*NEWS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2018.*
*PUNCH*
APC to query Amosun, Okorocha for anti-party activities
Ekiti CNPP faults Afeniferes endorsement of Atiku
Accord Party, APGA presidential candidates protest exclusion from debate
Court nullifies Oshiomhole-backed APC factional exco in Kwara
Umeh threatens to expose ex-senators on constituency funds
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Candidate drags SDP, INEC to court in Delta
Ogun APC youths seek resignation of defectors
Ekiti PDP rejects suspension of council chairmen, others
Atiku claims Buharis economic team members lack requisite knowledge
PDP lauds Saraki at 56
Sacked Ogun APC faults Oshiomhole on exco dissolution
300, 000 PVCs uncollected in Plateau INEC
Saraki, Ahmed absent at birthday celebrations
Ganduje releases N2bn for pension arrears
STOAN seeks short term remedy for Apapa gridlock
NCS committee on overtime cargo set to publish report
NSDC disburses N3.9bn to boost sugar production
20.9 million Nigerians jobless, says NBS
Buhari presents N8.83tn budget for 2019
First Bank empowers food entrepreneurs
Merger: Access Bank set to raise $250m capital
FG introduces new procurement price checker to Lagos
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Stock market reverses gains on sell-offs, weak oil prices
Shun adulterated engine lubricants, NUPENG warns dealers
NNPC probes Lagos pipeline fire outbreak
SEC approves new reporting guidelines on NSE
NSE migrates REITs, closed funds to separate equities board
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NALPGAM kicks against LPG skids at petrol stations
Firm restates commitment to developing host communities
Drama, protests as Buhari presents 2019 budget to National Assembly
FG withdraws $1.6bn in three weeks, shrinks ECA to $631m
2019 budget speech: Budget of continuity
Should INEC take over the conduct of LG elections
Human rights organisations condemn intimidation of UNICEF, AI
Disrespect for rule of law responsible for most conflicts in Africa Badejo
Ekiti AG urges lawyers to embrace technology
Police counsel preaches uprightness
MOJ seeks support for child justice centre
Oshiomhole rejects calls for service chiefs sacking
Using military to compromise 2019 electionll be dangerous Ezekwesili
Poor economy: Ex-Benue gov attacks APC
NGO partners USADF to train IDPs in skills acquisition
Osun ll get $20m for health care Adewole
2019 polls: Pray for Nigeria, says Ambode
*VANGUARD*
Subsidy on, as Buhari presents N8.8trn budget
2019: Protect your votes, Ojefia urges Deltans
Enugu psychiatric hospital workers embark on 3-day warning strike
I'll deploy legislative advocacy, activism to change Bayelsa East ' Wills
Delta APC pretending, not ready to win election ' Igbuya
Imposition: APC NASS aspirant drags INEC, others to court
I've changed the narrative for presidential campaigns 'Ezekwesili
Bina Foundation reaches out to Enugu para-athletics champions
2019: UNIDA charges INEC on free, fair elections
Kidnapped Rivers Priest: Tonye Cole alleges political undertone
Improved security, upgraded infrastructure'll boost Nigeria's tourism 'Lai Mohammed
NCAC tasks Nigerians on peaceful 2019 elections
Keme seeks court intervention over Warri constituency SDP ticket
Oshiomhole vs Amosun: Ogun APC dares NWC, says you can't dissolve us
Dickson seeks collaboration against cultism in Niger Delta
Why we dissolved Ogun, Imo Excos ' APC
INEC prepared for credible poll in 2019- Yakubu
Finally, Saraki speaks hours after Buhari presented 2019 Budget
Budget presentation: Saraki, Dogara's inability to deliver speech, sign of weakness says Akpabio
It is going to be easy to market Buhari but not Uzodinma ' Okorocha
APC fingers Saraki, Dogara over lawmakers' attack on Buhari during budget presentation
