Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Thursday, 9th December 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

UK joins US, Australias diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Omicron: British PM reintroduces work-from-home guide

Some judges sell judgments, retire to escape NJC sanctions -Jega

Concern as vaccinated participant tests positive, organisers trace contacts

Fake soldier with CIA card arrested in Edo, residents allege intimidation

FG risks vaccine donation reduction as one million doses expire

Gunmen shoot dead Nollywood actress in Delta, police pledge probe

Odili: CJN sounds tough, PUNCH lawyer, others become SANs

FG should stop pushing its security responsibilities to states Wike

NBA protests lawyers arrest by EFCC in court, threatens showdown

Bribe-taking soldiers compound woes on collapsed Enugu federal road, residents recount memories of deaths

Nigerias petrol imports jump by 55%, hit N2.52tn in nine months

Finance bill makes TIN mandatory for banks account holders

Power sector privatisation records major loan default, UBA takes over disco

FG plans to acquire N1.8bn telecom facilities to block fraudsters

Conflict, displacement hindering food production in Nigeria, nine others World Bank

NSITF pays N.5bn claims to workers, employers in six months

Weve stopped leakage at Bayelsa oil well Aiteo

Port Harcourt Disco threatens mass disconnection, prosecution over meter bypass

CITN demands clarity on taxes payable through eNaira

FRSC official attempting to rescue man shot dead in Ondo

Rivers man attempts suicide for losing savings to forex scam, police arrest victim

Man found with 2,863 ATM cards arraigned in Lagos

Gunmen invade Imo community, kill two, destroy property

Buhari, Tinubu, others mourn Ojodu students, school shut

Police console families of beheaded Lagos inspectors

Brides father, two others killed in Bauchi crash buried amidst tears

Man commits suicide after losing companys N150,000 on betting

N9.7bn fraud: N4.7bn property bought with estacode, farming, says Ex-NAF chief, Dikko

States grumble as FG slashes N36bn COVID-19 fund, Omicron hits 57 countries

Police launch probe as cultists kill victim during robbery, cut off arm

FCDA demolishes Abuja houses, churches, victims allege victimisation

Three doses of COVID-19 vaccine neutralise Omicron variant Pfizer

COVID-19: 3.5 million Nigerians fully vaccinated NPHCDA

Nembe oil spill put off, AITEO claims

Hoodlums kill FRSC officer trying to rescue attacked victims in Ondo

Sylvester: Dowen parents hold candlelight session, demand justice

Jailbreaks: Why I wont resign Aregbesola

BREAKING: Medical doctor, Yishawu, emerges first female Speaker of Nigerian Youth Parliament

CJN warns security agencies against harassment as 72 lawyers become SANs

THISDAY 

Senate, Ortom Mourn 23 Travellers Killed by Bandits in Sokoto

Banditry: Over 11,500 People Fled into Niger Republic in November, Says…

BORBDA Canvasses Equitable Access to Water Resources Devt, Mgt

House Demands Automation of Passport Processes, National ID Card

Jailbreaks Don’t Warrant Clamour for My Resignation, Says Aregbesola

Fight against Sexual Abuses, Molestations will Outlive My Govt, Says Fayemi

Rivers Donates N150m Annually to Nigerian Legionnaires

Insecurity: FCT Minister Mandates Developers to Deploy CCTV Cameras in FCT…

Delta Students to Get N434m as 2020/2021 Bursary Awards

ECOWAS: Growing Activities of Terrorists, Threat to West Africa Integration

Revolution Now Protest: Court Orders DSS to Release Sowore’s Mobile Phones,…

Lagos Seeks to Transform Apapa into Modern Port City

Tech Experts, Others to Lead Discussion at Photo Journalists Confab

Tambuwal Receives Briefing from Security Chiefs over Bandits Attack on 23…

Buhari: Killers of Dowen College Student, Oromoni, Will Face Justice

FG to Recover N1bn Debt from Non-Commercial Users of Radio Frequency Spectrum, Gives Three Months Ultimatum

Ahead of 5G Rollout, Telcos Seek Regulatory Intervention to Enhance Early Approval for 5G Mast Installation

Foreign Trade Records N3.02trn Deficit in Q3, Merchandise Now N13.28trn with India as Nigerias Major Trading Partner

Access Bank, IFC Empowers 100 Female Entrepreneurs Across Africa, Gives $22,000 in Grant

Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery in Public Sector, Says Danbatta

