*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Joblessness made me join police Retired ASP, Ajisafe

Its traumatising dad, mom, two uncles, cousin died on my brothers wedding day Bayelsa lady

We lost 193 children, 23 pregnant women, others in Zaria massacre Shiites

Obasanjo, northern elite, monarchs warned APC against fielding Buhari Akande

Omicron: Nigeria gradually slipping into fourth wave, experts warn

Insecurity: Buhari dispatches NSA, IGP others to Sokoto, Katsina

APC crisis: Yari faction rejects courts judgement, ready for appeal

Ive been abandoned to suffer after vehicle in Governor Emmanuels convoy killed my husband Akwa Ibom schoolteacher

Export council trains ginger farmers in South-South

Poor infrastructure making Nigerian goods non-competitive, crippling economy UNIDO

Omicron: Emirates suspends flights to Nigeria over FGs policy

Gowon dropped gun for Bible to keep Nigeria one Jonathan

APC committee arrives in Gombe, Goje absent

I wont withdraw petition against Soludo Andy Uba

Im most competent, experienced to succeed Fayemi, says ex-SSG

We cry every day, cant sleep, eat, since our childrens death Mothers of Lagos children who died inside vehicle

Driving real inclusion to achieve shared value, digitally

Osun lotto operator sets self ablaze over debts

Pastor arrested for raping pregnant woman in Ondo

Police launch manhunt for kidnappers of Kwara district head

Katsina slain commissioner buried, govt alleges assassination

Court remands man, wife, daughter over seven-year-olds death

I nearly ran mad when I heard about my only childs death Father of crushed Lagos pupil

PDP: Forces that enthroned you can remove you anytime, ex-party officers warn Ayu

UK hopeful Buharill sign electoral bill

How Yahoo boys befriend, bribe policemen, soldiers to evade justice

UK, Canada travel ban shows Nigerians not taking vaccination seriously NMA

Emirates suspends flights to Nigeria again

Ladies shouldnt always be blamed for dating married men Peju Johnson

Why I wasnt with my wife in labour room Harrysong

KSA, Simi, Teni sing for Glo

Gospel music not meant for only Christians Funmi Ayinke

NDLEAs allegations against Baba Suwe cost him friendships, opportunities Son

Bullies are destroying Nollywood Halima Abubakar

Makayla teams up with Emmanuella, Abodunrin in Yes O



*VANGUARD*

Mabel Oboh: The growth of an unassuming political icon

Tension in Edo as butchers clash, wants police, government intervention

Akpabio: Relationship with God, secret of my success story

How I secured release of 100 inmates from Kuje prisons-Sen. Orji Uzo Kalu

Nasarawa confirms 2 cases of Lassa fever

Elections: BVAS has come to stay ' INEC

Court threatens to freeze Adamawa govt's salary accounts over N84m debt

Abia Speaker congratulates Chief John Kalu on new chieftaincy title as Nwandugbom Abiriba

Stop bullying, cultism, Sanwo-Olu admonishes students

FG laments $1.3bn spent annually on dairy importation ' Abubakar

Unwholesome practice: Lagos seals 34 health facilities across metropolis

How new PDP NWC will operate ' Ayu

Convention 2022: APC groups back Dada Olusegun for national youth leadership position

Otedola may have increased stake in First Bank Holdings to become largest shareholder

Ericsson unveils intelligent automation platform

Nigeria spends $2.16bn annually on tech-related foreign contents

Unconquerable spirit: Madam Zelaya becomes Honduras President

School cults as incubators of violence

Imo monarch murdered 24hours after abduction



*THISDAY*

LBS Becomes First Nigerian Academic Institution to Receive Globally Acclaimed ISO 9001:2015 Certification

CITN Reaffirms Support to Tax Development

CSR-in-Action Emerges Best Performing NGO in Mining and Geoscience

Unilever, Lafarge Donate 80-bed Isolation Centre to Ogun

Beauty Firm Tasks Graduands on Excellence, Professionalism

Firm Tasks Tech Professionals on Leadership Skills

Coscharis Motors Performs Media Launch of the New BMW 3 Series

Massilia Motors Wins Innovative Company Of The Year Award

FCT Embrace Gas Powered Vehicles

Kia Partners Autochek, Offers Flexible Car Loan to Customers

Motoring Journalists Recognise Jet as EV Promoter of The Year

Dowen College: Time to Ask Critical Questions (1)

