{"id":26678,"date":"2021-12-15T07:06:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T07:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26678"},"modified":"2021-12-15T07:06:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T07:06:06","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-wednesday-15-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26678","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 15 December, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UK&#8217;s Johnson Faces Political Threat In Virus Rules Votes<\/p>\n<p>US Sanctions Two Sri Lankan Military Officers<\/p>\n<p>JAMB Holds 2021 UTME Exams In Ghana, Abidjan, Cameroon, Others<\/p>\n<p>OHSOSA Urges State Ministry Of Education To Monitor Activities In Boarding Schools<\/p>\n<p>Only APC Has The Interest Of Nigerian Youths At Heart &#8216; Ahmed<\/p>\n<p>NASS Not Imposing Direct Primaries On Political Parties &#8216; Sani<\/p>\n<p>Deregulation: PENGASSAN Wants FG To Increase Local Refining Capacity By Rehabilitation Of All Refineries<\/p>\n<p>Blockchain Technology Essential For Digital Transformation<\/p>\n<p>I was Almost Kidnapped, Olugbade, Late OAU Student&#8217;s Brother Cries Out<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers on recess, holidaying workers risk kidnapping -DSS<\/p>\n<p>EFCC raids Abuja hotel, arrests woman, others with fake $427,400<\/p>\n<p>UK reverses Nigeria, others travel ban, cancels quarantine, insists on test<\/p>\n<p>Private sector fears job losses, firms closure over planned taxes, tariffs<\/p>\n<p>Ending illegal admissions in tertiary institutions<\/p>\n<p>Presidential bid: Tinubu meets northern alliance, says consultations ongoing<\/p>\n<p>7,000 Ayades aides must register in APC Jan 1 or risk sacking<\/p>\n<p>Ive directed PDP elders to produce my successor Wike<\/p>\n<p>FG confirms UAEs slots for Air Peace, airline awaits letter<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias debt rises by N2.54tn in three months, hits N38tn, says DMO<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias oil production increases by 2.55 million barrels OPEC<\/p>\n<p>$235bn investments lost over delay in Petroleum Industry Act Sylva<\/p>\n<p>APM Terminals invests N180bn in Apapa<\/p>\n<p>Amid Abuja fuel queues, NNPC says supply stock above two billion litres<\/p>\n<p>NFF may appoint foreign coach for Eagles before AFCON<\/p>\n<p>I didn&#8217;t allow NFF officials influence my selection &#8216;Rohr<\/p>\n<p>Eagles debut: I can&#8217;t describe how I felt, says Awoniyi<\/p>\n<p>Ogun 18-year-old student arrested for poisoning female benefactor<\/p>\n<p>Witchcraft: Rivers grandmother suffering from dementia stripped naked, beaten<\/p>\n<p>Fake oil magnate jailed 175 years for defrauding American of $629,287<\/p>\n<p>Ekiti bricklayer jailed five years for stealing foodstuffs<\/p>\n<p>Police go after Kogi chief of staff mothers abductors<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill Kaduna community leader, kidnap scores of travellers<\/p>\n<p>Delta councillor battling for life after gunshot by suspected kidnappers<\/p>\n<p>Solutions to Nigerias lingering insecurity<\/p>\n<p>230 benefit from NGO, OAUTH doctors free medical outreach<\/p>\n<p>Were committed to curbing spread of neglected tropical diseases Senator<\/p>\n<p>Ogun monarchs son, woman found naked, dead inside car, police begin probe<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>AfDB Offers Nigeria $210m Loan for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone<\/p>\n<p>Why Buhari Will Sign Amended Electoral Bill Before Dec. 19<\/p>\n<p>FG, Stakeholders Oppose Bill Seeking Customs\u2019 Autonomy<\/p>\n<p>With Renewed COVID-19 Threat, Be Prepared for \u2018Hurtful\u2019 Policies, Emefiele Tells&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Orji: How NSIA Crashed Fertiliser Prices from N13,000 to N5,500<\/p>\n<p>Tambuwal Meets Buhari, Seeks Declaration of State of Emergency in Terrorists\u2019&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>UAE Backs Down, Gives Air Peace Flight Slots in Dubai<\/p>\n<p>UAE Backs Down, Gives Air Peace Flight Slots in Dubai<\/p>\n<p>FG Partners Rivers to Strengthen the Administration of Criminal Justice System<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu, Akande, Osinbajo, Others Have Sold Out On Yoruba Race, Alleges&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Buhari Meets with