NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2021
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NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2021
*PUNCH*
Nigeria wins 2020 World Soil Day prize
Nigerias unity not negotiable -Ooni
LASTMA announces closure of Ahmadu Bello Way today, suggests alternative routes
HIV/AIDS no longer death sentence, says LSACA CEO
Recent advances in understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome
Stallion Group acquires British automakers franchise
Omicron: NCAA lists new boarding rules, airlines risk ban
IFC, others back Nigeria transport firm with $110m
FG MDAs bar unvaccinated visitors, Lagos to demand jab cards at parties
Saving Nigerias babies from HIV
SCourt orders substituted service on PDP, others
APC: Court to hear suit seeking dissolution of Buni-led caretaker cttee Dec 17
$197m 5G mock auction holds Friday, rollout begins 2022 in 12 states
Dickson condemns politicisation of Bayelsa oil spill, advocates compensation
Ikoyi building: Sanwo-Olu vows to deal with saboteurs in govt, awaits panel report
Rodgers opens up on Iheanacho’s lesser game time
I love coaching Dosunmu, says Bulls coach
Okereke out till 2022 with muscle injury
I want to train in China, become world best ‘Kuti
Arsenal, United interested in Dennis before Watford move
Joshua wants 40m to step aside for Fury, Usyk
Osimhen missing from top 10 U-23 most valuable forwards
Fury’s dad backs Joshua to avenge Usyk loss
Pinnick to represent Infantino at special event in Ukraine
Omicron: CAF dismisses AFCON postponement rumours
Confed Cup: Enyimba to protest decision on Ittihad rematch
Odusanya claims seventh straight Asoju Oba Cup title
Bandits occupy Zamfara highway, kill seven travellers, burn vehicles
Suspected cultist drags out, kills neighbour in AIbom, flees on stolen motorcycle
Benue varsity students lose school fees to online scheme, suspect arrested
UNILORIN mourns as crash claims man, wife, children, student
Man commits suicide after losing company N150,000 bet
Abductors demand N5m for four kidnapped DELSU students, travellers
Three kidnapped Ogun church members rescued, suspected rapist arrested
Four Ekiti men remanded for stealing laptop, phones
COVID-19 force majeure over vaccines
Nigerias fraudulent asset recovery and disposal procedures
NAssembly, NGF fault UK travel ban, demand reversal
Mob vandalises vehicles as truck crushes 10 Lagos students, police declare two dead
Dowen College: Police arrest two students, Reps want IG to take over case
Confusion as Buhari sacks AEDC management over workers strike
Were awaiting branches report over unresolved demands, states ASUU
Actor Samuel Ajibola bags Masters degree, thanks Obasanjo for mentorship
*VANGUARD*
Don’t relocate College of Education to Epe, Traditional Rulers appeal to state govt
NAF aircraft neutralizes scores of bandits terrorizing Kaduna, Abuja, Niger
Delta approves N434m bursary for 2020/2021 session
LPG Plant: Domestic gas supply surges in Kastina State
Housing deficit: Sanwo-Olu offers developers 50 hectares of land
2023: Dokpesi drums support for Atiku
AIICO shareholders to receive bonus shares
Leadway Assurance boosts youth entrepreneurship
Osinbajo says govt relying on CIOTA for guidance
FG’s deficit rises 39% to N5.5trn in August ‘ CBN
Customs Apapa Command intercepts drugs, others worth 7.8bn
Katsina moves to reform Almajiri education system
Nigeria to collaborate with Belarus for mutual benefits ‘ Buhari
Resign now if you have political ambition, Abiodun tells appointees
PDP adopts Sen Zaynab Kure as its leader in Niger
Uzodinma updates Buhari on security challenges in Imo
NGX rebounds by N5bn after persistent bearish trend
Ugwuanyi presents N186.6bn budget proposal to Enugu Assembly