Young Nigerian Economist Wins UK Commonwealth Scholarship

The Journey of A Ghanaian Journalist

Victor Moses: Can He Still Lead Nigeria Across the Red Sea

Man City Set for Firm Top Grip with Wolves Visit

Henry Onyekuru: Another Missionary Journey to Galatasaray Looms

South East Zone Set for Tennis Championship

Nigerias Football TV Magazine Show, SuperPicks Debuts on GOtv

CCC 2021/22 Season Kicks Off Today

FCAAN Excited about 2022 After a Successful Year 2021

Basketball Africa League to Tip off Season 2 March 5 Next Year

Atanda Mansa Musa Relives His Reign as Ping-Pong Czar

Mental Health: Disruptions and Solutions



*THE SUN*

Reiterates free, fair elections in 2023

Nigeria collapsing under APC Ayu

APC Crisis: Court asked to stop Gov Buni-led Committee from organizing National Convention

Zamfara APC: Court dismisses Yaris suit

Osun 2022: Crack in PDP as Senator Adelekes brother obtains nomination form

Why South East should produce next president Braimoh

Globacom honoured with Loeries Craft Certificate, 10 LAIF awards

BREAKING: Nigeria loses bid at IMO Council seat in London again

Nigeria retaliated against Emirates airline because Air Peace was denied flights into Dubai NCAA

SONG AFRICA on equipping the next generation of transformative leaders

Bandits attacks: Buhari sends NSA, IG, DSS boss, others to Sokoto, Katsina

Nnamdi Kanu: Abia court reserves ruling

Nigerians can achieve greatness irrespective of background -Onu

Weve paid N11bn insured sums to over 534, 000 depositors NDIC MD

Slain Katsina Commissioner was butchered with knife Masari

Izunaso hails Uzodinma over recovery of varsity

Court stops CRiver from forcing UAC to collect levies, taxies

Criminal Justice lawll enhance decongestion of prisons, criminal cases

OML 46: Senate threatens arrest warrant on Charles Dorgu, Halkin MD

Akokwa hosts Nigeria as Eze Okoli celebrates Odu Obi festival

Victory by the word

Life lessons distilled from 50 years of marriage: To avoid unnecessary conflict, know each others likes and dislikes

Budget padding in MDAs



*GUARDIAN*

Dangling tactics of Southeast presidential aspirants

Gunmen invade Imo community, kill Monarch, others feared dead

Court remands pastor, wife, daughter over murder of 7-year-old in Ekiti

Cross River government raises alarm over 200% increase on COVID-19 cases

Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos pupils to stop bullying one another

Increasing security threats dangerous for Nigeria's future ' General Tarfa

North: Group blames illiteracy on education deprivation

Uniben Theatre Arts students host Delta Guber aspirant, Majemite

Bauchi: Family, perpetrators of unreported rape to get same punishment

Omotola to deliver Oye varsity's third inaugural lecture

RCCG empowers 74 in Lagos

Xmas, lies and videotape: is it curtains for Boris

Boxing, weightlifting omitted from Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

I want to leave, Anthony Martial tells Man United

Rudiger set to become one of world's highest paid defenders

All eyes on Curry as he closes in on NBA three-point record

Make Awka Stadium 'Christmas Gift' for Anambra Sports community, SWAN urges Obiano

Resurrecting' The forgotten heroes of Nigerian sports

Lifelong learning, digital skills key for strengthening labour market

Buhari assures world leaders of free, fair election in 2023

Court dismisses Jimoh Ibrahim's appeal in N69.4 Billion debt case

Club Brugge frustrated Dennis' move to Man United, Arsenal ' Agent

While building your home, don't forget to invest in yourself

Reekado Banks' Heartfelt MelodiesOff The Record

Insecurity: Buhari orders NSA, IGP, others to Sokoto, Katsina

COVID-19: UNWTO kicks against blanket travel testrictions

Jonathan tasks leaders on good legacies

NCC conducts mock auction on spectrum for 5G network

Late Justice Babalakin left worthy legacies ' Buhari



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

FG has to take blame for expired vaccines ' Prof Tomori

Bullying at schools

2023: Buhari vows to ensure free, fair elections, peaceful transfer of power

Covid-19 blame vaccine hesitancy for expiration 'Prof Babalola

Nigeria collapsing under a retired general, inept APC ' Ayu

OMICRON: UK's travel ban on Nigeria, self-inflicted ' Diplomats

DG NIIA, ex-French Ambassador: UK travel ban unfortunate, diplomatic blunder

Ozoilo: Vaccine expiration scandalous

APC Chairmanship: My leadership'll build strong political structures 'Musa

Obasanjo to meet former heads of state, Clark, other leaders

Nigeria, UAE row forces Emirates to suspend flights to Nigeria

N69.4bn debt: A'Court affirms AMCON's takeover of Jimoh Ibrahim's assets

Nigeria bars Emirates flights to Lagos, restricts carrier to one weekly Abuja flight

Oil prices on track for biggest weekly gain since August

Nigeria already restructured along socio-cultural lines 'Ekiti State Majority Leader, Aribisogan

