NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2019

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2019

PUNCH

We are always prayimg for you, Leah Sharibus mum tells daughter in Christmas message

This life is a drag

FG laments high infant mortality rate, low immunisation coverage

APC blames PDP, wants activists attackers probed

Wike rejects PDP intervention, asks Dickson to quit party

Stakeholders seek to tackle malaria

Identify, support talented engineering students, Yabatech alumni plead

Young farmers venturing into neglected gold mine

Firms to focus less on profitability in 2020 Report

Akeredolu advises pregnant women to get residency cards

Reflect govt agenda, finance manager urged

LASG asks residents to protect themselves

How to manage colon cancer (2)

FG suspends REA MD, orders NBET boss to quit

NASS budget renovation of shame

Misconduct: CIPMN sets up tribunal to try members

Travelling abroad does not guarantee surviving cancer Lawal

Group warns against treating tuberculosis with local herbs

Private sector stakeholders plan to build 774 PHCs

VIDEO: DSS releases Omoyele Sowore

Rodgers backs Leicester resilience against Liverpool

Court charges rights activist with money laundering

SERAP hails Sowores release, wants Agba Jalingo freed

Emirates airline says president to step down

DSS releases Omoyele Sowore

Ministry disbursed N10.4bn debt without due process Report

FG sets up EIA panel on 1,350MW plant

Consumer agency stops N50 charge on PoS transactions

Govtll replace old gas cylinders nationwide, says Sylva

DPR warns fuel stations against sharp practices

Gombe Assembly passes N130.8bn 2020 budget

Salary advance: Polaris disburses N1bn in four months

FG is poor in policy articulation Kukah

At last, the General bows: Buhari frees Dasuki, Sowore after massive public outrage

Gunmen attack Jonathans residence, Buhari, Lawan lament

Why we placed Nigeria on watch list US

We are always praying for you, Leah Sharibus mum tells daughter in Christmas message

Sanwo-Olu, Ishaku, Wike, other govs advocate peace, love, charity

Lagos automates vehicle inspection, demands traffic law enforcement

70% varsity workers enrolled on IPPIS, says FG

Minimum wage: Gombe workers mobilise for strike

DPR seals Kogi filling stations

Gbajabiamila, Wase, Elumelu seek prayers for Nigeria

APC, Atiku, Secondus preach love, hope, unity

Hard times will pass, CAN tells Nigerians

ACourt stops remand of BPE boss jailed for contempt

APC gives Akinlade, Amosun loyalists conditions to rejoin party

Police officers wives fete orphans

Prevent economic bondage, Olumakaiye tells FG

*VANGUARD*

Our cultural heritage must be preserved from generation to another ' Udemba

SEREDEC gets more serious with S-East infrastructure, human capital development

Ndume: Why Buhari can't appoint new service chiefs

Abbeyyte eulogies women in new single, 'All I Want

Presidency speaks on release of Sowore

Abia governor signs 2020 budget

Devt expert calls for agric intervention for survivors of insurgency

Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick severs last ties to company

Minister orders NBET chief to step down

DPR seals 9 filling stations in Sokoto

Okowa condemns attack on Jonathan

DSS bows to Malami's order, releases Sowore (Video)

Buhari to U.S. Ambassador: 'I sit here with a clear conscience, honouring my oath of office

Sowore: APC says PDP hiding under CSOs to launch attacks

Breaking: Gunmen escape with 2 bodies, kill 2 soldiers attached to Jonathan

SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Nabena hails judgement reversing disqualification of Bayelsa Deputy Governor-elect

US Court convicts Evridiki Navigation, Liquimar tankers on pollution

Nigerian stock market closes for Christmas with 0.10% loss

Nigeria earns N5trn from oil in 11 months

Christmas and financial holocaust

Nigeria's 4th industrial revolution policies're in the right direction ' Dumont, Microsoft COO

Airtel, Lagos State flag off Greater 2020 end of year festival today

How young innovators can accelerate ICT contributions to GDP

Rodgers backs Leicester 'resilience' against Liverpool

Mandzukic quits Juve for Qatari club Al Duhail

Enugu govt. records 98.5% success in Meningitis A vaccination campaign ' ENS-PHCDA boss

Unhealthy workplace fuels hypertension, chronic illness ' Fabanwo

*THE NATION*

Obiano teaches youths on business principles

Governors wife educates kids on history, THEMES agenda

Rochas Foundation seek change in Africa through charity

1,500 personnel deployed in traffic duty

MYFI: Banquet of music, gifts for youths at Yuleutide

Sanwo-Olu urges VIO, LASTMA officials to be civil

Thieves return items stolen during Edo market fire

Man held for issuing dud cheque

Advocates seek end to violence

Why CAC chief Azinge is on trial at CCT, by Fed Govt

APC condemns attack on protesters at NHRC office

Court merges Atikus lawyers, son-in-laws money laundering cases

IGP deploys two AIGs

NSCIA knocks CAN, U.S. over religious watch-list

Continue mentoring professionals, Buhari tells Abiodun Adeniyi at 80

Be wary of one-sided intelligence, Buhari cautions U.S.

