{"id":26734,"date":"2021-12-31T05:57:54","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T05:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26734"},"modified":"2021-12-31T05:57:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T05:57:54","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-31-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26734","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 31 \u00a0December, 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>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>#China bans footballers from getting tattoos<\/p>\n<p>Omicron, Delta variants pose &#8216;very high&#8217; risk as cases surge globally &#8216; WHO<\/p>\n<p>Budget: AMCOW, AU stakeholders call for 5% allocation to water, sanitation<\/p>\n<p>Equity market up by N3bn<\/p>\n<p>Stanbic IBTC makes 12 millionaires at reward4Saving grand finale<\/p>\n<p>Production disruptions in Nigeria, others push oil price closer to $80<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Deeper life Pastor emerges Idoma Paramount ruler<\/p>\n<p>CDS, Naval Chief task newly promoted Rear Admirals on handwork, dedication<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, one of least safe, clean countries globally &#8216; Experts<\/p>\n<p>Jigawa: Dutse varsity gets TETFund N36m kidney disease research grant<\/p>\n<p>Bosnian war: 9 Serbs indicted for killing over 100 Muslims<\/p>\n<p>2023: I&#8217;m ready to address insecurity in Kaduna &#8216; Ashiru<\/p>\n<p>Auditor General indicts Senate, Reps, NASC over N9.42bn expenditure<\/p>\n<p>$1.3bn Zungeru power turbine ready in January &#8216; Project manager<\/p>\n<p>Growth of economy, capital market remain dicey in 2022<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian Banks remain resilient amidst pandemic constraints in 2021<\/p>\n<p>UNICEF lauds Jigawa on child protection law<\/p>\n<p>Oyetola inaugurates 13.15km Ada-Igbajo road, says another promise kept<\/p>\n<p>Umahi&#8217;s aide,100,000 ANN, APC members defect to PDP in Ebonyi<\/p>\n<p>Oluwo has no right to appoint religious leader &#8216; Ogundokun<\/p>\n<p>Breaking: Buhari appoints new acting Controller General for Federal Fire Service<\/p>\n<p>Atiku flays attack on Zamfara PDP Congress, calls for investigation<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>APC national convention: Uncertainty over February date as peace panel flops<\/p>\n<p>Masaris arms-for-civilians call evidence of Buharis failure -SANs<\/p>\n<p>Electoral bill: National Assemblyll remove direct primary clause, says Gbajabiamila<\/p>\n<p>Makindes loyalists kick as APC carpets gov over insecurity, infrastructure<\/p>\n<p>Okorocha son-in-laws arrest in church unacceptable, reprehensible CAN<\/p>\n<p>Tax increases unwise in a depressed economy<\/p>\n<p>Edo, APC disagree on call for emergency rule<\/p>\n<p>Panel summons Clerk as AG says National Assemblys N9.4bn unaccounted for<\/p>\n<p>Six multinationals to pay N249bn oil proceeds in January NNPC<\/p>\n<p>EU countries seize 82% of Nigerias agro products exported illegally FG<\/p>\n<p>CBN forex policies may threaten economic growth in 2022 Report<\/p>\n<p>Gas company donates 35,000 litres of LPG to Enugu residents<\/p>\n<p>I washed dishes in UK restaurant &#8216; Agbaje, Nigerian boxing champion<\/p>\n<p>22 years after, NHIS suffers low patronage amid complaints, corruption, others<\/p>\n<p>Costly cooking gas: Price hike, govt policy drive more Nigerians to dirty fuels, deepen climate crisis<\/p>\n<p>PUNCH petitions IGP, protests attack on reporter, SFU holds on to phone, ID card<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen raid Anambra health centre, kill policeman, abduct another<\/p>\n<p>Bodies of three youths missing after carnival recovered from Benue river<\/p>\n<p>Five policemen, 38 Katsina bandits killed in 2021 Command<\/p>\n<p>Three drug traffickers posing as security agents arrested in FCT, Borno<\/p>\n<p>Three more killed as cult clashes persist in Delta community<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian politicians patronise spiritual leaders, cant ban doomsday New Year prophecies like Ghana SANs<\/p>\n<p>Lagos community where policemen, NSCDC officers vandalise oil pipelines around four major police stations<\/p>\n<p>FG borrows N1.99tn via bonds in six months amid rising deficit financing<\/p>\n<p>Malawi lands minister arrested on corruption charges<\/p>\n<p>At least four killed in southwest Pakistan bomb blast<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian nurse jailed three years for sexually abusing patients in US<\/p>\n<p>Reconciliation moves: Deji of Akure meets Ooni, Olori Naomi<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Persisting Insecurity Fueling Hunger, Poverty, Says Kaigama<\/p>\n<p>Edo: