*PUNCH*

Amaechi says Jonathan wasted $65bn excess crude fund, PDP kicks

Oyegun congratulates Secondus, preaches tolerance

Three die in suicide attack on Borno village

Removal threat: Olubadan says high chiefs are year-end entertainers

Saraki faces fresh CCT trial, to appeal at SCourt

Estate surveyor boss dies while delivering speech at ICPC

NAssembly puts Lagos-Ibadan road reconstruction on hold, dumps N135bn request

Northern senators debate restructuring, insecurity at retreat

TSA: Reps query Buharis exemption of N50bn NNPC accounts

Okowa, Obiano, FRSC meet over Niger Bridge Yuletide gridlock

Monarchs petition Buhari, demand probe into Kanus fathers whereabouts

Nigerias population alone cant attract foreign investments NEPZA boss

Senate queries minister over repeated votes in 2018 budget

NUPENG seeks end to fuel scarcity in Abuja, others

FG hands over State House, Marina to Lagos

Lawyers tackle trafficking

NPA denies recruitment report

El-Rufai signs N216.55bn budget into law


*VANGUARD*

2014 Confab report: Northern senators tackle Southern counterparts

January 13, payback time for Victor Umeh ' APGA Forum

Mrs Ambode makes case for less-privileged children

Contempt: Lagos bizman asks court to hands off case

NMA demands compulsory health insurance nationwide

Relocation: Lagos shuts Chisco, other transport fims at Jibowu

We couldn't meet N30bn target because of LG polls, says Kwara Revenue Service

What Nigerian varsities must do to be relevant 'American don

Nigerians must stop NGO bill in 24 hrs ' Amnesty Int'l warns

deposition threat: You're end-of-the-year entertainers, Olubadan replies kingmakers

APGA to field presidential candidate in 2019

Boundary crisis: A-Ibom community seeks reconciliation

Karo lauds Okowa over successful PDP convention

Warring Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja communities told to pursue peace

Court rules on Omotoso's suit against bank tomorrow

NSE honours ex-Delta SSG, Erheuero

Ongoing civil service reforms will enhance productivity ' Obaseki

JAMB warns against fake question papers


*THE NATION*



The Nation News Headlines Today 
[Wed-13-Dec-2017]

Updated: 2 mins ago

Court of Appeal to Saraki: you have case to answer

Nigeria plans to boost oil output as price hits $65

2019: PDP begins search for candidate

You can't remove me, Olubadan tells obas

JAMB remits N3b more to Federation Account

Costain, Jibowu bridges to go

Nganjiwa's acquittal: Senior lawyers hail verdict

Soldiers, policemen clash in Ondo

DSS attack Journalists at A'Ibom Govt House

Court orders remand of 21-yr-old over murder charge

Obaseki engages Ambrose Alli Varsity management over ranking, sets performance target

