Punch
Poll: Nigerians call for extension of NIN deadline
Electoral Act: National Assembly rejects voting right for underage mothers
Social status won’t influence COVID-19 vaccination –Senate
Reps oppose school resumption, propose three-month postponement
PHCN privatisation: Senate probes N387m loss to Canadian firm
COVID-19 vaccines: Late delivery imminent over NAFDAC approval
Unstable electricity may rob rural dwellers of vaccine access — Clinicians
AMCON to float international airline with Arik, Aero planes
Ex-FG prosecutor petitions EFCC over N1bn Oyo vehicle purchase
Former aides drag Umahi to EFCC over LG funds
FG orders immediate closure of NIMC headquarters
Remittance from NLNG surpasses FG’s target by N63.6bn
Total assets under contributory pension hit N12.29tn
We won’t back down on calls for El-Zakzaky’s release –IMN
We’ve no objection to Southern presidency in 2023 –ACF
Outrage as children vote in Kano LG election
Policemen likely paid to kill Enugu monarch –Sister
Foreign interests sponsoring Boko Haram to recruit northern children –Zulum
Security agents, others flee as insurgents overrun Borno town
Suspected yahoo boy arrested with girlfriend’s corpse in Delta
(www.punchng.com)
The Nation
Buhari appoints Marwa NDLEA chairman
Buhari, Oyetola, APC celebrate Akande at 82
Buhari mourns as Abacha’s younger sister dies
Four years after, IMN seeks implementation of court order releasing Zakzaky
Malami flags-off NDE 774,000 jobs in Kebbi
Troops ambush Boko Haram, repel attack on Borno town
Minister seeks growth of non-oil exports, inaugurates committee on EEF
Venture capital fund for African entrepreneurs doubles to $2million
Ohanaeze: Obiozor’s opponents sought, but didn’t get govt backing – Ohakim
Kukah: Catholic faults Presidency’s stand
Dimeji Bankole weds Kebbi governor’s stepdaughter in low-key ceremony
Ikpeazu presents four bedroom bungalows to Army, police
COVID-19: Oyo lawmaker presents mechanised farm equipment to 1500 farmers
Osun schools to resume on January 18
Ondo state students may get bursary this year
Anybody with COVID-19 that enters Iwo will be healed, Oluwo brags
Ebonyi communities lament non-completion of Ivo dam project
Mixed reactions trail installation of new monarch in Anambra community
Imo celebrates Uzodimma’s one year in office
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
Vanguard
Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno
Panic as Nigeria records 8 deaths, 1,867 new cases of COVID-19 in 24hrs
82-year-old Guinea President receives Covid-19 vaccine
Nigeria’s debt service charges rise 89% to N803bn
Minister approves use of 20 centres for NIN enrolment in FCT —Official
Bisi Akande is big, strong pillar of democracy – Buhari
EFCC disclaims fake recruitment letter, portal, says not currently recruiting
Price of cooking gas increased in December ― NBS
Kwara residents pay highest for petrol, lowest for diesel in Dec 2020 — NBS
U.S. executes 13th convict under Trump administration
Maitama Sule University Kano to resume lectures Jan 18 — Official
Stop giving building approval on right-of-way, FG tells Oyo government
Gov Ganduje lauds peaceful conduct of Kano State LG poll
Parents canvass two shifts system in schools to forestall COVID-19 spread
COVID-19: Lagos Govt extends work-from-home order to Feb 1
Peter Obi is a nationalist — Okpala
COVID-19: We’re in negotiation with vaccine manufacturers for supply – Lagos govt
(www.vanguardngr.com)
Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is one element of faith. – Paul Tillich
In The Sun Today
Anambra 2021: How PDP guber candidate will emerge –Ali Odefa, national vice chairman
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/anambra-2021-how-pdp-guber-candidate-will-emerge-ali-odefa-national-vice-chairman/
Alleged fraud: My imprisonment was pure political vendetta –Ngilari, ex-Adamawa governor
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/alleged-fraud-my-imprisonment-was-pure-political-vendetta-ngilari-ex-adamawa-governor/
I wrote my suicide note ready to die before…
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/i-wrote-my-suicide-note-ready-to-die-before/
LASU staff unions begin indefinite strike tomorrow
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/lasu-staff-unions-begin-indefinite-strike-tomorrow/
Kalu applauds APC leadership on membership drive
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kalu-applauds-apc-leadership-on-membership-drive/
COVID-19 protocol: 502 convicted, 32 clubs shut in Lagos
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/covid-19-protocol-502-convicted-32-clubs-shut-in-lagos/
Ohanaeze PG: IPOB vows not to support Obiozor
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ohanaeze-pg-ipob-vows-not-to-support-obiozor/
Prof George Obiozor: Daunting tasks before scholar diplomat Ohanaeze chief
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/prof-george-obiozor-daunting-tasks-before-scholar-diplomat-ohanaeze-chief/
Buhari appoints Marwa NDLEA chairman
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/buhari-appoints-marwa-ndlea-chairman/
2023: Issues, debates on workability of electronic voting system
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-issues-debates-on-workability-of-electronic-voting-system/
My quarrel with Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message –Sani, ex-ACF scribe
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/my-quarrel-with-bishop-kukahs-christmas-message-sani-ex-acf-scribe/
Alleged fraud: My imprisonment was pure political vendetta –Ngilari, ex-Adamawa governor
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/alleged-fraud-my-imprisonment-was-pure-political-vendetta-ngilari-ex-adamawa-governor/
The making of World Boxing Champion, Oyekola ‘Scorpion’ – Okunniyi
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/the-making-of-world-boxing-champion-oyekola-scorpion-okunniyi/
Super Eagles striker, Ajayi on target for West Brom
https://www.sunnewsonline.com/super-eagles-striker-ajayi-on-target-for-west-brom/
…read these and many more online today.
