NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2019

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2019

*PUNCH*

I met boy who abducted, defiled me on Facebook 15-year-old pupil

Nine die in Ogun, Niger, Kaduna road crashes

23 sexual offenders convicted in 2019, says NAPTIP

Nine-year-old pupil drowns in Cross River

Police arrest farm labourer who hacked boss to death

Motorcyclist arrested for beheading five-year-old after raping mother

14-year-old absconds with two siblings, turns them to beggars

Eavesdropper: Billions of naira rains on National Assembly

My marriagewith Mr Ibu

Buhari regime: Between rule of law and national security

Sister of murdered OAU don: My brother bought drugs for patients who couldnt afford them

Osinbajo, other SANs in Buhari regime know DSS court invasion unacceptable Okpoko, former NBA president

My husband and I didnt date before marriage Uzo-Ojinnaka, ToFA CEO

I studied at hospital, police station, everywhere- Abiru, Nigerian law school overall best student

We want SARS officer who killed our daughter punished -Grieving Parents

Herdsmen still destroying our farms despite Oyo anti-grazing bill Victims

Stress not responsible for OAU lecturers death Spokesperson

oau lecturers are overworked Varsity ASUU president

Before Stardom With Kayode Peters

My people have abandoned their farms to herdsmen Obi of Issele-Azagba

Dont give away your virginity this Christmas

Burna Boy rocks stylish Ferrari 458 Italia

You own nobody

What will you do if your spouse shares sensitive family information online

Infertility counselling and support

Busy Lagos life inspired me to start home-running services Enegesi, Eden CEO

Sickle cell and chronic leg ulcers

Amaechi tackles CCECC for delaying railway stations construction

*VANGUARD*

How NCAT is sustaining its ICAO status

Buhari congratulates APC Governors on their Supreme Court victories

Lagos Dep Gov calls on Lagosians to be alive to their civic responsibilities

How my foundation 'll tackle malaria in Africa ' Nwoko

Imo: AA chair,Udeze hails Supreme Court judgment on Nwosu

FUTO students wrongly deported by Croatian security to Bosnia enroute Nigeria

UK lawmakers approve PM Johnson's Brexit bill

Six dead in deadliest day of Indian citizenship law protests

Oyo Assembly passes 2020 budget into law

Girl Child education: Kebbi First Lady harps on adequate funding for CSOs

FG raises alarm over outbreak of deadly animal disease in Niger Republic

DPR seals 40 illegal gas plants in Akwa Ibom

Onuesoke advices FG to revitalise refineries

How I tried to reconcile Obaseki with APC leaders ' Oshiomhole

Imo: AA chair,Udeze hails Supreme Court judgment on Nwosu

Reps approve N278.3bn for FCT, N238.1bn for customs

Stay away from N2.1trn pension fund ' PDP warns Buhari, APC

I will not play politics with the destiny of the state ' Akeredolu

I have to earn new deal', insists Guardiola

Turkey fined for fan behaviour, players warned over salutes

Raiola says Pogba wants to stay at Man Utd after Real Madrid interest

Guardiola wishes 'excellent coach' Arteta well at Arsenal

NPFL: Akwa United aim for consecutive victories

LIVERPOOL VS FLAMINGO: Nobody is sure any more

2022 World Cup: Qatar causing katakata with facilities

Access The Stars : Seyi Shay, Darey Art Alade shut down Calabar as Onitsha beckons

Yuletide: Lagos residents form vigilante over livestock theft

Police Checkpoints: Signboards of stubborn corruption

*THE NATION*

Nigerians urged to defend their rights

NNPC dollar payments to federation account dip by 30.50%

Edo community denies attack on village head

FRSC to motorists: always remember your dependants

Why we wont charge churches for bill boards Imo govt

Senator Solomon hailed at 60

Activist slams Okowa, monarchs over frivolous governance awards

APC chieftain harps on party supremacy

Dickson launches N350m students loan scheme in Bayelsa

Rivers APC crisis: why I went to court to stop todays congresses Amaechis ally Aguma

