NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2019

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2019

*PUNCH*

Olujimi accepts Fayoses apology, seeks Ekiti PDP unity

I wont install my successor, Wike insists

Losses, gains as fuel smuggling persists across Nigerias borders

Police promote 623 senior officers

IG tightens security for Yuletide celebrations

Were planning for Nigerians abroad to vote in future Dabiri-Erewa

Dont divert constituency projects funds

Fire guts Benin market, EPDA office complex

Olubadan, ex-obas, settle rift, monarch promotes senior chiefs

Borders and economic security

Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0

Fani-Kayode writes open letter to TY Danjuma

Water supply to be cut in DR Congo capital over holidays

Five-goal Atalanta hand embarrassing AC Milan worst loss in 21 years

Solskjaer defends De Gea, slams slow Man United after Watford loss

Dont let anyone use your bank account to send money to UK Govt

Four dead in Cameroon building site collapse

Crude oil, gas exports increase by 53% NNPC

NCC cleans up 24 million subscribers records

Decision on $10bn NLNG Train 7 suffers fresh delay

Discos make 100% remittance as TCN enforces rules

Customs raid Mubi market for foreign rice

2020 budget good but not 100%, says Presidency

Stagnating incomes, rising inflation curtail private consumption, investments

Housing deficit, others shrink industrial market investments Report

Oyetola unveils central city project

CBN slashes banks ATM withdrawal fee to N35

Mid-sized malls, neighbourhood stores, future of retail sector

*VANGUARD*

Naira set for N365/$ in I&E as demand for dollars intensifies

We break into homes, boutiques at midnight to steal ' suspects

China's state fund to trim stakes in tech stocks

5 out of 21 Ibadan kings crowned by Ajimobi surrender crowns

NASS members were not elected to fight executive ' Gbajabiamila

Why it's necessary to go cashless on Lekki-Ikoyi Bridge toll ' LCC

Nigeria needs leaders, not rulers, says Cleric

Yuletide: NSCDC urges Enugu residents to be security conscious

Elites hate Buhari because he isn't giving them oil blocs ' Garba Shehu

Ondo 2020: I'm not at war with Akeredolu '' Ondo Deputy governor

Sharia: CJN and 'supremacy' theory, by National Christian Elders Forum

West Africa renames CFA franc but keeps it pegged to euro

EDO: Judgment'll come from ballot box

Christmas: Savouring the joy under PMB

The Beautiful and Courageous Personality of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu

Alphabet grants Pichai largest ever stock award, again

Serie A: Atalanta hand rudderless AC Milan 5-goal thrashing

Lampard wants action over racist abuse of Rudiger

De Gea mistake just one of those things, says Solskjaer

Klopp offers Flamengo opinion as PL clubs eye standout trio

Carlo Ancelotti urges patience from Everton fans

Tottenham 0-2 Chelsea: Willian double sees Lampard past mentor Mourinho

I do not regret choosing France over Algeria ' Nasri

Andre Ayew: I'm trying to utilise Swansea City teammates in the best way

Solskjaer insists he has 'final say' on Man Utd transfers amid Pogba rumours

Tottenham Vs Chelsea (2-0): Son sent off as apprentice defeats master

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dead at 86

Weinstein is the rabbit caught in the headlight

This time of the year

Year end 2019 economic summary

Some lecturers `just not qualified' ' ASUU President

Unilorin, Fulokoja ready to join ASUU ' Ogunyemi

We've not elected any president yet in Nigeria ' Bishop Umunna

*THE NATION*

Commissioner challenges finance managers

Oluomo urges council chair to lift suspension on unions activities

258 families get N480million

Lagos to establish oil producing development committee

Kalus herbalist

Pension backlog to be paid

Sanwo-Olu pushes for Waterways security

Kano offers free medication to 10,000

Firm to partner Lagos on Smart city project

Lagos records 2,506 cases of child abuse in 11 months

Kogi govt blames infiltrators for rising crime wave

Army extends Operation Show Your ID, Crocodile Smile, others

PDP to INEC: withdraw certificates of return from 14 Edo lawmakers-elect

Adoke to present documents on $1.06b Malabu oil deal

Northern Christian Elders seek Leah Sharibus release as Christmas gift

No benefits from waivers, says Fed Govt

Spend N37b on roads, not renovation, says Falana

IGP warns against misconduct

Crude oil, gas export hits $232.87m

No drug addict will handle weapon

Dickson attacks Wike over Oil wells, Bayelsa election

CBN slashes bank charges

*THISDAY*

Adhere to BIP Agreement, FG Urges Sugar Operators

NCC Seeks Stakeholders Input on Proposed Drones Regulation

Lottery Battle Over Game Rights, Revenue

13 Years After, Akwa Ibom Secures Investor for Science Park

FG to Prioritise Development of Textile Industry, Says Minister

Sovereign Trust Announces 73% Success in Rights Issue

Apapa Customs Records $132.76m Export

NOGIC Act Has Saved Nigeria $2bn, Created 38,000 Jobs

Fidelity Bank Rewards Loyal Customers

Summit Tasks Fintechs to Drive Borderless Trade with Intra-African Payment Solutions

