Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 14 December, 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH

Alarming rate of extrajudicial killings

Lady weds bedridden lover in Benue

OAU student: Police write INTERPOL, may declare Roheem wanted

PSC says FG in talks with UK, others over restriction

Body of Benchers knocks judges for lacking courage to speak

Police grill journalist for seven hours over anti-corruption story

States lose bid to stop FG from deducting $418m bailout from allocations

Benin monarch prepares for return of artefacts, names Soyinka museums trustee

Suspects in Odilis house raid to be arraigned Dec 16

FG threatens to hold perm secs, others responsible for increasing lawsuits

National Assembly members condemn killing of 10 in Plateau fresh attack

After 11 bidding rounds, MTN, Mafab acquire 5G spectrum for $547m

NNPC to halt rising cooking gas price, increases supply

Power firms owe banks N820bn, sectors problems persist

Abuja fuel queues worsen, supply crisis lingers

New taxes, tariffs may be imposed soon, declares FG

FG revenue falls by 52% amid rising spending CBN report

Entrepreneurs advises FG on Chinas $40bn Africa loan

Monthly IGR grew by 7,400% in 22 years, says Lagos

Firm plans N50m scholarships for Lagos community children

Gov aspirant escapes death as one killed in Benue crash

As terrorism spreads in Northern Nigeria

OAU student: Policemen, Amotekun foil attempt to kidnap deceased’s brother

One cop killed as Abia command beats back invading gunmen

Deltas private school owners chairman, wife abducted, daughter escapes

Navy intercepts vessel with 4,402 barrels of stolen crude

Yoruba Nation rally: Police witness absence stalls salesgirls coroner inquest

30-year-old man nabbed for vandalising transformers in Akwa Ibom

Student set ablaze by attackers being forced to join cult UNIOSUN

One dies in Anambra as rice-laden truck crashes

Onitsha fire victims recount losses, govt takes over site

FG needs to regulate crypto industry, says minister

Stop politicising insecurity, Obasanjo, Sultan, others tell leaders

Oba of Benin, others sign documents, to receive looted artifacts from FG

Kim Kardashian passes California baby bar exams after three failed attempts

NDE trains 25 youths in solar energy in Gombe

Death certificate is free, says Gombe NPC official

THISDAY

Head of Service Threatens to Sanction Perm Secretaries for Poor Handling…

Wike Faults FG on Stimulation of Nation’s Economy Sacks…

FG Collaborating with Other Countries on Asset Recovery, Says Malami

Court Remands 31-year-old Man over Alleged Kidnap of Minor in Benue

Akeredolu Swears in New Commissioners, Special Advisers, DG

Ikpeazu Releases N3.2bn to Clear Salary Arrears in Parastatals

20 Confirmed Dead, Seven Injured in Bauchi Multiple Accidents

‘Nigeria Must Strengthen its Airlines for Global Competitiveness’

BUA Restructures to Boost Food Production in Nigeria

Finance Bill: Ahmed Hints at Introduction of New Taxes

Osinbajo Directs NAFDAC, SON, Other Govt Agencies to Support Nigerians’ ‘Hustle’

Lawan Reveals Lawmakers’ Salaries, Says Senator Earns N1.5m, House Member N1.3m…

Nigerias Green Bond Market Exceeds N55Bn Mark as NGX Targets More Issuances

CBN Solicits Organised Labour, CSOs Support for Policy Thrust to Grow Nations Economy

Nigerias Anti-corruption Task Team Plans Fresh Strategy to Fight Graft

Low Industrialisation as Price for Nigerias Policy Inconsistencies

BPE Promises Smooth Conclusion of Health Sector Reform

Amnesty Beneficiaries Laud President Buhari, Dikio on Empowerment

INEC: Prolonged Delay in Electoral Bill Assent may Affect Ekiti, Ondo Guber Polls

