military to say BHaram has been degraded when villages are burnt, people are killed and kidnapped daily Chibok community leader, Allen
Capitol invasion: Remember this day forever, Trump tells Americans
Govt begins N10,000 payment to Epe residents
Ibidapo-Obe, Ajeyalemi were close friends
Capitol invasion: Facebook removes Trumps video, Twitter limits reach
UN condemns Capitol invasion, sues for peace
KANSIEC disqualifies six candidates, alleges drug test failure
Election fraudulent but go home, Trump tells supporters
EU condemns pro-Trump protesters, says this isnt America
Nigeria, othersll lose $1tn oil revenue in 20 years PwC
Oil price rises to 10-month high of $54
Aero Contractors MD steps down
Enyo plans to invest in 20 LPG plants
Importers appeal to CCECC over cargo disruption
Gas producers seek full payment from power sector
Why we invested in C&I Leasing, by PMT
OVH Energy empowers youths in host communities
We need to think urgently how to safe Nigeria Kukah
14 killed as cement-laden truck, bus crash in Kogi
Zamfara community disagree with Army on killing of 220 bandits
SARS officers detained us for 73 days demanding we implicate Saraki Petitioners
Bello meets Buhari, expresses frustration over Nigers worsening insecurity
Yoruba actress, Orisabunmi, dies, AbdulRazaq, Kosoko, others mourn
Magu: Presidency delays action on Salamis report
Three persons raped daily in Gombe, says CP
Ondo couple, farmer kidnapped, abductors demand N10m
50 FCT dispatch riders arrested, to undergo medical test
Capitol: Bush slams political leaders for reckless behaviour
Reps consider legalising hemp cultivation, registration for traders
Cocoa House lift crashes during installation, kills one
Police clear US Capitol of pro-Trump protesters
OPC slams Buhari over hike in electricity tariffs
Capitol: Congress leadersll proceed with Biden certification Pelosi
Capitol riot: US lawmaker wants Trump impeached
Capitol invasion: Perpetratorsll be brought to book, says Pompeo
Federal Govt needs over N2.44tn to vaccinate 165 million Nigerians
Trumps supporters invade Capitol, security officers draw guns
Abia creates sample collection centres, orders compulsory COVID-19 test
World leaders condemn violence at US Capitol
Woman shot in US Capitol protest dies
Sultans JNI tackles Kukah, says Christmas sermon targets Islam
Sowores arrest may give Biden poor impression of Buhari Ex-US ambassador
Recession has stopped N30, 000 minimum wage payment Kano
Bayelsa sets up panels to probe communal violence
IYC vows to stop sponsored protest in NDelta
Major US business groups call on Trump to end Capitol invasion
Lagos deputy gov mourns brother, warns against COVID-19
Rising global repression threatens democracy
The trouble of the troubles with Nigeria
Nigerias problem is elite criminality
Power-drunk NSCDC officer attacks journalists, destroys PUNCHmans camera
Fears spread as gas explosion rocks Rivers community
Seven Deeper Life High School suspects already arraigned Police
Police kill suspected kidnapper, arrest rapists in Gombe
Man who escaped from Edo prison arrested in Ogun
*THE SUN*
Nigeria’s greatness lies in restructuring ‘Oshun
Fresh crisis brews in Delta APC
Edo guber: Court voids Ize-Iyamu’s deputy’s candidacy
Anambra guber: APC promises level playing field during primary
Igbo’ll resist any attempt to destroy Ohanaeze ‘Ohakim
Fresh crisis brews in Delta APC
Cross River PDP stakeholders hail Supreme Court ruling on PDP ward, local exco list
Anambra Guber: APC promises level playing field for aspirants during primaries
2022 guber: Segun Oni campaign posters flood Ekiti
CAF Champions League: Enyimba crashes out despite 2-1 win
WAFU B tourney: Cote d’Ivoire’s late winner halts Nigeria
Court nullifies AFN’s suspension of American trainer
Buhari salutes ex-Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu at 70
COVID-19 Fears: Rivers United, Celtic clash postponed
New Perm Sec pledges to reposition Youth, Sports ministry
Osimhen ranked Africa’s fourth Most Valuable Player
Court nullifies AFN’s suspension of US trainer
Nasarawa to partner with NUJ on sports development
Buhari congratulates Christian Chukwu on 70th birthday
Demutualisation: NSE names new chief executives for emerging entities
CBN directs banks to get borrowers’ records from Credit Bureau
Officials who spent N116m on stationery retired ‘Sylva
World Bank predicts 1.1% growth for Nigeria in 2021
Forex, payment channel top challenges in shoe business ‘Ibekwe, ShoePlace boss
How recapitalisation, COVID-19, #EndSARS rocked insurance sector performance in 2020
LASACO beats first phase of recapitalisation deadline
