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NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2021
NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2021
NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2021.
*PUNCH*
Lawmakers on recess, holidaying workers risk kidnappingDSS
EFCC raids Abuja hotel, arrests woman, others with fake $427,400
UK reverses Nigeria, others travel ban, cancels quarantine, insists on test
Private sector fears job losses, firms closure over planned taxes, tariffs
Ending illegal admissions in tertiary institutions
Presidential bid: Tinubu meets northern alliance, says consultations ongoing
7,000 Ayades aides must register in APC Jan 1 or risk sacking
Ive directed PDP elders to produce my successor Wike
Bamidele picks Ekiti gov form, says Fayemi deserves worthy successor
APC threatens to sack 7,000 Ayades appointees
2023 Presidency: I wont reject calls to contest, says Tinubu
FG confirms UAEs slots for Air Peace, airline awaits letter
Nigerias debt rises by N2.54tn in three months, hits N38tn, says DMO
Nigerias oil production increases by 2.55 million barrels OPEC
$235bn investments lost over delay in Petroleum Industry Act Sylva
APM Terminals invests N180bn in Apapa
Mutual Benefits chairman gets recognition
Amid Abuja fuel queues, NNPC says supply stock above two billion litres
Boca beat Barcelona to win inaugural Maradona Cup
Shevchenko gets first Genoa win, to face Milan in Italian Cup last 16
Man City vs Leeds: Bruyne, Grealish, Nathan Ake score as City win 7-0
Seven years, eight medals: Story of Nigeria’s fast-rising gymnast Okpanku
NFF may appoint foreign coach for Eagles before AFCON
I didn’t allow NFF officials influence my selection ‘Rohr
NBA names Abudu head of Nigerian office
Yemen child killed by gunfire after football win
Ittihad clash: Enyimba await CAF decision after appeal
Teslim Balogun Stadium wears new look
Hero partners NPFL, sponsors South-East clubs
WA confirms Okpekpe race date
Eagles debut: I can’t describe how I felt, says Awoniyi
Injured Nwakaeme out until 2022
Aribo eyes best Rangers scoring record
Okoye will be fit for AFCON ‘Agu
Stripping Aubameyang of Arsenal captaincy shameful -Piers Morgan
Conference League: Odey to face Ndidi, Iheanacho in play-offs
EPL: Dennis tops Ronaldo, Lukaku, Sancho as best buy
Time for Ministry of National Unification and Reconciliation
Kwara guard rapes daughter, 18, in gatehouse, blames devil
Celestial pastor arraigned for alleged rape of pregnant teenager, granted bail
Ogun 18-year-old student arrested for poisoning female benefactor
Witchcraft: Rivers grandmother suffering from dementia stripped naked, beaten
Fake oil magnate jailed 175 years for defrauding American of $629,287
Ekiti bricklayer jailed five years for stealing foodstuffs
Police go after Kogi chief of staff mothers abductors
Bandits kill Kaduna community leader, kidnap scores of travellers
Ex-convict arrested for traffic robbery in Lagos
Delta court jails 25-year-old motorcycle thief, declines fine option
Three die, seven injured in Anambra crashes
Delta councillor battling for life after gunshot by suspected kidnappers
Walking on the grave of #EndSARS
Solutions to Nigerias lingering insecurity
Kwara has low maternal mortality ratio, says Abdulrazaq
Registrar laments shortage of physiotherapists
230 benefit from NGO, OAUTH doctors free medical outreach
Were committed to curbing spread of neglected tropical diseases Senator
GMD seeks to reverse medical tourism
Govt, USAID create platform to improve youths health
Ogun monarchs son, woman found naked, dead inside car, police begin probe
*VANGUARD*
Dividends of Democracy: Don’t go to sleep after voting, hold your elective officers accountable ‘ CHRICED tells Nigerians
Delta inaugurates c’ttee on anti-open grazing law
New Tribe urges Nigerians to imbibe new positive mindset
Kano govt is according Social Protection implementation utmost priority ‘ TWG Chair
Ejovi’s bride, Erhuvwujero bags chieftaincy title
Road Safety: Dangote Cement targets accident-free transportation
We’ll fulfill promises we made, Buhari assures ECOWAS Parliament
Lagos commences prosecution of defaulters of COVID guidelines
Why we launched garment production in Imo ‘ Osinbajo
Death of 4-yr-old: Allegations false, we responded swiftly ‘ FMC Management
Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Dosunmu is dead
Arrested kidnappers in Imo: We saw human heads, roasted bodies in camps ‘ Security agencies
Senate amends rules, approves simple majority for Electing Presiding Officers
Uzodimma has no passion for Imo ‘ Okorocha
Synergy displayed by NEGF helped in gradual return of peace ‘ Zulum
Allow parties to decide mode of primary election ‘ PDP chieftain
Insecurity: It’s heartbreaking, north in quagmire despite predominance of top security heads ‘ Kano LG Chair
2023: I won’t turn down your calls, Tinubu assures Nigerians
Uzodimma does not believe in Imo ‘ Okorocha
2023: Don’t dream of Muslim-Muslim ticket, Northern Christian Elders warn Tinubu, others
Lead without fear or favour ‘ Benue royal father urges Sen. Ayu
Economy steadily recovering, but growth still fragile ‘ CBN
Oyo Assembly passes N294.7bn 2022 Budget
Burna Boy, Wizkid team up in new single
Man, 33, docked for allegedly chasing road users with iron rod
Troops kill 6 Boko Haram insurgents, recover arms in Adamawa
Arrest of 30 kidnappers in Imo: We saw human heads, roasted bodies in their camp ‘ Security agencies
Our members now cab drivers, farmers to make ends meet ‘ ASUU
18-year-old girl allegedly poisons her guardian in Ogun
Government hasn’t been proactive in addressing ASUU’s demands ‘ Professor Jega
Man blames devil after raping 18-year-old daughter in Ilorin
Alleged culpable homicide: Absence of 3 defendants stalls trial
Court remands church worker for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl
How I escaped abduction attempt ‘ Late Timothy Adegoke’s brother
Omicron: How politics infested a virus
The once elegant Joseph Wayas (2)
Simeon Onyemechi calls for self-reliant, sustainable state healthcare financing for all citizens
Little things that cause mental health distress in people
*THISDAY*
Micro Pension Scheme: PFAs Register 72,846 Contributors in 3 Years, Plan Introduction of Incentives
Financing Rubber to Catalyse Growth
Cititrust Supports Living Fountain Orphanage, Holds Retreat
Stock Market Down 0.22%on Profit-taking in GTCO, 17 Others
Flutterwave Announces Second Edition of Trade Fair
APM Terminals Investment in Apapa Hits N180 billion
Report: Only 6% of Nigerians Use MFBs as Primary Place of Banking
Jiti Ogunye: AISOP Policy Should be Revisited for Nigerias Economic Growth
How Fidelity Bank is Fostering Financial Inclusion
Onaolapo: For Sustainable Borrowing, Fiscal Imbalances Must be Addressed
Heirs Life, Heirs Insurance Roll out Platform to Revolutionise Insurance Claims Payment
Kyari Inaugurates Emadebs 120-ton LPG Plant, Pledges Constant Gas Supply
Olu Akinkugbe Pharmacy Trust Begins N2.5b Investment Drive for Ondo State University
NIRSAL MFB Disbursed N503bn to 881,081 Beneficiaries
Collapsed Ikoyi Building: IIFG Urged to Make Health Insurance Compulsory
PenCom Restates Commitment to Safety of Pensioners Contributions
GOXI Micro Insurance Launches Awareness Campaign, Pays N208M Claims
Edo Govt Charges 445 Trained MSMEs on Self Reliance, Business Orientation
Dangiwa Named 2021 Housing Finance Person of the Year
FG Urges State Govts, LGAs, to Embrace NALDA Programme
Enterprise Life Insurance to Implement Needs-Based Approach Insurance Model for Customers
Court Strikes out N400m Suit by Ex-Veritas Registrars Staff against Firm
NIGERIAS HIGHWAYS OF RISKS AND INSECURITY
Plant Health Key to Achieving Food Security
Unicaf University doctoral student Akerewusi appointed CIS Registrar/CEO
Hajiya Aisha Gambo: Reshaping Business Sphere Through Excellent Efforts towards National Growth
Lagos Unveils Electricity Policy
Ekiti 2022 and The Intriguing Battles Over Zoning
IMPUNITY AT BUREAU OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT
20 Years of the Power Question
NFF Awaits Napoli Doctors Final Words on Osimhens AFCON Appearance
Salah Left out of FIFA Fifpro World 11 Nominees
NBA Names Gbemisola Abudu Head of New Nigeria Office
World Athletics Confirms May 28 for 8th Okpekpe Road Race
Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy
Aguero to Quit Football Tomorrow
Pinnick: Super Eagles Were Heading for Disaster with Rohr
Betway Launches First Ever Gaming Experience Centre in Nigeria
CAF Rejects Al Ahlys Request to Adjust AFCON 2021 Calendar
Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open
Ndidi Tipped to Replace Casemiro at Real Madrid
