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NATIONAL Nigeria Records 1,031 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Rises To 87,510 Nigeria ignores local research into COVID-19 possible cures, awaits vaccines from Europe, US FAAN strengthens Covid-19 protocols at airports COVID-19: Expert Advises FG against Flight Restrictions, Lockdown New Year: Govs Urge Unity, Adherence To COVID-19 Protocols Rising COVID-19 cases: NUT cautions FG against Jan 18 schools’ resumption date 2020: Farewell to a year of rage Buhari to make New Year broadcast on Friday Buhari signs 2021 budget, to unfold borrowing plans soon Nigeria will exit recession early in 2021, says Lawan Twisting Kukah’s view on national security hypocritical –Northern groups ‘Troops’ll Change Tactics Against Boko Haram, Bandits In 2021’ Military Kills 4,000 Suspects, Seizes 80,000 Rounds of Ammunition Camels now bring in grenades, anti-aircraft guns, others – ACF Stop Labeling Fulani As Criminals – Miyetti Allah Warns Sowore Arrested In Abuja Odele, #EndSARS Counsel Plans Long Exile APC f

NATIONAL Nigeria records 1016 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 86,576.  COVID-19: I warned against reopening of schools but was seen as enemy of education sector - NMA President.  Experts warn against consequences of low testing, states abandon enforcement.  Ooni alerts Nigerians to second wave of COVID-19.  COVID-19, #EndSARS protest make children drop out of school - Investigation.  Buhari to sign 2021 Budget today - Presidency.  Buhari orders deployment of refurbished tractors for improved farming.  Why 8th Senate rejected Magu, other Buhari’s appointees - Saraki.  Concern as 4 out of 30 journalists killed in 2020 are Nigerians.  Don’t muzzle those raising concerns over insecurity, Ortom tells FG.  MURIC to Kukah: Resign as secretary of Peace C’ttee.  Kukah advocate of democracy, issues raised germane - PFN.  7,340 corruption cases still under investigation- EFCC.  NYSC denies abandoning Corps members in COVID-19 isolation centres.  Why North rejected Enahoro’s 1956

NATIONAL Nigeria records 794 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 85,560.  FG suspends 100 passports of passengers over post-arrival COVID-19 test - PTF.  COVID-19: Nigeria struggling to cope, Jan will be tough, FG says.  Nigeria’s first criminologist, Prof Odekunle, dies of COVID-19.  CAN orders churches to comply with scheduling of cross-over services.  Kukah anti-nepotism sermon divides North.  I didn’t call for military coup - Bishop Kukah.  Rep dismisses attack on Kukah as hypocritical.  Niger Delta renews agitation for 13% derivation direct payment to communities.  CAN, ACMPN call for immediate release of abducted Catholic Bishop of Owerri.  Kalu condemns kidnap, threatens to boycott APC meeting.  Buhari: We’ll fight food inflation in 2021, orders CBN not to give money for food importation.   Buhari to sign 2021 budget on Thursday.  Police brutality: Family seeks release of son’s corpse, demands N50m compensation.  Work hard and pray for Nigeria’s success in 2021, Oba

NATIONAL Nigeria records 397 cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 84,811.  COVID-19: Don’t wait to see dead bodies to believe - NMA President.   NMA seeks life insurance for doctors, others over COVID-19.  COVID-19 second wave: FG, National Assembly consider UK, US flights’ ban next week.  Insecurity: We never apologised to Buhari for inviting him to NASS - Reps.  I wasn’t appointed to give out rice, cooking oil, clothes - Power Minister.  Obasanjo ready to stake political position for Nigeria.  CAN accuses FG, MURIC, Presidency of twisting Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message.  Furore over Kukah’s Christmas bombshell.  You can’t stop me from holding church services, Cleric dares Buhari, Govs.  Nigeria’s presidential system ‘totally useless’  - Northern Elders Forum.  North’s agreement on restructuring tickles Ohanaeze Ndigbo.  PDP directs Saraki Committee to reconcile Makinde, Fayose.  NDDC: Akpabio committed no sin in appointing a sole administrator.  BUSINESS How Nigeria can lev