Gridlock: LAGFERRY woos Lagosians with quality service
2021: Stakeholders expect stable power, good roads, border performance
Nigeria faces prospects of twin deficits ‘Sigma Pensions
CJN tasks FCT CJ on transparency, honesty
Insecurity: Catholic bishops warn against Nigerias disintegration
Kalejaye dies at 64
Insecurity: Our call for service chiefs sack patriotic, Northern elders
Ohanaeze greatest vehicle for Igbo struggle Ikpeazu
Court stops parallel electoral committee
Panic as gas pipeline explodes in Rivers
Afe Babalola, Ekhomu pay tribute to Prof. Ibidapo-Obe
Cleric proposes new method of selecting presidential candidate
Taming insecurity in Nigeria (2)
AfCFTA takeoff: Tourism in limbo
Sprituality, religion and the way we live (2)
Remedies for neck pain
Dark days ahead (2)
*GUARDIAN*
Despite peace meeting, Southeast APC remains fractured
Obiano approves 10 new permsecs
Bauchi ready for judicial autonomy, says governor Mohammed
Ekweremadu not attacked in Enugu, say tourney organisers
Be courageous to hand over power in 2023, Wike tells APC
HURIWA’s position on service chiefs sponsored, anti-people, say northern elders
Adamawa commissioner scales court’s fence to evade detention
Pipeline explosion causes panic in Rivers community
I won’t negotiate with bandits, Niger governor vows
Court nullifies Ize-Iyamu, deputy governor’s candidacy in guber poll
Facebook and Twitter block Trump for breaking rules
Historic day as Democrats take over U.S. Senate
Woman shot in US Capitol unrest dies: police
Democrats win second Georgia race, ensuring US Senate control
One person shot, wounded inside US Capitol
US lawmakers denounce ‘coup’ as Trump supporters storm Congress
Police evacuate US Congress offices amid clashes with pro-Trump protesters
Juventus end AC Milan’s 27-game unbeaten run in Serie A
Rashford is world’s Most Valuable footballer at 150million
PSG held by Saint-Etienne in Pochettino’s first match
School sports will be our focus this year, says Lagos Sports Commission
Amazon Web Service to rescue unbanked Nigerians
NSE announces CEOs for emerging entities
Poor yields on securities, inflation affect pension growth
Obaseki urges manufacturers to exploit AfCFTA to boost capacity
Equities rebound as capitalisation rises by N24 billion
CIS seeks investors’ collaboration to increase returns
Badagry deep seaport project to take-off this month
5 ways to approach the Bitcoin trading process
IoD tasks corporate leaders on innovative ideas to revive ailing economy
Kimse Okoko: Teacher, mentor, friend and father
How Akinyemi invited himself into trouble
CBN’s intervention and integrated gas facility in Ologbo
Rape apology is inexcusable
Bishop Kukah
Federalism is the answer, after all – Part 11
Inevitable recognitions
Oxygen crisis hits Nigeria’s COVID-19 response scheme
NIN registration February 9 deadline at risk
Another setback for Nigerian football, Golden Eaglets beaten in Togo, Enyimba out of CAF Champions League
We adjusted, didn’t increase electricity tariff, says NERC
EndSARS: Is Lekki armed response a case for ICC’ – Part 2
Messi back to his best in Barca win over Bilbao
*TRIBUNE*
Buhari mourns Archbishop Jatau
NALDA orders two million plastic sacks from Borno for food packaging
Osun PDP chairman seeks members cooperation as party inaugurates new secretariat
APC elders task Ekiti Amotekun personnel on dedication, discipline on duty
Ogun traditional rulers laud Alaafin for averting crisis over Alaketu stool
Ex-President Jonathan hails Oyakhilome for transforming humanity through FALA
Stakeholders seek increased investment, working policies for agric sector
Why yoruba must be Nigeria’s president in 2023
Fasina appointed as new FUOYE VC
Kogi gov donates N6m to late APC women leader’s family
Nigeria records 1,664 new COVID-19 cases, total now 94,369
28 export containers from Minna rots-away at seaport since September
Innovations that could shape Nigeria’s maritime sector in 2021
Covid-19: Closure of tertiary institutions is not the answer
You’ve done better than any of us, former LASU VCs, Okebukola, Leigh tell Fagbohun
95% Nigerian undergraduates in public universities ‘ TETFund boss
Buhari’s directive on food imports
UBEC harps on quality education, commits over N10bn annually to teacher professional development
Olive leaf extract inhibits breast, ovarian cancer cell growth
Dutch Government under fire for starting COVID-19 vaccination late
US Senate: Georgia election too close to call
FCMB appoints Yemisi Edun acting managing director
Job Creation, Mass Housing, SME Support Top FG’s Priorities In 2021 ‘ Osinbajo
How to end shortage of air traffic controllers in NAMA
