*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

OAU student: Hotel owner denied bail, granted access to medical services

Reps fume, threaten arrest as FCT minister shuns summons

Students who beat principal, destroyed facilities will fix N30m damage Edo

Ohanaeze plans lobby team for South-East 2023 Presidency bid

Politicians responsible for security challenges, says NaAbba

Omicron: Adeboye slams developed nations over discrimination against Africa

FG begins giving booster shots, US donates 2.5 million doses

FG reached agreement with ASUU under duress

CBN to give 10,000 Bauchi farmers N5.7bn for dry season farming

Dubious NGOs on the prowl

Northern governors salute Danjuma as ex-Army chief turns 84

My COVID-19 positive wife abandoned, doctor collected N150,000 CRiver APC chief

Unite SWest PDP, Elumelu urges Arapaja

Ayu makes case for more women in elective positions

Sule nominates 28-year-old lawyer, 14 others as Nasarawa commissioners

Tribunal grants Soludo, Ubas bid toinspect poll materials, receives 13 petitions

Parties will bear cost of direct primaries, Yakubu tells Reps

Ngige, Uba groups battle for supremacy, schedule separate meetings

TotalEnergies, partners unveil projects in Nigeria

Banks resilient, record 6.8% profit growth in H1 Report

US group concludes Nigeria project

Afreximbank, firm sign $2bn deal for Nigerias floating LNG

NDPHC awards contract for Owerri power substation

FG upgrades 330KV transmission line capacity to 1,500MW

Tetra Pak proposes carbon reduction for environmental sustainability

Agric minister seeks collaboration with research institutions

IITA, Australia to collaborate on wheat production

Airport concession must be transparent, foreign airlines advise FG

11 PFAs meet PenComs recapitalisation requirements

Capital inflow drops by 29% as COVID-19 cases rise CBN

25,000MW Siemens power project begins Q1 2022 FG

NCC to sanction infracos for infrastructure deficit in rural areas

Stakeholders launch NG Clearing ahead of derivative contracts

Dangote Cement leads losers as stocks shed N391.32bn

Reps hope to pass 2022 appropriation bill on Wednesday

Engineering bill suffers setback in Senate, SON, COREN fault legislation

Light rail: Ogun Assembly tackles Lagos over planned demolition of 1,000 buildings

Reps lament banks relocation from Bauchi LG

Firm boosts savings culture through app

Closed banks creditors, shareholders got N6.16bn liquidation dividend

Were committed to reducing poverty Mainstreet MfB

Fidelity appoints new independent non-executive director

BUA Group consolidates food businesses

Curb COVID-19 vaccination card racketeers, LCCI tells FG

Experts train entrepreneurs in branding

Iheanacho, Lookman among Leicester players who tested positive for COVID-19 -Report

FG makes a U-turn, limits Emirates Airlines' flights to Nigeria

UCL: Villarreal survive Atalanta fightback to claim final last 16 spot

Barcelona crush Arsenal 5-0 in Women's Champions League

Europa: Osimhen's Napoli advance, Leicester drop to Conference League

Okpala shines in Heat's win over Bucks

Nigeria doctors to examine Osimhen

Dennis good enough for big EPL teams ' Ranieri

Simon willing to play any position for Eagles at AFCON

LMC orders vaccination for season registration

IWF World Championship: Adijat wins Nigeria's second gold medal

Retirement should be enjoyed, not endured

Niger Delta militancy: Re-adopting amnesty programmes

2023 elections: Hitting rock bottom, finding a way up (2)



*VANGUARD*

FMDQ seeks increased participation of millenials in capital market

COVID-19: Reps urge FG migrated workers

Banks' fees, commission income rises 31% to N384.8bn

Today, MTN is no longer foreign, it is Nigerian ' Shareholders

Yuletide: Ban on fireworks still in force ' Delta CP

Bill for crche at work places passes 2nd reading

Oromoni's death, violence in schools further signs of govt failure

132 youths to access N1bn fund as LASG, EbonyLife organize cinematography training

Bandit's storm Abuja community, abduct 8 persons, kill housewife

Oromoni: Ereyitomi commiserates with family, calls for thorough investigation, arrest of suspects

