*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Lawmakers on recess, holidaying workers risk kidnapping - DSS

EFCC raids Abuja hotel, arrests woman, others with fake $427,400

UK reverses Nigeria, others travel ban, cancels quarantine, insists on test

Private sector fears job losses, firms closure over planned taxes, tariffs

Ending illegal admissions in tertiary institutions

Presidential bid: Tinubu meets northern alliance, says consultations ongoing

7,000 Ayades aides must register in APC Jan 1 or risk sacking

Ive directed PDP elders to produce my successor Wike

Bamidele picks Ekiti gov form, says Fayemi deserves worthy successor

APC threatens to sack 7,000 Ayades appointees

2023 Presidency: I wont reject calls to contest, says Tinubu

FG confirms UAEs slots for Air Peace, airline awaits letter

Nigerias debt rises by N2.54tn in three months, hits N38tn, says DMO

Nigerias oil production increases by 2.55 million barrels OPEC

$235bn investments lost over delay in Petroleum Industry Act Sylva

APM Terminals invests N180bn in Apapa

Mutual Benefits chairman gets recognition

Amid Abuja fuel queues, NNPC says supply stock above two billion litres

Boca beat Barcelona to win inaugural Maradona Cup

Shevchenko gets first Genoa win, to face Milan in Italian Cup last 16

Man City vs Leeds: Bruyne, Grealish, Nathan Ake score as City win 7-0

Seven years, eight medals: Story of Nigeria's fast-rising gymnast Okpanku

NFF may appoint foreign coach for Eagles before AFCON

I didn't allow NFF officials influence my selection 'Rohr

NBA names Abudu head of Nigerian office

Yemen child killed by gunfire after football win

Ittihad clash: Enyimba await CAF decision after appeal

Teslim Balogun Stadium wears new look

Hero partners NPFL, sponsors South-East clubs

WA confirms Okpekpe race date

Eagles debut: I can't describe how I felt, says Awoniyi

Injured Nwakaeme out until 2022

Aribo eyes best Rangers scoring record

Okoye will be fit for AFCON 'Agu

Stripping Aubameyang of Arsenal captaincy shameful -Piers Morgan

Conference League: Odey to face Ndidi, Iheanacho in play-offs

EPL: Dennis tops Ronaldo, Lukaku, Sancho as best buy

Time for Ministry of National Unification and Reconciliation

Kwara guard rapes daughter, 18, in gatehouse, blames devil

Celestial pastor arraigned for alleged rape of pregnant teenager, granted bail

Ogun 18-year-old student arrested for poisoning female benefactor

Witchcraft: Rivers grandmother suffering from dementia stripped naked, beaten

Fake oil magnate jailed 175 years for defrauding American of $629,287

Ekiti bricklayer jailed five years for stealing foodstuffs

Police go after Kogi chief of staff mothers abductors

Bandits kill Kaduna community leader, kidnap scores of travellers

Ex-convict arrested for traffic robbery in Lagos

Delta court jails 25-year-old motorcycle thief, declines fine option

Three die, seven injured in Anambra crashes

Delta councillor battling for life after gunshot by suspected kidnappers

Walking on the grave of #EndSARS

Solutions to Nigerias lingering insecurity

Kwara has low maternal mortality ratio, says Abdulrazaq

Registrar laments shortage of physiotherapists

230 benefit from NGO, OAUTH doctors free medical outreach

Were committed to curbing spread of neglected tropical diseases Senator

GMD seeks to reverse medical tourism

Govt, USAID create platform to improve youths health

Ogun monarchs son, woman found naked, dead inside car, police begin probe



*VANGUARD*

Dividends of Democracy: Don't go to sleep after voting, hold your elective officers accountable ' CHRICED tells Nigerians

Delta inaugurates c'ttee on anti-open grazing law

New Tribe urges Nigerians to imbibe new positive mindset

Kano govt is according Social Protection implementation utmost priority ' TWG Chair

Ejovi's bride, Erhuvwujero bags chieftaincy title

Road Safety: Dangote Cement targets accident-free transportation

We'll fulfill promises we made, Buhari assures ECOWAS Parliament

Lagos commences prosecution of defaulters of COVID guidelines

Why we launched garment production in Imo ' Osinbajo

Death of 4-yr-old: Allegations false, we responded swiftly ' FMC Management

Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Dosunmu is dead

Arrested kidnappers in Imo: We saw human heads, roasted bodies in camps ' Security agencies