*THE SUN*
Opeyemi picks form, insists hes most deserving to succeed Fayemi
Makindes ex-chief of staff joins Oyo Central senatorial race
We never thought brand new carsll be ours Glo promo winners
Subsidy removalll free funds for infrastructural development OPS
Nigerias debt hits N38.005trn DMO
Pernod Ricard Nigeria launches drink-driving initiative to educate commercial drivers
UAE offers Air Peace 7 slots to Dubai airport
Slain Anambra PDP members wives, others get vehicles, tricycles, food, cash
Auto crash claims 14 in Bayelsa
Raid on Justice Odili: 15 suspects for arraignment tomorrow
Fireworks in Senate over revenue control
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to be produced in Nigeria
Omicron: UK bows, removes Nigeria from red list
2023: Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket plot satanic PFN
Senate amends own rules, settles for simple majority option
Nigerias only large-scale commercial gold mine is in Osun Oyetola
DSS warns sponsors of kidnapping, banditry
*GUARDIAN*
Northern Christians, PFN caution against Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023
Residents excited over commissioning of three roads in Victoria Island
Gunmen kill three, abduct tricycle chiefat Unizik Junction, Awka
NSCDC nabs two illegal miners in Osun
Three killed as robbers attack Kogi community
Army chief assures of improved security, synergy with civil authority
Rivers council boss, councillors protest activities of artisanal refiners
Christmas: Lagos police deploy detectives to garages, bus stops
Teslim Balogun Stadium gets new hospitality suite, other facilities
Frustrated Rohr admits to gloomy future, predicts excellent AFCON outing for Eagles
Man City rout Leeds with magnificent seven as virus fears mount
Champions League last 16 draw at a glance
Premier League increases testing as Covid ravages schedule
Gnabry hat-trick sees Bayern go nine-points clear in Bundesliga
Former Barcelona youth coach accused of sexual abuse
Use technology to boost power sector performance, experts advise
Nigeria’s green bond market exceeds N55b as NGX targets more issuances
Loewe, Courtleigh partner to reposition audio-visual market in West Africa
U.S., Helen Keller invest $9.5m on multi-sectoral projects in Northeast
Association urges govt to check rising prices of essential commodities
UPDC REIT, Japaul Gold others drag market capitalisation by N49bn
AfCFTA, infrastructure financing likely spur for inclusive growth, development
Unrepealed trade restrictive measures worth $1.5tr imposed on world imports
LCCI tasks government on sustainable, inclusive growth
UK’s grant to equip 2400 Nigerian girls with digital skills
Trademark
Tell them, Governor Okowa
The promises of Africa’s carbon capture, storage solutions
Nigeria, not at ease
How many Nigerians are in Italian jails
Makinde flags off N8bn independent power project
Taliban blamed for at least 72 extrajudicial killings: UN
Living and dying young in Buhari’s Nigeria
Father of Man United’s Shola Shoretire wants son in Super Eagles
Bullying and cultism in schools
Leaders from Nigeria, others join civil societies in push for open government reforms
Police arrest 18-year-old student for poisoning guardian in Ogun
Buhari replaces minister, assures ECOWAS of better representation
DafriBank Digital and other African digital banks heating up the competition in 2021
Bandits kill one, abduct 30 travellers on Kaduna-Zaria road
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Between agriculture and infrastructural development
How far with Lagos’ new building technology
Ogun monarch, Olowo of Owu kingdom, is dead
TSA: FG unleashes anti-graft agencies on banks, MDAs
Ndigbo must play politics of inclusiveness to produce president ‘Nnabuchi
Reps okay Buhari’s $5.803bn loans, $10m grants
Nigeria’s power sector not performing optimally ‘ Gbajabiamila
Poor pay: FG has turned us to farmers, taxi drivers ‘ ASUU
Saraki to Buhari: Leave a legacy, sign Electoral Act
FG identifies groups allegedly fuelling extremism
Court orders closure of FG’s marriage registries
Three Indians Arrested For Stabbing Nigerian To Death Over Beer
UAE bows to pressure, gives conditional approval for six flights to Dubai
AFARN urges transparency in airports concession
Dana introduces N18,000 flash sales on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba routes