29 bag 1st Class at August 2017 law exams ' DG

NNPC threatens to shut stations hoarding fuel

Banks, insurance firms owe NHF N6.7 trillion

Senate kicks against tariff increase by DisCos

BDCs should access dollars from I&E Forex Window

Only 14 of 34 free trade zones functional

PenCom queries two PFAs


*THISDAY*

Lawyers Welcome Appeal Court Judgment on Prosecution of Judges

A'Court Affirms CCT Ruling on 15 Charges Against Saraki

Oil Prices Hit $65 on North Sea Pipeline Closure

Oyegun Salutes Secondus, Calls for Robust Engagement

Premiere of Wedding Party 2 Dazzles with Display of Middle Eastern Glamour

Deposition Threat, an Affront to Ibadan People, Says Olubadan

Donald Trump: Israeli's Friend or Foe

House C'ttee: Banks Still Holding N50bn Outside TSA

Buhari in Paris, Advocates Restructuring of Nigerian Economy Through Technology

Kachikwu: 2019 Target to End Petrol Imports

IMF Harps on Economic Diversification for Nigeria, Others

CBN Injects $210m into Forex Market

For Secondus to Succeed

Let the NDDC Be

Is Nigerias Security Architecture Degenerating Into a House Of Cards

FIFA Sanctions Nigeria over Use of Ineligible Player

Ambassador Prays for Nigeria, Russia Fina


*THE SUN*

Nsukka stands still as Kalu, Ovia, Sultan receive honorary doctorate degrees

When FCT rosefor PLWDs

US, UK security alert puts FCT on edge

PDP reconciliation: Dickson panel meets George, Gana, Adeniran, others

Akwa Ibom LG polls :We're focusing more on 2019 'APC

2019: APGA may field Obiano as presidential candidate

PDP suspends congress in Anambra

Igbo intellectuals, leaders launch book on restructuring

Day NCWS honoured agriculturists

Past govt blew $65bn Excess Crude Account savings 'Amaechi

Day foundation honoured DPO Garba, Dede Uzor in Onitsha

In Kebbi, PDP crisis festers despite reconciliation

Group takes advocacy to agric sector in Anambra

2019: Buhari may pick Tinubu as VP

PDP: Oyegun tasks Secondus on responsible leadership

Ambassador hopes for Nigeria, Russia World Cup final

CHAN Eagles confront NPFL champions Plateau United

Algeria blunder: NFF begs Nigerians, vows to deal with culprits


*GUARDIAN*

FIFA deducts three points from Nigeria for fielding ineligble player

World Bank proposes $1billion for FG's power reform

States assemblies speakers okay NotTooYoungToRun bill

Mixed reactions trail appeal court's ruling stopping EFCC from prosecuting judges

11 suspected car snatchers apprehended in Ebonyi State

FG's support for creative industry paying off, says Mohammed

Reserves hit $40b, forex market gets $210m boost

Our father who art in Abuja

Classified group, ROAM to connect Africans to opportunities

X - ray


*DAILY TRUST*

S/West PDP leaders urged to join APC

Aregbesola mourns president of Osun Muslim community

2019: Group canvasses for Atiku-Okonjo-Iweala ticket

Anambra PDP moves to reconcile aggrieved members

2019: New APC mobilization group launched

APC congratulates Secondus

Impunity, pull-him-down politics cost us Anambra - PDP

2019: APGA likely to field Obiano as presidential candidate

Abuja hosts Golden Rule conference on unity, peace

Foreign investors inflow into stock market decreases by N9bn

FG woos investors on renewable energy

Glos Johnbull: Small businesses have potential to grow - KOK

Access to train 30,000 students on leadership, financial literacy

ADE Digital targets youth with Free Digital scheme

Nigerias export value increases by 13.19% in Q3 - NBS

Tips: Hold onto your dreams

Kwes TV offers 75% discount on subscription

Club owners drum support for Match4IDPs

Maikaba satisfied with MFM draw

UKAD clears Fury to fight again

Russia backs neutral athletes for Winter Olympics

World Cup: Eagles to play Egypt, two others in friendlies NFF

Fifa punishes Nigeria for ineligible player in World Cup qualifying

Cyprus' top flight is very challenging- Abdullahi


*TRIBUNE*

President Buhari decorates pioneer army pilots

Enugu PDP gov appoints APC chieftain as commissioner

Mainstream sinks another N8.3bn into Kainji Power Plant

FG's priorities creating better investment environment 'Udoma

Buhari seeks international help to tackle climate change effects

Lagos-Ibadan rail: FG, Lagos govt agree to demolish Jibowu, Costain bridges

Threat to traditional kingdom: Benins dare ljaw freedom fighters

I regret not using my power to allocate land for my personal use, Gowon laments

Osinbajo inaugurates 300m litres capacity tank farm in Ogun

Dethronement threat: You are entertainers of the year, Olubadan replies 21 obas

Saraki sent back to CCT, as Appeal Court upturns his acquittal

Dogara calls for private sector participation to tackle housing deficit

Senator Misau arraigned, granted bail on self-recognition

PDP blasts Bello over country home mansion

Christmas: Prices of tomatoes, pepper drop by 45% in Lagos

Saraki: Appeal Court upholds CCT decision on 15 counts, disagree on 3

Traffic rules: Lagos shutdown Chisco, Ifex, GUO, other transport companies at Jibowu

Relocation of federal capital to Abuja based on territorial integrity 'Gowon

Forex market gets another $210m boost from CBN

Kwara tax board aims N30bn annual revenue


*LEADERSHIP*

Concessionaire Injects N9.6bn To Overhaul 80mw Kainji Power Turbine

UNICEF Spends N200m On HIV In Kaduna

Boko Haram: Military Gets Clean Bill Of Health In North East

El-Rufai Signs N216.55bn 2018 Budget Into Law

Ongoing Civil Service Reforms Will Enhance Productivity Obaseki

Only Agriculture Can Save Our Country!

