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[1/19, 10:04 PM] +234 708 841 7679: BREAKING: Presidency Blasts Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Over Ultimatum To Herdsmen | Sahara Reporters

Akeredolu had on Monday issued a statement giving herdsmen seven days to vacate all forest reserves due to the high rate of kidnapping in the state.

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[1/20, 6:47 AM] +234 803 725 2121: *NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 20TH JANUARY 2021*

*THE NATION*

Clinton, Bush, Obama, Pence for Bidens inauguration

Govt spent N1.85tr on food import during border closure

Biden takes over divided America, rancorous world

Order on herders to vacate forest: Presidency cautions Akeredolu

Go for COVID-19 test if you have malaria symptoms, says Sanwo-Olu

NIMC mobile App still a cause for worry

Reps: lack of scanners exposes Nigeria to security risk

Burial for ex-bankers mum January 29

Armed Forces doing better in tackling insecurity, says Lawan

Glo gives customers more prizes

IVERMECTIN: The wonder anti-COVID-19 drug

Osinbajo: Fed Govt to pull 20m Nigerians out of extreme poverty in two years

The Coronavirus diaries (22)

Grassroots deserve democratic dividends

2023: Ataoja calls for unity in Southwest

Abia under Ikpeazu is back to winning ways

Akpoti flays group for giving award to Kogi governor

How Bello is fighting Covid-19 in Kogi, by commissioner

Uzodinma leads Kalu, other Southeast APC leaders to Anambra

OzzyBee collaborates with Teni on Omah Baby for 14th birthday

My song RedBible is not against any religion, says JerryPay

Mukhy makes major entry with Julie featuring Glitch

Lai Mohammed, Ibikun Awosika attend The Milkmaid private screening

Foodbay TV returns with Streetz Food Naija season 2

Simi shares tips on how to stop being insecure

Finally, Waje unveils lover

CBN gives credit to 200,000 maize farmers

AfCFTA to boost jobs

Mauritius, Morocco join AfDB Bloomberg bond index

Softwork launches tech platform for job seekers

Storming theCapitol and creeping fascism in U.S.

*VANGUARD*

U.S. actors union to decide whether to expel Trump

Trump clemency likely for Lil Wayne, no pardons for Giuliani or Bannon ‘ Sources

Gunmen abduct Nasarawa don, demand N20m ransom

Just in: You can’t unilaterally oust herders in Ondo ‘ Presidency tells Akeredolu

1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer ‘ Osinbajo

Police engage cultists in gun duel, arrest two, recover arms in Lagos

Biden, Kamala inauguration: The triumph of democracy

PDP drags Judge to court, accuses him of working for Gov Umahi

Anambra 2021: PDP, APC express satisfaction with INEC’s timetable

Akwa Ibom PDP expresses sadness over death of Ekpenyong

2023: Ooni, Ataoja okay Tinubu’s bid to succeed Buhari

Okorocha tackles Uzodimma over ‘poor performance’; allow me correct your anomalies, gov fires back

INEC fixes Anambra governorship election for November 6

CAN, Kukah Centre knock MURIC over call for sack as National Peace Committee Secretary

Anambra 2021: APGA strategises to retain Obiano’s seat

Anambra 2021: Anambra South is next; not negotiable ‘ Group

2023: ‘We should push Tinubu to be greater than Awolowo’, says Oluwo

Nigeria’s problems instituted by 1999 Constitution ‘ Jonah Jang

Hope for illegal immigrants as Biden sends immigration bill to Congress on Wednesday

Ebonyi, Kogi Speakers canvass joint presidential ticket for North-Central, South-East

Hacktivism in 2021:Cyber threats that may weaken Nigerian economy

StarTimes, others tipped to boost Africa’s digital TV penetration

Samsung heightens mobile market competition with Galaxy S21

Turkey hits Twitter, Pinterest with advertising bans over failure to appoint local representative

Ndidi scores as Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top

Top agent, Drew Uyi, signs Nottingham Forrest’s Osa Solomon

IK Ogbonna’s ex-wife, Sonia Lareina goes topless to mark birthday

Border closure failed to achieve objectives ‘ Prof Asiwaju

Time to bring closure to the Digital Switchover process

Katsina fixes Jan 25 for school resumption, gives condition

LAUTECH takeover: Oyo to pay Osun N8bn as assets sharing negotiation

COVID-19: OAU resumes 2019/2020 academic session, cancels 2020/2021 calendar

Strike looms in Ebonyi varsity as ASUU/Umahi meeting ends in deadlock

AE-FUNAI gets first indigenous Vice Chancellor

MSF research could save more lives from Yellow fever ‘ Study

Establish home economics, nutrition extension agents to curb malnutrition ‘ Expert