How police arrested medical doctor over alleged rape of own housemaid in Delta
Police arrest suspected killer of District Head in Katsina
The once elegant Joseph Wayas
Ogun Reps member warns Nigerians against self-medication
Police arrest kidnap suspect in Niger
Navy seizes 265 bags of smuggled rice in Akwa Ibom
Aggrieved youth razes pastor’s residence over missing girl in Ekiti
Man to spend 7 years in jail for human trafficking in Kano
Mkpurummiri: NDLEA talks tough on use, decries consequences on mental health
Abductors of Ondo Catholic Priest demand for N20m ransom
Pastor’s residence set ablaze over missing child in Ekiti
Missing child found dead in Ekiti pastor’s house
Police arrest medical doctor over alleged rape of housemaid in Delta
Alotaibi, suspect in murder of Jamal Khashoggi arrested in Paris
Delivery truck kills over 17 grammar school pupils in Lagos
NAF aircraft neutralize scores of bandit’s terrorizing Kaduna, Abuja Niger
Calabar itinerant preachers make brisk business
Barrier across road, quarry site tears Edo community apart
Alleged kidnapping: Imo community in gun battle with bandits
Save us from erosion menace, Cross River community begs World Bank
Benue petitions security agencies to investigate alleged rape of student
NESII, Rotaract take HIV/AIDS, menstrual hygiene awareness message to schoolgirls
*THISDAY*
FBN Holdings Records N8.5trn Total Assets, N40.79bn PAT
Olaniwun Ajayi Adds Finance Experts from International Rivals for London Launch
Farmers, Entrepreneurs Generate N46.25bn Under Agricultural Transformation Programme
DataPro Rating Watch Digital Platform now Live
Ayeni Adekunle Listed as Leading Innovators In Europe, Middle East, Africa
Despite Challenges, Six Tier-1 Banks Record N786.75bn PBT in Nine Months
With SDF Impacting Profits, Banks Deposit with CBN Drops to 10-year Low of N2.5trn
Bello, Dare Laud Cosgrove as Firms Commissions Smart Estate in Abuja
Unity Banks CAR Hits -101.3% on Basel III Guidelines Commencement
Faymi Calls for Collaboration as BoI Disburses N19.7bn to 3,000 Enterprises in 3 years
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Heritage Bank to Disburse N41bn for Wheat Production
AIO Announces Incorporation of Regional Insurance Sector into AFCFTA
AXA Mansard Insurance Launches Retail Product
Transforming Nigerian Football into Money Making Industry
Why Media Stakeholders Must Collectivise Against NBC Discretional Amendment of Broadcasting Code
Alternatives for Diaspora Investment in Real Sector
Revenue Officers Hijack of Third Party Motor Insurance
Heirs Insurance, Heirs Life Collaborate with TEF on Insurance Cover to Minimise Business Risk
Lagos Pays N34 billion on Retirees Accrued Rights
African Alliance Declares N5.67 Profit, Announces Retirement of Board Chairman
Oil Palm Growers Seek CBN, DFIs Funding for Devt
Why Buhari Should Halt the Illegality of Sole Administrator at …
Bensons Legislative Ingenuity on Security
Ailing Parties, Stunted Polity
Victor Moses Primed to Return to Super Eagles
Amaju Pinnicks NFF and Nigerian Football
Eben-Spiff Upsets Adebayo in Playoff to Win Lakowe Club Championship
Nagelsmann to Field Makeshift Bayern Line-up against Barca
Odusanya Claims Seventh Consecutive Asoju-Oba Title
Gov Ikpeazu, Kalu Reward Enyimba for CAF Confederation Cup Win
Atanda Musa Returns to Asoju Oba Cup Today
Man Citys De Bruyne to Start against RB Leipzig Tonight
*THE SUN*
APC headquarters files motion on order voiding Kanos ward congresses
S2023: SEast ready to speak with one voice, says Ohanaeze
Igbo presidencyll end Biafra, other agitations in South East, South-South Ngige
Ekiti SSG resigns, Ogun gives quit notice to appointees with political ambition