Insecurity: Sultan, CAN slam FG, say everything's not right

IT expert, Veritas disagree over intimidation claim

FG urged to sign occupational safety law for workers- Experts

Nigeria leads W/Africa securities clearing system

APC vows to take over Abia in 2023

Senate committed to development policies ' Lawan

Political parties to bear cost of direct primaries ' INEC

Electoral Act: We won't react to speculations ' PDP

Direct Primaries never in contention at committee stage ' Reps member

Area Council Polls: INEC suspends CVR in Abuja

Katsina orders restoration of telecom services in 13 LGs

BPE names Akinwumi as AEDC interim MD

Anambra Assembly passes N141.9bn 2022 budget

FCTA engages Abuja Airport Road communities over planned demolition

Gunmen kill 9 worshipers, injure 6 in Niger ' Police

Police arrest man with fresh human parts in Ikorodu

Police arrest bandits, rescue 2 persons kidnapped in Abuja Community

Proposed Nigeria Air: Too early to clap

DSO: Reformatting the Kano model for better results

2023 Presidency: Would Osinbajo be a fighter or a coward

Let Sylvester Oromoni not die in vain

NYSC: 'Why Nigeria future is promising

Police arrest man with fresh human parts in Ikorodu

Former poly registrar sues police officer, rector, informant over assassination plot

Married man hypnotized 13-yr-old girl, rapes her to death in Delta



*THISDAY*

Omicron: FG May Review BASA with United Kingdom over Inclusion of Nigeria on Red List

Lagos Graduates 372 Film Producers, Backs Them with N1bn Creative Fund

Experts Harp on FIRS, CBNs eNaira Alignment for Effective Tax Tracking

Spotlight on the Exceptional Leader Called Tammy Danagogo

Cussons Baby Moments Competition, Unveils Judges

NG Clearing to Enhance Financial Market Trade in Africa, Boost Nigerias Economy

Air Peace Partners Project Pink Blue on Cancer Management

As Commercial Flight Operation Begins at Anambra Airport

Need for More Shoprite Stores Across Nigeria

Nigerias Ire Against UK over Omicron

FG, Others Commend International Breweries Giant Strides at 50

UK Govt, Cybersafe Foundation to Train 2,400 Girls in Digital Skills

Winners Emerge in Tecno Camon 18 Short Film Challenge

PenCom: All Pensioners Must Subject to Data Recapture

BoI Earmarks N100bn for Healthcare Intervention

Again, NIMET Warns of Flight Disruption Due to Harmmattan

Event Entrepreneurs Venture into Premium Market

AIR PEACE, FARES AND FLIGHT OPERATIONS

Akpabios Flip-flop on NDDC Board is a Dance of Shame

Ugochukwu-Uko: When Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Ruined My Farm

Why the Identity of Journalists Must be Interrogated Afresh

Olawepo-Hashim Hails Abdulrazaq on Gender Equality Law

Why Funke Opeke Got $320 Million Acquisition Offer from U.S-based Equinix

As Fayemi Was Saying

Okocha Special Guest as His Two Former Clubs, Fenerbahce, Eintracht

Napoli Qualify for Knock Out Stage, Send Leicester to Conference Playoffs

Iheanacho, Lookman, Five Others Dropped for Covid-19, Illnesses

Leicester Head to Napoli Seeking Europa League Spot

Pele Back in Hospital for Colon Tumour

A Festival of Sports for Late Albert Okumagba



*THE SUN*

Igbo leaders endorsement of Moses Ayom and 2023 presidential election

Nigerian youths stand on cliffs edge Amshi

2023: Lobby if you want presidency, ACF Chair tells Igbo

Stop playing politics with insecurity, JNI urges presidency, governors

How OBJs electoral massacre cost Akande, others second term Buhari

Umahi applauds Buhari for rejecting direct primary

Omicron: Why we placed travel ban on Nigeria Laing, British High Commissioner

Pakistan, 7 other countries for Kaduna 43rd international trade fair KADCCIMA

Were committed to justice delivery despite challenges A Court president

16 Days Activism: Enugu govs wife stresses more awareness against gender violence

Ugwuanyi, Bianca headline Enugus special carol

AHSOSA89 tasks govt on retirement management, entrepreneurship, cancer awareness

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu cancels Walk For Peace

FG begging for strike ASUU

$151m Paris Club Refund: Court shifts suit against Abia to Feb 28

NDLEA poised to increase drug trafficking risk in Nigeria -Marwa

Gunmen kill 16 worshippers, injure others in Niger mosque

N2.9bn fraud: Eunisell didnt issue query to first defendant for indirect paymentWitness

