*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

The ordeal of Citizen Seyi

Oyo kick-starts independent power project

El-Zakzaky, wife suffer 11 ailments, need passports Family doctor

Bawas EFCC focuses on scammers, fails to arraign ex-govs, VIPs

Omicron: Fourth dose needed to deal with new strain, says Pfizer

ASUU to decide on strike Dec 15

Stone politicians who fail to perform, Rep tells electorate

#EndSARS: Oyo, Ogun, Taraba, others fail to submit report one year after

I played football so well I was nicknamed Pele Lawal Pedro

Halting killing, molestation of schoolchildren

Ekiti APC plans to deregister other factions Tinubus group

NDDC forensic audit: Unending wait for a crucial report

Atiku seeks devolution of powers, change in governance

Most lawmakers against direct primary Bob, Rivers Rep

Direct primary more popular among Nigerians Benson, Lagos Rep

Increase taxes on alcohol, cigarette, World Bank tells FG

Banks credit to economy hits N23.5tn, says CBN

New bill before FECll boost growth of startups Pantami

63.97 million telephone lines disconnected amid SIMNIN linkage

Travel bans threaten jobs, economic recovery, says LCCI

WhatsApp launches campaign to fight fake news in Nigeria

Nigeria imports N143bn solid minerals in nine months

Foundation, NFT collaborate to boost humanitarian support

Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria begins container operations

Onazi quits Denizlispor again after owed salaries

Osimhen may return against Milan

Ranieri may drop Troost-Ekong after penalty blunder

U-20 Women's World Cup: Falconets qualify for fourth round

Chukwueze set for 100th Laliga game

Ilorin, Kano, Minna stadiums not fit for NPFL games ' LMC

Eto'o elected president of Cameroon FA

Obaseki, Lalong, jostle for medals at golf tourney

Norwich City vs Man United: Ronaldo fires United to victory

How corruption, regulatory failure fuel Nigerias tragic building collapses (2)

Lawyers condemn unjust convictions, urge adequate compensation for victims

Bandits kill Kaduna pastor after collecting ransom

Buhari Should Resign

Government and bandits as liabilities

Help save my life, 58-year-old lawyer with stage five kidney disease who needs transplant cries out

Victims of bullying at risk of depression, long-term anxiety disorders Experts

Heartburn in pregnancy caused by high hormones, cant make babies have lots of hair Gynaecologist

STDs dangerous in pregnancy, can cause preterm birth, gynaecologist warns

Bedwetting not spiritual, can be hereditary Paediatrician

Stop open support for political office seekers, Obasanjo tells Ooni, others

How I paid dealer N2,650 for car worth N2.65m Suspected Osun fraudster

Finance bill: TIN doesnt compel everyone to pay tax, experts tell FG

Nigeria, others lose N100bn to illicit financial flows in five months

We wont beg you to withdraw case, Soludos lawyer, APGA reply Uba

Skit makers awards postponed over death of creative director

Music should be tool to unite the world Habeeb Victor

Why I featured Buju on Kolobi Moral

Cigarette companies lobby filmmakers to include smoking in movies NFVCB boss, Thomas

Balogun, Aigbe, Afolayan applaud Ibaka TV

African fashion needs to be free of western influences Jude Oni-Okpaku

Dance drama not fizzling out Alfa Sule

Money made me relocate my family to Nigeria Niyi BBN

Acting as Funmilayo Kuti, opportunity to find strength Kehinde Bankole

Im not aware of cabal in music industry Jaywon



*VANGUARD*

CeProd tasked public, private entities on succession plan

Igbo better off in a United Nigeria ' Uzodinma

Okowa lauds traditional rulers support for his administration's peace programmes

Why we haven't returned to our ancestral homes ' Benue IDPs lament

Youths devt: Ooni launches Royal African Foundation

I paid N2,650 for Toyota Camry valued N2.6m with luck, suspect confesses

Police foil bandits attack in Kaduna

Withdraw Dowen College license now, NANS urges Sanwo-Olu

Alleged abduction along Maiduguri ' Damaturi road is fake news ' Army

2023: Get your PVC and act, Oyo govt charges youth

Babalakin, a loss to legal profession, Yoruba race, Nigeria ' Osinbajo

Our security challenge demands smarter approach ' Osinbajo

Our security challenge demands smarter approach, says Osinbajo

Anambra APC crisis: Ngige remains our indefatigable leader ' Party Chieftains insist