NATIONAL Nigeria records 838 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 84,414.  20 doctors’ death: NMA submits proposal to FG Jan, seeks prevention training.  Nigerian Women Affairs Minister tests positive to COVID-19.  COVID-19: Enforcement of new guidelines begins for UK, S/Africa passengers.  Buhari’s invitation: Reps Spokesman silent over apology to President.  National Assembly spends billions of Naira on Constitution Review.  Lawan bags Igbo traditional title, preaches unity.  Lawyers gave N9.4bn bribes to judges in 3 years - ICPC.  How Bajowa saved me from being killed by Dimka in 1976 coup - Obasanjo.  Nigeria no where close to a failed state, APC replies PDP.  2023: Showdown in PDP as state chapters battle NWC.  NDDC: IYC denies calls to sack Akwa, Akpabio.  Why N’Delta needs peace - Sylva.  How to realize Igbo presidency - Moghalu.  Igbo group writes Buhari, seeks review of recent police promotions.  FRSC moves to enforce speed limiter use, as speed related crashes wor

NATIONAL Nigeria records 829 new cases of COVID-19, total confirmed cases now 83,576.  COVID-19: ANAP foundation raises alarm over 2nd wave.  New virus variant found in Nigeria is independent from UK variant - Expert.  Buhari mourns doctors who died of COVID-19.  Enemies of the country will lose las las - Femi Adesina.  It’s graceless to fan embers of hatred, strife, FG replies Kukah.  Nepotism: Stop stigmatizing Buhari, Lai Mohammed cautions Kukah.  Comrade Ajaero to Buhari: Nigerians are suffering.  Southern, Middle Belt leaders mourn PANDEF Chairman, Nkanga.  2023: Support Group nominates Ken Nnamani for presidency.  In religion, tradition, there is no dichotomy among us - Lawan.  2020: A threat to human existence, Anglican Bishop laments.  Hardship: Labor vows to resist further burden in New Year.  Need to expand Executive Order No. 007.  Ex-Guber candidate tackles Onnoghen.  APC celebrates Bagudu, Dogara.  APC Chairman to new members: You’ll not be left out of party affairs.  Bauc

NATIONAL Nigeria Records 712 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 82,747 COVID-19 Second Wave: ‘Over 20 Doctors Die In One Week’ COVID-19: UK variant of virus not yet in Nigeria – NCDC Comply with pandemic protocols, CAN urges Christians COVID-19: NAFDAC to give emergency approval for N400bn vaccines COVID-19: Foundation Opposes Forced Vaccination, Religious Restrictions COVID-19: NUC orders universities to stop academic activities Nigerians Celebrate Peaceful, Low-Key Christmas Amid COVID-19 Pope urges ‘Covid vaccines for all’ in Christmas message Yuletide: Don’t squander sacrifices of 2020 ― WHO chief Bloody Christmas Fintiri, Ndume express worry as Boko Haram kills six, burns churches Christmas Eve Boko Haram Attacks: Ndume Seeks Proactive Military Operations In North East Insurgency: Troops Kill 38 Armed Bandits In Katsina, Zamfara ― DHQ 829 Students, 8 Teachers Abducted From Schools In 6 Years Chief of Air Staff celebrates Christmas with troops in Borno How Prominent Residents Fled Kanka

NATIONAL Nigeria Records 1,041 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 81,963 Positive cases rose 100 per cent in one week, says PTF COVID-19 Second Wave: Outcry Over Delay In Test Results Another New Coronavirus Variant Found In Nigeria, Says Africa Centre For Disease Control COVID-19: We’re Studying New Strain Of Virus -FG Only vaccines can eliminate virus, says NCDC COVID-19 protocols: Nigeria to publish identities of 100 violators COVID-19 warnings dominate Buhari, govs’ Xmas messages Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Ekweremadu, CAN preach love at Christmas Nigerians celebrate unusual Christmas ACF, others fume as Buhari declares Borno, Yobe safe 2,000 kidnapped victims rescued under my watch, says Matawalle DHQ: Rescue of Kankara students historic Our Kidnappers Demanded N344m, N1m Per Head, Say Katsina Schoolboys Our kidnappers said they received N30m part-payment – Kankara schoolboys Kankara Abduction: No Ransom Paid, Military Insists We’ll confront Boko Haram –Buhari Our Security Problems Beyond Sim