FDA warns against use of unregulated face masks

School resumption: No Benue student has tested positive for COVID-19 ‘ Commissioner

COVID-19: Our testing, surveillance structures have collapsed ‘ Dr Casmir Ifeanyi

WHO secures a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines under its COVAX facility ‘ DG

COVID-19: Ondo Govt makes facemasks compulsory for civil servants

Consider malaria-like symptoms as COVID-19 until proven otherwise ‘ Sanwo-Olu

[Updated] COVID-19 spike: Lagos oxygen demand of 360 per day to hit 750 by January 31 ‘ Sanwo-Olu

Covid-19: Uzodinma cries out, says people are testing positive, dying in Imo

Youths overpower robbers, recover arms, operational motorbike in Lagos

Man beats relative to death over bush burning

Again, fire guts Nsukka timber market, razes N200m worth of goods

Police kill two suspected kidnappers in Plateau

*THISDAY*

Ihua: Nigeria Requires Data to Accomplish Developmental Objectives

AfCFTA: Ecobank Pledges to Facilitate Payments for Customers

Heirs Holdings Audacious Acquisition of OML 17

Osun: Oyetola Building Education Policy around Peoples Tenet

NSE CEO Bullish on Capital Market Outlook for 2021

Stocks as Hedge against Inflation

We are Not Recruiting, BoI Warns

Sterling Bank, Mercy Corps Train 90, 000 Rural Farmers

Malawian Bank Launches e-Commerce Platform

Turkey Slaps Ad Ban on Twitter

CBN: FGs Revenue Dropped by 18% to N616bn in October,

Mauritius, Morocco Join AfDB Index

Rewane: Heirs Holdings $1.1bn OML 17 Deal to Boost Job Creation

Utica Capital Commences Operations

UK-Nigeria: An Enduring Investment Partnership

Aguleri, Umuleri at War Again

The Nigerians on Bidens Team

The Nigerians on Bidens Governance Team

Trump, Product of American History

The Trump Aftermath

Top Agent, Drew Uyi, Signs Osa Solomon for Nottingham Forrest

Juve, Napoli in Supercoppa Italian Final Battle Live on StarTimes

Gov Diri Seeks Private Sector Support for Sports

Former Sports Minister, Kaoje, Dies at 60, Buried in Abuja

Ndidi Fires Leicester City to Top of Premier League

Rangers Israel Abia Targets Mfon Udohs NPFL Goals Record

Messi Faces Possible 12-match Ban over First Red Card

WAFU B U-17 FINAL: Baby Elephants Trample on Golden Eagles Again

*PUNCH*

Constitution amendment without restructuring, waste of time Jang

Enugu community rejects new autonomous community, kings appointment

EBSU crisis: Umahi, ASUUs meeting ends in deadlock

INEC fixes Anambra gov poll for Nov 6

Mixed reactions trail Okorochas call for new political alliance

Ganduje mourns as new Kano LG chairman dies

APC chairmanship aspirants drag DSIES to court

Akwa Ibom PDP chairman, Ekpenyong, dies

Reps avoid comment on NDE DG replacement

Okorocha not responsible for Uzodimmas failure Ex-govs aide

Asharami Energy appoints COO

TESCOM inducts 94 Ogun principals

SIFAX Group honours 46 workers

Tertiary institutions curriculum in Nigeria does not align with industrial needsEmployers association DG