Keystone Rewards Account Holders in Promo

FSDH Predicts Rise in Private Sector Investment in 2019

WACT Supports Rivers Communities

AIB Boss Honoured

Firm Unveils CargoSafe

Ibadan Kano Rail Project to Begin First Quarter 2020, Says FG

Pepsi Unveils Campaign to Mark Festive Season

First Bank Organises Free Eye Tests for 500 women, Provides Glasses

Enugu State Inaugurates Agency to Regulate Outdoor Advertising

INECs Burden of Credibility

PDP Chieftain Asks Buhari to Suspend Visa-on-arrival Policy

Those Opposing Obaseki Are Ignorant, Says Chief of Staff

Addicted to the Sharing Economy

Rising Star, Janewattananond Wins Thailand Masters

CAF PLAYER OF THE YEAR; Ighalo Missing as CAF Narrows Final...

Van Dijk Admits Disappointment after Losing Ballon DOR to Messi

Atalanta Inflict Heaviest Defeat to AC Milan Since 1998

Saka Not in a Rush to Decide His International Future

*THE SUN*

APC tackles Obaseki over rejection of peace committee

God helped me survive FG's onslaught,says Wike

Edo 2020: SDP chieftain asks electorate to look beyond PDP, APC

Political events that shaped 2019

Lagos: PDP challenges APC to show achievements in 20 years

APC hails Iwu over Imo Assembly seat

Igbo presidency'll not stop Biafra 'MASSOB

Edo APC tackles Obaseki over rejection of peace committee

Kebbi IPAC elects new executive

Dickson calls Wike 'childish' as governors' spat turns ugly

North-West zonal volleyball competition kicks off in Kebbi

Mandilas, NNPC open Quick-Service Centre in Lagos

Padebo professional services excite employees with sporting activities

Cashless toll begins January 1 at Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge plaza

Weststar, Utobras set to unveil Comil's Invictus 1200 luxury bus

Ighalo out of CAF Award

Musa wanted by Fenerbahce in January

Rising cost of rice, inflation blight yuletide celebrations

FG needs VAT revenue to build critical infrastructure 'Agba, Minister of State, Finance, Budget and National Planning

How to activate intermodal transportation system with CIoTA model

WACT handles largest container ship to berth at Eastern port

Manual Customs processes, overtime cargoes hampering ports efficiency 'Haastrup

Stop warehousing, circulating unapproved data 'Imo HoS warns MDAs

ITF reaffirms commitment to human capital development

ICJ president, Eboe-Osuji, expected as school mates hold inaugural reunion

Give us Leah Sharibu as Christmas gift, Northern Christian Elders beg Buhari

Peace returns to Benue/Taraba communities

Plateau resettles IDPs to ancestral homes

*GUARDIAN*

Kickboxing has inspired my rise in boxing, says Ehwarieme

Team Nigeria wins maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open

PSC promotes 623 police officers as CP talks tough on terrorism

Old students celebrate pioneer principal, teachers

Trouble looms between Alake, Olota subjects over disputed land

C&S Church holds Christmas Carols

Government to prioritise sex offenders' register in 2020

Police deploy operatives to worship centres, markets, parks at yuletide

Foundation commissions ultra-modern school complex

Abuja varsity expels 100, rusticates 11 for examination malpractices

*DAILY TRUST*

Gains, pitfalls of 2020 budget

Truth Inc.

Sowore: Rule of Law and Democracy in Discourse

Can Nigeria stop open defecation before 2025

UniAbuja varsity expels 100 students, suspends 11 others for exam misconduct

UK group trains teachers to facilitate early grade reading in Nigeria

19,273 teachers fail qualification exam

Do not just criticize, pray for leaders

Panic as villagers run into kidnappers on farm

FCTA to establish demonstration farms in area councils

Why gridlock persists on Lagos-Ibadan expressway ' FRSC

RRS nabs two suspected robbers

Traditional institutions, major mechanism for good governance ' Fayemi

Ondo APC chieftain charges appointees on members' welfare

FG rejects religious freedom violation tag, says it feeds on discredited narrative

