NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2019

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 2019

*PUNCH*

Minister canvasses adoption of open data initiative

JAMB fixes 2020 UTME for March 14 to April 4

ICC U-19 WCUP: Junior Yellow Greens no pushovers, says Dahiru

Employers should check sexual offenders register to know the people they employ NAPTIP DG

Containing drug abuse menace

Averting the impending bankruptcy

Reps move to stop ex-INEC chiefs from contesting election

Tell Danjuma that we have been sleeping soundly

Develop quality assurance units, NUC tells varsities

Akinlade, Amosun loyalists return to APC after SCourt defeat

Cross River shifts council election

Nigeria Customs Service is new king of the highway

Microsoft tackles software piracy in Africa

Heavy traffic as Adeboye preaches in Ibadan

El-Rufai, military, others meet over Southern Kaduna security

Afrifone unveils products, employs 400 Nigerians

Military searching for Leah, others daily DHQ

Suspended Kwara LG bosses go spiritual for reinstatement

CJNs call for constitution amendment: Need for sanction

Our involvement in xenophobia(1)

Presidential decisions that shaped debates in 2019

Prewin launches educational game on Whatsapp

Mikel helps Trabzonspor to see off Konyaspor

Sex video: Sacked EKSU lecturer alleges frame-up, threatens litigation

Onyekuru will stay at Monaco if Jardim is sacked

Workers fate uncertain as technology displaces, leaves hundreds behind

Measuring academic excellence

Looking beyond Animal Farm as a fable

*VANGUARD*

Plan to stop Amakosu of Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri Kingdom unlawful, says NDS

NGO cautions drivers against drug abuse, recklessness

CBN's downward review of charges will enhance financial inclusion ' expert

Breaking: Quilox Club owner, Hon. Shina Peller released on bail

Journalists advised to fact check to curb fake news, hate speech

Gov. Sule gives awards to community papers, radio stations

Explosion: Lagos Assembly calls for proper regulation, monitoring of gas sales

Nigerian Navy returns arrested vessel to oil firm

NUC dismisses staff over 'academic corruption

Nigeria to start production of aircraft spare parts ' Onu

First phase of Waltersmith's 30,000bpd modular refinery 90% complete

Ogun: Oshiomhole welcomes Akinlade, others back to APC

ELECTRICITY: EEDC, NUEE, SSAEAC sign procedural agreement

Buhari replies Falana on third term bid

AFCFTA will boost African reinsurance market 'Report

Deji badly beaten by those chanting 'sai baba' ' Fani-Kayode alleges

Consolidated Hallmark Insurance set to commence micro insurance

PDP wades into Dickson, Wike's dispute

Nnamdi Kanu bounces back, says his tomorrow's speech will '.