Villages deserted as Zamfara bandits kill 15 in fresh raids

Troops kill two bandits in Kaduna

Tension in Adamawa community as gunmen abduct monarch

FG to pay 24.3 million poor Nigerians N729bn, says minister

Nigerias cooking gas consumption rises, exceeds 1m MT

Review of agric intervention policies necessary, say bankers

Access Bank grows customer base to 42 million

CDC, TDB sign $100m short-term finance facility

OPEC backs electric vehicles, says oil remains relevant

NCS releases mandatory steps for smooth AfCFTA implementation

Equity market extends downturn by N16bn

FG raised N2.36tn from capital market in 2020

NGCL acquires clearing, settlement technology

Group trains 50 youths in accounting technology, marketing

E-learning platform nears a million users

29 tertiary institutions roads completed, 14 ongoing Fashola

We are not recruiting, says BoI

Ports without scanners, threat to national security Reps

FG, Ekiti industry chamber to boost economy

Intels trains 1,400 women in seven years

Fiscal deficit climbed to N451.22bn in October CBN

Airfares fluctuate amid COVID-19 second wave

Dominica eyes more travels from Nigeria

Emirates vaccinates crew members

Firm trains 60 drivers on safety

Lady sues Adamawa pastor for deceiving her with marriage promises

Ex-LG chair accuses Matawalle dolling out vehicles to bandits

INEC planning to make NIN compulsory for voter registration

Akeredolus order: Ondo tackles Presidency, Villa defends herdsmen

Trump shuns Biden as new Presidents inauguration holds today

Oyo to pay Osun N8bn for LAUTECH asset sharing

Kano jealous housewife kills husbands 17-year-old fiance days to wedding

IPOB tantrums cant distract us from presidential bid Ohanaeze

South-West farmers seek FGs intervention to save 10 million jobs

Anambra govs wife receives vaccine in US

SWest farmers seek FGs intervention to save 10 million jobs

Treat malaria symptoms as COVID-19, says Sanwo-Olu

Obaseki asks police, others to enforce COVID-19 protocols

COVID-19 scare at Kwara revenue service office

Stay off duty, Wike, Ganduje direct civil servants

Fayemi advocates elevation of qualified female lawyers as judges

Family dispels Okunbos death report

Mama Boko Haram facing 13 cases on 419, says EFCC

North requires over 100 years to recover from insecurity

Ogun suspends staggered classes as COVID-19 cases rise

*THE SUN*

INEC fixes Anambra guber election November 6

INEC to hold Anambra Governorship poll on Nov. 6

Bayelsa lawmakers deny impeachment plot against governor

Only restructuring will resolve Nigeria’s political imbalance ‘ Jang

Kwara crisis: APC refers Lai Mohammed, Saraki, Gov Abdulrazak to Northcentral zone

