Nigeria Newspapers Today

The Nation Newspaper

OPL 245 deal: $523m bribe cash traced to ex- ministers, politicians
Breaking: Panic at Abule Egba as vandals cause explosion
History as Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line is test run
Gunmen kill ex-Chief of Defence Staff Alex Badeh
Fed Govt retains $60 benchmark as oil dips to $58
N488b states cash stuck as lawmakers inflate claims
NBA chief Usoro docked for alleged N1.4b fraud
Ambode launches health insurance scheme
Three Islamic clerics, two others nabbed with human parts
Oshiomhole: why governors must pay living wage
APC youths back Buhari
‘Man steals’ N1m goods
‘Goods must bear vital information’
Two charged with kidnapping siblings
SGF in last-minute meeting with APC Reps Caucus

Punch News

Ex-Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, murdered
APC dissolves state, LG, ward excos in Ogun, Imo
New York Times obtains video showing Nigerian soldiers killing Shiites
PDP gov: Kashamu, Adebutu disagree as Appeal Court sets aside FHC’s order
Police accused of collecting N350,000 to cover up teenager’s death probe
Buhari pleads with ASUU to end strike, Ngige optimistic
FG has released 50% constituency allowance to lawmakers — SGF
Nigeria can pay N30,000 minimum wage, says Oshiomhole
Let my people go, Agbaje replies Tinubu
Chelsea legend feels sorry for Moses
Mob lynches driver, burns vehicle over disagreement with passengers
Meat van operators accused of defrauding firms of N46.4m
Killings by herdsmen will continue if Buhari is re-elected –Atiku
Pogba deletes cryptic post after Mourinho’s exit
EFCC begins operation cyber storm to tackle Yahoo boys
Obiano’s aide leads Buhari’s re-election campaign in South-East
Army pulls five generals out of service
Meat van operators accused of defrauding firms of N46.4m
Alleged murder: Police move detained activist to Kano
Rivers court remands two robbery suspects in prison
Court remands two suspects over village head’s death
EFCC arrests suspected Abuja Internet fraudsters
170 injured soldiers, accident victims get artificial limbs
Command parades ritualists, fraudsters, others
I’m more comfortable working with Sanwo-Olu –Hamzat
Adamawa governorship candidates sign peace pact Thursday
Benefits of fixed deposit investment
ICSAN proposes development plan to diversify economy
StanbicIBTC, TMTR committed to training
Construction cost of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway section rises to N134bn
Apapa gridlock: NPA increases cargo rent, demurrage-free days
Ezekwesili seeks urgent human capital development

Vanguard News

FG facing serious financial challenges – Akabueze, Budget boss
Banks to jerk up lending rate for corporates in Q1’19
Breaking: Ex Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, aides killed in AbujaPDP alleges fresh plot to remove Saraki
Yuletide: FG opens Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu road to traffic
2019: Appeal court sets aside lower court judgment on Kashamu
2019: Buhari, a poor student of history- Atiku
Alleged exam malpractices: Police re-arraigns Adeleke, 4 others
Land Dispute: Youths Desert Anambra Community, Houses Destroyed
Why SDG Projects Failed In Oil Communities Of South-East, South-South
Octogenarian, 3 Clerics, Another, Arrested With Human Heart, Flesh
Monarchs Join Forces Against Osu Caste System In Igbo Land
Sustainable Peace Can Only Be Built On A Tripod
Mrs Obaseki Tasks Women On Unity, Support For Govt Programmes
Atiku, Obi Visit Aba Today
I’m Not On Any Travel Ban List, Says Ekweremadu
The Ultimatum Over Apapa Gridlock
‘PT’ll Resist Attempts To Turn Nigeria Into Two-Party State’ Igbo Day Of Glory Imminent —Ohanaeze
Ajeromi-Ifelodun PDP Chairman Urges Members To Shun Bribery
We’ll Replicate Osun, Ekiti In 2019 — IGP
AFCON 2019: Rohr Submits New Programme Of Action To NFF
Sanwo-Olu Support Group Takes Sanitation Awareness To Eputu
Afriland Properties Plc CEO, Oshogwe Wins African Prize For Leadership Excellence Award
Lagos 2019: If You Want Freedom, Learn Vulcanising, Tinubu Mocks Agbaje
Court Delays Boost Corruption – ICAN Why Hitachi, Allied Computers Created Solutions For GDPR Compliance
How Smart Countries Could Hit Economic Boom With 5G