APC\u2019s Call for State of Emergency Should be Directed to&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>The PUNCH Petitions IG over Alleged Brutal Attack of Staff by&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Naval Chief Warns Personnel over Collusion with Criminals, Vows Stiff Sanctions<\/p>\n<p>As Barkindo\u2019s Tenure Winds Down, Kuwaiti Tipped to Take over at&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Police Kill 38 Bandits, Arrest 999 Criminals in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen Attack Health Centre in Anambra, Kill Policeman, Injure Patients<\/p>\n<p>Party Accuses Bauchi Govt of Violating Minimum Wage Act<\/p>\n<p>Four Burnt to Death in Fatal Accident in Rivers<\/p>\n<p>PDP Expels Nine Members, Suspends Five Others over Anti-party Activities in&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Ijaw National Congress President Flays Obasanjo\u2019s Crude Oil Claims<\/p>\n<p>Civil Society Groups Fault Buhari for Non-disclosure of Errors&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>241 Students Receive Orji\u2019s N24.1m Scholarship Awards<\/p>\n<p>Buhari Appoints New Acting Controller-General for Federal Fire Service<\/p>\n<p>Kukah: I\u2019m Against Insecurity, Economic Woes, Not Buhari<\/p>\n<p>ITU Moves to Maximise Global Impact of 5G Rollout, Focuses on Accelerating Tech, Connectivity Breakthroughs<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Senate 2021: Low rating, poor oversight, budget padding, others dominate red chamber<\/p>\n<p>APC calls for state of emergency in Edo<\/p>\n<p>Operation Burst raids hide-outs, recovers 23 I-Phones from suspect<\/p>\n<p>2023: Igbo understand, know Nigeria better, deserve presidency Ikpeazu<\/p>\n<p>UK pledges 105m to assist Nigeria, others tackle Omicron<\/p>\n<p>3 fake security agents, others arrested with 427kg drugs in Borno, Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Buhari orders revival, completion of abandoned NDDC projects<\/p>\n<p>Ada-Igbajo road construction, another promise kept, says Oyetola<\/p>\n<p>3 fake security agents, others arrested with 427kg drugs in Borno, Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Lives lost under Buhari govt worrisome, says Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Criminologist tackles Masari over call for procurement of guns for self-defence<\/p>\n<p>2022: Stay away from politicians, be ruthless with terrorists, bandits, violent criminals Army Chief to newly promoted Generals<\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>US voices &#8216;concern&#8217; on Iran space launch but favors talks<\/p>\n<p>Sudan security forces kill four protesters as thousands rally<\/p>\n<p>1xBet is the official sponsor of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations<\/p>\n<p>Controversy trails detention of &#8216;sick&#8217; school proprietress by Lagos police<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA nabs three traffickers in security uniform, others with 427kg drugs in Borno, Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Landlords allege persecution by Lagos government over Magodo estate<\/p>\n<p>Gunmen allegedly kill police officer, injure another in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>LAWMA carts 15 truck loads of refuse in Apapa, Tin Can<\/p>\n<p>Ighalo visits former street in Ajegunle, Lagos<\/p>\n<p>ECOWAS Commission urges government to address red tapes<\/p>\n<p>Equities rebound as capitalisation rises by N3 billion<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Consulate reaffirms sustained interest in Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Military combs Lake Chad, kills 22 terrorists, loses six troops<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s biggest challenge in 2021 is insecurity, says Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>Audit report indicts National Assembly over N9b &#8216;unexplained&#8217; 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comment, failure to pay minimum wage<\/p>\n<p>Forensic Audit: Buhari vows to recover stolen NDDC funds<\/p>\n<p>NCC to build N1bn digital park in Oyo<\/p>\n<p>Wizkid, Don Jazzy, Ebuka, Eddy Kenzo, win big at African Entertainment Award USA 2021<\/p>\n<p>Man arrested for allegedly using Internet to deceive, sex ladies<\/p>\n<p>Uche Nwosu&#8217;s Arrest: You should apologise to Anglican Church, CAN tells Police<\/p>\n<p>MNJTF kills 22, arrests 17 Boko Haram in Lake Chad<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2023 Presidency: Group Rejects Leaders&#8217; Endorsement Of Anyim<\/p>\n<p>CAN Condemns Police Invasion Of Church In Imo<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: UK Pledges 105m In UKAid To Nigeria, Others<\/p>\n<p>Multinational Joint Task Force Kills 22, Arrests 