Adedipe: Non-oil Export Policy Can Grow Nigerias Reserves

Barkindo: Oil, Gas Extinction Talks Misguided

Advertisers Identifies Transparent Evaluation, Global Best Practices for Awards

NCC Releases N5m to Support Startup Development, Local Content

SUN

2023: SEast ready to speak with one voice, says Ohanaeze

Over N77bn ABP loan yet to be repaid, says BoA

Tax authority can track PIT, CIT with e-Naira CITN

AEDCs board appointment legally done not FGs order NERC

UBA takes over Abuja Disco for loan default

Labana acquires 30,000 hectares of land for rice cultivation in Benin Republic

Wikes achievements, harvest of great things for Rivers -Nsirim

Edo butchers crisis degenerates to shooting

Extortion: FG to sanction corrupt aviation officials

Identities of students crushed to death in Lagos reveal

Buhari mourns victims of bandits attack in Sokoto

Local govts in shambles over poor budgetary allocation- Akume

Court dismisses suit stopping installation of Akinrun-elect

No online classes going on in Dowen College- Parents forum

FEC ratifies 2022 finance bill

PUWOV apprehends fake soldier with CIA ID card in Benin

Police, DSS urged to search for 5 missing miners

3 years after, Nigeria resumes export of hibiscus to Mexico

GUARDIAN

Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 39

Aregbesola: I won’t resign over jail breaks

Abduction: NSCDC operative, 4 Conoil contract workers regain freedom

Omicron: Saudi Arabia suspend flights from Nigeria

COVID-19: NCDC reports 107 new infections in 7 states, FCT

Nigeria says it got COVID-19 vaccines with expiring shelf life

NEMA receives 180 stranded Nigerians from Libya

Senate to amend its Standing Rules

PDP asks Obaseki to speak on bribe-for-ticket allegation

Group tasks INEC on improved PVC, BVAS, sets agenda for Soludo

Ojodu trailer accident: Tears as survivors battle for life

Man attempts suicide over failure to recoup investments in Rivers

11-year-old boy, chained for two years in Kebbi, reunites with parents

Gunmen kill Nollywood actress in Delta

Only 2% of Nigerian firms investing in carbon emission reduction

Again, Osinbajo makes case for investment in transition fuels

SEC advocates tech adoption to deepen financial inclusion

Engineers decry absence of long-term infrastructure finance

BUA restructures model, targets double flour milling capacity in 2022

Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

FG woos private sector to wheat production

Learn Africa records N2.39b turnover

Nigeria can earn N1b revenue yearly from SMEs, says ENEX

Coalition condemns use of digital tech against civil society groups

FG insists workers have right to belong to trade union of choice

TUC seeks policies to promote decent work, social integration

Underwriter tackles idleness rate with entrepreneurship centre in FUTA

Nigeria fast failing, fading, Jega warns

We’ve blocked Nembe oil leakage, Aiteo says

Lagos throws more light on fourth COVID-I9 advisory

Enugu governor canvasses public enlightenment on judicial procedures

Over 67% workers in casual employ as firms cut costs

Police confirm 23 deaths in bandits’ attack in Sokoto

VANGUARD

Don’t be reckless, NMA cautions vaccinated persons

NIMASA, Railway Corporation, Bayelsa Govt in partnership recycle ship wrecks resuscitate foundry

Reps probe NYSC refusal to reopen Maiduguri orientation camp

2022 Census: NPC commences second pre-test census in Benue

FCT warns residents against noise pollution, vows to sanction offenders

Bill on youth entrepreneurship devt trust fund passes 2nd reading

Buhari didn’t order sack of AEDC management ‘ Presidency

No one involved in Oromoni killing will be spared, Buhari assures

Using our music to reflect our drive is necessary for African communities to thrive ‘ Seun Kuti

Buhari mourns victims of bandits’ attacks in Sokoto

Clear air on bribe-for-ticket allegations, PDP charges Obaseki

OAU student, Adegoke’s autopsy report out, organs intact

Court dismisses suit challenging new Akirun’s appointment by Osun govt

Still alive 15 years after doctors gave me 6 months to live ‘ Breast cancer survivor

Scores escape death as court building collapses 20 mins after sitting in Aba

Ojodu School Tragedy: I panicked when I saw my son’s shoe at the scene ‘ Survivor’s mother

25-year-old man docked over alleged threat to couple’s lives

Gunmen kill FRSC official in Ondo

You must unite to retain leadership, Ooni to Yoruba race worldwide

NBA kicks as EFCC whisk away lawyer in court

Nigerians will be proud of my Presidency ‘ Anyim

NDDC pledges to pay contractors, calls for calm

Bank customers’ deposits rise 12.6% to N28.7trn

FG to acquire telecom equipment to detect, block fraudsters

LEADERSHIP

Reps To Ensure Speedy Completion Of Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation

Beijing Winter Games: US Boycott Violates Olympic Spirit ‘ China

Moshood Abiola National Stadium To Host 4 Teams Invitational Tourney

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

Omicron: Governors, Lawmakers Want UK Travel Ban Reversed

Bandits Set 42 Passengers Ablaze In Sokoto

PMB Transmits 2021 Finance Bill To NASS

Electricity: Mainstream To Raise Kainji, Jebba Plants Capacity To 1338MW

TRIBUNE

Automate issuance of passport, national identity card overseas, Reps tell FG

Buhari did not order AEDC management sack ‘ Presidency

Buhari condemns killing of Oromoni, says perpetrators won’t be spared

North should be on its knees begging for an Igbo President in 2023 ‘ Ohanaeze

Dowen College: Coroner fixes Dec 15 for preliminary meeting, police arrest three students