Breach of Contract: Court to Continue Hearing on Suit against NLNG

Nigeria Regains Top Crude Oil Production Spot in Africa, Says OPEC Report

SUN

APC ll takeover SEast in 2023 polls, says Gbajabiamila

2023: Akandes autobiography cheap blackmail to sell Tinubus presidential ambition Ex-Oyo PDP chairman

FG unveils new Board, Interim management for aedc

FIRS nets over N5trn upbeat on meeting VAT target

UAE lifts ban on passengers traveling from Nigeria, Congo to Dubai

Federal govt assures of bumper food supply come 2022

Bandits kill 10 in Plateau market

EU ministers debate ways to shield Ukraine from Russia

GUARDIAN

Complacent candidates, indifferent electorate at Ekiti council election

We can only reconcile the reconcilable in our party, says Adamu

10 killed, several injured as bandits storm market in Plateau community

Borno government confirms over 4,000 cases of SGBV in seven months

UI emerges best varsity in NUC’s 2021 ranking

Blame Cross River governor for alleged killing of Ephraim, police tell EndSARS panel

Lawyer slams N1b suit against El-Rufai, NCC, others over telecoms shutdown

Ignoring power shift to South may be costly, Bamisile tells APC

Two Plateau Assembly members sue colleagues, government over Speaker’s impeachment

No threat to Buhari’s state visit, Umahi insists

AFD, ECOWAS sign ‘8 million to support food storage systems in West Africa

Eguavoen meets NFF on Nations Cup plans, other issues today

Nigeria’s rig count drops further as OPEC leaves demand, GDP unchanged

Minister calls for regulation to check cryptocurrency disruptions

Nigeria positioned to leverage African outsourcing opportunities

MTN, Mafab Communications win 5G license, to pay $273.6m

U.S. Consulate academy graduates 250 women entrepreneurs

Sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill now, Mr. President!

FG puts retaliation on hold as row with UAE gets messier

Stop politicising insecurity, Obasanjo, Sultan, others warn leaders

EFCC, NYSC ban unvaccinated employees, corps members

Rohr lost Super Eagles’job to indiscipline, poor management, says Pinnick

Court refuses to grant order against FG over $418m Paris Club refund

Lawan reveals salaries, emoluments of federal lawmakers

Presidency denies TIN requirement to operate a bank account

Pregnant nurse among seven dead in Sicily building collapse

At least one dead from Omicron as UK boosts response

5G bid price climbs to $263.1m as bidders refuse to back down

Ekiti 2022: Bamidele receives N22.5m cheque to purchase governorship forms

VANGUARD

Nigeria has a surgical workforce crisis- Ehanire

To recover quickly after pandemic, set up National Innovation Fund, Don tells FG

Confusion as 2 Imo monarchs spend night in kidnappers hideout

Osinbajo to federal agencies: Fulfil your mandates by supporting Nigerians’ hustle

NASS requires full complement of institutions to deliver on mandate ‘ Lawan

Stop politicising insecurity, Sultan, Obasanjo, Bishop Onuoha, others tell leaders

2023 Elections: New electoral law now awaits NASS, Presidency ‘ INEC

MTN, MAFAB win 5G licenses @$273.6m

Pantami seeks formulating security policies with technology mindset

5G license auction: 5th round opens with $215

Nigeria to have widest 5G coverage in Africa by 2022 ‘ Pantami

5G license auction: Round three ends with$204.38m

5G license auction: Round two ends with $201.3m

Gunmen kill 9, injure 4 persons in Plateau ‘ Police

Navy arrest 20 suspected crude oil thieves in Bayelsa

Farmer abducted in Osun regains freedom after paying ransom

Expect new taxes in 2022, says Finance Minister

US, NGO combat cancer, train 34 Nigerian oncology pharmacists

Wike sacks Health Commissioner for allegedly hosting MDCN without approval

Remove Nigeria from Red List or face retaliation, FG warns UK, S/Arabia, Canada, Argentina