Democracy is dead in Nigeria, says PDP South-South chairman

Buhari meets Chairman of Governors' Forum, Fayemi, others

SOWORE: SERAP condemns attack on protesters in Abuja

How bathing in warm water boosts your health

How Buhari military regime released detainees based on court orders

Tesla to take new $1.4 billion loan from Chinese banks for Shanghai factory

US Navy bans TikTok over security worries

Popular chat app ToTok is reportedly secret United Arab Emirates spying tool

Uber's plan to launch an air taxi service in 2023 gets boost from startup

*THE NATION*

Flip-flopping

Goddy Nnadi: What will Jibril Aminu say

Police deploy 1,000 men, vehicles

Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 20km roads

VIS gets headquarters

Olusi is best chair

Is the road clear for Eco

Falana playing to gallery on alleged third term agenda, says Presidency

Judge declines to hear Sowores case as protesters clash in Abuja

Abdulsalami, governors, others to reconcile Ganduje, Sanusi

Gunmen abduct commissioners son

Ex-EFCC boss Farida Waziri-led WYCCO, MAIMfete IDPs

There is basis for governors demand for more revenue

Boko Haram no longer operating in Nigeria, says Defence Hqrts

Remembering failed 2009 Christmas Day bombing

How Sanwo-Olu can succeed

Ondo APC: we welcome reconciliation

Why crisis persists in Edo APC

Buhari versus Atiku: Battle of the year

Glenn Mena set to release KOLA Video

Firm honours employees, partners

NEPZA solicits govt support

Agriculture key to jobs, wealth creation

ATM charges reduction will boost cashless policy

TCN union cries out over unpaid N25.5m dues

PayAttitude celebrates kids

NNPC group operating revenue dips

Year telcos, banks locked horns

*THISDAY*

19 Things to Remember About 2019

After Failed World Cup Bid Nigeria Plot to Stage AWCON

Valuejet PTT Open Set for Endorsement on ITTF Calendar in 2020

FRIN Dominates RIGAN Games

Mbappe Targets Olympic Appearance with France Next Year

Espanyol Sack Coach after Defeat to Omeruos Leganes

Nigeria, US and the Question of Religious Freedom

New Arsenal Boss Wants More for Players

Bees Invasion Force Players to Run for Cover in Tanzania

Agunbiade, Alabi Dazzle at Maiden Valuejet Para Ttennis Open

Racist Chant Mars Chelseas Away Win at Spurs as Man Utd Flops at Watford

Falode Commends Sports Minister on Adoption Campaign

ERADICATING MALARIA IN AFRICA

Examining Nigerias Power Sector in 2019

African Alliance Shareholders Restates Support for Recapitalisation Drive

Attacks on NNPC Oil Lines Rise by 18% in One Month

NCDMB: Community Content Guidelines Will End Security Challenges in Oil Industry

NERC: Why Some Nigerians Dont Pay Electricity Bills

Respond to Customers Enquiries Within Five Days, CBN Tells Banks

Polaris Disburses N1bn in Salary Scheme

Legacy that Preserves Legacies

BSG, FRSC Commence Campaign

How to cancel the death sentence on your Business

EKEDC CEO Now NIMECH Fellow

NBC Rewards Trade Partners

SPAR Launches Gift Cards for Corporates, Individuals

Aimart International Unveils new Brand Identity, Reward Customers

Presco Records Improved Performance, Rewards Workers

FCTA Generates N1.8b in 2019, Grants over 700 Building Approvals

Keystone Bank partners Medplus to promote healthy living among women

*THE SUN*

Only restructuring 'll save Nigeria from impending doom 'Nwosu

Sokoto, Katsina emerge winners at North West U17 volleyball competition

Gunmen abduct Bayelsa Commissioner's son

FG to reopen border when ECOWAS obeys Treaty

S/East governors should immediately pay 30,000 minimum wage -Anya

11 Plc to acquire Lagos Continental Hotel from AMCON

Ogun to open sex offenders' register 'CJ

Nabasu resumes as Permanent Secretary, Petroleum Ministry

APC celebrates Appeal Court ruling on Bayelsa deputy governor-elect

Farida Waziri-led WYCCO partners Canada-based NGO to fete IDPs

Makinde inaugurates 68 LG caretaker chairmen, signs 2020 budget

Single currency: ECOWAS adopts Ec as ECO symbol, endorses Adesina for 2nd term

Rep arrested for invading police station with thugs

Edo CAN intervenes in Oshiomhole, Obaseki feud

NECA, customers hail CBN's review of bank charges

NAF arrests 3 for impersonation

Dickson not my match ' Wike

Yuletide: Air fares skyrocket as passenger traffic surges

Court remands cleric, 6 others over missing boy

Your scorecard 'll determine our future electoral fortunes ' PDP tells officials

FG commissions PRODA pencil project in Enugu

Ogun election: Akinlade dumps APM, returns to APC

Gowon, Iwuanyanwu hail Asagba, Okocha

Why we are encouraging securities lending ' SEC

Fayemi, others brief Buhari on Ganduje, Sanusi feud

Ganduje-Sanusi Face-off: Northern Elders appoint Abdulsalami as peacemaker

Customers laud CBN's move to slash bank charges

Christmas: Travellers groan over high fare

*GUARDIAN*

Soku oil fields belong to Rivers, not Bayelsa, says Wike

Pulev to become Joshua's next opponent, Usyk has to wait

Governors insist on revenue sharing formula review for payment of minimum wage

Probe all 2023 presidential aspirants for graft, CNPP tells FG

Middle belt youths condemn MBCG over attack on Danjuma

Nigerians flay police response as pro-Buhari mob attacks activists at NHRC

Footsteps

How investment in training can curb unemployment, drive digital economy

Amid citizens' outrage, will hate speech bill survive

Christmas: Joy to a troubled world

*DAILY TRUST*

Don't renovate NASS with N37bn

Nigerian legislators as 'Bad People'!

Rejection is life, get used to it

How I fought diabetes in just 15 months (2)