APC product of hurried arrangement ‘ Okorocha

Kano LG polls: Chairman-elect dies 36 hours after winning election

Rodgers: Ndidi’s worth 150m

Gov. Diri donates N2m to Team Nigeria

Former sports Minister, Ka’oje dies at 60, buried in Abuja

Aftermath of reckless party: Osimhen knocks gossipers

Ramat Cup to kick off Feb. 5

NCF President says female cricketers to make Nigeria proud soon

NIN’SIM registration continues till Feb.9 ‘NCC

Oil price forecast, equities to aid Nigeria’s recovery in 2021 ‘Experts

How NPA e-call up system can save Nigeria N140bn weekly economic loss

SNFFIEC threatens to sue CRFFN over tenure elongation

ANLCA crisis: Members charged to shun violence

WhatsApp shifts update deadline to May 15

Chizea vows to take NASRDA to next level

Samsung launches S21 series

FIRS grossed N4.9tr in 2020, 98% tax target

Transport fare rises to 41% ‘NBS

6 die, 4 injured in tanker explosion in Ogun

Oyo recorded low robbery cases in 2020 Police

Obiano has failed Ngige

Olise shuns Super Eagles, settles for France

Kaduna: Troops kill 2 bandits, injure others in ambush operations

Ene commends Umahi on security

Vaccine: Nigerians mustnt be killed Njemanze

Why we reopened schools despite spike Sanwo-Olu

COVID-19 vaccines meant to kill us Gov. Bello

NSR: 24.3mpoor Nigerians identified, capturedOsinbajo

Almajiri as consequence of Boko Haram

White elephant projects’ wrong

Remove that fatwa from Bishop Kukah’s head

Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe: Our shared dream

Online learning as learning democracy

Buratai as African Steward Man of the Year 2020

Community development: Senator Uba lauds Chief Onwuatu

Eze Onuchukwu tasks Obiozor on Igbo unity

Biden takes over a divided America, rancorous world

Trump and his Many Controversies: The inglorious exit of Trump

Trump and his many controversies: The journey to the White House

I write like a critic Sign Fireman

Dont borrow from dormant accounts, others

How Wike silenced critics with projects

*GUARDIAN*

Wenger lauds ‘genius’ of Fenerbahce-bound Ozil

Residents seek government’s intervention as land grabbers trouble Ogun residents

Pedestrians lament non-completion of Airport Road foot bridge

Oyo recorded low armed robbery cases in 2020, say police

Lawyers task Oyo government to tackle violence against women

Eyimofe selected for Black Movie Festival in Geneva

Woman attacked on Lekki/Ikoyi link bridge

Biden takes over divided America, rancorous world

Lack of sports intelligence killed Golden Eaglets

Ukwenya predicts bright future for women cricket

Only 300 runners for 2021 Access Bank Lagos City marathon

Amas, others show class as Champion of Champions Wrestling Tournament ends

24 teams to compete for DAFF championship in Oyo

Diri donates N2m to Team Nigeria, charges wrestlers to win Olympic laurels

Two more Australian Open players ‘test positive’ amid quarantine row

Leicester beat lacklustre Chelsea to go top

Antonio strike boosts West Ham’s unexpected Euro push

Solskjaer defends ‘immense’ Fernandes after criticism

Industrial hubs deepen gas utilisation with Shell’s 20-year pact

Ship scrapping rate to increase by 2030

Stock market extends losing streak as index dips by 0.07%

Group berates Amaechi’s comment on river ports, calls for probe

Lagos, UK government seal pact on clean energy access

First cargo of new Nigerian crude Anyala enroute Europe

Kidnaping in Gulf of Guinea highest in history

MTN targets 200 small businesses in new value proposition

NCC tweaks guidelines for national roaming, active infrastructure sharing

Glo introduces new season of cash tokens

GSM in 219 countries with over 5 billion users

Governments tasked as $428b broadband investment gap remains

The report sheet

Air transmission of coronavirus

Joe Biden and U.S. democratic renewal

INEC’s nightmare before elections

Protecting access to healthcare for persons with disabilities

Coronavirus diary – Part 42

Stop selective media briefings, Governor Obaseki

Developing a national housing strategy

USADF, All On canvass improved power supply

Maritime truckers petition Sanwo-Olu over impounded vehicles

FG stresses February 9 deadline as telcos collect 47.8m NINs

Why herdsmen must leave Oyo State, by activist

Benue IDPs get N22.5m palliative from ActionAid, partners

Nigeria seeks sustainable oil, gas sector with NOGEC

Kanu alleges plot by Fulani to attack South East, South South

Philanthropist donates N5b paediatrics centre to Ul, UCH

Oyo to partner Korea on education as Makinde pledges digitisation of system

Lagos State oxygen need rises by 500%, Sanwo-Olu declares

*TRIBUNE*

Kwara APC crisis to be resolved at zonal level Niger Gov

Court strikes out suit against Pondei-led IMC, AGF, Senate, others

Daddy K shines with new art designs

ECOWAS president tasks member-states on harmonised implementation of COVID-19 procedures

COVID-19: FG releases N10 billion to support local production

Insecurity: North under siege by bandits- elders cry out

Court orders man to get a job by April 18, provide for his family

What can boost renewable energy in Nigeria by expert

Kukahs comments didnt denigrate Islam, says Wole Soyinka

Govs set for urgent Covid steps

Japanese Govt. says vaccination not a condition for Olympics

*SPORTS*

24 teams to compete for DAFF championship in Oyo – Guardian

592 athletes for Osom Games – New Telegraph

Adesanya explains why NNL does not have a title sponsor yet – Peoples Daily

AFN crisis: Ali calls for truce among warring factions – Punch

Aftermath of reckless party: Osimhen knocks gossipers – The Sun

Amas, others show class as Champion of Champions Wrestling Tournament ends – Guardian

Antonio strike boosts West Ham’s unexpected Euro push – Guardian

Antonio strike moves West Ham seventh on EPL table – Punch

Arsenal will miss three qualities in Ozil Arsene Wenger – Punch

Aussie Open : Brit with missing fingers, toes storm into main draw Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot

Australian Open turmoil raises questions for Tokyo Games – CNN

B/R Drop Zone: DraftKings Big Game Prop Reveal Giveaway Rules and Regulations – Bleacher Report