Ekweremadu, Enugu and 2023

Uncommon public officer, Godswill Akpabio hits 59



*GUARDIAN*

Why Ozigbo is popular among Anambra youths

Imo Assembly in search of sustainable peace, stability

Dowen College: Parents Forum seeks harsh punishment for Oromoni's killers, changes in management

NDLEA gets new detention facility, moves to tighten noose on drug trafficking

Timothy's murder: Hotel owner gets court's nod to access choice medical care

Gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Imo

Suspected ritualist allegedly rapes 13-year-old girl to death in Delta

100 years after, Kaduna Golf Club rolls out the drums

Sanwo-Olu, Dare, Soname, others for Lagos SWAN top awards

Ikoyi Club agog as 38 stars battle for Prime Atlantic Closed Squash honours

Arsenal Golf Club Owerri to host third Leopard Ladies Tourney

Clubs' woes in Africa will continue until NFF grows NPFL, says Okala

IGC bigwigs prepare ground for Abimbola Davis' birthday tourney

Stars from Ikeja, Ikoyi, IBB, other clubs set for 26th Tiger Open

Barca's Champions League exit painful, says Laporta

Lagos Airport awaits Chinese terminal two years after delivery date

NACC projects higher oil price, weaker currency in 2022

FG hopeful new clearing house will aid capital inflow as market dips by N391bn

NDIC pays N11bn to over 500,000 depositors of liquidated banks

Local production of vaccines, a major source of forex for Nigeria under AfCFTA

Stakeholders leverage data recapture to check irregularities in pension scheme

Government to decide new owners of divested oil assets

Locally-made plane set for test-flight, KWASU VC says

Emirates returns to Lagos, Abuja routes

Ericsson boosts network performance with automated platform

Arravo wants businesses to invest more in technology

Digital cloud cooperative platform debuts in Nigeria

Wabi2b offers to digitise traditional trade channels in Nigeria

TECNO announces BBNaija Season 6 winner Whitemoney as Camon 18 ambassador

The ban by UK and Canada

The debt Buhari owes himself

NADECO's under-ground and open-ground patriots - Part 2

Soludo and the invisible hands held at bay

Tackling terror and killings on the highways

Signs of the times

Subsidy removal and clueless Buhari govt

The once elegant Joseph Wayas

Abuja residents lament growing insecurity in nation's capital

Cybercrime may become next pandemic

Airlines fault UK, Canada, others on travel restriction

Anambra tribunal grants Soludo, Uba consent to inspect election materials

How I escaped from kidnappers' den, Guardian staff narrates ordeal

Oil palm: Forging strategic partnership between Nigeria, Malaysia

Wike asks FG to show evidence of money borrowed from creditors

Nigerian Bobsled, Skeleton athletes set for junior World Championship in Austria

ACF urges Ndigbo to start lobbying for 2023 presidency

Drink-driving initiative to educate commercial drivers



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Qatar 2022: NFF must battle CAF politics to save Eagles

2023: Threats, blackmail won't give you presidency, ACF warns S'East leaders

Buhari: Akande, victim of Obasanjo's political double-cross

Buhari yet to communicate his position on electoral act ' Reps

Anti-graft: FG to adopt non-conviction forfeiture in 2022 'PACAC scribe

INSECURITY: People are killed daily in the North 'Sultan

Adverts: Facebook to charge 7.5% VAT from January

CAN: Human life cheaper than that of chickens in Nigeria

Umahi: Direct primaries can derail democracy in Nigeria

Sylva: PIA'll enhance energy growth in Nigeria

Akande to Buhari: Nigerians blame you for self-inflicted woes

Omicron could cost global economy $5.3trn 'IMF

Sterling Bank obtains approval for proposed alternative bank

Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers launches 2021 loyalty programme

Equities lose N391bn

SEC pledges partnership to curtail housing deficit

SMEs critical constituents of economy ' CISLAC

Insecurity: Female doctors seek joint effort to curb menace

Omicron: MAN laments likely impact on production

Food crisis: Grain scarcity looms as 33 silos declared empty

FMN to promote food competition with N3m star prize

Ologbondiyan: Judgement of Secondus-led PDP lies in verdict of history

Uranta: Exit of a social critic

Crisis looms in Ondo PDP over NWC's alleged plot to dissolve exco, accommodate Mimiko's loyalists.