Presidency: Sowore not arrested for his media role

Sowore, Dasuki freed from DSS custody

ThisDay MDs mum dead at 86

Christmas for Sowore, Sambo

APC chieftains eyeing Obasekis job

Faleke: Loyal progressive politician at 60

Tinubu congratulates Faleke at 60

Sanwo-Olu and challenge of 200 days

Yuletide fun learning experience for Ogun kids

ITC, UN partners launch facility to boost job creation

Group floats 15m seed fund for startups

High level of corporate governance key to attracting investors

*THISDAY*

Bumpy Ride for Economy in 2019

DPR Seals 33 Erring Petrol Stations

Trading on CCNN Shares Suspended as part of Merger Process

Melaye: An Integrated System Helps Prevent Corruption

FG to Partner Osun on Mining

FG Urged to Adopt Agric Mechanisation

2019: Stock Market Heads for another Negative Performance

MTN Supports Physically Challenged Persons

Report: More Offices Adopt Co-working Model in Lagos

9mobile, Google Partner on Affordable Smartphonest Speed

Technical Skills Acquisition Recipe for National Development, Says ITF

Social Media Bill, Attempt to Muzzle Free Speech, Says CDD

Jumia Targets More Customers

International Breweries Appoints New MD

WAfrica Renames CFA Franc

Nagendran to Join Ciuci Consulting

Firm Unveils Career Guide Initiative

Cut Down Support to Power Operators, Society of Engineers Tells FG

BETWEEN UK AND NIGERIAN ELECTIONS

Bayelsa, Rivers Wrangle over Ownership of Oil Field

To Save a Nigerian Dream

Amonationalism at Christmas

Stoke City Boss Assures Fans on Etebos Fitness Level

Australian Open: Prize Money Tops 38m with Bigger Shares

Barca Prepares Fresh Bid for Neymar

First Bank Organises Free Eye Tests for Women

GOtv Boxing Night 20: Scorpion Eyes N1m Best Boxer Prize

UK Govt Ready to Take Further Steps against Racism in Football

*THE SUN*

APC receives APM returnees, demands withdrawal of court cases

APC won't impose Buhari's successor 'Bulama

Traditional institution new role in Lalong's govt throws up posers

APC, PDP, Owie, Ikponmwen, Ozekhome condemn attack

APC won't impose Buhari's successor ' Bulama

In my second term, I must be feared ' Ayade

Wike rejects PDP intervention in feud with Dickson

Rivers legislator Kelechi Nwogu talks security, jobs, serial killers and APC

Bauchi Assembly passes N167.2 bn budget for 2020

Tottenham ban fan who threw cup at Chelsea goalkeeper

Super Eagles players must do more at club level to win awards -Pascal

I desire to marry tall man with high sense of humour ' Actress

Cellutant poised to fix agric value chain with innovative technology

NCC recommits to promoting ICT innovations

Ventra Consult to address digital skills gap

OPPO to invest $7bn in R&D for smart technology

Paris Club refund: EFCC to prosecute Hedge Fund Securities over alleged diversion

Fake drugs: Lagos medicine dealers get Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to shutdown

Union Bank extends hand of fellowship to less privileged

Pray for peace, unity and progress of Nigeria, Glo urges Christians

CBN gets N13.97trn deposits from public sector, banks

NNPC's 1,350mw power project vital for economic development, says FG

Christmas: Makinde preaches love, Christ-like lifestyle

Defunct NITEL: Sonmolu family takes possession of land

Abductors of monarch's wife, children demand N60m ransom

South East economic summit highlights regional devt

Kingship tussle: Tension in Awka as govt raises the alarm over security threats

Anambra community raises concern about imminent epidemic

*GUARDIAN*

Fare hike compounding hardship, travellers lament

Frivolous petitions, unsubstantiated graft allegation hurt Nigerian football in 2019

My rivalry with Federer unequalled to Messi, Ronaldo, Nadal claims

Timelines for Sowore's legal battles with DSS

Nigeria far from economic diversification despite gloomy oil fortunes

Minister restates commitment to NDDC's forensic audit

Manufacturers still frustrated by inadequate access to power, forex

Negative sentiments persist as index plummets further by 0.09%

Government should hands-off power completely, urges NCPN

Nigeria's huge maritime potential remain untapped

*DAILY TRUST*

Merry Christmas!

The cynosure of budgeting in Gombe

Playing the Ostrich with Boko Haram

Peculiar invalidating features of Nigerian democracy

Abductors of Ondo monarch's wife, children, demand N60m ransom

Yuletide: NSCDC deploys 3000 personnel in FCT

NBET boss sacked over complaints, faces probe

Stock market closes for Xmas with loss

NNPC to support May 2020 Waltersmith refinery take-off

Nabasu assumes office as Petroleum ministry Perm Sec

Research efforts must support manufacturing sector ' Perm Sec

Fuel at border: We'll sustain monitoring for total compliance ' DPR

Why we now have Ministry of Enterprise ' Kwara gov

FG engages experts to reposition metal sector

Greenhouse farming takes root in Lagos, Ogun

FG engages experts to reposition metal sector

2022 W/Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles among top seeded teams

Sports ministry foots Akaraiwe's medical bills

Arteta names Arsenal coaching staff

Oshodi wants Nigeria to host 'Grade A' PTT tourney

Big boost in Australian Open prize money

*TRIBUNE*

Ebonyi lawmaker supports Buhari's approval of N37bn for National Assembly's renovation