Reverse over-centralisation of power, resources in the centre; It breeds corruption, mediocrity ' Atiku tells Buhari

Our mission is to form a new govt in 2023 ' PDP

Ayu's tenure not different from Secondus' lacklustre administration ' APC

2023: Power should go Southeast -Arewa group

Fake news: WhatsApp launches education campaign, #YouSaid

IWF Championship: Lawali wins Nigeria's seventh gold

DOWEN COLLEGE: Charge school Principal for negligence ' Opara, expert

I paid N2,650 for Toyota Camry valued N2.6m with luck ' Suspect confesses

When God Loves You, He Programs Something Bad To Happen To You

CUSTOMS: Free East, face North

R.I.P Johnbest Edje (of Ibori's Entourage)

Unsafe at any height

Myth, misconception hampering Covid-19 vaccination in Kogi ' Stakeholders

Scientists develop saliva test that detects COVID-19 virus in 15 minutes

GIRL PRECIOUS: Bitter tale of 11 yr-old girl hit by hit and run Okada rider

I spent 28 years on death row for nothing ' Onwuchia, 68-yr-old cook



*THISDAY*

As Equinix/MainOne Deal Opens New Vistas of FDI Inflow

AMCON: As Media War against Delinquent Debtors Gathers Steam

Seyi Oke: Raising Money from Equity Market will Be Tough in 2022

Omicron Variant: Outrage over UKs Red-listing of Nigeria

Bisi Akandes Convenient Truths

Who is Responsible for Insecurity in Imo

Judiciary Talking Tough with No Actions

NO AMOUNT OF MONEY BUILDS A NATION

Is a New Nigeria Really Possible

Trouble in School, Death in the Dorm

Jorginhos Last-gasp Penalty Keeps Chelsea in Top Three

Etoo Elected Cameroon Football Federation President

You Wont Beat Me Again in My Wifes Presence, Infiniti Tells Emirate

La Liga, Serie A Continues this Weekend on DStv, GOtv

Dennis Loses Player of the Month to Alexander-Arnold



*THE SUN*

Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar exclusive: Why Nigeria cannot win banditry, Boko Haram war

Imo Governor at 63: Unknown gunmen, Okorocha, Imo governorship election and I Uzodimma

Third Force waiting for APC,PDP missteps Jackson Lekan-Ojo, APC chieftain

Why Southeast should produce next president-Braimoh

APC tackles PDP over quit notice

APC convention: Youths insist on taking over leadership position

2023: ACF replies MASSOB over Igbo wont beg for presidency claim

APC to produce Abias next gov Chairman

Anambra guber poll: Ngige opens up, hits Andy Uba hard

2023: Dont beg Yoruba to support any aspirant, Obasanjo warns Ooni

Air Peace denies UAEs claims it operated flights into Dubai airport

Dana Air introduces flash sales on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba routes