NFF tells Rohr to continue as Eagles coach

500 boxers set for Gifted Cole boxing talent hunt Saturday

Ayegbusi, Adeoye target Rainoil tennis jackpot

Ejigbo inter-wards tourney kicks off in Lagos

UEFA League: Villarreal secure last 16 slot, squeeze past Atalanta

Leicester knocked out of Europa League in dramatic finish to group

Canada to join diplomatic boycott of Olympics to send China human rights message -PM



*BLUE PRINT*

My husband 'loves dog more than me,' woman tells court

Campus journalist honours Blueprint publisher, Nitda boss, Salihu Mustapha

FCAAN sanguine about 2022 after an exciting year 2021

Handball: CAHB suspends draw outcome for Nations Cup

Youth charged to remain resolute in the anti-corruption war

Plane crash: Buhari mourns top Indian military commander

Alhaji Dr. Mubarak Musa Saliu (Abuche): The Rising Hope Of Idah Federal Constituency

Youths in politics: ADC youths council nominates Davido, DJ Switch, Musa, others for leadership award

Weighlifting: Olarinoye wins 1 silver, 2 bronze in Uzbekistan

Nigerians now to pay before using Facebook

Foundation earmarks N250m to rebuild school

U.S. donates more 2.5m COVID-19 vaccines doses to Nigeria

NAQS to establish six plant clinics, produces national pesticide policy

FG shed light on UBA's takeover of AEDC

CBN gives approval for Sterling Bank's subsidiary, Alternative Bank Limited

Thriving real sector'll solve Nigeria's security challenges ' NASENI

FCMB, Proparco sign $35m funding deal for SMEs, renewable energy projects

Power: Expert proposes $15m renewable battery plant

50% vehicles on Nigerian roads would be electric by 2031 ' NADDC

Breaking: Katsina commissioner found dead inside residence

We've withdrawn expired COVID-19 vaccines in circulation ' FG

Nasarawa: APC urges citizens to disregard PDP on Sule's performance

2021 Human Rights Award: Zulum, Wike, NPHCDS, WARDC make list

NULGE honours Kuje staff

U.S. CDC celebrates 20 years of saving lives in Nigeria



*TRIBUNE*

Keren Happuch-Akpagher: We are not responsible for her death, not sexual harass 'School Mgmt

BUA group consolidates food business chain

Investors lose N391bn as equities market turn bearish

Aregbesola, Bolaji Abdullahi, Tejuoso, others to attend Unilag Alumni Week

Minister urges estate developers in FCT to go green to combat climate change

ASHH foundation trains 15 women on skills acquisition in Bauchi

Nutrition week: Nigerians urged to practice home gardening to tackle malnutrition

Greatness of Prophet Muhammad (V)

Hajj: Niger wants increased media coverage

Jettison secessionist agitations, mobilise for peace, Islamic group urges youths

Lagos optimistic about 2022 hajj

Granting amnesty to killers is against Allah's injunction, retired CP says at MUSWEN General Assembly

Maria Chike Benjamin cries out to fans to take COVID-19 seriously after being detained in Ghana

Actress, Uche Elendu clarifies bullying accusations from an old schoolmate

My name is Stella Damasus not Damascus ' Stella Damasus fumes

Makayla Malaka features Emmanuella and child saxophonist, Temilayo Abodunrin on new single, 'Yes O

Funke Ayinke's 'The Journey' album gets high ratings

Massive planet 10 times bigger than Jupiter discovered orbiting pair of giant stars

10,000 farmers get N5.7bn soft loans for dry season wheat farming in Bauchi

SMEs potentially constitute most dynamic firms in emerging economies

Flour Mills begins effort to revitalise food production in Nigeria



*SPORTS*

100 years after, Kaduna Golf Club rolls out the drums - Guardian

500 boxers set for Gifted Cole boxing talent hunt Saturday - New Telegraph

A Festival of Sports for Late Albert Okumagba - Thisday

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Christian Horner says Max Verstappen lifted Red Bull to Mercedes challenge - BBC

AEW's Chris Jericho Hospitalized with 'Treatable Health Issue - Bleacher Report

Alabama's Bryce Young Wins 2021 Davey O'Brien Award - Bleacher Report

Alabama's Bryce Young Wins 2021 Maxwell Award - Bleacher Report

Arsenal Golf Club Owerri to host third Leopard Ladies Tourney - Guardian

Arsenal women 0-4 Barcelona Femenino: Gunners made to wait for Champions League progress - BBC

Arsenal Women handed Barcelona masterclass in heavy Champions League defeat - Yahoo