Buhari is Tafawa Balewa of our time, says APC coordinator
2019 budget: How Senators, Reps jeered, cheered President Buhari
*THE NATION*
Fed Govt drains ECA of $1.68b in one month
U.S group stages rally for Sanwo-Olu
Engineer faces N1m fraud charge
VP, ex-PDP Chair Muazu meet at Aso Villa
Woman, three children allegedly set ablaze
Weve made progress on all fronts, Buhari tells Nigerians
Houses, shops, vehicles razed in pipeline fire
Military, police begin manhunt for Badehs killers
Robotics voyage at UNILAG
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Kwara High Court recognises embattled Balogun-Fulanis exco
Oyo 2019: Is Shittu a threat to Adelabu
Igbo leaders backing Atiku are saboteurs, say Buhari supporters
Ajatta: Technocrat and politician at 80
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Bring killers of Badeh to justice
Atiku knocks Buhari over latest unemployment report
PDP, Secondus celebrate Saraki at 56
2019 Budget: Recovery from recession fragile, says Saraki
Okowa condemns murder of ex-CDS
Davidos Fall hits 100m views on YouTube
Diamond Banks merger: Access Bank increases capital raising to $457m
*THISDAY*
AFC Invests $25m Equity in Infracredit
Firms Partner on Technology Transformation
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Glo Unveils New Offering
Western Digital Expands Products
Marketers Raise Concern over Looming Danger in Petrol Stations
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Fasuyi: LAEAF to Empower Women
Ayade: Why Israelis are Training 1000 Cross River Farmers
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Ugochukwu Appointed TEF Chief Executive Officer
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APC Appoints Caretaker Executive for Imo Chapter
Primary Election Fallout: APC Dissolves Imo, Ogun Excos
*DAILY TRUST*
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140 young candidates trained in Kano
We've reviewed Benue's security architecture ' INEC
2019: Fertiliser producers donate N570m for Buhari's campaign
APC: Sacked Ishola Balogun-Fulani-led Kwara exco remain expelled
Ogun APC rejects dissolution, says its exercise in futility
House of Reps and legislative propriety
Buhari is Atiku's challenge, not US visa
For Saraki, Number 13 = 56
Why lecturers take gov't assurances unserious -Unionists
Board develops strategies on Arabic, Islamic studies
FG wants agencies to deposit publications with National Library
Kaduna employs 7,000 teachers to ease workload
French Village, DTCA partner on capacity building
Politicians told to enroll children in public schools
Higher institutions to create interactive learning experience
Lawyer pays students' fees
Unilag explains N11,000 electricity fee for students
Wheat production slumps as FG props rice
IBM, Hello Tractor unveil new agric tech in Lagos
Yuletide: FRSC cautions motorists against reckless driving
Christmas: Police assures FCT residents of adequate security
Trader bags 10 months' imprisonment for duping customer of N35,000
*TRIBUNE*
1 public holidays
Ex-President Jonathan mourns Badeh
Ex-PDP boss Muazu, Osinbajo meet in Aso Rock
Badeh: PDP expresses shock, demands immediate investigation
Buhari presents N8.83trn budget for 2019 to National Assembly
There are no clear-cut ideological differences between political parties 'Sen Araraume
NASS: Labour unrest over 2018 budget
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Bad roads, Apapa gridlock wreck port operation
Ex-Serbian police general ban from entering US
US to review travel ban, sanctions to ensure aid reaches North Korea
Over 100 killed in Congo clashes days before election
South Africa issues arrest warrant for Grace Mugabe
Adamawa govt to complement FG housing programme ' Bindow
Customs seizes smuggled rice, trucks worth N101.7m in Edo