Indigenous courier company advises Nigerians to embrace insurance

Sanwo-Olu, 9 others receive Hallmarks of Labour Leadership Award

Ex-PG Nwodo united Igbo Ohanaeze

Vaccine only weapon against COVID-19 pandemic-NIDS

OAU 45th Convocation: Akeredolu talks tough on power rotation

Abia Speaker congratulates trade commissioner on new chieftaincy

Kaduna: Bandits kill ECWA pastor after collecting ransom

Anambra: Man, 25, murdered for allegedly stealing noodles

Mamora commends Ugwuanyi on dev. strides

Late Vanguard reporter, Salem, buried

Land dispute: Deji of Akure fails to stop estate construction

Controversy trails planned new national carrier

Justice for Sylvester Oromoni Jnr

Joy unlimited: Sunny Ade, Simi, Teni delight in new Glo Xmas TVC

I see advances from men as compliments Tufe Ananze, beauty queen



*GUARDIAN*

Ogun 2023: Intrigues as PDP plots against APC

Powerful tornadoes kill more than 80 in five US states

Team Okeleke wins Chairman's Cup Table Tennis tourney

Lagos to host multiple world sporting championships In 2022 ' LSSC

Ibra saves point for Milan at Udinese, Juve held at Venezia

Spot on Ronaldo fires Man Utd to victory at Norwich

Raedial Farms raises N1.1 Billion from Capital Market for project expansion

How Nigeria can optimise AfCFTA through transport, logistics

Nigerian breweries wins SERAS award

Justice for children victims of the killing spree

Continuity as strategy for sustainable development

Attacks on correctional centres

Ak Arts and Book Festival...Changing the literary narrative

Who, what has the last word

Adedoyin family urges caution on OAU student's case

When pensioners turned beggars over delayed payment of benefits

Health ministry cautions Nasarawa citizens against Lassa Fever, Measles

Acknowledge God

Nuts in our character

Igbo leaders canvass Nigeria's unity, decry secessionists agitation

APC upbraids Ayu over scathing remarks on Buhari-led administration



*LEADERSHIP*

Fintrak Offers Budget Solution To MDAs

2 Days To Closure: More Nigerians Seize Chance To MTN Own Shares

Jani: Tax Credit Initiative For Private Sector By President Buhari Good For Our Economy

Air Peace New Embraer Aircraft Arrrives Lagos For Yuletide Operations

Siemens Power Project Take-off Plans At Advanced Stage ' Minister

11 Pension Fund Administrators Upgrade Capital To N5bn

Emirates Suspends All Flights As Nigeria, UAE Aviation Row Escalates

5G: NCC Set For Auction After Mock Session Of 3.5GHz Spectrum

Omicron: UK, Canada Travel Ban Hits Foreign Airlines Hard

Meeting Financial Needs with Target Savings

Nigeria Loses IMO Council Election For 5th Time

Why Federal Govt Withdrew Extra Frequencies Approval From Emirates Airlines

Electric Vehicles: NADDC Targets 50% Production, Assemblage In Nigeria By 2031

NFIU Closes In On Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing

NAMA Needs N2.5bn To Train 120 Traffic Controllers Abroad

Stock Market Reverses Gaining Streak, Sheds N391bn

How CBN Intervention Can Ease Electricity Subsidy Removal Burden On Consumers

Access Bank Restructures Into Non-operating Financial HoldCo

Eaton Nigeria Unveils Alternative Energy Protection Solution

Stanbic IBTC Provides Easy Loans For SMEs

Climate Change Drawback On Regional Integration ' ECOWAS

Coca-Cola Launches 'Project Equip' In Kano

AEDC Gets New Interim Management Team

SEC Approves Coleman Wires' N50bn Bond

UBA Takes Over Majority Shares Of AEDC

BUA Group Consolidates Businesses In Driving Food Security

Polaris Bank, Eventful Empower 3 Firms With Business Expansion Grants

Equinix Acquires MainOne For $320m

MTN Share Offer Will Make It A Nigerian Company

Equities Investors Record N218bn Gains

Federal Govt To Scrutinise New Investors In Divested Oil Assets 'Sylva

Banks To Cut Back On Dividend, Loans As BASEL III Takes Effect

Monarch Hails Dangote Refinery, Fertiliser For Community Devt Projects

Flutterwave Co-invest $2.4m In Francophone Payments Processor

Kano To Domesticate Laws On Compulsory Insurances

Chevron Commits $10bn To Boost Local Content

NCC Tasks Telcos On Licencing Obligations Amid 40% Broadband Penetration

Uncertainty On Pre-Paid Meter Pricing As NERC May Carry Out More Reviews

TradeDepot Raises $110m To Extend Credit Purchase To 5m Retailers

Nigeria To Ban Foreign Airlines Over Flouting Of COVID-19 Protocols

NNPC, TotalEnergies OML 130 Partnership Complete 11 SDG Projects In 2021

Esther Eziaku Wins UBA Foundation Essay Competition

CBN Earmarks N5bn Loan For Investors To Boost Productivity

Wema Bank Harps On Lowering Carbon Emission

Victims, Valour Of Planned Subsidy Removal

The Politicisation Of Terror

Of Electronic Transmission Of Results And Direct Primary Elections

One Year Without Sam Nda-Isaiah

Wushishi: Soldiering Sans Politics



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

LG autonomy: Panacea for national development (4)