Senate amends rules, approves simple majority for Electing Presiding Officers

Uzodimma has no passion for Imo ' Okorocha

Synergy displayed by NEGF helped in gradual return of peace ' Zulum

Allow parties to decide mode of primary election ' PDP chieftain

Insecurity: It's heartbreaking, north in quagmire despite predominance of top security heads ' Kano LG Chair

2023: I won't turn down your calls, Tinubu assures Nigerians

Uzodimma does not believe in Imo ' Okorocha

2023: Don't dream of Muslim-Muslim ticket, Northern Christian Elders warn Tinubu, others

Lead without fear or favour ' Benue royal father urges Sen. Ayu

Economy steadily recovering, but growth still fragile ' CBN

Oyo Assembly passes N294.7bn 2022 Budget

Burna Boy, Wizkid team up in new single

Man, 33, docked for allegedly chasing road users with iron rod

Troops kill 6 Boko Haram insurgents, recover arms in Adamawa

Arrest of 30 kidnappers in Imo: We saw human heads, roasted bodies in their camp ' Security agencies

Our members now cab drivers, farmers to make ends meet ' ASUU

18-year-old girl allegedly poisons her guardian in Ogun

Government hasn't been proactive in addressing ASUU's demands ' Professor Jega

Man blames devil after raping 18-year-old daughter in Ilorin

Alleged culpable homicide: Absence of 3 defendants stalls trial

Court remands church worker for allegedly defiling 8-year-old girl

How I escaped abduction attempt ' Late Timothy Adegoke's brother

Omicron: How politics infested a virus

The once elegant Joseph Wayas (2)

Simeon Onyemechi calls for self-reliant, sustainable state healthcare financing for all citizens

Little things that cause mental health distress in people



*THISDAY*

Micro Pension Scheme: PFAs Register 72,846 Contributors in 3 Years, Plan Introduction of Incentives

Financing Rubber to Catalyse Growth

Cititrust Supports Living Fountain Orphanage, Holds Retreat

Stock Market Down 0.22%on Profit-taking in GTCO, 17 Others

Flutterwave Announces Second Edition of Trade Fair

APM Terminals Investment in Apapa Hits N180 billion

Report: Only 6% of Nigerians Use MFBs as Primary Place of Banking

Jiti Ogunye: AISOP Policy Should be Revisited for Nigerias Economic Growth

How Fidelity Bank is Fostering Financial Inclusion

Onaolapo: For Sustainable Borrowing, Fiscal Imbalances Must be Addressed

Heirs Life, Heirs Insurance Roll out Platform to Revolutionise Insurance Claims Payment

Kyari Inaugurates Emadebs 120-ton LPG Plant, Pledges Constant Gas Supply

Olu Akinkugbe Pharmacy Trust Begins N2.5b Investment Drive for Ondo State University

NIRSAL MFB Disbursed N503bn to 881,081 Beneficiaries

Collapsed Ikoyi Building: IIFG Urged to Make Health Insurance Compulsory

PenCom Restates Commitment to Safety of Pensioners Contributions

GOXI Micro Insurance Launches Awareness Campaign, Pays N208M Claims

Edo Govt Charges 445 Trained MSMEs on Self Reliance, Business Orientation

Dangiwa Named 2021 Housing Finance Person of the Year

FG Urges State Govts, LGAs, to Embrace NALDA Programme

Enterprise Life Insurance to Implement Needs-Based Approach Insurance Model for Customers

Court Strikes out N400m Suit by Ex-Veritas Registrars Staff against Firm

NIGERIAS HIGHWAYS OF RISKS AND INSECURITY

Plant Health Key to Achieving Food Security

Unicaf University doctoral student Akerewusi appointed CIS Registrar/CEO

Hajiya Aisha Gambo: Reshaping Business Sphere Through Excellent Efforts towards National Growth

Lagos Unveils Electricity Policy

Ekiti 2022 and The Intriguing Battles Over Zoning

IMPUNITY AT BUREAU OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

20 Years of the Power Question

NFF Awaits Napoli Doctors Final Words on Osimhens AFCON Appearance

Salah Left out of FIFA Fifpro World 11 Nominees

NBA Names Gbemisola Abudu Head of New Nigeria Office

World Athletics Confirms May 28 for 8th Okpekpe Road Race

Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy

Aguero to Quit Football Tomorrow

Pinnick: Super Eagles Were Heading for Disaster with Rohr

Betway Launches First Ever Gaming Experience Centre in Nigeria

CAF Rejects Al Ahlys Request to Adjust AFCON 2021 Calendar

Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open

Ndidi Tipped to Replace Casemiro at Real Madrid



*THE SUN*

Opeyemi picks form, insists hes most deserving to succeed Fayemi

Makindes ex-chief of staff joins Oyo Central senatorial race

We never thought brand new carsll be ours Glo promo winners

Subsidy removalll free funds for infrastructural development OPS

Nigerias debt hits N38.005trn DMO

Pernod Ricard Nigeria launches drink-driving initiative to educate commercial drivers