Nasarawa, Taraba Govs over Attacks from Southern&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Senate Amends Standing Rules, Okays Simple Majority for Electing Presiding Officers<\/p>\n<p>Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation of Taraba Nominee as Minister<\/p>\n<p>Atiku: We Need New Leadership Direction to Secure North<\/p>\n<p>Jimoh Ibrahim\u2019s Suit to Recover Assets Struck Out, Not Dismissed<\/p>\n<p>Saraki Advocates a More Transparent Electoral System<\/p>\n<p>NSA Names Three Islamic Groups Fueling Terrorist Organisations<\/p>\n<p>House Probes Alleged 257 Duplicated Projects Worth N20bn Uncovered by ICPC<\/p>\n<p>Court Upturns Demotion of Associate Professor of FUO, Awards N5m Damages<\/p>\n<p>Bricklayer Jailed Five Years for Stealing in Ekiti<\/p>\n<p>Excitement as Two Win Cars in Globacom\u2019s Joy Unlimited Promo<\/p>\n<p>EFCC Docks Femi Fani-Kayode for Alleged Forgery<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Kidnap Governor Bello\u2019s Chief of Staff\u2019s Mother in Kogi<\/p>\n<p>New Abuja Infrastructure Devt Project to Gulp N117bn<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest 18-year-old Girl for Attempted Murder<\/p>\n<p>New Abuja Infrastructure Devt Project to Gulp N117bn<\/p>\n<p>Finance Bill: Ahmed, FIRS, Others Disagree with RMAFC over Revenue Monitoring<\/p>\n<p>AfDB Offers Nigeria $210m Loan for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone<\/p>\n<p>FG, Stakeholders Oppose Bill Seeking Customs\u2019 Autonomy<\/p>\n<p>With Renewed COVID-19 Threat, Be Prepared for \u2018Hurtful\u2019 Policies, Emefiele Tells&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Orji: How NSIA Crashed Fertiliser Prices from N13,000 to N5,500<\/p>\n<p>APM Terminals Investment in Apapa Hits N180 billion<\/p>\n<p>Report: Only 6% of Nigerians Use MFBs as Primary Place of Banking<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fears, tension as APC walks through legal land mines ahead of National Convention<\/p>\n<p>How Omicron, negative reports cost Nigeria IMO election<\/p>\n<p>APM Terminals investment in Apapa hits N180bn<\/p>\n<p>Anxiety in electricity market over $5bn bank loan to DisCos<\/p>\n<p>Blockchain technology essential for digital transformation NITDA DG<\/p>\n<p>Transparency group lauds anti-graft drive at NEPZA<\/p>\n<p>FG to unleash EFCC on banks, MDAs over unremitted funds<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Northern governors meet Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Security tops agenda as North-East govs meet in Yobe<\/p>\n<p>Controversy trails FGs 5G auction over Mafab<\/p>\n<p>Reps approve Buharis request for $5.8bn loan, $10m grant<\/p>\n<p>Buhari nominates Muazu Sambo to replace sacked power minister<\/p>\n<p>Makindes ex-chief of staff joins Oyo Central senatorial race<\/p>\n<p>We never thought brand new carsll be ours Glo promo winners<\/p>\n<p>Subsidy removalll free funds for infrastructural development OPS<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias debt hits N38.005trn DMO<\/p>\n<p>Slain Anambra PDP members wives, others get vehicles, tricycles, food, cash<\/p>\n<p>Raid on Justice Odili: 15 suspects for arraignment tomorrow<\/p>\n<p>Fireworks in Senate over revenue control<\/p>\n<p>Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to be produced in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: UK bows, removes Nigeria from red list<\/p>\n<p>2023: Muslim\/Muslim presidential ticket plot satanic PFN<\/p>\n<p>Senate amends own rules, settles for simple majority option<\/p>\n<p>Nigerias only large-scale commercial gold mine is in Osun -Oyetola<\/p>\n<p>DSS warns sponsors of kidnapping, banditry<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FG awaits official memo as UK removes Nigeria from red list<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun charges new 35 Artillery Brigade Commander to enhance security architecture<\/p>\n<p>Tech community delighted as Pantami says Startup Bill is before FEC<\/p>\n<p>FG names terrorism financiers, sympathisers<\/p>\n<p>Northern governors, Buhari meet on insecurity, urge collaboration<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: Truth, disputation and moral responsibility<\/p>\n<p>Fiscal policies drag 10 projects capable of driving gas production by 40%<\/p>\n<p>Consolidating telecoms revolution with public sale of shares<\/p>\n<p>Northern