Gunmen attack Abia Police headquarters, kill one

16 die in Bauchi auto crash

Prodigal son’: PDP chairman says Sen Akume will defect soon

Finance Bill: FG to introduce new taxes, tariffs, levies in 2022 to fund budget -Finance minister

TRIBUNE

Ebonyi lawmaker cautions students against consumption of illicit drugs

PDP, governors hail Wike at 58

Wase condemns bandits attack on Plateau village

100 youths in Bauchi undergo entrepreneurship skills training by NDE

Inside FAO-funded NLTP that keeps herders, farmers in same place

Body of SAN knocks Appeal Court for refusing to rule on ex-CJN, Onnoghen’s matter over suspension

COVID-19: Buhari sends get-well message to South African president, Ramaphosa

Akume will soon return to PDP, says Ayu

Obiano announces seizure of two fuel stations razed by fire in Onitsha

Buhari tasks Oba of Benin on safekeeping of returned artefacts

Sanwo-Olu commissions network of three roads in Victoria Island to improve traffic in Eti-Osa

LAUTECH retains NUC ranking as best state university

No difference between Nigerian securities, terrorists ‘ El-Zakzaky

Omicron: We’ve initiated diplomatic steps for UK, others to reverse travel ban ‘ FG

NATION

Wike sacks Health commissioner December 14, 2021

65% of NDDC projects in Akwa Ibom are fake’ December 14, 2021

‘Why we reviewed NANS constitution’ December 14, 2021

Ikpeazu to present 2022 Appropriation Bill Tuesday December 14, 2021

COVID-19 was not created to depopulate Africa, says Buhari

Fuel price rises to N175 in Imo

N19.3bn bailout saga: Kogi drags EFCC to court, demands N35bn damages

Only those vaccinated against COVID-19 will serve from next year –…

EFCC probes governor for withdrawing N60b

Lawyers urge govts to obey African courts’ decisions

Nigeria seeks strict execution of ECOWAS competition policy

Gunmen kill 10 in Plateau

65% of NDDC projects in Akwa Ibom are fake’

‘Why we reviewed NANS constitution’

DAILY TIMES

MTN, MAFAB win provisional licences for NCCs 5G spectrum auctioning

$418m debt: Court fixes Dec 21 to hear pending applications in 36 govs suit

FG collaborating with various jurisdictions on asset recovery Malami

Finance minister hints on possible additional taxes in 2022

Stronger executive-legislative partnership will deepen democracy, says Buhari

Omicron: Weve initiated steps to make UK, others reverse ban on Nigerian travellers FG

Wike sacks Commissioner for Health, Princewill Chike

Akeredolu swears in son as DG, new Commissioners, Special Advisers

 DAILY TRUST

Banditry: Tambuwal tells Buhari to declare state of emergency in Sokoto

Yuletide: IGP threatens to deal with officers engaging in unethical behaviors

RMAFC opposes Finance Bill over fear of revenue leakages, job losses

University of Ibadan emerges best university in NUC 2021 ranking

Wike sacks Commissioner for hosting programme without permission

Navy intercepts vessel carrying 4,402 barrels of illegal crude oil in Bayelsa

We lost members daily, receive N5,000 monthly – Ogun Pensioners

Condolences as Soun of Ogbomosholand is buried

Gunmen kidnap trader, machete farmer in Ekiti community

Why Buhari’s anti-corruption war hasn’t been too impressive – Shittu

WHO to FG: Increase investment in health sector

Nigeria, Burkina Faso sign MoU on human trafficking

NSITF settles 11,000 claims in 2021, disburses N529m in 5 months

FG to review senior secondary education curriculum

Governors ruling with iron hands – Pensioners

What Buhari is doing to tackle insecurity – Presidency

Passengers stranded over fresh Nigeria-UAE row

W/Africa facing a network of criminals – Buhari

Reactions as Daura Emirate plans to turban Buhari’s son amid rising insecurity

Wife of slain borehole operator gives birth to baby boy as police indict killer cop