Thisday News

12m Farmers Mobilise for Buhari’s Second Term, Contribute N100 Each
Defend Your Votes, Atiku, Secondus Charge North-east
Anxiety in Senate as PDP Alleges Fresh Plot to Remove Saraki
Post-Merger Access Bank Eyes $200m Additional Capital
Oil Price Slumps to $59, Threatens 2019 Budget Implementation
Former Defence Chief, Alex Badeh, Shot Dead
2019 Budget: National Assembly Set to Receive Buhari Wednesday
Focus on Evidence, Ignore Buhari’s ‘Deceptive Words’, Atiku Tells NDI, IRI
(Updated) Manchester United Sack Mourinho
Latest
Post-Merger Access Bank Eyes $200m Additional Capital
Oil Price Slumps to $59, Threatens 2019 Budget Implementation
Killings by Herdsmen Will Continue If APC Wins 2019 Elections, Says...
Buhari Declines Assent to NBC Amendment Bill
NBA President, Usoro, Arraigned over Alleged N1.4bn Fraud, Granted N250m Bail
FG Committed to Railway Concessioning, Says NRC MD
Otieno: Nigeria Will Benefit Significantly from African Trade Insurance Agency
Why Insurance Sector Recapitalisation Failed
Otakikpo’s $12m Rivers LPG Plant Takes Off in 2019
Group Funds Education for Indigent Members
Ogbeh: Farmers to Hold 40% of Bank of Agriculture
For Saraki, Number 13 = 56
PT Condemns Clandestine Moves to Impose Two-Party System on Nigerians
CLEEN Foundation Trains Police Officers on Election Security Management

Sun News

Ex-CDS Alex Badeh killed by suspected gunmen
2019 polls: INEC raises fears over security
How Abuja stood still for Wells Carlton
Showers of love at Ozubulu rehabilitation centre
Enugu poly partners PCRC on security
The Sun award’ll spur me to do more – Gov Dickson
Nigeria’s 1st gold refinery to triple capacity in 5 years
APGA crisis: Party must respect constitution – Ukaegbu
2019: Voting PDP is returning to Egypt -Oshiomhole
Ex-CDS Alex Badeh killed by suspected gunmen
2019 polls: INEC raises fears over security
The Sun award’ll spur me to do more – Gov Dickson
N487.8bn refund to states: Buhari accuses NASS of padding
2019 budget: N’Assembly awaits Buhari
Agbaje replies Tinubu: You must let my people go
FG treating Igbo like slaves – Nwodo
MDAs under-perform after N40tr investments – FG
CESJET backs Nigerian Army, questions SERAP, EiE, BudgIT

Leadership News

Ex-Defence Chief, Badeh, Shot Dead.
Security Agents Occupy NASS Ahead Of Budget Presentation Today
Dare Us On Travel Ban, FG Tells Ekweremadu, Uzodimma First Press Conference by Former Manchester United Manager
BREAKING: Jose Mourinho Quits Manchester United
‘PDP Lawmakers Cannot Override PMB On Electoral Act’
The Real Reason Behind Mourinho’s Sack
24 Hours Electricity Offends Residents
Maiduguri, Borno Residents Cry Out Over 24 Hours Electricity
Rape Allegation: Our Son Will Be Vindicated, Says Family Of Embattled Ayade’s Aide
Southeast And 2019 Polls
NDPHC And The Future Of Electricity In Nigeria and
Rain Of Tributes As Adebiyi Alabi Goes ‘Home’
Garlands For Saraki At 56
North London Derby: Respect Tottenham, Emery Urges Arsenal Players, Fans
19th National Sports Festival Created Over 163 Millionaires — Dalung
2018 FCT SWAN Games: NTA, Peoples Daily Clash In Final
… Fiesta Exposes Rising Stars — NCF