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score and latest updates from day three of first Test - Yahoo

Ayegbusi, Adeoye target Rainoil tennis jackpot - New Telegraph

Barca's Champions League exit painful, says Laporta - Guardian

Barcelona crush Arsenal 5-0 in Women's Champions League - Punch

Basketball Africa League To Tip Off Expanded Second Season March 5 - Complete Sports

Brendan Rodgers unsure what the Europa Conference League is after Leicester loss - Yahoo

Broncos' Melvin Gordon Doesn't Feel Wanted by Fans Amid Javonte Williams' Emergence - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Says Rob Gronkowski 'Obviously the Greatest' TE in NFL History - Bleacher Report

Canada to join diplomatic boycott of Olympics to send China human rights message -PM - New Telegraph

Celtic 3-2 Real Betis: Youthful and much-changed side end campaign on high - BBC

Cincinnati's Coby Bryant Wins 2021 Jim Thorpe Award - Bleacher Report

Clubs' woes in Africa will continue until NFF grows NPFL, says Okala - Guardian

College Football Awards 2021: Results, Winners, Highlights and Twitter Reaction - Bleacher Report

Dennis good enough for big EPL teams ' Ranieri - Punch

Donovan Mitchell Drops 22 as Jazz Beat 76ers with Joel Embiid Playing Through Injury - Bleacher Report

Ejigbo inter-wards tourney kicks off in Lagos - New Telegraph

Emma Raducanu signs another lucrative sponsorship deal as he wealth grows - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu signs another mega sponsorship deal as her wealth mounts - Yahoo

Europa League: Ndidi In Action As Leicester Crash Out; Bassey Scores Own Goal - Complete Sports

Europa/ Conf. League: Dessers Nets 9th Goal Of Season As Onuachu, Awoniyi Crash Out With Genk, Union Berlin - Complete Sports

Europa: Osimhen's Napoli advance, Leicester drop to Conference League - Punch

FCAAN sanguine about 2022 after an exciting year 2021 - Blueprint

Fenway Sports Group's Purchase of Penguins Approved by NHL Board of Governors - Bleacher Report

FG makes a U-turn, limits Emirates Airlines' flights to Nigeria - Punch

George Ford on his transfer to Sale: 'Leaving Leicester is tough but I went with my gut - Yahoo

Georgia's Jordan Davis Wins 2021 Bednarik Award - Bleacher Report

Handball: CAHB suspends draw outcome for Nations Cup - Blueprint

IGC bigwigs prepare ground for Abimbola Davis' birthday tourney - Guardian

Iheanacho, Lookman among Leicester players who tested positive for COVID-19 -Report - Punch

Iheanacho, Lookman, Five Others Dropped for Covid-19, Illnesses - Thisday

Ikoyi Club agog as 38 stars battle for Prime Atlantic Closed Squash honours - Guardian

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, Highlights from December 9 - Bleacher Report

IWF World Championship: Adijat wins Nigeria's second gold medal - Punch

Jenni Hermoso doubles up as dominant Barcelona rout Arsenal in WCL - Yahoo

Jonathan Taylor, Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, Tom Brady Lead 2022 NFL Pro Bowl Voting - Bleacher Report

Kliff Kingsbury Says Patriots' Bill Belichick Should Win NFL COY Award Every Season - Bleacher Report

Kyogo Furuhashi and Albian Ajeti injuries sour Celtic win against Real Betis - Yahoo

LeBron James, Lakers Fall to Shorthanded Grizzlies with Ja Morant, Dillon Brooks Out - Bleacher Report

Leicester crash out of Europa League after defeat in Napoli - Yahoo

Leicester Head to Napoli Seeking Europa League Spot - Thisday

Leicester knocked out of Europa League in dramatic finish to group - New Telegraph

Leicester out of Europa League after Elif Elmas double gives Napoli thrilling win - Yahoo

Leipzig Hires Tedesco As New Coach To Replace Marsch - Daily Independent

LMC orders vaccination for season registration - Punch

Lyon 1-1 Rangers: Van Bronckhorst happy with 'brave' visitors as they take new style on board - BBC

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III Wins 2021 Doak Walker Award - Bleacher Report

Mislav Orsic gives Dinamo Zagreb victory over youthful West Ham - Yahoo

Napoli 3-2 Leicester: Foxes pay for slack defending - BBC

Napoli Qualify for Knock Out Stage, Send Leicester to Conference Playoffs - Thisda