Encomium
Punch
- Convention: PDP South Africa wants young leaders
- Zimbabwean court postpones ex-finance minister’s bail hearing again
- Trump’s ‘dangerous’ Jerusalem plan, contempt for international law – Syria
- Nigeria to play World Cup warm-up with England in June
- Google to block Amazon devices from You Tube
- Police nab armed robber, recover pistol, ammunition in Enugu
- Lagos embraces water transport to beat traffic gridlock
- Another 257 Nigerians arrive from Libya
- Serena to make comeback at Australian Open
- It’s good to be home, Libya is hell – Nigerian returnee
- How snail farmers make millions
- Argentine legend slams Nigeria
- Reps hail crippled beggar turned lawyer, OAU’s record-breaker
- Alleged kidnapper of CBN governor’s wife dies in custody
- Police arrest three for murder of cattle dealer, workers
- Man dies in shop veranda, police arrest residents
- Friends remanded in prison custody for robbery
- Truck crushes mechanic, seven-year-old boy
- Suspected car thief arraigned for stealing, tearing statement form
- Thieves burgle flat in govt house, steal foodstuffs
- Residents narrate how SARS man shot Lagos youth leader
- PDP chair: Babatope knocks Wike, Makarfi for backing Secondus
- Atiku’s defection to PDP won’t affect APC, says Oyegun
- APC afraid of holding national convention, says Makarfi
- Return to PDP, Atiku begs defectors
- 2019 election: No better candidate than Buhari – Marwa
- How snail farmers make millions
- Consumers groan in Lagos, Abuja as fuel scarcity worsens
- YouTube to hire over 10,000 workers
- Reps order probe of finance minister, Gwarzo’s controversy
- BUA using militia, soldiers to mine site allocated to Dangote – Ministry
- Mass resignation hits LAUTECH teaching hospital, says MDCAN
(www.punchng.com)
The Nation
- Zimbabwean court postpones ex finance minister’s bail hearing
- Police nab armed robber, recover ammunition
- 1,070 Nigerians died in road accidents – NBS
- Another 257 Nigerians arrive from Libya
- Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel capital
- 270,000 Nigerian children living with HIV – UNICEF
- Man to appear in court over plot to kill British PM
- Imo defends having Ministry of Happiness
- UCL: Man United, Juventus, Roma, Basel qualify, Atletico eliminated
- Google pulls YouTube from Amazon devices, escalating spat
- 144 more Nigerians return from Libya
- ISL sprinters speak on dreams and aspirations
- Consul-General pledges to address complaints of Nigerians in U.S
- PDP governors plan ‘unity list’ to stop IBB, Jonathan
- Foreign direct investment rising, says Emefiele
- Unilag postpones candidates’ screening
- FUT Minna gets new VC as Prof. Akanbi bows out
- Row over missing clothes turns bloody
- ‘Fear is reason women don’t go into politics’
- Rector urges registrars to cooperate
- UNN firm’s many strides
- Don seeks more funding for education
- Wow! Chelsea to Face Barcelona in the Last 16?
- Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang
- Wike Challenge Cup: ‘I watched videos, practice with pillow to learn wrestling’
- Captain’s Cup 2016: Finals hold on Sunday as Team Akinboboye awaits foes
- Sports Ministry promises Support For Bobsled And Skeleton Athletes
- ‘Wives On Strike’ emerges Feature Film of The Year
- Indian acting legend Shashi Kapoor dies, gets state funeral
- Effrakata drives lifestyle using music
- ‘I was abducted, almost killed during Enugu council polls’
- Ogun 2019: Ticket not for highest bidder
- APC, others set to boycott Ekiti council poll
(www.thenationonlineng.net)
Tribune
- Libya: FG identifies 2,778 Nigerians in detention camps
- Travel alerts: FCT bans use of fireworks, as IG assures of adequate security
- Court unfreezes Patience Jonathan’s 16 bank accounts
- Fayose presents N98.6bn ‘farewell budget of accomplishment’
- FG inaugurates Alex Ekwueme burial committee
- Breaking: 144 Nigerians returned from Libya
- Senate probes $16bn Egina oil project
- Anambra PDP holds state congress, elects new executives
- IPOB: Sen Abaribe wants court to inspect Kanu’s home
- Alleged N400m fraud: Court insists Metuh calls next witness pending Jonathan’s appearance
- Mainagate: 116,238 fictitious pensioners used to defraud Nigeria of N42bn —AGF
- Don’t shortchange consumers ―DPR boss warns
- FG inaugurates N28bn special health intervention project for 2018
- Reps probe constituency outreach projects under NPHCDA
- Excitement as boy crippled by Boko Haram returns walking after surgery in Dubai
- Russia 2018: FG to send strong delegation ―Sports Minister
- Gordon Bozimor a true Ijaw patriot –Dickson
- Federal allocation responsible for delayed November salaries ―Bayelsa Govt.