17 Boko Haram Terrorists<\/p>\n<p>NIN-SIM Deadline: 11m Nigerians Know Fate Next Week<\/p>\n<p>CSOs Allege Fresh Plot Against Electoral Act Amendment Bill<\/p>\n<p>Buhari Appoints Acting CG For Fire Service As Liman Bows Out<\/p>\n<p>NDLEA Arrests 3 Fake Security Agents, Others With 427kg Drugs<\/p>\n<p>Picnic: NSCDC Recovers 3 Corpses From Benue River<\/p>\n<p>NDDC Forensic Audit: Every Kobo Will Be Recovered &#8216; Buhari<\/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>Only zoning will guarantee unity, peaceful election in Ebonyi &#8216; Egwu<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m only opposed to nepotism, insecurity, not Buhari &#8216;Bishop Kukah<\/p>\n<p>Forensic audit: Buhari vows to recover stolen NDDC funds<\/p>\n<p>Investors earn N3bn as equities market goes bullish<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s progress tied to regionalism &#8216; Oodua Progressives Union<\/p>\n<p>Alleged irregular contract: Senate to investigate NPA<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu&#8217;s visit to Buhari for economic reasons &#8216; CPS<\/p>\n<p>Multinational Joint Task Force kills 22, arrests 17 Boko Haram terrorists in Lake Chad<\/p>\n<p>Deeper Life pastor emerges Idoma paramount ruler-elect<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria&#8217;s economy on steady recovery path throughout 2021 &#8216; FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Insecurity is our toughest challenge, says Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>MC Oluomo\u2019s alleged bid to become Oba of Oshodi rejected<\/p>\n<p>Southeast should produce President in 2023, says Ikpeazu<\/p>\n<p>Kano-Kaduna rail project to be ready by December 2022, says Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Buhari on NDDC audit: we will recover every stolen funds<\/p>\n<p>Buhari orders IOCs to remit contributions to NDDC<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Bill: National Assembly to delete direct primary<\/p>\n<p>Ikpeazu sees business opportunities in Sambisa forest<\/p>\n<p>NCAA to refund N3.743b, U.S$71,223 to govt treasury, says AuGF<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Consulate awarded $1.02m to Nigeria\u2019s CSOs in 2021<\/p>\n<p>Lagos leads as first-dose COVID vaccination count hits 10m<\/p>\n<p>Population explosion responsible for COVID-19 surge in FCT\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Crossover night: CAN directs churches to operate at 50% capacity<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Increasing petrol pump price invitation to crisis\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Disquiet as SIM-NIN linking deadline lapses today<\/p>\n<p>Naira to fall below N570\/$ as travelers, businesses resume dollar scramble<\/p>\n<p>MC Oluomo\u2019s alleged bid to become Oba of Oshodi rejected<\/p>\n<p>Southeast should produce President in 2023, says Ikpeazu<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu condoles with Ganduje, Sharia Council over Datti Ahmed\u2019s demise<\/p>\n<p>Kano-Kaduna rail project to be ready by December 2022, says Amaechi<\/p>\n<p>Buhari on NDDC audit: we will recover every stolen funds<\/p>\n<p>Buhari orders IOCs to remit contributions to NDDC<\/p>\n<p>Brace for more challenges, CDS Irabor tells military<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Bill: National Assembly to delete direct primary<\/p>\n<p>Arewa group backs Masari\u2019s move against bandits<\/p>\n<p>NCAA to refund N3.743b, U.S$71,223 to govt treasury, says AuGF<\/p>\n<p>Sharia council president Datti Ahmad is dead<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Nigeria has highest rate of abortion in the world\u2019<\/p>\n<p>INEC yet to release CTC after Anambra election<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Police gun down 38 bandits in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Buhari mourns Shari\u2019a council chair, Datti Ahmed<\/p>\n<p>Buhari directs release of outstanding NDDC funds<\/p>\n<p>14 years after, Saminu Turaki returns to court over corruption allegations<\/p>\n<p>Troops arrested 567 criminals in South-South in 2021 \u2013 DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Governor Sule signs Nasarawa\u2019s N110.8bn 2022 budget into law<\/p>\n<p>Tanker driver found dead inside petrol compartment in Kano<\/p>\n<p>Rape tops 2021 crime chart in Jigawa \u2013 Reports<\/p>\n<p>Adamawa leaders reject proposed additional districts<\/p>\n<p>Kidnappers free Ekiti chief, 2 others<\/p>\n<p>Digital journalism, media ethics and responsible reporting<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>BUSINESSDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2021 fails to meet manufacturers&#8217; 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