Party chair: SCourt orders substituted service on PDP, others in Secondus appeal
Ekiti SSG, Oyebanji, resigns from Fayemis cabinet to contest 2022 guber
Soludo: APC leadership, Uba not Buhari to decide on legal challenge Uzodinma
Boarding school harassment: Reps order IGP to probe Oromoni, Karen cases
LACRI offers free legal services
Parental violence: Kebbi rehabilitates 12-year-old boy, Jubril
Lagos royal family accuses police of land
Truck crushes 17 schoolchildren in Lagos
Omicron: NCDC confirms 3 new cases as UK detects virus in 7 Nigerian travellers
COVID-19: Attendee at social gathering to present vaccination card in Lagos
Osun recruits 350 Amotekun corps, 750 vigilantees
Court refuses to vacate order stopping FG from deducting state govts monies over $418m Paris Club
SWest govs to FG: Allow Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapons
Glory To The Fools: Reflection of Nigerian political system
*GUARDIAN*
Premier League changes would not ‘kill the golden goose’ says MP
Walker sent off as Man City crash at RB Leipzig
Xavi calls on struggling Barcelona to ‘make history’ at Bayern
Mbappe and Messi double up in PSG victory
Pastor’s house set ablaze over death of missing child in Ekiti
We’ll continue to utilise Oyo’s resources for people’s benefit, says Makinde
APC, Uba to decide next action on Soludo, says Uzodimma
Ebonyi elders back Umahi for 2023 presidency, deny Anyim’s alleged ambition
Ugwuanyi proposes N186b for 2022 as CSOs seek better health facilities
Dowen College: Key suspects in police net as parents hold candle light for Oromoni
Bandits invade Kaduna, Niger communities, kidnap 36
EFCC secures forfeiture of N503m to FG in Sokoto
UNHCR renews call for help as Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria pass 70,000 mark
Nigerian student, other win $16,000 cash prize in Fentress Global Challenge
Omicron variant ‘almost certainly’ not more severe than Delta, Fauci says
Atletico qualify as Liverpool complete perfect Champions League group stage
Senate passes National Sports Commission, sports varsity bills
LMC Assembly endorses Owumi as new CEO, okays Dec 17 for 2021/22 NPFL kickoff
Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Joseph Imeh hits second round at Rainoil Tennis Open
Obaseki receives para javelin world record holder, assures on sports development
Akanbi, Odusanya win 53rd Asoju Oba Cup
FG tasks dairy operators on value-chain development
Stakeholders blame customs, terminal operators for overtime cargoes
NCAA levies foreign airlines N1.4m penalty per PCR violation
LCCI tasks entrepreneurs on collaboration, sustainability
Agric minister attributes rising food prices to pests
Hope for enhanced Nigeria, Greece maritime trade ties
TradeDepot raises $110m expand merchant platform
Nigeria spends N100bn on developing Kainji, Jebba power plants
Equities halt losses as market capitalisation rises by N5 billion
UNIDO hinges resilience of post-pandemic economies on industrialisation
Nigerian startups retain $1.37bn of Africa’s $4b funding in 2021
Meta raises $30,000 for creators, unveils new campaign in Nigeria
9mobile bags prize for innovation at SERAs
MTN takes public offer campaign to Sokoto, tasks region on acquisition
280 startups from Nigeria, others for AIM 2022
ENDSARS panel and the LASG White Paper
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Rewriting the fate of public schools in Nigeria
NDDC must put its acts together
Borrowing against the law
Open secret
Mkpuru-mmiri, death on demand
Currency risks, delayed counterpart fund, insecurity slow InfraCos takeoff
Omicron: AU, governors, lawmakers call for end to travel ban, stigmatisation
Crisis in power sector as Buhari sacks AEDC management
Real Madrid dispatch 10-man Inter to go through top of the group