Omicron: ActionAid tasks FG on religious, traditional leaders’ inclusion

BUSINESSDAY

Insurers to raise premium for corporates on rising claims

Customer loyalty strategies for promoting informal sales revenue (II)

What does a social media manager do in Nigeria

Electric Vehicles: Africa’s battery minerals & GVC opportunities (5)

Driving sustainable growth in Nigeria’s transportation sector

Sanwo-Olu opens new roads to tackle gridlock in Victoria Island

Power sector: Stakeholders seek enabling environment for ease of doing business

Market gains N276bn as investors buy MTNN, other stocks

Nigeria’s voter turnout fails to offset huge expenditure on elections

How finance bill 2022 will affect you

10 takeaways from First Bank’s 9-month results

What MTN’s public offer holds for retail investors

We are building capacities to boost non-oil exports, stop rejections ‘ Yakusak, NEPC CEO

Stability of policy is critical to accessing investment, economic development ‘ Narula

AUTHORITY

Plateau leaders, youths to intensify ethnic tolerance campaign, political understanding

Plateau: 10 people killed, scores injured, as Sen. Daduut condemns attack on Pinau village

TCM deeply involved in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of COVID-19 in China

Insecurity: Global Peace Movement International Hails Gen. Faruk Success Against Insurgents

Sanwo-Olu Urges Joint Tax Board To Expand Focus Beyond Personal Income Tax

DAILY INDEPENDENT

UAE Rescinds Decision Against Nigerian Travellers To Dubai

Insurance Boards May Be Liable For Unpaid Claims By Firms

No Governance In Rivers State In The Last Six Years ‘ Peterside

No Nation Survives On Hand-Outs From Other Climes ‘ Akeredolu

FG’s Action Against UAE Airlines: For Once, Nigeria Refuses Being Bullied

Nigerian Content Development Explains Interest In Oil And Gas Project

Delta State Fire Service Didn’t Extinguish Onitsha Tanker Explosions ‘ Agbili

Unemployment: FG To Partner Elomaz Foundation In Delta ‘ Keyamo

COVID-19: US Open Champion Raducanu Pulls Out Of Abu Dhabi Exhibition Tournament

$418m Deduction: Court Declines Granting Injunctive Order Against FG

NEW TELEGRAPH

2023 elections endangered ‘ OBJ, Sultan, Clark, Attah, others

JUST IN: MTN, Mafab win 5G licence bid at $273m

Navy arrests 22 suspected oil thieves in Bayelsa

Court refuses to grant injunctive order against FG over $418m Paris Club refund

COVID-19 vaccination criteria for camp registration ‘ NYSC DG

Insecurity made 2021 challenging, says IGP

Akeredolu swears in 14 Commissioners, 7 Special Advisers, son as DG.

JUST IN: UAE Stops Airlines From Boarding Nigerian Passengers To Dubai

Sultan: Why Nigeria is in trouble

US court subpoenas Buhari, others over Wabote’s foreign accounts

FG not instrumental to developments at Abuja DisCo

Regional bank tackles FG over unfriendly port environment

BLUEPRINT

Revenue remittances: FG seeks 5-year jail term for erring staff

2023: PDP has regained confidence to wrestle power from APC ‘ Mustapha

Publisher harps on participatory democracy, good governance

2023: Shelve presidential ambition, Ohanaeze spokesman writes Tinubu

FG seeks more private sector investment in STI

UAE orders international airlines from boarding Nigerian passengers to Dubai

WHO urges nations to invest more in health care

14 abductees escape from bandits’ camp in Sokoto

Ekiti 2022: Ignore zoning, risk defeat, Reps member warns APC

Stop discrimination against female gender ‘ Activist

Corruption inimical to progress of Nigeria, says Bethel

Exposed! Salaries, emoluments of Senators, House of Representative members

NDE commences training of 30 women in art of making wigs

Abductors of Imo monarchs demand N20m ransom

Save Rabaka, other coastal communities from destruction, stakeholders beckon Lagos govt

100 pensioners died while waiting for entitlement ‘ NUP

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