APC: PDP needs to make restitution to Nigerians

2023: Our mission is to install govt 'PDP NWC

Travel ban : UK perfectly in order, says Akinterinwa

Ortom: Nigerians mourning over APC's failed leadership

Atiku: Current national structure no beneficial to Nigerians

Ethnic nationalities must thrive on their own 'Akeredolu

FCTA battles traffic gridlock on Nyanya-Aya Road

Residents flee as soldiers engage bandits in Kaduna community

Omicron: Mixed fortunes for business jet owners amid UK travel ban

Insecurity: Sokoto in extreme distress, Tambuwal tells Buhari

IMF board approves $570mn credit facility for Chad

PIA: Stakeholders in oil industry prepare for take off

Ohanaeze Ndigbo to honour ex-Eagles stars

Juventus held by Venezia in Serie A

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives Man Utd laboured win at Norwich

EPL: Late penalty gives Chelsea dramatic win over Leeds; Liverpool, Arsenal win

Bundesliga: Bayern fight back to beat Mainz

EPL: Sterling penalty gives Man City win over 10-man Wolves

Eto'o elected Cameroon FA President



*BLUE PRINT*

Premier League: Salah ends Steven Gerrard's Anfield return with defeat as Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea scratch wins

Breaking: Tragedy hits US as 70 die in worst Kentucky's tornadoes

Buni flags off mass vaccination campaign in Yobe

Breaking: Samuel Eto'o emerges Cameroon FA FECACFOOT President

In Imo, Police rescue abducted monarch

2023: Arewa group disowns Yerima, insists on power shift to Southeast

CSOs condemn publications against Military, hail security forces

In Kaduna north, Senator Kwari empowers small-scale business owners

Tragedy! Student dead as fire outbreak unsettles Taraba varsity

USAID signs MOU with Lagos to improve water, sanitation management

GBV: Christian aid laments women, girls abuse in communities

Ojengbede calls for increasing awareness to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria

Omicron: Get vaccinated for protection against new Covid-19 variant, CACOVID urges Nigerians



*TRIBUNE*

Compulsory vaccination of civil servants, a wrong-headed policy 'Apostle Moses

Presidential Amnesty Programme denies paying N187m for consultancy, stationery within Dikio's tenure

Why we must manufacture our own weapons ' Osinbajo

2023 presidency: As North begins search for candidate

Sustainable Constitution

No one can beat me to my game 'Paulachino

2021 LAIF Awards: Glo audio-visual productions dominate Telecoms sector prizes

TLove, Taye Turaya, MC Prof, GorosoEkiti, others to light up Ondo with live concert Dec 23

I want to change the face of hip hop in Nigeria 'Abiolachase

At 'Shabach Night', Senwele Jesu, Chigozie, Alawiye-Aluko, others thrill with unusual praise

Setting goals for 2022 (I)

New day for civil servants as Osinbajo inaugurates N20b secretariat in Delta

After my NYSC, I learnt life's lesson in a bitter way 'Omojuwa



*SPORTS*

Alabama's Bryce Young Says He's Been 'Counted Out' After Winning 2021 Heisman Trophy - Bleacher Report

Australia celebrate and F1 awaits grandstand finale ' Saturday's sporting social - Yahoo

Bryce Young Awarded 2021 Heisman Trophy: Voting Results, Comments, Reaction - Bleacher Report

Bundesliga: Bayern fight back to beat Mainz - New Telegraph

Callum Wilson bearing 'burden' of Newcastle's number nine shirt with style - Yahoo

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says midfielder Jorginho 'has sacrificed himself for many weeks - BBC

Chukwueze set for 100th Laliga game - Punch

Conor Benn v Chris Algieri: Briton brilliantly knocks out Chris Algieri to get closer to world title shot - BBC

Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty gives Manchester United win over Norwich - Yahoo

Crystal Palace: Patrick Vieira fears "disaster" if Covid-19 variant forces football behind closed doors - BBC

Dennis Loses Player of the Month to Alexander-Arnold - Thisday

EPL round-up: Man United, Liverpool, Man City secure penalty-inspired victories - The Cable