Nestl Nigeria restates commitment to responsible raw materials sourcing at suppliers day
Nigerian equities market rebounds with 0.70% growth
South African Airways airlifts over three million Nigerians in 20 years
Dana Air wins 2018 best domestic airline award
*LEADERSHIP*
Ending Incessant Strikes
FAAC Shares N812.76bn To FG, States, LGs
2019 Budget: APC Charges NASS To Rise Above Political Interests
Okorocha Donates 100 Vehicles To Police
NCAC's DG Calls For Peaceful 2019 Elections
NNPC Subsidiary Recorded N1.8bn Profit In 2017 ' MD
Abule-Egba Pipeline Fire'll Not Disrupt Fuel Supply ' NNPC
Apapa Traffic: FG Stops Shipping Firms' Collection Of Demurrage Charges
MTN Predicts Replacement Of Census With Big Data By Governments
Generator Emissions: FG Begins House-to-House Inspection January 2019
Fashola Seeks Indigenous Research To Validate 17m Housing Deficit
MAAN Targets 25m Metric Tonnes Of Maize Production in 2019
NCC Outlines Measures For Effective Broadband Coverage
Airtel Fetes 1,000 In Sokoto
Our Aircraft Well Maintained 'Air Peace
Dana Air Wins 2018 Best Domestic Airline Award
Minister Decries Slow Pace Of Work On Abeokuta ' Ibadan Rail Project
Ports Terminal Operators Raise Dock Workers' Salary By 60%
Marketers Caution Against Gas Plants In Petrol Stations
Naira Remains Stable Against Dollar Few Days To Yuletide
Stocks Market: Investors Lose N39bn
Stanbic IBTC Emerges Biggest Winner At NSE CEO Awards
Merger: Access Bank To Raise $250m Tier II Capital In 2019
*BLUE PRINT*
Bale sparkles as Real land in Club World Cup final
FG, states, LGs share N812.762 billion for Nov
Breaking:Chelsea get Spurs tough Cup semis test, City battle Albion
N40trn investment in AMCON, JAMB, others not yielding result 'Budget Office
APC confirms Blueprint report, inaugurates caretaker for Imo chapter
Breaking: At last, Buhari presents 2019 budget, proposes N8.83 trillion
After Mourinho's exit, Solskjaer takes over United coaching role
Mixed reactions as Buhari storms NASS, reels out achievements ahead budget presentation
Iju to Abeokuta railway project to be completed in January
We shall use tourism to promote peace in Kogi ' Commissioner
Buhari's naysayers
Christmas, New Year: FG declares 25, 26, Jan. 1st public holidays
APC bombs PDP lawmakers for booing Buhari at budget presentation
Breaking: Portfolio parties demanding money to endorse Buhari, says Oshiomhole
Ebonyi Gov presents N188.4 billion estimates for 2019
ActionAid to spend $2.5m in 2019 in Kogi, Nasarawa
Gana not member of SDP, group alleges
Adamawa guber candidates to sign peace accord tomorrow
Senate investigates Adeyanju's arrest by police
Nigeria can pay N30.000 new minimum wage ' Oshiomhole
Nasarawa varsity alumni vice president resigns over resources mismanagement
Benue villages now safe for IDPs' return ' Military
We did not interfere with choice of Kogi East candidate ' KEEC
*BUSINESSDAY*
Buhari presents N8.6trn 2019 budget as 20.93mn Nigerians now unemployed
More Job losses loom as manufacturers struggle to pass costs to consumers
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Senators, Reps await Buhari's arrival for presentation of 2019 budget proposal
Oil rig as vessel under the cabotage act 2003 and the cabotage amendment bill 2016
Asos blames 'bump in the road' as investors flee e-commerce crash
NBA President gets bail in the sum of N250 million
South African Airways is executing laid down strategies to return to profitability
We are ready to prosecute Buhari at the ICC ' Femi Falana
Bread, cereals, Milk, cheese, egg, increases food prices by 13.3% in November 2018
Intra-African Trade Fair records $32.6bn in concluded deals
Nigeria equity market not hopeful despite 2019 election results
Rising un-contracted LNG demand opens market opportunity for Nigeria, others
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