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
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