Oyo APC chieftain, Adegoke, backs NASS on direct primaries

APC running scared since we moved to PDP 'Adediran

Majority Leaders'll collaborate with Speakers to deepen democracy 'Agunbiade

AFCON 2021: TIME FOR ROHR TO REDEEM HIS IMAGE, SAYS OMOKARO

My parents approved my boxing career after I started giving them money ' Babyface

My dream was to become a priest ' Dennis

FIFA rankings: Falcons drop three places

History, stars and the dwindling fortunes of AFCON

NPA team secures third position at 40th Public Service Games

Lagos stages maiden traditional sports inter-club tourney

EPL: Late Ekong blunder gives Brentford dramatic comeback win over Watford

Spanish clubs approve '1.9bn deal as Barca, Real opt out

Martial wants to leave Man Utd in January ' Agent



*BLUE PRINT*

Anambra: FRSC arrests 5503 road traffic offenders, records 37 deaths, 239 injuried persons in 7 months

Ilorin General Hospital gets state-of-the-art eye centre

Nasarawa flags off campaigns against Lassa fever

Short-changing customers: AMAC chair introduces mudu for FCT traders

FG mulls $6bn nuclear power plant

FG slams frequency ban on Emirates Airlines over disobedience

Bandits' attacks: Buhari dispatches security chiefs to Sokoto, Katsina

Food security: FG, IFAD-VCDP strategise on rural farmers' access to finance

Omicron: Experts advise FG to avoid another lockdown

We'll ensure power's transferred to 2023 polls winners ' Buhari

VIDEO: Watch as Wife slaps husband during live radio show

Weightlifting Championship: Nigeria wins another medal in Uzbekistan

Steven Gerrard returns to Liverpool as COVID-19 casts fresh shadow on Premier League

Establish Nigeria beach games, Nimrod beckons FG

OSGoF generates over N30m in one month

Mubi peace martial my best legacy ' Sudi

Human trafficking: Journalists, others make case for NAPTIP operatives to bear arms

Insecurity: Herdsmen have turned Benue into theatre of war ' HURIWA

Despair, anger as petrol price increase looms

NIDCOM boss lauds Alaba over N13.3m to curb open defecation

Ex-Nigerian goalkeeper dumps football, becomes bus driver

Taraba assembly jacks up 2022 budget to N149bn

Ensure zero tolerance dealings on NNPC right of ways ' Oyo NSCDC boss

IPOB accuses Uzodimma of endorsing genocide

FCTA warns residents against noise pollution

2023: Group extols Akpabio's leadership virtues at 59

Reps extend probe of real estate operators beyond Abuja

Taraba assembly honours Danjuma @ 84

Jonathan, Fayemi, Abike-Dabiri, Odinkalu, others for honours at FOI Awards

US CDC celebrates 20 years of saving lives in Nigeria

No part of Kwara'll be left in our development agenda ' Abdulrazaq

Buhari commissions N45bn completed section lll Bauchi-Potiskum road

AbdulRazaq commiserates with Sen. Oloriegbe's family over mother's death

Gov. Bello hails new SANs of Kogi origin

Etsu Bassa-Nge rejects name reversal, says kingdom needs infrastructure

Oyo not owing primary school teachers 2020 leave bonus ' SUBEB chair

$151m refund suit filed against Abia gets Feb 18 date

2023: Group extols Akpabio's leadership virtues at 59



*TRIBUNE*

Suleja backs Senator Musa for APC national chairman

APC affirms Inuwa Yahaya as party leader in Gombe

Imota rice mill to start production first quarter next year ' Sanwo-Olu

Anambra road crashes claim 37 lives, injure 239 people ' FRSC

PHOTO NEWS: More scenes from President Buhari's visit to Naval Dockyard in Lagos

You've done Lagos State proud, Sanwo-Olu tells New Era Girls' alumnae

Flavour, Larry Gaga, others thrill consumers at Life Continental Lager Concert

Ebenezer Obey, Tope Alabi, Atorise, others to thrill guests as Ajanaku buries mother in Ibadan

Three years without a child

No breasts at twelve years

I need a sperm donor

The journey called wealth creation

My experience with covid vaccine

Firming up the electoral system

I sleep too much



*SPORTS*

5-Star SF Prospect Mark Mitchell Commits to Duke over UCLA, Missouri - Bleacher Report

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from December 10 - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021: TIME FOR ROHR TO REDEEM HIS IMAGE, SAYS OMOKARO - New Telegraph

All eyes on Curry as he closes in on NBA three-point record - Guardian

Are we ready for a title race'' Tuchel seeks solution to Chelsea setbacks - Yahoo

Ashes: England beaten by Australia in first Test in Brisbane - BBC

Ashes: Gabba hit by technology issues as pictures go down worldwide - BBC

Atanda Mansa Musa Relives His Reign as Ping-Pong Czar - Thisday

Barcelona Interest Strikes Fear Into Chelsea As Cesar Azpilicueta Stance On Exit Surfaces - Daily Independent