Daily Times News

Youths are misguided to ferment trouble STF boss
Farmers/herders crisis: Amnesty International accused of commercializing falsehood
INEC to engage police in preparation for 2019 general election
ANN lauds Khadijah Abdullahi-Iyas performance at the vice presidential debate
Lagos 2019: Ambode officially endorses Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat ticket
IYC joins the fray, urges NASS to override Buhari on Electoral Act
2019: Opposition against APC swells as 9 parties adopt Atiku, 6 more to join CUPP
APGA Presidency ll tackle Boko Haram VP candidate
PDP decries Buhari over excuses on cabinet delay

Tribune News

Buhari @76: He is an anti-corruption Czar ' Ogboru
Improved security, upgraded infrastructure 'll boost Nigeria's tourism ' Lai Mohammed
Lagos: APC wins Bariga councillorship by-election
Yuletide: FG opens Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu road to traffic
Lagos Assembly tasks LASTMA, VIS on incessant gridlock
Fire guts Ogbe-Ijoh Iron Market in warri again
2019: APM inaugurates 300-man campaign committee in Ogun
2019: Don't allow Police, INEC to deprive you of your votes ' Secondus
Violators of Electoral Act shall be prosecuted ' INEC chairman

The Authority News

Buhari's attempt to doctor unemployment figures is brazen corruption ' PDP
Kaduna state police command nabs hardened criminals
Fresh plot to remove Saraki thickens, says PDP
ICPC urges electorate, youths to resist vote buying and selling
Nigerian NGOs warn Buhari's Govt over incessant attacks on Human Rights and Humanitarian Organisations

Daily Trust News

NNPC to build more retail outlets in Abuja, other states – GMD
I left $170m behind for Ogoni clean up, ex-minister says.
Ex-Defence Chief, Badeh killed in ambush.
Alleged malpractice: Police re-arraign Senator Adeleke.
DSS, police takeover N/Assembly as Buhari presents budget today
Husband to court: My wife got pregnant for another man
We are suffering at old age, pensioners lament in Ekiti
Estate agent arraigned over N215,000 fraud
Ekiti: Fulani move to end hostilities with farmers
Trial of 2 bank ex-directors: Court shifts judgment day

The Herald News

Adelabu, Oyo APC guber candidate, unveils 7-point agenda
Manchester United shares rise after Mourinho's departure
8 Things You Don't Know About Wizkid
Reps Resolve To Admit Buhari To Present 2019 Budget
I can't continue living like a slave in my husband's house ' Woman tells court
FG Must Bring Back Our Grazing Reserves ' Miyetti Allah
Court remands 2 persons for kidnapping employers' children
Police arraign vendor for spending N.121m mistakenly credited to his account
EFCC Arraigns NBA President, Usoro, Over N1.4bn Fraud

Daily Independent News

SPN Slams APC, Promises Better Governance
EGCDF Commissions Projects Worth N382.6m
Okomu Oil MD Commissions Town Hall Donated By Firm
Mbat Commends Nsima Ekere For Promising Free Healthcare, Insurance Scheme
Mulade Advises Okowa To Develop Ijaw Communities
Jonathan: Caught In The Web Of APC Blame Game
A'IbomAPC, PDP fight Over LG Autonomy
Buhari Accuses Lawmakers Of Inflating FG Debts To State By N890m
PDP Alleges Fresh Plot To Use Police, DSS To Remove Saraki

Premium Times News

BREAKING: Nigeria's former defence chief, Alex Badeh, shot dead
Yuletide: FG opens Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Sagamu road to traffic
Nigerians advised on how to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases
Kogi CJ vs Governor/Assembly: Counsel seeks out of court settlement
Nigerian govt declares 'emergency' on revenue collection
Nigeria's VAS market worth N79bn ' NCC
Gov. Umahi presents N188.4bn budget for 2019
Police arrest two female kidnap suspects