Bala Kaoje, ex-sports minister, dies at 60 – The Cable

Bayer Leverkusen see off Borussia Dortmund while Sevilla climb LaLiga table – Yahoo

Brendan Rodgers plays down title talk but relishing challenge – Yahoo

Broncos’ John Elway: Drew Lock Could Be Replaced If He’s Not Seen as ‘That Guy – Bleacher Report

Caris LeVert: Pacers Trade May Have Saved My Life After Mass Found on Kidney – Bleacher Report

Chiney Ogwumike Executive Producing ESPN Films Documentary on 2020 WNBA Season – Bleacher Report

Cote d’Ivoire edge Eaglets to win U-17 WAFU B Tourney – New Telegraph

Cut down in their prime: The plight of Nigerias injured footballers – Punch

Dare, others mourn late ex-sports minister Kaoje – Punch

David Alaba agrees to join Real Madrid on four-year contract this summer – New Telegraph

Dean Smith wants season to continue despite Covid cases at Aston Villa – Yahoo

Deshaun Watson Odds: Texans, Jets, Dolphins Betting Favorites for QB’s 2021 Team – Bleacher Report

Different game, same result for Odisha against profligate Hyderabad – Goal

Diri donates N2m to Team Nigeria, charges wrestlers to win Olympic laurels – Guardian

Doc Rivers Says 76ers GM Daryl Morey Has Worked on ‘Several Trades so Far – Bleacher Report

Dosu lauds Eaglets despite WAFU final defeat – Punch

Eagles Rumors: Jeffrey Lurie Not Sold on Josh McDaniels as Next HC Hire – Bleacher Report

EPL results: Ndidi scores as Leicester defeat Chelsea to go top – The Cable

EPL: Antonio scores winner as West Ham beat West Brom – New Telegraph

EPL: Leicester top after dominant win over lacklustre Chelsea – New Telegraph

EPL: Ndidi scores as Leicester beat Chelsea to go top – Punch

Ex-49ers Exec Trent Baalke Reportedly Expected to Be Named Jaguars New GM – Bleacher Report

Ex-Juventus striker Mandzukic joins AC Milan – Punch

Ex-Sports Minister Ka’oje dies at 60, buried in Abuja – New Telegraph

Florida Routs Keon Johnson, No. 6 Tennessee 75-49 in SEC Action – Bleacher Report

For the first time in NFL history, a woman will officiate at the Super Bowl – CNN

Former sports Minister, Ka’oje dies at 60, buried in Abuja – The Sun

Former Sports Minister, Kaoje, Dies at 60, Buried in Abuja – Thisday

Frank Lampard ‘worried’ by Chelsea’s poor form after defeat at Leicester City – Yahoo

Frank Lampard questions Chelsea players and says of his future: ‘Some things are always beyond your control – Yahoo

Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss ‘worried’ after fifth defeat in eight Premier League games – BBC

Frank Lampard: Chelsea boss favourite to be next Premier League manager out the door – Yahoo

George Springer Rumors: Ex-Astros Star ‘Impressed’ with Blue Jays Amid Mets Buzz – Bleacher Report

Going top is the easy bit’ – Solskjaer urges ‘laser focus’ from Man Utd stars to prove title credentials – Goal

Golden Eaglets lose WAFU U17 Cup narrowly Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot

Gov Diri Seeks Private Sector Support for Sports – Thisday

Gov. Diri donates N2m to Team Nigeria – The Sun

Guardiola Not Replacing Aguero In Transfer Window – Daily Independent

Hope dies last’ – Flick comments on Alaba to Real Madrid and possible Bayern Munich replacements – Goal

How Luke Shaw can redefine his Man Utd career – Micah Richards analysis – BBC

I can handle the pressure,’ says Lampard after Chelsea lose again at Leicester – Yahoo

I can’t control it’ – Lampard admits Chelsea future is out of his hands after Leicester defeat – Goal

I ve confidence you ll gain promotion 3SC GM Nigpilot – Nigerian Pilot

IMPACT Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades and Reaction from January 19 – Bleacher Report

India achieves stunning Test victory over Australia with record-breaking run chase – CNN

ISL 2020-21: Kerala Blasters vs Bengaluru – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

Japanese Govt. says vaccination not a condition for Olympics – Daily Times.

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