UAE offers Air Peace 7 slots to Dubai airport

Slain Anambra PDP members wives, others get vehicles, tricycles, food, cash

Auto crash claims 14 in Bayelsa

Raid on Justice Odili: 15 suspects for arraignment tomorrow

Fireworks in Senate over revenue control

Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to be produced in Nigeria

Omicron: UK bows, removes Nigeria from red list

2023: Muslim/Muslim presidential ticket plot satanic PFN

Senate amends own rules, settles for simple majority option

Nigerias only large-scale commercial gold mine is in Osun Oyetola

DSS warns sponsors of kidnapping, banditry



*GUARDIAN*

Northern Christians, PFN caution against Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket in 2023

Residents excited over commissioning of three roads in Victoria Island

Gunmen kill three, abduct tricycle chiefat Unizik Junction, Awka

NSCDC nabs two illegal miners in Osun

Three killed as robbers attack Kogi community

Army chief assures of improved security, synergy with civil authority

Rivers council boss, councillors protest activities of artisanal refiners

Christmas: Lagos police deploy detectives to garages, bus stops

Teslim Balogun Stadium gets new hospitality suite, other facilities

Frustrated Rohr admits to gloomy future, predicts excellent AFCON outing for Eagles

Man City rout Leeds with magnificent seven as virus fears mount

Champions League last 16 draw at a glance

Premier League increases testing as Covid ravages schedule

Gnabry hat-trick sees Bayern go nine-points clear in Bundesliga

Former Barcelona youth coach accused of sexual abuse

Use technology to boost power sector performance, experts advise

Nigeria's green bond market exceeds N55b as NGX targets more issuances

Loewe, Courtleigh partner to reposition audio-visual market in West Africa

U.S., Helen Keller invest $9.5m on multi-sectoral projects in Northeast

Association urges govt to check rising prices of essential commodities

UPDC REIT, Japaul Gold others drag market capitalisation by N49bn

AfCFTA, infrastructure financing likely spur for inclusive growth, development

Unrepealed trade restrictive measures worth $1.5tr imposed on world imports

LCCI tasks government on sustainable, inclusive growth

UK's grant to equip 2400 Nigerian girls with digital skills

Trademark

Tell them, Governor Okowa

The promises of Africa's carbon capture, storage solutions

Nigeria, not at ease

How many Nigerians are in Italian jails

Makinde flags off N8bn independent power project

Taliban blamed for at least 72 extrajudicial killings: UN

Living and dying young in Buhari's Nigeria

Father of Man United's Shola Shoretire wants son in Super Eagles

Bullying and cultism in schools

Leaders from Nigeria, others join civil societies in push for open government reforms

Police arrest 18-year-old student for poisoning guardian in Ogun

Buhari replaces minister, assures ECOWAS of better representation

DafriBank Digital and other African digital banks heating up the competition in 2021

Bandits kill one, abduct 30 travellers on Kaduna-Zaria road



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Between agriculture and infrastructural development

How far with Lagos' new building technology

Ogun monarch, Olowo of Owu kingdom, is dead

TSA: FG unleashes anti-graft agencies on banks, MDAs

Ndigbo must play politics of inclusiveness to produce president 'Nnabuchi

Reps okay Buhari's $5.803bn loans, $10m grants

Nigeria's power sector not performing optimally ' Gbajabiamila

Poor pay: FG has turned us to farmers, taxi drivers ' ASUU

Saraki to Buhari: Leave a legacy, sign Electoral Act

FG identifies groups allegedly fuelling extremism

Court orders closure of FG's marriage registries

Three Indians Arrested For Stabbing Nigerian To Death Over Beer

UAE bows to pressure, gives conditional approval for six flights to Dubai

AFARN urges transparency in airports concession

Dana introduces N18,000 flash sales on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba routes

