News Headlines Dec 31, 2019. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
NAICOM shifts recapitalisation deadline by six months
Nigeria prepares response to ECO currency adoption
Jonathan to Navy, JTF: prevent future attack
Suspect charged with breaching peace
Banker grilled over foiled robbery
Suspected herdsman ‘rapes’ woman
LASU students walk for slain colleague
Pastor allegedly kills woman in Delta
Two bankers to face trial for ‘assaulting’ actress
Lagos Assembly passes 2020 budget of N1.168t
NAFDAC destroys N1.32b worth of unwholesome goods
Man kills children in Ebonyi
NDLEA records 103 arrests in 2019 in Kogi
Court remands man for allegedly defiling colleague’s daughter
Insurgency: Army promotes five outstanding soldiers, two CJTF
Motorcyclist remanded for ‘raping’ passenger
Edo monarchs to pray for Oshiomhole, Obaseki
Buhari to Southeast: more good things to come
Man begs abductors to release daughter
Myth, realities and a foreign loan
Buhari restricts ministers travels
Boko Haram, ISWAP attacked Northeast 27 times in 14 days, says military
2020: Our dream Judiciary, by lawyers
$1.06b Malabu oil block: EFCC opposes Adoke’s bail bid
Nigeria’s debt profile: no cause for alarm, says govt
When can the Police stop, search young persons?
Mbayion community honours SAN, ex-NHRC boss
London Judicial College to train Sokoto judicial officers
NBA honours legal adviser, others
Ozekhome gets COGAI Ghana Award 1l
Businessman asks court to wind up Presidential Task Force on Apapa gridlock
Court hears applications on Ikorodu land dispute Feb 5
‘How we’ll bring justice to masses’ doorstep’
Ogun Ministry of Justice to tackle lawyer shortage
Lawyer asks court to cancel N50 ATM card maintenance fee
Are Fundamental Objectives of State policy still non-justiciable?
Ondo 2020: I’m ready to tackle Akeredolu, says PDP aspirant
Can APC reconciliation succeed in Edo?
Edo 2020: The gathering of old foes
Tackling indigenous pilots unemployment
Wanted: New paradigm for transportation
Banking with tears: Our pains, by visually impaired customers
The New Year resolution fad
Otuoke Attack
Underpayment of Pensioners
Poverty, population and the danger ahead
Let 2020 be the year of prosperity
Understanding the absurdity in Nigeria’s public life
Auwalu and the challenges facing DPR
Leah Sharibu, Nigeria’s forgotten daughter
How to avoid mass hunger in Nigeria
Reviewing navy’s maritime security efforts
INTERPOL arrest Edo Commissioner
Bank staff grilled over foiled bank robbery in Abuja
Buhari restricts ministers travels
Boko Haram, ISWAP attacked Northeast 27 times in 14 days, says military
DECEMBER 31, 2019
$1.06b Malabu oil block: EFCC opposes Adoke’s bail bid
Nigeria’s debt profile: no cause for alarm, says govt
Banking with tears: Our pains, by visually impaired customers
Insurgency: Army promotes five outstanding soldiers, two CJTF
Edo monarchs to pray for Oshiomhole, Obaseki
Can APC reconciliation succeed in Edo?