Christians, PFN caution against Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023<\/p>\n<p>Residents excited over commissioning of three roads in Victoria Island<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen kill three, abduct tricycle chief at Unizik Junction, Awka<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC nabs two illegal miners in Osun<\/p>\n<p>Three killed as robbers attack Kogi community<\/p>\n<p>Army chief assures of improved security, synergy with civil authority<\/p>\n<p>Rivers council boss, councillors protest activities of artisanal refiners<\/p>\n<p>Christmas: Lagos police deploy detectives to garages, bus stops<\/p>\n<p>Frustrated Rohr admits to gloomy future, predicts excellent AFCON outing for Eagles<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s green bond market exceeds N55b as NGX targets more issuances<\/p>\n<p>U.S., Helen Keller invest $9.5m on multi-sectoral projects in Northeast<\/p>\n<p>AfCFTA, infrastructure financing likely spur for inclusive growth, development<\/p>\n<p>Unrepealed trade restrictive measures worth $1.5tr imposed on world imports<\/p>\n<p>LCCI tasks government on sustainable, inclusive growth<\/p>\n<p>UK&#8217;s grant to equip 2400 Nigerian girls with digital skills<\/p>\n<p>Makinde flags off N8bn independent power project<\/p>\n<p>Leaders from Nigeria, others join civil societies in push for open government reforms<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 18-year-old student for poisoning guardian in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Bandits kill one, abduct 30 travellers on Kaduna-Zaria road<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DSS to terrorists, sponsors: Desist from atrocities or be crushed<\/p>\n<p>DigiGirls project unveils to 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agencies<\/p>\n<p>Senate amends rules, approves simple majority for Electing Presiding Officers<\/p>\n<p>Uzodimma has no passion for Imo &#8216; Okorocha<\/p>\n<p>Allow parties to decide mode of primary election &#8216; PDP chieftain<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: It&#8217;s heartbreaking, north in quagmire despite predominance of top security heads &#8216; Kano LG Chair<\/p>\n<p>2023: Don&#8217;t dream of Muslim-Muslim ticket, Northern Christian Elders warn Tinubu, others<\/p>\n<p>Lead without fear or favour &#8216; Benue royal father urges Sen. Ayu<\/p>\n<p>Economy steadily recovering, but growth still fragile &#8216; CBN<\/p>\n<p>Oyo Assembly passes N294.7bn 2022 Budget<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy, Wizkid team up in new single<\/p>\n<p>Troops kill 6 Boko Haram insurgents, recover arms in Adamawa<\/p>\n<p>Arrest of 30 kidnappers in Imo: We saw human heads, roasted bodies in their camp &#8216; Security agencies<\/p>\n<p>Our members now cab drivers, farmers to make ends meet &#8216; ASUU<\/p>\n<p>18-year-old girl allegedly poisons her guardian in Ogun<\/p>\n<p>Government hasn&#8217;t been proactive in addressing ASUU&#8217;s demands &#8216; Professor Jega<\/p>\n<p>Man blames devil after raping 18-year-old daughter in Ilorin<\/p>\n<p>Alleged culpable homicide: Absence of 3 defendants stalls trial<\/p>\n<p>How I escaped abduction attempt &#8216; Late Timothy Adegoke&#8217;s brother<\/p>\n<p>Little things that cause mental health distress in people<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite possible shortcomings, direct primary better &#8216;APC stalwart<\/p>\n<p>Threat to rule of law fundamental challenge to Nigerian democracy &#8216;Madaki, ex-Plateau speaker<\/p>\n<p>SAN award: Multiple reforms, mounting challenges<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Over 5,000 textile dealers driven out of business in Kwara<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll bask in Makinde&#8217;s glory to begin PDP&#8217;s rescue mission from Oyo Central &#8216; Ilaka<\/p>\n<p>Pan Atlantic University names Science &amp; Technology Building after ex-Nigerian Breweries MD<\/p>\n<p>Health insurance scheme launched in Cross River<\/p>\n<p>Transparency group commends anti-corruption drive at NEPZA<\/p>\n<p>Cloud-based technology critical to economic recovery<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023: I am still consulting, says Tinubu December 15, 2021<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Options before Buhari December 15, 2021<\/p>\n<p>Uncertainties over