Senate increases FCT budget by N45.48bn

PDPs position more precarious than ever

Head of federal agencys son caught with Lamborghini, $5m in Dubai

Akpabio gives Buhari food for thought

How disputed oil wells damaged Wike, Ihediohas friendship

SMIRNOFF BRINGS MAYORKUN, DJ SPINALL, OTHERS TO BENIN

After Calabar, Access The Stars heads to Onitsha

MUSON APPRECIATES MTN FOUNDATION, OTHERS WITH CONCERT

Realness Institute Vision 2020

GOTV HIGHLIGHT 10 GREAT HOLIDAY SHOWS

9ICE, DARE ART-ALADE WOW AUDIENCE AT ADOPT CAMPAIGN

TRACE partners Multichoice Nigeria on Gospel channel

MTNs MusicTime treats celebrities to exclusive hangout

BURNA BOY, DAVID TLALE, OTHERS THRILL AS BAFEST CELEBRATES AFRICAS BESTS

As an actor, you have to identify the spaces you want to fill, says Chris Ihidero

Minister inaugurates task force on power

Stockbrokers optimistic on multiple streams of incomes

Greif Nigeria moves to delist shares from NSE

*THISDAY*

Fitch Revises Nigerias Outlook to Negative, AffirmsB+ Rating

How FG-World Bank Electrification Projects Are Changing Lives

How Plant Breeding Innovation is Different from GMO and how PBI can improve food security in Africa

Profit Taking Persists on NSE, Indices Down by 0.22%

Naija Nomads Rebrands

Ganduje, Sanusi and the Peace of Kano

APC Releases Timetable for Rescheduled Rivers Congresses

Why Nigerians are Skeptical about Fresh Loans

Lawan is Just a Rubber Waiting to Stamp Anything

Josh Maja: Gladdens Rohrs Heart

City, Leicester Battle to Keep Pressure on Liverpool

BCGS Holds Dr. Ighodaro @50 Birthday Golf Tourney

Sports Minister Seeks Partnership with MultiChoice

Busquets Trains Barca Academy Coaches in Nigeria

Liverpool Contest with Chelsea for Osimhens Signature

Ex-International, Utaka Passes Vote of Confidence on Rohr

Madrid Cries Daylight Robbery after Goalless El Clasico at Nou Camp

Obasa's Scandalous Delusion of Absolute Power

Police Arrest Traditional Ruler, Others for Alleged Armed Robbery, Kidnapping

Residents Cry Out as Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling Resurface in Katsina

Police Parade Okada Rider for Raping, Beheading Son

EFCC Gets Court's Permission to Detain Adoke for 14 Days

Financial Autonomy Will Dignify the Judiciary, Says Justice Edem

Leading Folks of 2019

10 Governors Visit Dangote Refinery, Say It's a Pride to Nigeria

PDP Lament Rising Debt Profile

Emir Sanusi Accepts Appointment as Kano Emirate Council Chairman

*THE SUN*

Supreme Court judgement: Ihedioha again extends olive branch to Uche Nwosu

Edo APC crisis will soon be over 'Deputy Gov

Nigeria's democracy may collapse soon-ex-milad, luke ochulor

South won't get 2023 presidency cheap ' Ex-Minister, Dauda Birma

It is liberation day for Imo people ' APP Nat. Chairman

2020 budget: Wike explains increased heath sector allocation

Supreme Court voids Uche Nwosu's candidature

Edo APC crisis: It will be well soon, Shaibu tells Journalists

Profit taking persists on NSE, indices down by 0.22%

Expert urges CBN to enhance domestic capacity to hedge inflation

Oil declines but set for third weekly rise

Buhari inaugurates AfCFTA action committee on implementation

23 convicted of human trafficking in 2019, says NAPTIP

Afrexim Bank pledges to support Southeast development

JAMB official jailed 8 years for N12.5M E-card theft

Nami takes charge at FIRS, tasks staff on dedication

Friends, associates identify with Mallinson as he buries father

Okada rider arrested for raping woman, beheading her son

Iwuanyanwu knocks FG visa on arrival policy, rejects common currency

Ideato honours Prof Ndubuizu January 5 amid kick off of Tony Ezenna lecture series

Import increases at Apapa, as Customs rakes in N414bn revenue

ALLIGATOR PEPPER: Amazing gift of nature (2)

The great teacher of sex

Missing the last opportunity

Dizzying N37b for glittering National Assembly

Edo State: Which way for our people

My dome story 'Dr Obiora Okonkwo

Being a mum: Christmas safety tips for toddlers and children

*GUARDIAN*

Adult 101

Yuletide: IGP orders immediate removal of illegal checkpoints nationwide

Ijaw tell Wike to apologise for 'insulting' Kalabari monarchy

LASG begins relocation of computer village, meets stakeholders on road construction