Edo 2020: The gathering of old foes
Tackling indigenous pilots unemployment
Wanted: New paradigm for transportation
Suspect charged with breaching peace
Banker grilled over foiled robbery
Suspected herdsman ‘rapes’ woman
LASU students walk for slain colleague
Pastor allegedly kills woman in Delta
Two bankers to face trial for ‘assaulting’ actress
The Punch
ISWAP threat: Govs want Buhari to suspend troop withdrawal
PUNCH wins Newspaper, Editor of the Year, four other awards at DAME
How I killed LASU final-year student – Pastor
UPDATED: Lagos Assembly passes N1.168tn 2020 budget
I was paid N210,000 to use LASU undergraduate for money rituals – Pastor
Dangerous cylinders: Needless deaths in Nigeria’s poorly regulated cooking gas sector (II)
NAICOM extends insurers’ recapitalisation deadline to December 2020
We’re ready for recapitalisation, says Cornerstone GMD
CBN introduces measures to boost e-payment systems
2,100 African entrepreneurs to benefit from TEF-UNDP
We’ll soon decide on ECOWAS single currency — FG
MTN reviews allegations of paying militants
Master mariners fault Senate on private ports security
Azinge hands over to Shafii at CAC
Power minister erred by suspending NBET boss — HURIWA
Bandits kill one, abduct three in Katsina attack
Igbo problem is love for materialism, says Okonkwo
Oyetola signs 2020 budget into law
Accident victim on church premises cries for help
Accident victim on church premises cries for help
Imo SARS arrests soldier for robbery
One dies, 21 injured in Osun crash
Ondo community rejects 200 armed Fulani herdsmen
51 escape death in Ogun multiple crashes
Teenager charged with possession of pistol, cutlass
Bandits kill man, abduct mother, child in Katsina
13-year-old boy allegedly stabs teenager to death with broken bottle
Osun Assembly suspends Osogbo South LCDA lawmakers
NAICOM extends insurers’ recapitalisation deadline to December 2020
We’re ready for recapitalisation, says Cornerstone GMD
CBN introduces measures to boost e-payment systems
AC Milan agree deal with Barca for Todibo
Lazio get heroes welcome as Ronaldo loses first final in five years
Beckham’s Inter Miami appoint Alonso as first head coach
AC Milan agree deal with Barcelona for French defender Todibo
Sharon Stone blocked on dating app
Internet speed rises amid new 3G, 4G subscriptions
Cellulant deploys technology to eliminate inefficiency in agriculture
NCC prepares numbering plan for 500 million Nigerians
EDITORIAL: Preparing for visa-on-arrival policy
Whatever happened to Nigeria’s ‘Vision 20:2020’?
Retelling the truth about World War II
Theocracy vs democracy: Setbacks to world peace
2019: Counting our blessings in spite of everything
ThisDay
FG Lists Gains in Economy, Tackling Insecurity, Corruption as 2019 Achievements
Senate Faults SERAP, Others over N37bn N’Assembly Renovation Vote
NAICOM Extends Recapitalisation Deadline to Dec 2020
TEF, UNDP Announce 2,100 for Entrepreneurship Programme
Be Wary of EFCC, ICPC, Ortom Warns Cabinet Members
Arrest High Chief Parading Himself as Oba, Ladoja Tells Oyo CP
NNPC: Nigeria Recorded Increased Gas Flaring in 13 Months
Modular Refinery: FG, Firm Eye May 2020 Delivery Timeline
Bandits Kill One Person, Abduct Three Others in Katsina
Pogba Set to Return for Man Utd’s Trip to Arsenal
MTN Probes Alleged Payments to Taliban, al-Qaeda
Okowa Calls for More Commitment to Sports Devt
Military Armoured Tank Explodes, Catches Fire in Damaturu
FG: NLNG Train-7 Will Reduce Gas Flaring, Heavy Reliance on Oil Revenue
‘Standardisation Critical for Nigeria’s Effective Participation in AfCFTA’
PPPRA: Open Market Price, Petrol Subsidy on Steady Rise
‘How Dangiwa is Leading Efforts to Deliver Affordable Housing’
The APC should put its house in order, writes Habeeb Surji
Decade of the Interesting, Entertaining and the Provocative in Nigerian Politics (1)
Promoting Gender Balance in Nigeria
EDITORIAL: LEAVING THE NDDC IN LIMBO
Kano Approves Hospital Projects in New Four Emirates
Global Breakthrough Year for Women’s Football
Labour Issues Ultimatum to EKSUTH over Planned Mass Sack
