Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 5 January, 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

France alerts world to new COVID-19 variant, IHU

Wike accuses Ogoni of frustrating Abe’s political career

Barely one year to go, Buhari appoints economic adviser

Nigeria to pump 1.7mbpd in February as OPEC+ maintains output policy

Dickson, a political strategist, says Diri

Weak consumer purchasing power, government policies drag telecoms sector in Q3

Police arrest suspected killer of Redeemed pastor in Lagos

Police officer engages Sanwo-Olu, flouts order to vacate Magodo estate

Akeredolu assures of better welfare for Ondo workers, industrial growth

Resign, don’t plunge nation into war, labour leader tells Buhari

PUNCH

Provide evidence you killed two bandit kingpins in Zamfara,  Gumi tells military

AFCON: Security fears loom over Africa’s football fiesta in Cameroon

Osinbajo’s presidential campaign billboard surfaces in Abuja

AMCON lists 7,912 names owing N4.4tn as deadline expires today

Man allegedly impersonates Akwa Ibom commissioner, defrauds, sleeps with 10 ladies

Muslim/Muslim ticket unacceptable, says CAN, NSCIA differs

Ohanaeze to lobby North, South-West for all-Igbo presidential race

Oyo awaits ex-AG’s petition on Olubadan, govt pledges smooth transition

Dana plane, speeding car in near-collision on Lagos airport taxiway

Lagos maid, 14, flees with boss two-year-old son, arrested in Ogun

Three 15-year-old suspected Bayelsa cultists hypnotise teenage girl, attempt ritual killing

Kidnappers demand N50m for Zamfara lecturer’s wife, two daughters

Three 15-year-old suspected Bayelsa cultists hypnotise teenage girl, attempt ritual killing

Man allegedly impersonates Akwa Ibom commissioner, defrauds, sleeps with 10 ladies

Magodo protest: Sanwo-Olu, police team leader exchange words, gov plans meeting

LASTMA denies ignoring brutalised driver’s petition, says victim serial offender

Fleeing Rivers ex-vigilantes commander nabbed over 2020 killings

16-year-old female PoS operator missing in Ekiti

Cameroonian refugees protest deportation of separatist leaders, demand N68m

98% of cash transfer beneficiaries are women – FG
IPOB plans Biafran anthem, vows to hunt down traitors

THISDAY

Bayelsa Police Arrests three Suspects for Attempted Ritual Killing

NSCDC Prosecutes Six Officers for Misconduct in Kwara

Suspected Killer of Lucky Igbinedion’s Mother, Others, Remanded

Stop Destroying Yourselves, Be United, Wike Tells Ogonis

Police: 97 Kidnapped Victims Regain Freedom in Zamfara

Osinbajo Should Succeed Buhari in 2023, Says Federal Lawmaker

‘Kidnapping, Killings, Cattle Rustling Discouraging Youth Farmers’

Ayom Declares for President, Vows to Reverse $26.2bn Annual Economic Losses

Buhari Appoints Doyin Salami as Chief Economic Adviser

How Popular Musician Escaped Hoodlums’ Attack in Rivers Community

VANGUARD

Delta councillor saves monthly salary, builds public water project for constituents

Navy warns public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment websites

Uche Nwosu: IHRC must maintain neutrality in Imo to sustain peace — Country Rep told

Anambra creates fishery village, sets up agency to drive initiative

Presidency to spend N2.102bn on refreshment, wildlife, miscellaneous, others

COVID-19: ABUAD herbal drug to the rescue, 19 patients healed

Joint security to be deployed to Edo community over herdsmen invasion

FG to increase power generation to 25,000MW — Minister

Akwa Ibom Assembly denies receiving share of N171.2bn derivation windfall

Uzodimma to Okorocha: You’re my younger brother, I can’t join issues with you

Akwa Ibom automobile assembling plant 99% completed — Hon Akan Okon

Transmission is bane of power sector, FG moans

People say I’m senator for Ndigbo, says Abaribe

We’re worried about mere 5,000MW of electricity — FG

Kano College expels 12 students over exam malpractice

Police rescue pregnant women, children, over 50 others from Zamfara bandits

Commotion as high tension cable snaps in Lagos

Bandits kill one in Zaria cattle-rustling raid

Niger Delta Elders condemn Ita Enang’s diversionary comments on NDDC forensic audit report

APC links banditry in Zamfara to retired General

FG 2022 Budget: Operation Lafiya Dole, others get N150bn

Man, 41, arrested with fresh human parts in Lagos

Uzodimma disappoints Imolites, refuses to name sponsors of insecurity

Designating Bandits Terrorists: FG should do the needful, not bore us with nomenclature —Afenifere

Police arrest notorious fraudster, six murder suspects in Akwa Ibom

Wike to Ogoni people: Stop blaming others for your self-destruction

Four inmates allegedly killed as security agents foiled attempted jailbreak in Osun

2022 Budget: FG to spend N43bn on multilateral Zungeru Hydropower Project

JMalami’s utterances: There’s no political will to end terrorism in Nigeria ― MBF

Again, Fire guts Katsina House Assembly

Amaechi releases email address, solicits public opinion on performance of ministry

NDDC: We’re fed up with Buhari’s empty promises – Ndokwa youths

How Fulani militants attacked Christians on New Year eve, burned one beyond recognition