APC national convention December 15, 2021<\/p>\n<p>PDP woos aggrieved leaders ahead of Ekiti, Osun governorship elections<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s debt stock now N38.005tr<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers targets of attacks during Yuletide, says DSS<\/p>\n<p>Buhari drops Onochie as INEC National Commissioner<\/p>\n<p>Senate spokesman: National Assembly won\u2019t fight Buhari over Electoral Bill<\/p>\n<p>No room for name-dropping in Ekiti, says Bamidele<\/p>\n<p>Flight row won\u2019t affect relationships between Nigeria and UAE, says Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Marketers restate resolve to fight vandals<\/p>\n<p>Buhari, Nasarawa, Taraba governors parley on insecurity<\/p>\n<p>We will resist plot to kill public varsities, says ASUU<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Couple contemplate opting out of marriage plan over unbelievable list, run to prophet<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: UK bows, removes Nigeria from red list<\/p>\n<p>20-year-old son of popular South African polygamist set to marry his two girlfriends<\/p>\n<p>Ex-aspirant debunks report, vows legal action<\/p>\n<p>Senate receives Buharis request to confirm ministerial nominee, INEC, NPC Commissioners<\/p>\n<p>Native doctor with 59 wives is dead<\/p>\n<p>Matawalle seeks ties with Niger Republic to end banditry in North West<\/p>\n<p>$418m debt: Court fixes Dec 21 to hear pending applications in 36 govs suit<\/p>\n<p>FG collaborating with various jurisdictions on asset recovery Malami<\/p>\n<p>Finance minister hints on possible additional taxes in 2022<\/p>\n<p>Stronger executive-legislative partnership will deepen democracy, says Buhari<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Man with 59 wives, 300 children dies in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>National Assembly members, others prone to assassination, kidnapping \u2013 DSS<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Protests in Abuja, Katsina as Masari, elders meet Buhari<\/p>\n<p>NSA names religious groups fueling terrorism<\/p>\n<p>Power sector not functioning optimally to meet demand, Gbajabiamila laments<\/p>\n<p>Military begins rehabilitation of fresh 559 ex-Boko Haram fighters<\/p>\n<p>Land grabbing: I haven\u2019t allotted govt land to my self- Obaseki<\/p>\n<p>DSS: Bandits have crossed the line, we\u2019ll crush them<\/p>\n<p>Monguno lists religious groups \u2018backing terrorism\u2019 in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Masari meets Buhari, wants synergy among States<\/p>\n<p>Diplomatic Row: UAE backs down, allows airlines to fly in Nigerian passengers<\/p>\n<p>N1.2bn fraud: Court orders Bauchi gov\u2019s son to open defence<\/p>\n<p><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria Air has no structure four months to kick off<\/p>\n<p>How targeted, low-cost financing can tackle housing deficit<\/p>\n<p>Endless panels and committees; but zero implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Solutions to human challenges: The imperative of culture and values<\/p>\n<p>Who is benefiting from rising food prices in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, other African nations removed from U.K Red list<\/p>\n<p>Nigerians unspared as healthcare cost impoverishes millions globally<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TSA: FG unleashes anti-graft agencies on banks, MDAs<\/p>\n<p>Ndigbo must play politics of inclusiveness to produce president &#8216;Nnabuchi<\/p>\n<p>Reps okay Buhari&#8217;s $5.803bn loans, $10m grants<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s power sector not performing optimally &#8216; Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Poor pay: FG has turned us to farmers, taxi drivers &#8216; ASUU<\/p>\n<p>Saraki to Buhari: Leave a legacy, sign Electoral Act<\/p>\n<p>FG identifies groups allegedly fuelling extremism<\/p>\n<p>Court orders closure of FG&#8217;s marriage registries<\/p>\n<p>Three Indians Arrested For Stabbing Nigerian To Death Over Beer<\/p>\n<p>UAE bows to pressure, gives conditional approval for six flights to Dubai<\/p>\n<p>AFARN urges transparency in airports concession<\/p>\n<p>Dana introduces N18,000 flash sales on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba routes<\/p>\n<p>African airlines&#8217; 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