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GUARDIAN
Buffon stuns fan by throwing him his shorts
Zimbabwe's next leader prepares to take power
Mata wants to match Giggs, play into 40s
Senegal climb to top of Africa rankings
South Korea quiet for quake-delayed college entrance exam
Google Nigeria country manager to mentor young women
Ezekwesili to chair Women in Leadership Conference
Allegri pleased with Juventus attitude despite stalement
Pinki Debbie Breaks Guinness World Record For Longest Damurder
Marathon
Multiple honours for iSON Group at the 2017 SERAS Award
In Russia, Sudan's Bashir asks Putin for 'protection' from US
Ousted Catalan leader's party shelves 'unilateral' independence push
Russian billionaire Kerimov charged in France following Moscow protest

Praiz Releases New Single "Show Me Love"
Latin America is world's most violent region for women, says UN
Spain climb two places in FIFA rankings
Myanmar and Bangladesh sign deal over Rohingya repatriation
Six things we learned from the Champions League
Neymar turns it on as seven-up PSG destroy Celtic
Dollar struggles in Asia on Fed rate hike uncertainty
Know More About Yoruba Demons From This Episode Of "Things Men Say"
Mugabe granted immunity as part of resignation deal
Zimbabweans relish bribe-free roads after Mugabe's fall
Olafeso insists he is PDP Southwest chairman
US lawmaker apologizes for sexually explicit photo
Runtown Brings "Energy" On New Song
Army officer arrested for journalist's murder

VANGUARD
Medical Tourism: Nigerians eye $300m Ghanaian health facility
Photos: Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II visits President Buhari at Aso Rock Villa
Vanguard End of Year Thanksgiving: Cleric urges Nigerians to remain steadfast, pray for peace, unity
Ogun 2019: I will not handover to non-indigene , Amosun vows
ECOWAS Parliament begins review of $284.9m 2018 Budget
Judge withdraws from $260,000, N8.6m bribery case
Group hails Nigerian army over global ranking
Training for 150 Libyan returnees: Obaseki assures beneficiaries of better future
Only one out of 100 Nigerian graduates employable
Edo Govt to embark on massive reconstruction of dilapidated schools
Maina's reinstatement letter didn't come from my office ' AGF
Falana to Buhari: Don't treat Ita, Oke like sacred cows
Don't blame us for high electricity bills ' Prepaid meter company
Stop discussions on 2019, focus on governance ' Tambuwal
Just in: EFCC releases ex-SGF Pius Anyim
EU to step up migrant rights training for Libyan coastguard
Retirement: Amun, Adepoju salute Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Nigeria to take exciting crop of young talents to Russia
NTA win maiden FCT SWAN 5-a-side football cup
House of Rep. calls for women, girls inclusion in restructuring
Catholics to mark Feast of Christ  the King, Sunday
Imo Assembly confirms 28 Commissioner nominees
Arabic teacher in court for allegedly defiling minor
2019: INEC seeks religious leaders support
Bolaji Abdullahi a liar, exposed his book as tissue of lies ' Jonathan
Security: Rep calls for more involvement of traditional institutions
Senate postpones consideration of MTEF/FSP over discrepancies
Music crooner, Ras Kimono, wants youths to embrace Reggae
Resurgent Willian gives Conte food for thought
Arjen Robben hints at retirement
Britain sends envoy to Zimbabwe ahead of inauguration
Odigie-Oyegun wants increased grassroots sports competitions
NIPC to partner Niger Govt. on development of Tourism, Agriculture
Sudan needs protection from U.S. aggressive actions ' Al-Bashir tells Putin
Russian senator alleges plot by US to 'discredit' World Cup
FRSC boss warns drivers against use of worn-out tyres
Ember Months: Stakeholders reiterate commitment to safer road in Bayelsa
Rivers Govt. commences construction of hostels, quarters at NYSC camp
Senator seeks review of revenue projections in budget


PUNCH
Palestine overtake Israel in FIFA rankings
Resurgent Willian gives Conte food for thought
Nigerian dancer, Pinki Debbie, breaks records for longest dancing marathon
Enugu LG polls: PDP threatens to sue APC for defamation
Lagos arraigns Cameroonian home help for employers murder
BREAKING: Wife of ex-PDP National Chairman, Maryam Ali, joins APC
Allegri pleased with Juventus attitude despite stalemate
Four officers injured, as Ogun Customs seize eight second-hand vehicles
Britain sends envoy to Zimbabwe ahead of inauguration
Woman, 86, short-changed by bank cashier, returns with gun for her balance
AGF denies approving Mainas reinstatement
My husband beats, strips me naked, woman tells court
Man allegedly transfers N100,000 from sleeping roommates phone
Israeli PM slams deputy for offensive remarks about American Jews
Gang stabs man 100 times, beheads him, carves out his heart
BREAKING: UNILAG, UNN, OAU top law school results
BREAKING: Senate okays two RECs, rejects one
Sudan needs protection from US, Al-Bashir tells Putin
Woman dies after falling out of second storey window while taking selfie
Buffon throws fan his shorts
US plotting to discredit World Cup, saysRussian senator
FIFA ranking: Nigeria drop nine places to 50 despite win against Argentina
Google collects Android users locations even when devices are disabled
Zimbabwe grants Mugabe immunity
AfDB to invest $12bn in Africas power sector
New Zealand coach quits after missing World Cup spot
Griezmann gives Atletico power of positive thinking
Zimbabwes next leader prepares to take power
Publishing industry vital to quality education in Africa WIPO
Army officer arrested for Indian journalists murder
Should President Buhari attach portfolio to the list of ministerial nominees
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa prepares to take power
El-Zakzaky: Shiites seek UN, EU, ECOWAS intervention
FG seeks amendment to Police Act
Ex-AGF, Bayo Ojo, gets Law Digest lifetime achievement award
FG moves to curb illegal mining, laments $9bn loss
Complex law limiting SMEs' access to funding
Geogrid, MAN sign MoU for 10MW power generation
EFCC/DSS clash: Sagay, Falana berate DSS for stopping Ekpeyong, Okes arrest
National security structure has collapsed Senate
EFCC makes a U-turn, releases Anyim, seizes his passport