Rumbles over FG’s released N5bn aviation bailout fund
*SPORTS*
2021 NNL: Niger Tornadoes resume training, conduct ECG test for player – Peoples Daily
76ers’ Doc Rivers Says ‘Democracy Will Prevail’ After Breach of US Capitol – Bleacher Report
A blow to the heart,’ says LeBron James after Jacob Blake latest – CNN
AC Milan 1-3 Juventus: Federico Chiesa double ends unbeaten run – BBC
Aduda bows out as Sports Ministry’s Perm Sec – New Telegraph
AEW Dynamite New Year’s Smash Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights – Bleacher Report
AFN to establish Athletics Development Centre – Punch
After leading Lakers to victory, LeBron James looks for WNBA win over Kelly Loeffler – CNN
Apochi targets Top 10 spot in 2021 – Punch
Athletic Bilbao 2-3 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona go third in La Liga – BBC
Athletic Bilbao 2-3 Barcelona: Messi scores twice to spoil Marcelino debut – Goal
Atletico dumped out of Copa del Rey by third-division Cornella – Punch
Australian Open players to be moved to new quarantine hotel Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot
Barca ready to extend Puig contract Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot
Barcelona-linked Depay: I might stay at Lyon until the end of the season – Goal
Baseball star took a knee and then his life unraveled in Trump’s America – CNN
Boga scores and grabs assist in Sassuolo’s victory over Genoa – Goal
Brandon Graham to Giants After Eagles’ Loss: Don’t Put Yourself in That Position – Bleacher Report
Buhari Celebrates Ex-Eagles Captain, Chukwu, At 70 – Thisday
Buhari congratulates Christian Chukwu on 70th birthday – The Sun
Buhari salutes ex-Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu at 70 – The Sun
CAF Champions League: Enyimba crashes out despite 2-1 win – The Sun
CAF Confed Cup: NFF seeks postponement of Rivers United,Celtic tie Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot
CAFCC: We’ll be ready anytime ‘Eguma – New Telegraph
Carabao Cup’s modern owners Man City hand Manchester United a reality check – Yahoo
Carabao Cup: Man City beat United, face Tottenham in final – Punch
Carabao Cup: Man United Suffer Semi-final Heartbreak Again, Lose To Man City – Complete Sports
CARABAO CUP: Solskjaer Vows to Banish Sfinal Defeats Against City Tonight – Thisday
Celtics, Heat Release Statement After Jacob Blake Decision, US Capitol Breach – Bleacher Report
Court nullifies AFN’s suspension of American trainer – The Sun
Court nullifies AFN’s suspension of US trainer – The Sun
COVID-19 Fears: Rivers United, Celtic clash postponed – The Sun
De’Aaron Fox out for Kings vs. Bulls with Hamstring Injury – Bleacher Report
Derrick Rose Ruled out for Pistons vs. Bucks After Suffering Right Knee Injury – Bleacher Report
Eagles Roundup: Onuachu Bags Hat-Trick In Genk’s Win Vs Eupen; Moffi Also On Target, Kalu Returns For Bordeaux – Complete Sports
EFL: Guardiola dedicates derby win to Man City legend Bell – Punch
El-Merreikh dump Enyimba out of Champions League – Punch
Enyimba 2-1 Al Merreikh (2-4 on agg): People’s Elephant crash out of Caf Champions League – Goal
Enyimba crash out of CAF Champions League – Punch
Enyimba crash out of CAF Champions League – Blueprint
Enyimba crash out of CAF Champions League – The Cable
Enyimba Crash out of CAF Champions League, Join Rivers Utd in Confed Cup – Thisday
Enyimba Win But Crash Out – Daily Independent
Enyimbas skipper out of Champions League tie with El-Merreikh Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot
Eriksen’s future in the hands of the club, says Inter boss Conte – Goal
Esperance, Wydad & Mazembe win through – African Football
FA fines Wolves boss, Nuno, for criticism of referee Mason – New Telegraph
Fenerbahce agree in principle to sign Ozil – Blueprint
Former Ghana star Agyemang-Badu calls for patience with Akonnor – Goal
Former Super Eagles coach, ‘Chairman’ Chukwu is not dead – Peoples Daily
Garin, Isner top seeds at Delray Beach Open – Blueprint
Giroud on Juve transfer shortlist Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot
Golden Eaglets Fall in First Hurdle against Cte dIvoire – Thisday
Guardiola’s caution helps Stones shine and get back on England radar – Yahoo
Guardiola: Carabao Cup not the Champions League but four finals in a row is impressive! – Goal
Its Manchester City, Tottenham Carabao Cup Final – Thisday
JJ Redick Ruled out for Pelicans vs. Thunder Because of Knee Injury – Bleacher Report
John Stones and Fernandinho fire Manchester City to another Carabao Cup final – Yahoo
John Stones exposes Manchester United and returns City to Carabao Cup final – Yahoo
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