Mixed feelings in Sokoto over FG's release of Dasuki, Sowore

UPDATE: Buhari orders SSS to release Dasuki, Sowore on bail

BREAKING: Buhari orders release of Dasuki, Sowore

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello loses elder sister

We shouldn't be gender-biased in leadership; women are as intelligent, competent as men ' Dr Onwuka

Why women must have steady source of income

Why Nigeria must not miss out in multi billion dollars global LNG market

I'm redefining what 'Erelu' stands for in Yoruba land 'Onaneye

Incessant abandonment of babies in our society

EFCC and cybercriminals in South-West

Christmas menu ideas

The trouble with Plateau State

TB Joshua: Building nations one day at a time

BREAKING: Banks to pay N2m fine for excessive charges on customers ' CBN

Towards a more virile aviation industry in 2020

*BLUE PRINT*

IPPIS'll accommodate varsities peculiarities' ' AGF

The fading culture of compromised accreditation process in Nigerian universities

Environment minister lauds NNPC on Abuja IPP project, sets up EIA panel

NB launches new Fayrouz 33cl sleek can

Winners emerge at Three Crowns Mum of the Year competition

MultiChoice opens new service centre in Ibadan

Chivita 100% bags Global Quality Excellence award

3 men in court for allegedly hitting IKEDC staff with block

Christmas: EKEDC promises customers steady electricity supply

Minister suspends Rural Electrification Agency MD

2019: NERC resolved 435 electricity complaints in Oyo ' Official

Waltersmith modular refinery in Imo set to meet scheduled completion

Nabasu takes over as PS Ministry of Petroleum Resources, charges management, staff to deliver on mandate, vision

Kyari felicitates with Nigerians at Christmas

NNPC, Chevron sign Escravos gas-to-liquid project pact

SEC: Battling ponzi schemes to standstill in kano

Christmas: ACF tasks Christians on tolerance, peaceful co-existence

Brothers at war over oil wells

Shun actions which negate spirit of Christmas, Buhari tells Nigerians

Christmas: Repent, join people of goodwill, Buhari tells insurgents, kidnappers

Buhari commends Vietnamese for remaining nationalistic

Boxing day: Pictorial presentation of Kwara's infrastructure state set for presentation

Afraid of curses, thieves return looted goods from Edo market

Days after US human rights' indictment on Nigeria: Buhari opens up

Kaduna home to all ' Shagali

NBC: Purveyors of malicious petitions behind Modibbo's ordeal ' Group

Xmas: Gov. Ishaku charges Christian to emulate Christ, tolerate one another

NEMA, FRSC deploys over 869 personnel to manage Christmas traffic

*SPORTS*

2022 W/Cup qualifiers: Super Eagles among top seeded teams - Daily Trust

22Bet Punter Pack: Premier League Matchday 19 - Goal

AFN Shocked By Coach Obeya's Death - Daily Independent

AFN Shocked By Obeya's Death, Regrets Loss of Another Talented Athletics Coach - Complete Sports

After two forgettable seasons, monotonous Odisha FC need results - Goal

Akpeyi confirmed as Amakhosi first choice - Punch

Arsenal receive triple injury boost ahead of Bournemouth tie - Daily Times

Arteta names Arsenal coaching staff - Daily Trust

Australian Open: Prize Money Tops 38m with Bigger Shares - Thisday

Baracamonte Arrives For WBF Title Bout At GOtv Night - Daily Independent

Barca Prepares Fresh Bid for Neymar - Thisday

Big boost in Australian Open prize money - Daily Trust

Coach Obeya's death shocks AFN - New Telegraph

Edo athletes, coaches condemn kidnap of NNL club owner - New Telegraph

Ernesto Valverde Explains How Liverpool Defeat Impacted the Rest of Barcelona's 2018/19 Season - FTBpro

Everton join race for Dennis - Punch

Everton unveils final design for new stadium - Daily Times

Eze misses out on Championships Young Player award - Punch

First Bank Organises Free Eye Tests for Women - Thisday

Freddie Ljungberg will remain at Arsenal -Mikel Arteta - Daily Times

GOtv Boxing Night 20: Scorpion Eyes N1m Best Boxer Prize - Thisday

GOtv Boxing Night 20: TClassic to Perform with Zlatan, Mayorkun, Malaika, Oritsefemi - New Telegraph

I desire to marry tall man with high sense of humour ' Actress - The Sun

I won't repeat Rio mistakes in Tokyo ' Adekuoroye - New Telegraph

I-League 2019-20: Real Kashmir FC vs Chennai City FC - TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview - Goal

Id beat Fury after sparring him Joshua - Punch

Ighalo rubbishes Eagles return Rumours - Punch

Im ready for African task Raptors star, Ginikachukwu - Punch

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