Doctors demand Buhari to 'step up' on security in wake of killings, kidnappings

Diabetes, cancer no longer associated with only the rich

Draw up your plan for 2020

CBN cuts ATM withdrawal charge to N35 from Jan. 2020

Daily Trust Board of Economists to FG: Stop borrowing, strengthen revenue mgt

How we raised pension assets to N1.27trn in 2019 ' PenCom boss

FG to automate import duty waiver in Q1 2020

Firm, varsities to partner on Agric business dev't

TCN union alerts over N25m dues, SSAEAC crisis

Unity Bank, Veritas Kapital start insurance services

Wema Bank commits N2bn for agriculture

Winners emerge in Keystone's Promo

Stallion invests N130bn in auto sector

*TRIBUNE*

After 28 years: Gov Bello inaugurates chapel in Kogi government house

Over 10,000 less privileged people benefit from free health services in Kano

Hate Speech Bill: Senator Abdullahi adamant, says it will safeguard Nigeria's unity

Stop alleged auction of 24 seized tankers, petrol marketers ask Customs CG

Don't allow anyone send money to UK with your bank account, govt warns international students

Exciting roller coaster of joy as Glo My Own Don Beta hits Benin City

Bola Ige: Remembering the Kaduna Boy

A Senate that works for Nigeria

Why many talented Africans are either poor or attracting low finances

Reinventing organizations: A guide to creating organizations inspired by the next stage of human consciousness

The Luther's effect: How to provoke desired

response from audience

Leaders and business reform

Why we must extend services to rural dwellers, CBN governor tells bankers

CSR: Girl wins N2m in 2019 UBA Foundation essay competition

Fidelity Bank rewards 13 customers with N19m

Unity Bank, Veritas Kapital launch Bancassurance product

MultiChoice inaugurates new service centre in Ibadan

La Casera: Artisans, technicians refute abuse claim

Cuba gets first prime minister in over 40 years

Our mission is to positively impact lives through CSR activities ' TECNO

Lottery operators fight over game rights, revenue, tax payment

*BLUE PRINT*

Agric ministry gets new Permanent Pecretary

Agric coy facilitates partnership between Nigeria, Morocco varsities

Nigeria: WFP to boost zero hunger agenda in N/East through music

Racism claims mar Chelsea win at Spurs

Protesting Sunshine coach, Dogo stays away from Rivers United clash

NPFL: Akwa pip Dakkada, Lobi Stars keep chase on Plateau United

7th Kwara sports festival postponed

Karate honours Shuaibu with black belt

Ajax's Blind undergoes successful heart procedure

Popular Nollywood actor is dead

Updated: Goods, shops, gov't agency burnt as fire razes Edo market

Another nationwide darkness looms as Electricity workers prepare to down tools

Why Watford humiliated Man Utd at Premier League

Bayern name Flick coach until 'at least' end of season

Ancelotti targets Champions League with Everton

Eunice Ortom: A worthy compass of the worker

Hamid Ali takes Nigerians on Border 101

Re: Abubakar Musa, ASD and sanctity of courts

Slums: Why FCT minister deserves kudos

The 'anyhowness' of a beautiful Nigeria

I'm proud of Liverpool's 'sensational' maiden Club World Cup win-Klopp

Minimum wage: Ekiti, Labour begin negotiation

FG promises to increase operation of train services

53,674 teachers successful in Nov. TRCN exam

Bauchi to host NIPR national conference

In Jos, father set ablaze own 2 children over witchcraft allegation

Development: FG, Oyo govt have neglected Oke-Ogun area, group raises alarm

Cabal in the villa not a sin -Presidency

*SPORTS*

A Premier League winner in-waiting' - Domestic title next for Henderson says Redknapp - Goal

AC Milan suffers worst defeat in 21 years with 5-0 loss to Atalanta - CNN

AC Milan suffers worst defeat in 21 years with 5-0 loss to Atalanta - CNN

African Player of the Year: Ighalo out of final three - Punch

African Player of Year: CAF drops Ighalo, names Salah, Mane, Mahrez in Top Three - New Telegraph

Agunbiade, Alabi dazzle at maiden Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open - New Telegraph

Ajagba knocks out Kiladze - Punch

Akpeyi saves penalty in Kaizer Chiefs draw - Punch

Andre Ayew: I'm trying to utilise Swansea City teammates in the best way - Vanguard

Antonio Rudiger Reports Racist Abuse in Chelsea's Victory at Tottenham - FTBpro

Arsenal Considering January Move for Bayer Leverkusen Forward Kevin Volland - FTBpro

Arsenal didn't contact me about vacant manager role - Vieira - Goal

Arsenal need their identity back' - Chambers excited by Arteta's Gunners revolution - Goal

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