Lewandowski slams Messi over Ballon d’Or speech
Lagos issues strict guidelines for social events at Yuletide
Fury must face Whyte in next defence
The Omicron challenge for Nigeria
U.S. urges FG, telecoms operators to prioritise security of 5G network
Tragedy as trailer crushes 20 pupils to death in Lagos
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*LEADERSHIP*
NSE Honours Zeetin Engineering Founder
Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College Parents Demand Change Of Management
Kwara Governor Signs Bill Mainstreaming 35% Gender Inclusion
NCC To Conduct Mock Auction Of 5G Technology December 10
We’ve Trained 9,000 To Enhance Service Delivery ‘ Makinde
Sanwo-Olu Reads Riot Act To Govt Officials Over Sabotage
Lagos Chief Coroner Invites Oromoni Family To Meeting
That Discovery By ICPC
Omicron: Governors, Lawmakers Want UK Travel Ban Reversed
Bandits Set 42 Passengers Ablaze In Sokoto
PMB Transmits 2021 Finance Bill To NASS
Many Students Feared Killed By Trailer In Lagos
APC Appeals Verdict On Kano Ward Congresses
2023: Atiku, Al-Makura Begin ‘Campaign’ In North Central
Comparing Nembe Oil Spill To Hiroshima Mischievous ‘ NDYC
Electricity: Mainstream To Raise Kainji, Jebba Plants Capacity To 1338MW
Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery In Public Sector ‘ Danbatta
First-ever Digital Prescription Platform Launched In Nigeria
Omicron And The Politics Of Africa Travel Ban
Remembering Mallam Yahaya Gusau
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Instilling professional integrity in construction industry
Nigerians’ love for foreign medical treatment
Dowen College: Police charge 5 students, 3 House Masters to court over Sylvester’s murder
NCAA issues fresh guidelines to airlines, risk $3,500 fine
Power: FG sacks AEDC mgt over workers’ strike
S’Court orders substituted service on PDP, others in Secondus’ appeal against removal
Court to hear Buni-led Caretaker C’ttee dissolution suit Dec 17
NCDC confirms three additional cases of Omicron variant
FG used N1trn recovered loot to fund budget, uplift vulnerable Nigerians ‘Itse Sagay
How private jet owners ‘defrauded’ govt of over N30bn
Oil prices rise as Omicron fears subside
Federation revenue dropped to N903.63bn in August ‘CBN
Grape seed extract extends lifespan ‘ Study
POF: Non-compliance dips CRFFN’s revenue by 95%
Market data germane to trading in derivatives
eNaira: Prospects brighten as app approaches 1m downloads
FG detains 9 deficient foreign vessels
World Bank: Encouraging subsidy removal for Nigeria’s economic growth
FCMB, Proparco sign $35m deal for SMEs, renewable energy
Banks clear N281.83bn cheques in November
Shareholders lose N40bn in oil, gas stocks
Intels donates garments to breast cancer foundation
Improved macro-economy boosts VAT, CIT revenue
Some hawks don’t want to see Ndigbo bounce back politically ‘Amechi
Corruption: Reps beam searchlight on MDAs
LG polls: Rights group commends Ekiti people on peaceful conduct
Lagos4Lagos Movement: APC’s loss, PDP’s gain
Igbo presidency ‘ll reinvent Nigeria ‘Ogene
Governors and 2023 presidency
We’ll announce decision on Rohr in coming days ‘Minister
Moses ready for Eagles’s return ‘Agent
Top seeds cruise at Rainoil Tennis Open
UEFA League: Man City lose, PSG hammer Club Bruges
Premier League riches sow fear among UCL rivals
EPL: Arteta ‘very disappointed’ with Arsenal performance
Brazil club gives fans free tattoos to celebrate title win
EPL: Late Gray show gives Everton win over Arsenal
COVID-19: Euro-based Eagles may miss AFCON
Bassey: Rohr’s contract, a taboo
*BLUE PRINT*
Buhari praises SGF, staff of Cabinet Affairs Office
DBN first Nigerian DFI to attain SSCI Level 5 rating ‘ WDFF