Again, no provision for West-East coastal rail in 2022 budget

IPOB warns against violation of Igbo women

2023: Mimiko backs southern governors on power shift to South

LEADERSHIP

915MW Zungeru, Kaduna Projects For Completion In 2022’

Federal Govt Gets US Nod To Fight Bandits With Super Tucano Jets

44 Nigerian Journalists Killed In 2021, Says NUJ

Buhari Appoints Doyin Salami As Chief Economic Adviser

Uzodimma Fails To Name Sponsors Of Violence In Imo

Gunmen Kill 24 In Fresh Kaduna Attack

Sanwo-Olu, Police In Standoff Over Magodo Estate Siege

Why Okorocha Is In Sumpremacy Contest With Me – Uzodimma

Amaechi Seeks Public Appraisal Of Activities In Transportation Sector

INEC Releases Timetable For Ekiti Gov’ship Election

TRIBUNE

Buhari Appoints Doyin Salami As Chief Economic Adviser

Show evidence you killed bandit kingpins, Gumi challenges…

Tension as police lock Magodo Estate buildings over Supreme…

Bride-to-be kidnapped hours to wedding in Plateau

2022: Experts set agenda for economic growth

Gazette affirming bandits as terrorists will be out soon ― Malami

NAF appoints new branch chiefs, Air officers, commandants, others

Police, Army deploy personnel to restore peace in Edo community after herdsmen invasion

NATION

We don’t meddle in Ooni’s marital affairs, say monarch’s sisters

Africa leaders chart pathway for peace, COVID-19 at Dakar Forum

Wike accuses Ogoni leaders of betrayal

AYCF to President: withdraw list of INEC commissioners from Senate

2023: I didn’t meet Tambuwal over VP slot, says Mimiko

Buhari appoints Salami as Chief Economic Adviser

NEMA cautions Lagosians on fallen high tension line at Idimu axis

Fed Govt set to gazette order classifying gunmen terrorists

El-Rufai: carpet bombing of forests will end banditry

Olubadan: Ibadan chiefs disagree over succession

SEC warns investors on FinAfrica Investment, Chimark Group

Why disagreement over Electoral Bill may not be resolved

Major events that would shape politics in 2022

How oil-dependence truncated Nigeria’s industrial development

We don’t meddle in Ooni’s marital affairs, say monarch’s sisters

Africa leaders chart pathway for peace, COVID-19 at Dakar Forum

DAILY TIMES

 

DAILY TRUST

5 bills that will shape economy this year

Rising health risks for children across Afghanistan due to disruption to nutrition services

Family, dignitaries pay tributes as Cosmas Maduka’s wife begins final journey

Wedding continues as abducted bride-to-be regains freedom

Kaduna extends ban on motorcycles till further notice

Okorocha is my biggest headache, says Uzodinma

Captives freed by Zamfara bandits’ leaders relive ordeals

Security agencies wade into herders, farmers clashes in Edo

Major shake-up in Air Force after retirement of senior officers

Suspects: We abducted Anambra monarch because of oil proceeds

Buhari appoints Doyin Salami Chief Economic Adviser

Bandits attack residence of Police IRT, kill 1 in Zaria

Oyetola, Aregbesola rift may affect Tinubu’s presidential ambition – MURIC

Imo now a war zone – Igbo monarchs, clerics

NEW TELEGRAPH

Mayweather to fight next month in Dubai – Report

Major shakeup as NAF appoints 23 Branch Chiefs, AOCs, others

JUST IN: Kazakhstan govt resigns after violent protests over fuel price

2023: I’ll ensure united, safe, secured Nigeria – Bello

INEC releases notice of 2022 Ekiti elections

Convention: APC govs move against CECPC

Uzodinma recants, fails to ‘name and shame’ sponsors of insecurity in Imo

Budget: Aso Rock gymnasium, others to gulp N7.71bn

BLUEPRINT

NITDA moves to attain FG’s 95% digital literacy target by 2030

NIN-SIM linkage: Nigerians express mixed feelings on new deadline

Why FG is yet to gazette bandits, kidnappers as terrorists –Malami

IMF to Nigeria, others: Handle debt rescheduling with care

Pictures: Jubilation galore as corps members, NYSC staff welcome DG with new rank

Over 1 million COVID-19 cases hit US in single day

FG’s borrowing cost’ll open economy to macro-fiscal shocks, W/Bank warns

High taxation will kill many businesses in 2022, expert warns

AfDB approves €10.5m investment for Tech start-up in Africa

AFCON 2021: Gbajabiamila, Sanwo-Olu, others in government delegation to Cameroon

January 4, 2022

Handle with care, IMF cautions on Nigeria, others on domestic debt rescheduling

Ekiti: INEC’s rejection of our primary election notice affront on judiciary – UP

Masari won’t order arrest of any journalist – Group

Poly rector urges Buhari boost economy through engineering innovations

2022: Igbo to witness political betrayals, conspiracies – Ohanaeze

Notorious fraudster nabbed in Akwa Ibom

Omicron causes milder symptoms – WHO

Okada ban, dusk to dawn tricycle restriction still in force – Kaduna government

Court remands suspected killers of Mrs Igbinedion

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