African airlines’ fortunes dip amid Omicron fears
Nigeria-UAE spat: Waking up from slumber
Kenya Airways expands operations from Juba to Khartoum
DisCo to customers: Be vigilant during festive period
Kyari harps on addressing global energy crisis
TotalEnergies, partners commission CSR projects
Africa, Middle East fertile ground for app growth ‘ Report
PDP: Ekiti, Osun guber polls as test cases for Ayu led-NWC
CNPP to Buhari: Fulfill your promise on free, fair elections
Lagos LG polls: LASIEC presents scorecard
My interest in APC chairmanship, another call to national service ‘Musa
No regrets awarding Games to China, says IOC’s Pound
Rohr frustrated at sacking before Afcon
Pinnick: We fired Rohr to avoid disaster
Showkey, Cole bemoan state of boxing
Rohr: Ikpeba, Udeze fault NFF over timing
Heartland set for new NPFL season, thank Uzodimma
EPL: Brentford-Man Utd game postponed after Covid outbreak
Minister Restates Committment to Sports Infrastructural Development
*BLUE PRINT*
Red list: Diplomatic row averted as UK delists Nigeria, others, UAE makes u-turn, gives Air Piece 7 slots
Lawmakers, politicians now kidnappers, assassins’ targets ‘ DSS
Disaster: Humanitarian Affairs Ministry launches hazard risk analysis dashboard, website
Kidnapped Imo monarch regains freedom
Commit corrupt Nigerians to jail, women, CSOs urge FG
Nigeria’ll fulfill promises made to ECOWAS Parliament- Buhari
Buhari bows, drops Onochie, appoints new INEC commissioners
SystemSpecs calls for harmonisation of local content policies
COVID-19: Sterling Bank reaffirms support for sustainable healthcare
Ecobank Nigeria unveils Admiralty Way branch with 24-7 Digital experience centre
Equity market sheds N49bn
Zenith tops as banks scoop N88.9bn from account maintenance charges
HIV: Stakeholders meet to review self-testing campaign effort in Nigeria
Anambra: 2 die, 12 injured in multiple auto crash
Nigeria’s debt climbs to N38trn ‘ DMO
Buy pessure pushes grain prices up ahead Xmas ‘ Report
NGO launches housing estates for widows
Nigeria water masterplan requires N6trn infrastructural investment ‘ Official
You’ve no business with revenue collection, finance minister tells RMAFC
Youth group hails Zulum, Borno APC
Insecurity: Tarfa urges stakeholders to adopt kinetic, non-kinetic approach
In Yobe, AFRIDB conducts WASH training for communities
FG resumes payment of stipend to 50,164 beneficiaries in yobe
Nigeria’ll have widest 5G coverage in Africa in 2022 ‘ Pantami
NAPPS chairman kidnapped in Delta
Gunmen kill 11 in Wase community of Plateau
FG set to build consensus on asset recovery ‘ Malami
$418m Paris Club refund: Court denies states injuctive order against FG
My blood taken by unknown doctor, IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, cries out
Finance bill: More taxes coming 2022, FG proposes
*TRIBUNE*
COVID-19: Over 5,000 textile dealers driven out of business in Kwara
Ogun announces passage of Olowu of Owu
We’ll bask in Makinde’s glory to begin PDP’s rescue mission from Oyo Central ‘ Ilaka
On Toyin Falola Interview Series, Jega flays APC, PDP for Nigeria’s deepening leadership crisis
How to know when you are buying a stolen property
Bola Aidi
Book review: Frightening shadows of the past
Book highlights consequences of social issues
Pan Atlantic University names Science & Technology Building after ex-Nigerian Breweries MD
Health insurance scheme launched in Cross River
Bauchi speaker pledges more support to students for tertiary education
Transparency group commends anti-corruption drive at NEPZA
GTBank selloff dips stock market by 0.2 per cent
Collaborations key to fixing challenges of e-business industry in Nigeria ‘ CeBIH
Alerzo: A new lifeline to Nigerian MSMEs
Cloud-based technology critical to economic recovery
*SPORTS*
Aaron Rodgers: ‘Been Pretty One-Sided’ When Packers’ Opponents Do Belt Celebration – Bleacher Report
Aguero to Quit Football Tomorrow – Thisday
Aribo eyes best Rangers scoring record – Punch
Arsenal captaincy curse continues as Aubameyang gives Arteta fresh test – Yahoo
Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open – Thisday
Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy – Thisday
Betway Launches First Ever Gaming Experience Centre in Nigeria – Thisday
Boca beat Barcelona to win inaugural Maradona Cup – Punch