Basketball Africa League to Tip off Season 2 March 5 Next Year - Thisday

Ben Simmons Rumors: 76ers Star Would 'Welcome' Playing for Gregg Popovich, Spurs - Bleacher Report

Ben Simmons Trade Rumors: 76ers Want Player Caliber of Lillard, Gilgeous-Alexander - Bleacher Report

Boxing, weightlifting omitted from Los Angeles 2028 Olympics - Guardian

Brentford 2-1 Watford: Late drama as hosts complete comeback - BBC

Brentford complete second-half comeback over Watford thanks to Bryan Mbeumo's stoppage-time penalty - Yahoo

Brentford snatch win over Watford with late fightback - Yahoo

Broncos to Honor Demaryius Thomas with Tribute Video, Helmet Decal vs. Lions - Bleacher Report

Bryan Mbeumo's last-gasp penalty gives Brentford fightback win over Watford - Yahoo

CCC 2021/22 Season Kicks Off Today - Thisday

D'Andre Swift, Joe Mixon NFL Injury Statuses and Fantasy Impact for Week 14 - Bleacher Report

D'Angelo Russell Ruled out for T-Wolves vs. Cavs with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Damian Lillard Trade Rumors: Trail Blazers Told 76ers They Won't Move Star PG - Bleacher Report

Dennis Bags 7th League Goal As Watford Lose At Brentford; Simon's Late Strike Seals Comeback Win For Nantes - Complete Sports

Electric Finn Russell runs the show as magnificent Racing 92 pulverise Northampton - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka confirm when they will start their 2022 season - Yahoo

England collapse hands Australia 1-0 series lead ' day four of the Ashes - Yahoo

England dismissed for 297 as Australia close in on victory at The Gabba - Yahoo

England rue another batting collapse as Australia win opening Ashes Test - Yahoo

EPL: Late Ekong blunder gives Brentford dramatic comeback win over Watford - New Telegraph

FACT CHECK: Did Sepp Blatter say he regrets bringing 2010 World Cup to Africa - The Cable

FCAAN Excited about 2022 After a Successful Year 2021 - Thisday

FCS Playoffs 2021: Latest Semifinals Bracket After Friday Quarterfinals Results - Bleacher Report

FIFA rankings: Falcons drop three places - New Telegraph

Gerrard admits 'there will be emotion' as he returns to Liverpool with Aston Villa - Yahoo

Giants' Joe Judge Says Punting Isn't Conservative: Depends How You Define Aggressive - Bleacher Report

Giants' Mike Glennon Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Start vs. Chargers - Bleacher Report

Golden generation survivor Steven Gerrard is writing his own origin story - Yahoo

He was my childhood idol Ozil joins Fenerbahce to celebrate Okocha - The Cable

Heineken Champions Cup: Northampton Saints 14-45 Racing 92 - BBC

Henry Onyekuru: Another Missionary Journey to Galatasaray Looms - Thisday

History, stars and the dwindling fortunes of AFCON - New Telegraph

I want to leave, Anthony Martial tells Man United - Guardian

Keenan Allen out for Chargers vs. Giants After Going on Reserve/COVID-19 List - Bleacher Report

Kevin Durant Pours in 31 as Nets Outlast Trae Young, Hawks - Bleacher Report

Lagos stages maiden traditional sports inter-club tourney - New Telegraph

Lakers' Anthony Davis Ruled out vs. Thunder with Knee Injury - Bleacher Report

LeBron James Dominates with 33 as Lakers Bounce Back with Win over Thunder - Bleacher Report

Make Awka Stadium 'Christmas Gift' for Anambra Sports community, SWAN urges Obiano - Guardian

Man City Set for Firm Top Grip with Wolves Visit - Thisday

Manchester United: Ralf Rangnick will not try to convince Paul Pogba to sign a new deal - BBC

Martial wants to leave Man Utd in January ' Agent - New Telegraph

Megan Rapinoe Not Protected by OL Reign for Upcoming NWSL Expansion Draft - Bleacher Report

Mike Williams, Josh Palmer's Fantasy Outlook with Keenan Allen out in Week 14 - Bleacher Report

Mikel Arteta believes Emile Smith Rowe gives Arsenal new attacking threat - Yahoo

MLS Cup: New York City FC in first final since creation - BBC

My dream was to become a priest ' Dennis - New Telegraph

My parents approved my boxing career after I started giving them money ' Babyface - New Telegraph

Nathan Lyon sparks England collapse and Australia take 1-0 lead at a canter: latest - Yahoo

Nigerias Football TV Magazine Show, SuperPicks Debuts on GOtv - Thisday