EPL: Late penalty gives Chelsea dramatic win over Leeds; Liverpool, Arsenal win - New Telegraph

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives Man Utd laboured win at Norwich - New Telegraph

EPL: Sterling penalty gives Man City win over 10-man Wolves - New Telegraph

Eto'o elected Cameroon FA President - New Telegraph

Eto'o elected president of Cameroon FA - Punch

Etoo Elected Cameroon Football Federation President - Thisday

Ex-Barcelona Star, Samuel Eto'o, Elected Cameroon Football Federation President - Sahara Reporters

Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Latest Position-by-Position Rundown - Bleacher Report

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Father Clarifies Reports That Padres SS Was in Motorcycle Crash - Bleacher Report

Georgia DC Dan Lanning Reportedly Expected to Be Named Next Oregon HC - Bleacher Report

Gerrard passes the Anfield test as Liverpool love-in is made to wait - Yahoo

Heisman Trophy Winner 2021: Speech and Highlights from Bryce Young's Presentation - Bleacher Report

Heisman Trophy Winner 2021: Twitter Reacts to Bryce Young's Presentation - Bleacher Report

Ibra saves point for Milan at Udinese, Juve held at Venezia - Guardian

Ilorin, Kano, Minna stadiums not fit for NPFL games ' LMC - Punch

Isaiah Thomas Reportedly Signs Contract to Play in NBA G League Showcase - Bleacher Report

IWF Championship: Lawali wins Nigeria's seventh gold - Vanguard

Jets Rumors: Elijah Moore Placed on IR with Quad Injury Ahead of Week 14 - Bleacher Report

Jonny Gray bags rare hat-trick as Exeter Chiefs hammer depleted Montpellier - Yahoo

Jorginhos Last-gasp Penalty Keeps Chelsea in Top Three - Thisday

Juventus held by Venezia in Serie A - New Telegraph

Katie Taylor v Firuza Sharipova: Irishwoman retains undisputed lightweight titles with scrappy points win - BBC

Knicks' Obi Toppin Enters Health and Safety Protocols, Won't Play vs. Bucks - Bleacher Report

La Liga, Serie A Continues this Weekend on DStv, GOtv - Thisday

Lagos to host multiple world sporting championships In 2022 ' LSSC - Guardian

Lucky 13 for Cristiano Ronaldo as his penalty earns United victory at Norwich - Yahoo

Luka Doncic Ruled out for Mavs vs. Thunder with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Manchester United: Victor Lindelof breathing trouble 'difficult to see' - David de Gea - BBC

Mike Leach Says CFB Players Opting Out of Bowl Games 1 of 'Biggest Absurdities - Bleacher Report

MLS Cup: New York City FC beat Portland Timbers in penalty shootout for first Cup - BBC

Navy Upsets Army 17-13 in Rivalry Game Behind Tai Lavatai's 2 TDs - Bleacher Report

NHLPA Says Players Wary of Participating in Winter Olympics over COVID-19 Protocols - Bleacher Report

Nkana are motivated for Kitwe derby - African Football

No. 10 Kentucky Upset by Unranked Notre Dame Despite Oscar Tshiebwe's 25 Points - Bleacher Report

Norwich City vs Man United: Ronaldo fires United to victory - Punch

NYCFC Defeats Portland Timbers on Penalties in Dramatic 2021 MLS Cup Final - Bleacher Report

Obaseki, Lalong, jostle for medals at golf tourney - Punch

Ohanaeze Ndigbo to honour ex-Eagles stars - New Telegraph

Onazi quits Denizlispor again after owed salaries - Punch

Osimhen Back In Action Against AC Milan Next Week - Complete Sports

Osimhen may return against Milan - Punch

Pistons' Jerami Grant Reportedly out Indefinitely After Suffering Thumb Injury - Bleacher Report

Ralf Rangnick sees several areas of improvement after United extend unbeaten run - Yahoo

Rams' Darrell Henderson Jr. Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List Ahead of Cardinals Game - Bleacher Report

Rangnick Equals Man United's 118-Year Record After Win At Norwich - Complete Sports

Rangnick Explains Absences Of Man Utd Trio For Norwich Clash - Daily Independent

Ranieri may drop Troost-Ekong after penalty blunder - Punch