Linda Ikeji News

Lionel Messi receives another Golden Shoe award after outscoring Mo Salah last season (Photos)
Fake farmer arrested for N4m fraud in Kaduna State (Photos)
Come and holiday in my premises' - Simi tells Adekunle Gold on Twitter
Facebook, Twitter and Google are so biased toward the Democratsit is ridiculous' - President Trump
Breaking: Former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, shot dead by unknown gunmen
Photos: Davido and Sophia Momodu attend their daughter's school end of year party in Lagos
Looking For Love Naija Show is now on DSTV Channel 153
Governor Rochas Okorocha shows off his dancing skills in new video
Maiduguri residents protest against 24-Hour electricity daily, demand reduction

Sahara Reporters News

BREAKING: Appeal Court Sacks Kashamu As PDP's Governorship Candidate In Ogun
BREAKING: Former Chief Of Defence Staff Alex Badeh Shot Dead
Five Ondo Civil Servants In Police Net Over N200million Tax Fraud
JUST IN: Federal University Otuoke Demotes Seven Professors To Lecturer Grade

SPORTS NEWS
Soccernet

Mourinho sacked as Manchester United manager
Solskjaer lined up as United caretaker - sources
Guardiola supports Mourinho: 'I'm on his side'
Emery: Poch 'very happy' at Spurs amid Utd links
Solari: Mourinho speculation does not worry me
Man Utd brand won't suffer without Mou - analysts
Barca's Rafinha ordered by court to wear Adidas
Tuchel 'respects' PSG decision to suspend Rabiot
Spurs fan banned 4 years for hurling banana skin
How Mourinho unravelled at Man United: The inside story
Burley: Pogba, other players must take blame
Transfer Talk: Pochettino keen on United move
Torreira, Fabinho, Jorginho, Fred define their clubs
What does your club need in the January transfer window?
Manchester City wins 3-1 on Penalty Kicks.
De Bruyne an 8/10 in return as City knock out Leicester
UCL draw a nightmare for United, a dream for City
Klopp meets the team he turned down
Man United drew PSG, and social media loved it
UEL draw: Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter learn fate
Transfer Talk: Pochettino keen on Man Utd move
PSG and Rabiot contract saga turns ugly
Ramsey, Martial, Rabiot lead top free agents
What does your club need in the January transfer

Goal.com

Man Utd accidentally confirm Solskjaer appointment
All the reaction to Mourinho's sacking
Transfer LIVE: Man Utd move to land £40m Pochettino
Mourinho gone, now disastrous Woodward must step aside too
Outdated & delusional - Mourinho is FINISHED at top level
Revealed: Man Utd's insane Mourinho sacking payout
Man Utd's new manager? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer profiled
Good riddance! Toxic Mourinho won't be missed at Man Utd
Neville: Pogba was dancing on Mourinho's grave
Ausilio: Icardi will never go to Juve
Under-fire Kovac feels sorry for axed Mourinho
Guardiola hails 'incredible' debut from Garcia
Emery: Poch should snub Man Utd and stay at Spurs
The winners & losers of Mourinho's Man Utd exit
De Bruyne: Penalty hero Muric has veins of ice!
'Almost certain' Lainez leaves America
WATCH: Leckie strikes in the Bundesliga
Van Dijk teases Alisson over United gaffe

FOOTBALL FEATURES FOR TODAY

England - EFL Cup December 19
20:45 Arsenal ? - ? Tottenham Hotspur
20:45 Chelsea ? - ? AFC Bournemouth

Germany - Bundesliga December 19
18:30 Schalke 04 ? - ? Bayer Leverkusen
20:30 Mainz 05 ? - ? Eintracht Frankfurt
20:30 FC Bayern München ? - ? RasenBallsport Leipzig
20:30 Freiburg ? - ? Hannover 96
20:30 Werder Bremen ? - ? Hoffenheim

France - League Cup December 19
18:45 Amiens ? - ? Lyon
21:05 Le Havre ? - ? Nimes
21:05 Monaco ? - ? Lorient
21:05 Dijon ? - ? Bordeaux
21:05 Rennes ? - ? Nantes
21:05 Nice ? - ? Guingamp
21:05 Marseille ? - ? Strasbourg