Nigeria currently minefield of non-communicable diseases related deaths ‘ Expert

FG commissions disability electronic certificate production centre, four others

We did not collect money from Obaseki to give him ticket ‘ PDP

Dowen College parents mourn, demand justice over death of Sylvester

Employees compensation: NSITF pays over N529m to beneficiaries

Reps to Buhari: Deploy special security forces to rescue kidnapped victims in Lagos, other States

Secondus ran one-man show ‘ PDP outgoing deputy national officers allege

N287.6m earmarks for building of mosque in National Assembly complex

ASUU sack chairman, other executive members in Ebonyi

NATION

N5m bribery allegation ‘baseless,’ says Iyaloja-General

Aiteo stops leak at Bayelsa wellhead

Teenagers win Mathematics competition

NCC boss decries workers’ poor remuneration

Finance Bill 2021 tips FIRS as sole tax collector

Buhari leads dignitaries to honour Akande at book launch

We didn’t sell PDP governorship ticket to Obaseki, says spokesman

Telecom equipment to detect, block fraudsters coming, says Fed Govt

Army chief: repentant Boko Haram fighters not sincere

‘Better remuneration for teachers will enhance discipline’

CJN warns against harassment of judicial officers

DAILY TIMES

Aiteo puts a stop to the oil spill in Nembe

FG set to commercialise 12 River Basins Official

EU, German govt Supports Nigerias Efforts in Clean Cooking Stoves

Kidnap: 4 DELSU students, 5 others regain freedom Police

Administration of Criminal Justice Act Amendment Bill scales 2nd reading in Senate

Reps to investigate continuous closure of NYSC camp in Maidugiri

DAILY TRUST

Court dismisses application to stop approval of new Akinrun

Governors’ wives want end to gender-based violence in Nigeria

Odili home invasion: Judiciary draws battle line with FG, vows to resist future attacks

Rescind travel ban now, IATA tells govts

FRSC official shot dead in Ondo

Insecurity: Travel Agency introduces trips with armed escorts, charges over N300k from Lagos to South East

We are at the mercy of kidnappers, Plateau residents cry out

FG launches expo on investment in creative, cultural sectors

You need Islamic, not Harvard education, to lead us right, Ex-Commissioner tells Ganduje

Dowen College: Police arrest 3 housemasters, 5 students

180 stranded Nigerians return from Libya

FG inaugurates virtual court facilities in prisons

Electoral Act: NASS urged to consider vetoing Buhari

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Iran Denounces New US Sanctions Over Rights Abuses

Federal Judge Refuses To Unseal Records Of FBI’s Raid On Project Veritas Founder

Nigeria’s Economic Situation Will Determine Solution To Fuel Subsidy ‘ Okowa

Wike To FG: Stop Relinquishing Your Responsibility To States

CISLAC, CITN Brainstorm, Counsel FG On AfCFTA Potential For SMEs

Oromoni Killing Won’t Be Swept Under Carpet -Buhari

NEW TELEGRAPH

Study: Daily yogurt could control high blood pressure

We’ll no longer tolerate embarrassment, harassment of judges ‘ CJN

Anambra guber tribunal begins sitting as petitions increase to 13

We’ve withdrawn, destroyed all expired COVID-19 vaccines ‘FG

Appeal Court delivers 568 judgments via zoom

Ohanaeze to CNG: Igbo will never kneel for 2023 presidency

Bribe-for-ticket allegation: Outgoing PDP NWC challenges Obaseki to speak out

2023: Lagos4Lagos’ movement to PDP stirs fresh crisis

IMF: Nigeria remains Africa’s biggest economy

Fuel hike: Expert backs OPS on ignoring IMF, World Bank

Travel ban: Expect trade, supply chain disruptions ‘LCCI

E-Payment: NIBSS NIP transactions hit N241trn

Innovation: NCC lifts 3 startups with N5m grant

BLUEPRINT

FEC okays N965.9m operational vehicles for Nigeria Correctional Service

Dead body found floating on River Kaduna

Delta approves N434m bursary for 2020/2021 session

Online loans: Reps seek stiffer measures against undue harassment

Breaking: Barcelona submit to ‘heavy’ Bayern Munich defeat, crash out of UEFA Champions League

Senate passes bills to establish University of Education, Forestry College

Students killed by truck: Lagos shuts down school, FRSC washes hands off

FCT-IRS sets N202bn target for 2023

LASTMA announces traffic diversion as Buhari arrives Lagos

Northern groups flay FG over planned fuel subsidy removal

Gunmen kill FRSC official in Ondo

NAPTIP harps on media partnership to curb human trafficking

China is Reaping the Harvest of Democracy

Buhari mourns victims of bandits’ attack in Sokoto

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