Ortom gives scholarship, admission to girl with 302 UTME scores

JUST IN: JAMB announces dates for 2020 UTME exams

Unilorin introduces e-register to stem students' absenteeism

2,288 graduate with 1st class degrees in 2019

Xmas: Pray to God to expose those behind kidnappings ' Rubochi chief

Ex-Senate president, Aduda pay tribute to late Yohanna

Court sentences man to 1yr imprisonment for theft

Report sexual gender-based violence, group appeals to community

Ondo missing child: Church General Overseer, six others remanded in prison

Dismissed EKSU lecturer maintains innocence on sexual harassment, sues students

LASEPA seals Quilox, arrest lawmaker Peller

Ogun govt allays fears over Ibese stool, as indigenes protest

India citizenship protest: 5,200 detained, 60 shops sealed

Unmarried Chinese woman sues hospital over refusal to freeze eggs

Court sentences five to death over Khashoggi murder

Why cervical cancer continues to kill women

Could eating white bread every day ruin your sleep

Kindly discuss Intestinal Infection due to Escherichia coli

Diabetes, cancer no longer associated with only the rich

Clinical mentoring of health workers reduces obstetric complications

Why 90% of kidney patients die annually ' Expert

Hospital makes case for orthopaedic courses at BUK, others

Health workers protest over four months unpaid salary in Ondo

Takeaways from the NDIC/Editors forum

*TRIBUNE*

What is the Best Cream for Belly Fat

Bowen University provides borehole, food items to Tahwun village

Third term claim: Presidency attacks Falana

FG to implement National Oral Health Policy

Will Mikel Arteta face the same issues with Mesut Ozil

57th Paris international agric show holds February 2020

Greater future awaits Nigeria in private sector-driven agriculture

Sagbama youths trained on strategic value chain entrepreneurial dev

As Nigeria leads Africa in GMO commercialisation

My advice for Gov Makinde 'Adeyemi

What went wrong between Ekiti PDP and Fayose

FG's directive on daily financial statements

Immortalise Sikiru Ayinde Barrister

On treatment of gunshot, stab victims by Nigerian hospitals

Re: Catchment Area

Christmas celebration: NSE market capitalisation loses N198bn

Jubilation as Ecobank reopens in Omu-Aran 5 years after closure

*BLUE PRINT*

Ekiosa Market inferno: Edo govt compensate victims with N100m

Bayelsa guber poll: Wike exposes Dickson

Buni lauds military, tasks citizens on Boko Haram attack

Ohakim, Araraume, others jostle for Uwajumogu's seat

2023: CNPP seeks probe of presidential aspirants, backs AGF on investigation of 22 ex-govs

Buhari approves new appointments in NCC, NITDA L, NIPOST, others

Yuletide: DPR assures Ibadan residents of products availability

Navy arrests 6 oil thieves on Ondo coastline

Borno gov's presents Christmas gifts to 400 Christians

Pilgrimage, an opportunity to reposition Nigeria through prayers ' NCPC boss

Man docked for stealing N.6m gold watch, others

Taraba speaker urges journalists to abide by profession's ethics

Yuletide: NGO donates food to less- privileged in Kogi

Christmas: Adeboye tells Christians what to do

Unilorin introduces e-register to stem students' absenteeism

Ajimobi never withdrew N5.2bn, 3 weeks to end of tenure ' Ex-commissioner

Unilorin lecturer wins Gani Fawehinmi award

Yuletide: FRSC deploys 864 personnel, 10 patrol vehicles in Kebbi

Oshiomhole incapable to lead APC- VON, DG

PASAN hails NASS, Buhari over early passage, signing of 2029 budget

PLWDs: Humanitarian Affairs minister pledges support for implementation of Prohibition Act

LG boss preaches peace as Numana community marks end of year

APC hails judgement reversing disqualification of Bayelsa deputy governor-elect

Salary arrears: Suspended Kwara LG vice chairs, councillors head to court

Substandard works: Amaechi orders fresh works on railway stations

*SPORTS*

1966 World Cup winner Martin Peters dies aged 76 - Daily Times

2019 AFCON: I sold my properties to support Super Eagles in Egypt ' Abayomi - Daily Trust

Aduda takes over from Olusade - Daily Trust

After Failed World Cup Bid Nigeria Plot to Stage AWCON - Thisday

Agunbiade, Alabi Dazzle at Maiden Valuejet Para Ttennis Open - Thisday

Ajagba vows to improve after Kiladze triumph - Punch

Ajayi Optimistic Of Better Days For Super Eagles In 2020 - Daily Independent

Akpeyi saves penalty as leaders Kaizer Chiefs escape with draw - Daily Trust

All set for SACMT 2019 ' Akinwunmi - New Telegraph

Anthony Davis Rumors: 'Leaguewide Expectation' Is Star Will Remain with Lakers - Bleacher Report

Aribo admits dip in form Eagles star wants protection from referees - Punch

Aribo unfazed by Celtics title rivals - Punch

Arsenal considers Kelvin Volland move - Daily Times

Arsenal prepare 40m plus Xhaka for Ndidi - Punch

Arsenal set to offer player plus cash for Ndidi - New Telegraph

Arsenals Mikel Arteta names his assistant - Punch

Arteta: Ljunberg Will Stay At Arsenal - Complete Sports

Arturo Vidal allowed to leave Barcelona in January - Daily Times

Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn out ankle injury - Daily Times

Athletics: CAA releases entry standards for 2020 African Championships - Punch

Atletico Madrid planning January move for Man United midfielder - Punch

Atletico very close to signing PSG striker Cavani Report - Punch

Barcelona remains best paid sports team, Juve up to third - CNN

Barcelona remains best paid sports team, Juve up to third - CNN

Bayerns Boateng to appear in court on domestic violence charge - Punch

Bees Invasion Force Players to Run for Cover in Tanzania - Thisday

Benitez congratulates Liverpool over Club World Cup win - Peoples Daily

Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Wigan Athletic: Bradley Dack taken off on stretcher in stalemate - BBC

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