- Access Bank launches new 5yrs strategy, targets number one rating
- Stanbic IBTC finances N6bn Kellog’s plant in Nigeria
- NUPENG warns govs against diversion of Paris Club refund
- IPMAN threatens to shut petrol stations
- FG inaugurates N28bn special health intervention project for 2018
- Ugandan gov’t appeals to nurses, midwives to call off planned strike
- Medical profession is not a money-making venture but selfless service to humanity ―Sanusi
- Mother, daughter, one other allegedly flogged teacher to death in Anambra
- Ogun: 3 dead, 2 injured in road crash
- Rights group give IGP three days ultimatum to dismantle road blocks in Onitsha
- Proper plant/machinery valuation, huge revenue sources for Nigerian government at all levels —Osaji
- Lagos confirms Ajose-Harrison as substantive PSSDC DG
- Luxury Villas introduces new innovations into real estate
- Yemen’s ex-president,Saleh killed in Sanaa
- Heavy rain causes flooding in southeastern Australia
- Zimbabwe’s special people with two toes
- Goldberg splashes ₦4m on 28 entrepreneurs
- Hi–Impact Planet Amusement Park offers 12 days of Magic
- Multitude witnessed AIM Festival at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort
(www.tribuneonlineng.com)
The Sun
- IPMAN suspends planned withdrawal of services
- Boko Haram war: Army replaces Commander Op. LAFIYA DOLE
- BREAKING: Buhari arrives Kano for 2-day visit
- Atiku has lost touch, can’t win his local government – Buhari’s aide
- Plot to kill British Prime Minister foiled
- Osinbajo finds Adamawa town deserted
- Soldiers kill 7 terrorists, recover arms, IED in Borno
- Budget boycott: 3 Imo Assembly members resign
- 2019: Oyegun tackles Atiku
- The Sun Governor of the Year Award, a big motivation –Wike
- PDP: Its unending zoning controversy
- Super Eagles: Dalung submits N3b Budget to Presidency for World Cup
- Abia Export Procesing Zone takes off soon, says Gov. Ikpeazu
- Cocaine killing black people almost as much as opioids kill white people – study
- Atiku has lost touch, can’t win his local government – Buhari’s aide
- 1,070 Nigerians died in road accident in Q3 – NBS
- Why Jerusalem’s status is so controversial
- How I intend to rebuild PDP -Secondus
- Oyo PDP endorses Ladoja for PDP national chairman
- Google introduces app to reduce high mobile data usage
- Lagos, 9mobile to teach 1m Nigerians to code by 2019
- Yuletide: How to avoid long queues at ATM points
- Russia fumes over Olympic ban, awaits Putin verdict
(www.sunnewsonline.com)
Vanguard
- Atiku to Saraki, Amaechi, Goje: Return to PDP, rebuild Nigeria
- Reps approve MTEF, pass 2018 budget estimate to second reading
- 5 injured, 10 tricycles damaged as Keke operators clash with Imo govt officials
- NUPENG to FG: Increasing poverty, hunger may cause social upheaval
- Court orders forfeiture of Diezani’s $4.760m houses to FG
- IPMAN blames failed roads, Apapa gridlock, rumoured fuel price hike, fuel scarcity
- Deportation: My wife, 3 children stranded in India – Ebonyi indigene cries out
- Oando: Reps probe Adeosun’s suspension of SEC boss
- Govt must find permanent solution to Farmer/Herders crisis – Osinbanjo
- Tribunal To Resolve Impending Capital Market Cases By Q1, 2018 – Kurfi
- Islamist Plot To Kill PM May Foiled In Downing Street – Sky News
- Why Nigerian Scientists Must Focus On Atlantic Ocean Study – Minister
- Fire Consumes Family Of 4 In Lagos
- Shittu Appears In Igbo Attire As Osinbajo Presides Over FEC Meeting
- Customs Destroys 700 Cartons Of Seized Poultry Products – Official
- Not Ministry Of Happiness And Couples Fulfilment But Ministry Of Happiness And Purpose Fulfilment – Okorocha
- Labour To Bayelsa Govt: Find A Way To Source, Pay November Salary
- 3,743 Nigerians Died In Road Accidents In 9 Months – NBS
- Police Nab Armed Robber, Recover Pistol, Ammunition In Enugu
- PDP Convention: Elect Vibrant, Young Leaders, Says PDP S/Africa
- Bangkok Hospital Bomber Sentenced To 27 Years Imprisonment
- Ex-Yemeni President Saleh Buried Without Solemnities – Reports
- UCL: Man United, Juventus, Roma, Basel Qualify, Atletico Eliminated
- UN Pushing Sharp Increase In Migrant Returns From Libya
- UN Envoy Calls For Negotiated Solution In Jerusalem
- Zimbabwean Court Again Postpones Ex Finance Minister’s Bail Hearing