THISDAY
Citing Gaps in Management of Recovered Assets, Buhari Inaugurates Audit Panel
Tinubu: APC Has Not Endorsed Anyone for 2019 Presidential Ticket
Address Fiscal Challenges, Despite GDP Growth, World Bank Tells Nigeria
Apple Sells MekaMons Robots Built by Nigerian-British Engineer
Fidelity Bank Partners Africa's Young Entrepreneurs on Youth Empowerment Nume Ekeghe
NNPC Secures $3.7bn Alternative Financing in Three Years
AfDB Portfolio in Nigeria over $6bn, Says Adesina
Mubi Bombing: IG Places CPs, AIGS on Red Alert
PDP Denies Makarfi's Presidential Ambition
Police File Murder Charges against Wife for Alleged Murder of Ex-PDP Chair's Son
AfDB: DBNs Role in MSMEs Sector Extremely Important to Us
ABINBEV Restates Commitment to Nigeria with $250m Investment
Masari: Nigeria Has Several Big Men But Few Leaders
Events Have Proven Buharis Govt is Corrupt
So Many Things to Reform
Will the Donald Dukes of Nigeria Ever Get a Chance

THE NATION
2019: Buhari will follow due process, says Tinubu
Northcentral governors, leaders urge Buhari to contest in 2019
Senate seeks new security design to end killings
Boko Haram: CDS in Northeast as governor visits victims
Buhari orders audit of recovered assets within one month
Budget won't be ready before March
No going back on arrest of Ekpeyong, Oke, says Magu
Can Nigeria ever achieve analogue switch-off
Jealous wife charged with stabbing ex-PDP chair's son to death
PDP chair: Disagreements may be resolved at convention, says Makarfi
Will Obaseki fulfill promises to revamp education
Sokoto spends N3b on scholarship
Private sector role vital in education says Lagos govt


DAILY TRUST
Rise in snake bites
Why Buhari deserves 2nd term Rtd CP
Prof Alkali hails Buhari over Anambra election
Convention will determine PDPs chances in 2019 Ciroma
Ahead of 2019, Ogun West bicker over Adeola endorsement
Is Buhari desperate for a second term' Ask Nalado
Anambra: TMG wants actions against vote buyers to secure 2019
2019 polls will be mere charade - Okorie
Inside Taeg Farm where rare crops catch Koreans attention
Farmcrowdy links farmers to sponsors through app
Festival to mark 121 years of cocoa production to hold in Osun
Cashew farmers expect early harvest, increase in production
No going back on Benue's anti-grazing law
Nigeria leads in seeds production in W/Africa - NASC

DAILY TIMES
Suswams trial: Prosecution lawyer declares witness hostile over N3.1bn fraud evidence
N17 bn Otukpo Multipurpose Dam Project abandoned after full payment
NAF destroys insurgents Bomb making factory in Borno
Sacked Zimbabwes Mnangagwa to be sworn in as president on Friday
Little children killed in fresh Adamawa Fulani/Farmers clash (graphics)
Britain calls on Zimbabwe to rejoin international community after Mugabes resignation
Nigerian Army gives all Personnel One Year to learn Igbo, Hausa & Yoruba
NNPC Completes 539km Of Gas Pipeline Projects Pictures
WAEC releases Nov/Dec WASSCE results
Buying of votes, late arrival of election personnel worries politicians
Obiano receives Certificate of Return, promises to do more
Kogi youths pass vote of confidence on Bellos administration
34 Govs Endorse Buhari For Second Term Okorocha
Emmerson Mnangagwa to be sworn in as Zimbabwes President today
Winners Chapel Wonderland In Kenya In Pictures Religion
Africans must move beyond been referred to as beggars of the world
Chinese government heightens opposition to critic

PM NEWS
Why I joined APC now- Ojukwu
Judge Withdraws From N81m Bribery Case
Facebook to train 50,000 Nigerian SMEs in 2018
Oba of Benin makes historic visit to Abuja
United stumble at Basel, needs draw in last game to qualify
Ruthless PSG spell Celtic with goals
Amosun rejects Ijebu candidate for Ogun governorship race
Two off grid projects to electrify rural communities in Nigeria
Rice production: Federal Government targets 7m tonnes in 2018
Dogara woos Italian businessmen to invest in Nigeria
Don urges state governments to train teachers periodically
FADAMA programme provides food assistance to 73,685 Borno IDPs
NCC, NSCDC sign MoU to protect telecom infrastructure
504 patients undergo free eye surgery in Jigawa