Set right parameters for Clean Energy Skills Certification Scheme ‘ NSE
FG earning drops 17% in August ‘ Report
Non-oil export: When FirstBank hosted stakeholders on boosting local production
Lekoil Nigeria offer to acquire Lekoil Cayman’s shares days to AGM
NALDA acquires 200 hectares wheat production land in Gombe
LG Electronics launches free wash centre in Oyo
Identity management’ll resolve unclaimed dividends, other issues ‘ SEC DG
Lawan: Erring oil companies must be penalised for negligence
Senate passes bill to establish National Sports Commission, gives nod to sports varsity
Subsidy removal: Easing burden on electricity consumers through CBN intervention
Nasarawa on the path to sustainable development
Why I want to become APC national youth leader ‘ Ameen Amshi
Leave our officials alone, NUJ tells DSS
$60m oil well dispute: Halkin, Senate at ‘war
$3,500 fine, ban awaits airlines that violates PSC protocol ‘ NCAA
Buhari salutes Lai Mohammed at 70
Secondus: Supreme Court orders substituted service on PDP, others
Kaduna Assembly partners CSOs on local government accountability
INEC worried over few women, PWD’s in elective positions
Breaking: Truck driver crushes many school children to death in Lagos
Oromoni: Reps seek guidelines for boarding school operations
Disaster reduction: FEMA tackles developers on approval for high rise buildings
36 states vs FG: Court shifts legal battle on $418m to Dec. 13
Binos flags off free medical outreach in Adamawa south
NPC conducts pre-test census exercise in 4 Jigawa LGAs
Fintiri, Madawaki bicker over N200m vehicles for Adamawa monarchs
Kaduna ALGON partners LGAM on accountability, community engagement
COVID-19: Senate condemns travel ban slammed on Nigerians by UK
2023: Bauchi APC chieftain tasks stakeholders on reclaiming power
Reps furious over UK travel ban
Alleged $8.4m Fraud: Court compels Ajudua to test for COVID-19
Benue urges security to investigate rape of SS3 student
*TRIBUNE*
JUST IN: 3 students in police net over Sylvester Oromoni’s death
Nasarawa varsity don stresses urgent need for digital skills
Benue, Nasarawa to demarcate boundary January 2022
PCC handling 543 cases of human rights abuses in Ekiti ‘ Commissioner
Stakeholders laud Obiano as Air Peace flight arrives Anambra airport
Buhari hails Lai Mohammed at 70
Jamopyper to thrill fans at GOtv boxing night 24
US firm to establish cashew, cocoa processing industry in Ekiti community
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Up to one million COVID vaccines expired without being used in Nigeria last month’Reuters sources
Khashoggi murder suspect arrested in France
NGX: Equities investors earn N54bn as market halts six days losses
Moody’s changes EBID’s outlook to stable, affirms B2 rating
Funke Opeke’s MainOne to be acquired by US firm, Equinix in $320m deal
*SPORTS*
Aaron Rodgers: I Don’t Think Jeopardy Role Could’ve Worked Based on Schedules – Bleacher Report
Abuja stadium should host big matches sports ministry seeks FIFA approval – The Cable
AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool: Reds beat Milan for perfect group stage record – BBC
Akanbi, Odusanya win 53rd Asoju Oba Cup – Guardian
Amaju Pinnicks NFF and Nigerian Football – Thisday
Andr Silva and RB Leipzig put sleepy Manchester City to bed – Yahoo
Arsenal, United interested in Dennis before Watford move – Punch
Atanda Musa Returns to Asoju Oba Cup Today – Thisday
Atletico Madrid reach knockout phase with dramatic win over Porto – Yahoo
Atletico qualify as Liverpool complete perfect Champions League group stage – Guardian
Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics – Guardian
Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score and updates from first Test day one in Brisbane – Yahoo