NIHOTOUR holds combined convocation for fresh graduates, seeks support for institute

Why I am called Jerry Boy, by Useni

How to cut tuberculosis prevalence rate in Nigeria, by expert

Onyekuru agrees move to Galatasaray

Estimated 16 million passengers to ply Lagos-Ibadan expressway during Yuletide season, says FRSC boss

I'll give every drop of blood to succeed at Arsenal, says Arteta

*DAILY TRUST*

4 female professors apply for position of Adamawa State University V-C

U.S. President Trump says he wants immediate impeachment trial in Senate

NHIS: Enrollees decry non-availability of prescribed drugs, frequent referrals

Dangote Refinery, a pride to Africa ' NGF

Nadal not fixed on Federer's Grand Slam record

FIFA bans former Panama federation president for life

Russia to appeal against four-year ban from major sporting events

*TRIBUNE*

AfCFTA: Buhari inaugurates action committee

Reps pass N278.355 billion FCT statutory budget

Senate jacks-up FCT Statutory Budget by N46bn

When we were going to Libya, he was nice, but when we got there, things changed

Two Nigerians shortlisted for Africa engineering innovation prize

This Christmas, eat the beach!

How to cope with unforgiving spouse/partner

I'm close to Ooni, Alaafin for a purpose 'Olugbon

My husband was killed like a goat on his farm in Kwara, woman cries out

Compromise and marital harmony

In Bauchi, attend ante-natal clinic, get N1,000 per visit

Room for the night: Lagos' priced-out residents seek shelter in abandoned buildings

Armed group still holding several aid workers

The things that excite us about Christmas

*BLUE PRINT*

Why we should not sacrifice DSS boss ' Jibril Tafida

Malabu: Court orders Adoke's remand for 14 days

Pictures: Buhari commissions Police electronic data centre, operational vehicles

Senate jerks up FCT statutory budget by N46bn, shuts down

 plenary till January 28

Confirmed! Mikel Arteta becomes Arsenal coach as new era begins 'the players gunners need now

Ebonyi: Umahi reveals when he 'll pay minimum wage

Curriculum: Nigerian govt lauds Plan International's support

England: 98-year-old Queen's husband hospitalised

Obiano denies spending N1.3bn on Christmas decorations

Humanitarian affairs: Tijjani Umar assumes office as perm sec, pledges conducive working environment

Kano: Ganduje opens up on new plot against Emir Sanusi

I've received request to dethrone Emir Sanusi ' Ganduje

Okada rider kills 5yr-old-boy, rapes mother in Oyo

Breaking: Emir Sanusi surrenders, accepts to become Kano council of Chiefs

ICPC beams its searchlight on NIPC

NYSC to launch radio station in 2020 ' DG

NBET boss threat to staff'Management

Buhari in FHQ, commissions Police operational vehicles

Lalong sympathises with victims of mining collapse

Don't deny patients emergency care, ATBUTH CMD urges doctors

Family announces disappearance of children over leadership tussle in Enugu

Humanitarian affairs: Minister solicits media partnership for effective delivery

Fake News: Wike drops crucial message to Corps members

*SPORTS*

2022 World Cup: Qatar causing katakata with facilities - Vanguard

22Bet Punter Pack: Premier League Matchday 18 - Goal

25 YEARS AFTER SURVIVING AIR CRASH: I never knew I could work in an airline company ' Banji Ola - New Telegraph

3-0 against Liverpool': 32 million fans dream of history repeating itself - CNN

4-Time All-Star Ian Kinsler Retires, Will Join Padres' Front Office - Bleacher Report

Akwa aims to sustain winning streak - Punch

Amusan vows to win medal at Tokyo 2020 - Punch

Aribo has permission to break rules Gerrard - Punch

Aribo's goal steers Rangers to comfortable away win over Hibernian - Goal

Arsenal appoint ex-captain, Mikel Arteta as head coach - Daily Times

Arsenal appoints former player Mikel Arteta as head coach - CNN

Arsenal appoints Mikel Arteta as head coach - CNN

Arsenal name Arteta new coach - New Telegraph

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