Court Grants Senator Misau Bail On Self-recognizance

ICPC To Go After Ex-govs Indicted Of Corruption

APDA Condemns Open Bazaar At PDP Convention

Allegations Of Drugs, Equipment Diversion Rocks NASS Clinic


*SAHARA REPORTERS*

Exclusive Documents Reveal That EFCC Received Permission From NJC To Try Justice Nganjiwa

Nigerian Government Finally Hands Over State House, Marina To Lagos State Government

Democratic Candidate Doug Jones Defeats President Donald Trump's Candidate In Alabama Senatorial election

N2bn Scam: Court Grants Oronsaye Leave to Travel

Nigerian Lawyers' Group Condemns Appellate Court's Dismissal Of Bribery Charges Against Justice Nganjiwa

German-Based Nigerian Pastor To Be Tried For Forgery, Land Grabbing

Union Grounds Operation Of Kenya Airways At Lagos Airport

#ENDSARS: Police Promise To Control SARS Movement

Trial Of Judges: Where Appeal Court Goofed Badly

Insecurity And Renewed Terrorism: Buhari And His Weird Take On The Situation By Ifeanyi Izeze

Police Tortured Me, Forced Confession, Suspect Says

Senator Accusing Inspector General Of Police Of Corruption Gets Bail

Nigeria's Senate President Saraki Ordered By The Court Of Appeal To Face Fresh Corruption Trial

Three Killed, Seven Injured In Maiduguri IDP Camp Suicide Attack

Amnesty International: Families Of Hundreds Of Shi'a Muslims Killed In Zaria Still Await Justice

Nigeria Lost $32bn To Corruption Under Former President Jonathan ' DFID

Code Of Conduct Trial: Court Of Appeal To Deliver Judgment On Saraki's Acquittal Today

How We Eliminated Five Boko Haram Commanders ' General

Detention Of Niger Delta Activists: IYC Petitions UN, Africa Commission On Human And People's Rights

Ten Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram Ambush

#EndSARS: SARS Officer Gruesomely Tortures Man To Death In Ondo State, Dumps Corpse At Hospital Morgue


*PREMIUM TIMES*

Nigeria requires international support to reduce effects of climate change ' Buhari

100 women died from pregnancy complications in Zamfara in 2016 ' Consultant

Lagos-Ibadan rail line to be completed December 2018 ' Amaechi

JAMB remitted N7.8 billion to Nigerian govt, not N5.2 billion ' Oloyede

Saraki reacts to Appeal Court judgement ordering his retrial

Nigeria's trade balance exceeds N1 trillion for first time since 2014 ' Report

Beware of fake past questions, JAMB warns

Algeria Match: NFF reacts to FIFA sanction on Nigeria

Bankers aid money laundering in Nigeria ' Nuhu Ribadu

Judge berates Police, EFCC, others for arresting, detaining suspects before investigation

Nigerian govt formally transfers Marina Presidential Lodge to Lagos

Lagos govt partners Olamide Live in Concert 'OLIC4

Olubadan reacts to deposition threat

Nigeria, 37 others seal economic pact on investment, trade

Saraki meets northern Senators; speaks on restructuring, others

29 bag First Class in Law School exam

ICPC may revisit files of 20 indicted ex-governors ' Acting Chairman

BOI, Unity Bank in court over N150 million loan

N2 billion Scam: Court grants Oronsaye permission to travel abroad

30-year-old brothel shuts in Uyo

World Cup: FIFA rules against Nigeria, awards Algeria 3-0


*BUSINESSDAY*

BusinessDay 13 Dec 2017

Monetary, Fiscal policy combine to push T- Bill yields to 2-year low

Shut Forties pipeline to boost demand for Nigerian crude

Fate Foundation graduates 114 new entrepreneurs

APM Terminals launches refrigerated truck transport for perishables agric produces

Expert advocate measures to strengthen regulatory services in insurance, other financial sectors

NPA in alleged secret recruitment against FG directive

First Bank Insurance's underwriting profit surges 45.12 percent

Customs moves to check abuse of fast track scheme by importers

NBCC identifies market opportunity for SMEs

Nestl Nigeria and partners boost youth entrepreneurship in the country

PenCom to Senate: Ignore proposed Bill seeking 75% withdrawal from RSA as lump sum

Claims rise shows growing product recall risks

What banks are charging on BDC transactions is high

DMO redeems N198.032bn maturing Treasury Bills

Asian stocks fall ahead of central bank meetings: Markets wrap

Integrity of database, good governance seen driving efficient tax system

The tax and growth paradox

Paying Taxes 2018: More countries make payments easier