African airlines' fortunes dip amid Omicron fears

Nigeria-UAE spat: Waking up from slumber

Kenya Airways expands operations from Juba to Khartoum

DisCo to customers: Be vigilant during festive period

Kyari harps on addressing global energy crisis

TotalEnergies, partners commission CSR projects

Africa, Middle East fertile ground for app growth ' Report

PDP: Ekiti, Osun guber polls as test cases for Ayu led-NWC

CNPP to Buhari: Fulfill your promise on free, fair elections

Lagos LG polls: LASIEC presents scorecard

My interest in APC chairmanship, another call to national service 'Musa

No regrets awarding Games to China, says IOC's Pound

Rohr frustrated at sacking before Afcon

Pinnick: We fired Rohr to avoid disaster

Showkey, Cole bemoan state of boxing

Rohr: Ikpeba, Udeze fault NFF over timing

Heartland set for new NPFL season, thank Uzodimma

EPL: Brentford-Man Utd game postponed after Covid outbreak

Minister Restates Committment to Sports Infrastructural Development



*BLUE PRINT*

Red list: Diplomatic row averted as UK delists Nigeria, others, UAE makes u-turn, gives Air Piece 7 slots

Lawmakers, politicians now kidnappers, assassins' targets ' DSS

Disaster: Humanitarian Affairs Ministry launches hazard risk analysis dashboard, website

Kidnapped Imo monarch regains freedom

Commit corrupt Nigerians to jail, women, CSOs urge FG

Nigeria'll fulfill promises made to ECOWAS Parliament- Buhari

Buhari bows, drops Onochie, appoints new INEC commissioners

SystemSpecs calls for harmonisation of local content policies

COVID-19: Sterling Bank reaffirms support for sustainable healthcare

Ecobank Nigeria unveils Admiralty Way branch with 24-7 Digital experience centre

Equity market sheds N49bn

Zenith tops as banks scoop N88.9bn from account maintenance charges

HIV: Stakeholders meet to review self-testing campaign effort in Nigeria

Anambra: 2 die, 12 injured in multiple auto crash

Nigeria's debt climbs to N38trn ' DMO

Buy pessure pushes grain prices up ahead Xmas ' Report

NGO launches housing estates for widows

Nigeria water masterplan requires N6trn infrastructural investment ' Official

You've no business with revenue collection, finance minister tells RMAFC

Youth group hails Zulum, Borno APC

Insecurity: Tarfa urges stakeholders to adopt kinetic, non-kinetic approach

In Yobe, AFRIDB conducts WASH training for communities

FG resumes payment of stipend to 50,164 beneficiaries in yobe

Nigeria'll have widest 5G coverage in Africa in 2022 ' Pantami

NAPPS chairman kidnapped in Delta

Gunmen kill 11 in Wase community of Plateau

FG set to build consensus on asset recovery ' Malami

$418m Paris Club refund: Court denies states injuctive order against FG

My blood taken by unknown doctor, IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, cries out

Finance bill: More taxes coming 2022, FG proposes



*TRIBUNE*

COVID-19: Over 5,000 textile dealers driven out of business in Kwara

Ogun announces passage of Olowu of Owu

We'll bask in Makinde's glory to begin PDP's rescue mission from Oyo Central ' Ilaka

On Toyin Falola Interview Series, Jega flays APC, PDP for Nigeria's deepening leadership crisis

How to know when you are buying a stolen property

Bola Aidi

Book review: Frightening shadows of the past

Book highlights consequences of social issues

Pan Atlantic University names Science & Technology Building after ex-Nigerian Breweries MD

Health insurance scheme launched in Cross River

Bauchi speaker pledges more support to students for tertiary education

Transparency group commends anti-corruption drive at NEPZA

GTBank selloff dips stock market by 0.2 per cent

Collaborations key to fixing challenges of e-business industry in Nigeria ' CeBIH

Alerzo: A new lifeline to Nigerian MSMEs

Cloud-based technology critical to economic recovery



*SPORTS*

Aaron Rodgers: 'Been Pretty One-Sided' When Packers' Opponents Do Belt Celebration - Bleacher Report

Aguero to Quit Football Tomorrow - Thisday

Aribo eyes best Rangers scoring record - Punch

Arsenal captaincy curse continues as Aubameyang gives Arteta fresh test - Yahoo

Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open - Thisday

Aubameyang Stripped of Arsenal Captaincy - Thisday

Betway Launches First Ever Gaming Experience Centre in Nigeria - Thisday

Boca beat Barcelona to win inaugural Maradona Cup - Punch

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Enters Health and Safety Protocols, Out vs. Pacers - Bleacher Report