Thierry Henry Emerges as Surprise Candidate for Barca Job
Agbaje Emerges ‘Best Boxer’ at GOtv Boxing Night 20
I’m Here to Win, Moyes Assures West Ham
C24 Expands Retail Financial Offering
Edo Commissioner Arrested by INTERPOL
The Queen Honours Nigerian Engineering Prodigy
C & I Leasing Plc Extends Rights Issue to January 13, 2020
Wike Signs Rivers 2020 Budget
Daily Trust
Bank robber throws cash in air, shouting ‘Merry Christmas’
Man implants car key in his hand so he can unlock his car with a wave
Kalu’s jail term, Dasuki’s release and 12 judicial events of 2019
Release El-Zakzaky, others – Sen. Abaribe tells FG
Int’l justice body to focus more on Africa in 2020
Opay, Max.ng may go as Lagos decides on Okada, tricycle operation
JUST IN: 4 killed as two Edo communities fight over land
BREAKING: Military to pull out of Northeast next year – CNS
Apapa-Oshodi expressway will last for 40 years when completed – Dangote
Police uncover fresh plots to destabilize peace in Zamfara
PDP challenges Buhari to publish his spending
Only tyrant will tag President Buhari a ‘dictator’ — Yahaya Bello
Rethink Saraki’s land revocation, Aremu advises Kwara gov
Israel Abia ends 2019 as NPFL leading scorer
Joshua hungry to unify heavyweight division in 2020
Ronaldo wins 6th Globe soccer award
BusinessSee More
Nigeria considering adoption of Eco as ECOWAS currency – Minister
TEF-UNDP unveils final 2,100 Africans for entrepreneurship programme (with FULL LIST)
Gunmen kill woman, 3 others in Abuja community
Youths assault Mpape chief, sets palace abalze
Court sentences 27 security agents to death over teacher’s killing in detention
Buhari summons security chiefs
Editorial: Gender discrimination in police
Lulu Briggs: Widow appeals as Court orders release of late billionaire’s body for burial
Cross River ready to pay minimum wage — Ayade
LASU management calls for caution on death of final-year female student
Release El-Zakzaky, others – Sen. Abaribe tells FG
Int’l justice body to focus more on Africa in 2020
The Sun
Suspension of NBET boss by Power Minister illegal, says HURIWA
The Sun man, 25 others shine at Heroes Award
Minimum wage: Federal workers assured of payment arrears
No cause for alarm over Nigeria’s debt profile –FG assures
Insecurity: FG to withdraw military from volatile spots in 2020
N37bn NASS renovation: Angry Senate dares SERAP, others
Interpol arrests, detains Edo commissioner
Nigeria, Cameroun, Ghana get highest nominees for future Africa Leaders Awards
Gamji Coalition backs Kwara Gov over Ile Arugbo
Ortom signs N189.4bn 2020 budget into law
Insecurity: FG to withdraw military from volatile spots in 2020
N37bn NASS renovation: Angry Senate dares SERAP, others
Obasanjo, Nwodo extol Ihedioha’s leadership qualities
Wike swears in 13 commissioners, 15 advisers
Akume under fire for ‘insulting’ Tor Tiv
Edo traditional rulers to fast January 2 over APC crisis
BREAKING: Sokoto lawmaker slumps, dies
Nigerian entrepreneur wins €5000 Vlisco’s fund
LASTMA plans better traffic management with TMS
Coscharis, VON, CFAO, Weststar shine at NAJA Awards
…Stallion Motors win four auto awards in one night
FG, artisanal miners on war path over pollution, exploitation of commonwealth
Iheanacho’s goal ‘sacks’ Pellegrini
Olopade unveils $20,000 bonus for Lagos City Marathon
Kebbi gov celebrates NFF scribe over reappointment
England lose two wickets as they continue run chase
Music & Minds Group holds Christmas party
Yuletide fun as C-Clear drops Samantha
Auto moguls Michael Ade-Ojo, Willie Anumudu in fierce market war
Late oil mogul, OB Lulu-Briggs’ heir, Dumo, laughs last
Labour and employment in first year of the next level
Police should stop harassment, discrimination against South-East
The enemy as scapegoat
With Glo, our own don better in 2020
Year skidding downhill
Lessons from Brexit
CSR: PriceWaterhouse donates N5m to 5 NGOs By Zika Bobby
Sokoto Assembly member slumps, dies
Group kicks against move to nominate Uduaghan NDDC chair
Kaduna generates N44bn IGR in 2019
The Sun man, 25 others shine at Heroes Award