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Enters Health and Safety Protocols, Out vs. Pacers – Bleacher Report
CAF Rejects Al Ahlys Request to Adjust AFCON 2021 Calendar – Thisday
Champions League last 16 draw at a glance – Guardian
Chargers’ Keenan Allen Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List Ahead of Chiefs Game – Bleacher Report
Clubs need to know ‘magic number’ of cases for Covid call-offs ‘ Dean Smith – Yahoo
Conference League: Odey to face Ndidi, Iheanacho in play-offs – Punch
Conor Gallagher needs to be playing regular football ‘ Patrick Vieira – Yahoo
Covid passes’ at sport: What does ‘Plan B’ mean for sport fans in England – BBC
Daylen Everette Commits to Georgia After Decommitting from Clemson – Bleacher Report
Eagles debut: I can’t describe how I felt, says Awoniyi – Punch
EPL: Brentford-Man Utd game postponed after Covid outbreak – New Telegraph
EPL: Dennis tops Ronaldo, Lukaku, Sancho as best buy – Punch
Eric Dickerson Among SMU Alumni Group Pledging More than $1M Annually to NIL Program – Bleacher Report
Everton Confirm Treble Injury Blow Ahead of Leicester City Clash – Daily Independent
Former Barcelona youth coach accused of sexual abuse – Guardian
Frustrated Rohr admits to gloomy future, predicts excellent AFCON outing for Eagles – Guardian
Gnabry hat-trick sees Bayern go nine-points clear in Bundesliga – Guardian
Gnabry Scores Hat-Trick As Bayern Trash Stuggart 5-0 – Daily Independent
Green Bay Packers Donate $270K to Victims of Waukesha Parade Attack – Bleacher Report
Heartland set for new NPFL season, thank Uzodimma – New Telegraph
Hectic schedule may have played part in Premier League Covid spike ‘ David Moyes – Yahoo
Hero partners NPFL, sponsors South-East clubs – Punch
I didn’t allow NFF officials influence my selection ‘Rohr – Punch
Injured Nwakaeme out until 2022 – Punch
Ittihad clash: Enyimba await CAF decision after appeal – Punch
Jacob Ramsey stunner helps Aston Villa add to former boss Dean Smith’s woes – Yahoo
Jacob Ramsey’s solo stunner propels Aston Villa to win at struggling Norwich – Yahoo
Johanna Konta responds to fan request by posting wedding day image – Yahoo
Kevin De Bruyne calls the shots in Manchester City’s 7-0 rout of Leeds – Yahoo
Kevin De Bruyne is ‘the best’ in these games ‘ Pep Guardiola – Yahoo
Kevin Durant: ‘Words Can’t Describe’ Pride in Nets After Win vs. Raptors – Bleacher Report
Lakers’ LeBron James Congratulates Steph Curry on NBA 3-Point Record: ‘INCREDIBLE – Bleacher Report
Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium expected to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, per reports – CNN
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa ‘can’t find anything that can be valued’ in Man City rout – BBC
Leeds’ Marcelo Bielsa takes blame for hammering by Manchester City – Yahoo
Lewis Hamilton warned he may never get another chance to claim record eighth F1 title – Yahoo
Los Angeles Rams hold off Arizona Cardinals for key playoff hunt win on Monday Night Football – CNN
Man City 7-0 Leeds: Kevin de Bruyne shows why Pep Guardiola ‘absolutely needs him’ this season – BBC
Man City rout Leeds with magnificent seven as virus fears mount – Guardian
Man City vs Leeds: Bruyne, Grealish, Nathan Ake score as City win 7-0 – Punch
Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa says nothing of value to take away from heavy defeat – BBC
Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United: Pep Guardiola ‘pleased and proud of his consistent side – BBC
Manchester City hammer Leeds 7-0 to pass 500 goals under Pep Guardiola – Yahoo
Mark Cuban Denies Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors, Says Mavs Haven’t Held Talks With Nets – Bleacher Report
Mike Norvell, FSU Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension Through 2026 – Bleacher Report
Mikel Arteta says ‘commitment and passion’ has to be there to represent Arsenal – Yahoo
Minister Restates Committment to Sports Infrastructural Development – New Telegraph
NBA names Abudu head of Nigerian office – Punch
NBA Names Gbemisola Abudu Head of New Nigeria Office – Thisday
Ndidi Tipped to Replace Casemiro at Real Madrid – Thisday
Netflix Drops Trailer for Sean Payton-inspired ‘Home Team’ Movie Starring Kevin James – Bleacher Report
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