CAF Rejects Al Ahlys Request to Adjust AFCON 2021 Calendar - Thisday

Champions League last 16 draw at a glance - Guardian

Chargers' Keenan Allen Activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List Ahead of Chiefs Game - Bleacher Report

Clubs need to know 'magic number' of cases for Covid call-offs ' Dean Smith - Yahoo

Conference League: Odey to face Ndidi, Iheanacho in play-offs - Punch

Conor Gallagher needs to be playing regular football ' Patrick Vieira - Yahoo

Covid passes' at sport: What does 'Plan B' mean for sport fans in England - BBC

Daylen Everette Commits to Georgia After Decommitting from Clemson - Bleacher Report

Eagles debut: I can't describe how I felt, says Awoniyi - Punch

EPL: Brentford-Man Utd game postponed after Covid outbreak - New Telegraph

EPL: Dennis tops Ronaldo, Lukaku, Sancho as best buy - Punch

Eric Dickerson Among SMU Alumni Group Pledging More than $1M Annually to NIL Program - Bleacher Report

Everton Confirm Treble Injury Blow Ahead of Leicester City Clash - Daily Independent

Former Barcelona youth coach accused of sexual abuse - Guardian

Frustrated Rohr admits to gloomy future, predicts excellent AFCON outing for Eagles - Guardian

Gnabry hat-trick sees Bayern go nine-points clear in Bundesliga - Guardian

Gnabry Scores Hat-Trick As Bayern Trash Stuggart 5-0 - Daily Independent

Green Bay Packers Donate $270K to Victims of Waukesha Parade Attack - Bleacher Report

Heartland set for new NPFL season, thank Uzodimma - New Telegraph

Hectic schedule may have played part in Premier League Covid spike ' David Moyes - Yahoo

Hero partners NPFL, sponsors South-East clubs - Punch

I didn't allow NFF officials influence my selection 'Rohr - Punch

Injured Nwakaeme out until 2022 - Punch

Ittihad clash: Enyimba await CAF decision after appeal - Punch

Jacob Ramsey stunner helps Aston Villa add to former boss Dean Smith's woes - Yahoo

Jacob Ramsey's solo stunner propels Aston Villa to win at struggling Norwich - Yahoo

Johanna Konta responds to fan request by posting wedding day image - Yahoo

Kevin De Bruyne calls the shots in Manchester City's 7-0 rout of Leeds - Yahoo

Kevin De Bruyne is 'the best' in these games ' Pep Guardiola - Yahoo

Kevin Durant: 'Words Can't Describe' Pride in Nets After Win vs. Raptors - Bleacher Report

Lakers' LeBron James Congratulates Steph Curry on NBA 3-Point Record: 'INCREDIBLE - Bleacher Report

Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium expected to host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, per reports - CNN

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa 'can't find anything that can be valued' in Man City rout - BBC

Leeds' Marcelo Bielsa takes blame for hammering by Manchester City - Yahoo

Lewis Hamilton warned he may never get another chance to claim record eighth F1 title - Yahoo

Los Angeles Rams hold off Arizona Cardinals for key playoff hunt win on Monday Night Football - CNN

Man City 7-0 Leeds: Kevin de Bruyne shows why Pep Guardiola 'absolutely needs him' this season - BBC

Man City rout Leeds with magnificent seven as virus fears mount - Guardian

Man City vs Leeds: Bruyne, Grealish, Nathan Ake score as City win 7-0 - Punch

Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa says nothing of value to take away from heavy defeat - BBC

Manchester City 7-0 Leeds United: Pep Guardiola 'pleased and proud of his consistent side - BBC

Manchester City hammer Leeds 7-0 to pass 500 goals under Pep Guardiola - Yahoo

Mark Cuban Denies Kyrie Irving Trade Rumors, Says Mavs Haven't Held Talks With Nets - Bleacher Report

Mike Norvell, FSU Agree to 1-Year Contract Extension Through 2026 - Bleacher Report

Mikel Arteta says 'commitment and passion' has to be there to represent Arsenal - Yahoo

Minister Restates Committment to Sports Infrastructural Development - New Telegraph

NBA names Abudu head of Nigerian office - Punch

NBA Names Gbemisola Abudu Head of New Nigeria Office - Thisday

Ndidi Tipped to Replace Casemiro at Real Madrid - Thisday

Netflix Drops Trailer for Sean Payton-inspired 'Home Team' Movie Starring Kevin James - Bleacher Report