Australia vs England, first Ashes Test 2021-22: live scoreboard – Yahoo
Bassey: Rohr’s contract, a taboo – New Telegraph
Bayern Better side Than Barcelona ‘ Pique – Daily Independent
Blackhawks’ Jujhar Khaira Stretchered Off After Brutal Hit from Jacob Trouba – Bleacher Report
Blazers’ CJ McCollum Diagnosed with Collapsed Lung After Injury vs. Celtics – Bleacher Report
Brazil club gives fans free tattoos to celebrate title win – New Telegraph
Bryce Young: Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. Deserved to Be Heisman Trophy Finalist – Bleacher Report
Buccaneers’ Tom Brady Named SI’s 2021 Sportsperson of the Year – Bleacher Report
Carlos Correa, Wife Daniella Announce Birth of Son Kylo Daniel in IG Photos – Bleacher Report
Cavaliers Governor Dan Gilbert Sued by Pension Fund over Alleged Insider Trading – Bleacher Report
Commonwealth Games: Athletes may be able to take Pride flag on to podium at Birmingham 2022 – BBC
Confed Cup: Enyimba to protest decision on Ittihad rematch – Punch
COVID-19: Euro-based Eagles may miss AFCON – New Telegraph
Damian Lillard Calls out Gossip on IG Amid Rumors Surrounding His Blazers Future – Bleacher Report
Dennis Schroder: Playing with LeBron, AD with Lakers an ‘Honor’, Not ‘Right Fit – Bleacher Report
Eben-Spiff Upsets Adebayo in Playoff to Win Lakowe Club Championship – Thisday
EPL: Arteta ‘very disappointed’ with Arsenal performance – New Telegraph
EPL: Late Gray show gives Everton win over Arsenal – New Telegraph
FC Porto 1-3 Atletico Madrid: Atletico beat Porto to reach last 16 – BBC
Former Cowboys DE Aldon Smith Arrested on Felony Charge of DUI Causing Injury – Bleacher Report
Former Saints DE Glenn Foster Jr. Dies After Being Taken into Police Custody – Bleacher Report
Fury’s dad backs Joshua to avenge Usyk loss – Punch
Galaxy and City claim big points in DStv Premiership – African Football
Gov Ikpeazu, Kalu Reward Enyimba for CAF Confederation Cup Win – Thisday
I love coaching Dosunmu, says Bulls coach – Punch
I want to train in China, become world best ‘Kuti – Punch
Jimmy Robertson sets single-frame record of 178 points in win over Lee Walker – Yahoo
Joseph Imeh hits second round at Rainoil Tennis Open – Guardian
Josh Adams urges Cardiff to be fearless in bid to defy the odds against Toulouse – Yahoo
Joshua wants 40m to step aside for Fury, Usyk – Punch
Kevin Durant, James Harden Electric as Nets Beat Luka Doncic, Mavericks – Bleacher Report
Kyle Walker sent off as Manchester City lose to RB Leipzig – Yahoo
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi inspire PSG to Champions League rout – CNN
Lakers’ Frank Vogel Says He’s Not Worried About Job Security Amid 12-12 Start – Bleacher Report
Landing Spots for Indiana Pacers Stars on the NBA Trade Block – Bleacher Report
Leeds United face severe setback with Kalvin Phillips sidelined for up to two months – Yahoo
Leipzig Secure Europa Spot With 2-1 Win Over Man City – Daily Independent
Liverpool make it six wins from six after Salah and Origi hit back at Milan – Yahoo
LMC Assembly endorses Owumi as new CEO, okays Dec 17 for 2021/22 NPFL kickoff – Guardian
LSU Starting QB Max Johnson Enters Transfer Portal After Brian Kelly Hire – Bleacher Report
Man Citys De Bruyne to Start against RB Leipzig Tonight – Thisday
Mario Cristobal Says He’s ‘More Driven’ Than Ever After Taking Miami HC Job – Bleacher Report
Mbappe and Messi double up in PSG victory – Guardian
Mets Rumors: Dodgers Bench Coach Bob Geren to Interview for Manager Job – Bleacher Report
Mohamed Salah reaches 20 goals as Liverpool seal perfect Champions League group – Yahoo
Moses ready for Eagles’s return ‘Agent – New Telegraph
Nagelsmann to Field Makeshift Bayern Line-up against Barca – Thisday