UNICAL VC calls for educational corporation with Chinese govt
Tribune
Politicians seeking executive offices bane of elections ― INEC
Trump, Putin discuss Russia attack, arms control, relations
Anti-graft: Reps mull amnesty legislation for corrupt public, civil…
BREAKING: Buhari places travel restrictions on ministers, others
Parade yourselves as Obas, go to jail, former Oyo AGF warns Ibadan High Chiefs
Politicians seeking executive offices bane of elections ― INEC
Lagos Assembly passes N1.168trn 2020 budget into law
One killed, 21 injured as cows cause auto crash in Osun
Osun Assembly suspends lawmakers in Osogbo LCDA
Fake journalists giving journalism a bad name, Nigerian Press Council bemoans
Hypocrisy, bad governance dividing Nigeria not Boko Haram, group tells Buhari
Ogun gov signs 2020 Appropriation Bill into law
Oluwo places curse on anybody that criticises him over his failed marriage
Buhari, Bakare meet in Aso Rock
Buhari has taken Nigeria close to Next Level target ― Lai Mohammed
Wike signs Rivers 2020 budget
Trump, Putin discuss Russia attack, arms control, relations
Seven killed in Edo communal clash
Anti-graft: Reps mull amnesty legislation for corrupt public, civil servants
Insecurity: FG unveils plan to withdraw military from internal operations
Irate youths prevent 200 herdsmen from settling in Ondo community
You lack power to release Dasuki, Sowore on compassionate grounds, rather apologise – Falana tells Malami
Australia fires worsen as every state hits 40C
I have no intention to become Awujale of Ijebuland ― Subomi Balogun
Sudan sentences 27 intelligence agents to hang for teacher’s killing
Uganda plans to borrow nearly $2bn to fund 2020/21 budget
Labour threatens to shut down EKSUTH over planned mass sack of workers
Ortom signs N189.4bn 2020 budget into law
Minimum wage: Federal workers assured of payment arrears
NANS’ ex-president dismisses corruption allegation against TETFund boss
Oyetola signs 2020 budget into law, assures on full implementation
BREAKING: Sokoto lawmaker dies at 55
447 pensioners receive gratuity in Ekiti
PENGASSAN expresses concern over state of the nation
Court remands 13-year-old boy for alleged murder
Man, 35, arraigned for allegedly defiling minor
2019: NDLEA arrests 103, makes 1,447.594kg drugs seizure in Kogi
Equities investors gain N83.11bn on Monday
BREAKING: NLNG takes Final Investment
Editorial
The ordeal of Peace Goewam
Trump, Putin discuss Russia attack, arms control, relations
Impact of smartphones in our society
Between Ganduje and Emir Sanusi in Kano
On the renewed Boko Haram attacks
On racism
Nigerian elites are extremely corrupt —Prof Igwe
Governor Abiodun: Evolving enduring value in Ogun
Main events defining the Buhari presidency in 2019
Daily Independent
Furore Over AbdulRazaq’s Actions In Kwara
Bode George Was Misled On Developments In Lagos PDP – Doherty
Why Nigerians Must Hold Their Leaders Accountable – Popoola
OQT: D’Tigress Converge On Serbia Feb 2
Murray Out Of Australian Open
Interviews: What To Know
UK To Give Farmers £3bn Funding
India Allows Huawei Carry Out 5G Trials
Easy Ways To Fix Google Maps
Bank of England Warns British Firms Against Climate Crisis
Liverpool Join Race For Osimhen’s Signature
Neil Innes Dies At 75
2019’s Most Popular Stories On Social Media
Father kills Children, Injures Another
Onu Tasks PRODA On Economic Diversification
NGO Honours Ojo Emmanuel
Alleged Arrest Of Arts And Culture Commissioner Has Nothing To Do With Obaseki – Edo Govt
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Mikel Arteta Takes Bold Step In Pursuit Of Adrien Rabiot
Chelsea Reportedly Stop Contract Talks With Tammy Abraham
Ian Wright Urges Mikel Arteta To Sell Arsenal Flop
Liverpool Star Set For Loan Move To Swansea
United Loses Record Goalscorer
Arsenal Reignite Transfer Interest In Brazilian Midfielder
Why We Create Enabling Environment In Oil, Gas Sector – PENGASSAN
EDITORIAL: The TIN Requirement For Bank Account
My Man Of The Year Obaseki
A Jumbo Deficit In Austere Times
IPPIS: FG Versus ASUU
2020: Africa And The Burden Of Development