- SGF heads 10-Member C’ttee to give Alex Ekwueme state burial
- SEC crisis: Reps ask Finance Minister, to maintain status quo on Gwarzo
- UCL: Man United, Juventus, Roma, Basel qualify, Atletico eliminated
- Nigeria set to play World Cup warm-up with England in June
- Bookies tip Ronaldo not Messi for fifth Ballon D’or
- Multi-nationals must invest in sports development – Aare Gani Adams
(www.vanguardngr.com)
ThisDay
- SEC to Resume Oando Forensic Audit from Wednesday
- Buhari, Saraki, Dogara Meet to Fast-track Passage of 2018 Budget
- Dangote Emerges Only African on Bloomberg’s List of 50 Most Influential…
- Petrol Queues Return, Baru Rushes Back from London
- Ghanaian President Calls for More Jim Ovias on the Continent
- US Business Association Honours Elumelu with Global Entrepreneurship Award
- Atiku at Wadatta House, Urges Mass Defection to PDP
- Court Sets Aside Order Freezing 16 Accounts of Patience Jonathan
- Amaechi: It’s Time to Move Away from Blame Games
- Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of $4.760m Penthouses Linked to Alison-Madueke
- FG Inaugurates C’ttee to Organise State Burial for Ekwueme
- Fayose Presents N98.6b Budget Estimate, Harps on Continuity
- New Free Zone Developer, Notore Targets $5bn FDI, 15,000 jobs
- Ministry: BUA’s Mining Activities Illegal, Refutes Company’s Allegations
- Dutch Law Firm Seeks Criminal Case Against Shell Over Malabu Oil Deal
- FG Rescues Batch of 144 Nigerians from Libya
- Court Grants Usman Permission to Travel Abroad for Treatment
- IPOB: Abaribe Files Motion Seeking Court’s Visit to Kanu’s Abia Residence
- Senate to Probe Allegations of Abuse, Extra-judicial Killings by SARS
- Thugs Sack NIFOR Management, Take over Institute
- World Bank Lends Nigeria $350m for Rural Electrification Projects
- Ngige: FG Has Met Striking Varsity Staff’s 12-point Demands
- Don’t Dissolve NDDC Board, Niger Delta Youths Urge Buhari
- Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Other Nations Team up against Global Terrorism
- Falana Urges Buhari to End Illegal Arrest, Detention of Law-abiding Citizens, Foreigners
- Duke: How to Attract Foreign Direct Investments
- Marwa Group, Others Declare Support for Buhari
- Nwobu Emerges Anambra PDP Chair in Controversial Election
- UNICEF: HIV-Related Deaths in Adolescents on Increase in West, Central Africa
- House Probes Non-execution of Constituency Projects
- Edo Govt to Move against Human Trafficking Cartel
- I’m Most Qualified to Lead PDP, Says Secondus
- Lagos Assembly Committee Declares Creation of Okegun-Ladeseso Illegal
- Dope: IOC Bans Russia from Winter Olympics
(www.thisdaylive.com)
Guardian
- Stop panic buying, NNPC tells Nigerians as queues persist
- Mourinho pledges only ‘the truth’ on injuries
- Imo’s commissioner for happiness defends her appointment
- Terror threat triggers red alert
- Lawyers raise concern over judicial appointments
- Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics over doping
- Ronaldo set for fifth Ballon d’Or
- Chelsea don’t fear Euro superpowers – Conte
- Five things we learned from the Champions League
- Cuadrado, Bernardeschi send Juve through
- Lukaku, Rashford send Man Utd into last 16
- Bitcoin defies bubble fears and smashes $12,000, hits new record
- Rivers aids Charkin’s training facility
- SIFAX wins Ebute-Ojo ferry terminal concession in Lagos
- The last chance for PDP
- Balewa and a Christmas to remember
- Mineral resource management for national cohesion and progress Part 3
- High pitch politics herald PDP national convention
- Secondus, Adeniran may take the day at PDP convention
- PDP rules out special concession for Atiku, others
- Kiss Daniel Releases Official Statement Over Case With Former Label G-Worldwide
- Stars Rock Fashion Awards, Call For Sustainability
- Nigerian Twitter Thrashes Okorocha For Appointing Sister Commissioner For Happiness
- The future of African entrepreneurship finance and resourcing
- NCC meets with MainOne, IHS on broadband subsidy
- Technology disrupts Nigeria’s used-car market
- ‘Be vigilant and celebrate moderately’
- Tiwa Savage, Chigul, Kemi ‘Lala’, others for ‘Do it Afraid’ confab
- Harmful effects of being overweight underestimated as study measured effects of high, low BMI
(www.guardian.ng)
