*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Christmas is season to show love Celebrities

Buhari knows implications of not signing Electoral Bill Bamidele

Igboho spends five months in Benin Republic prison

Bleak Christmas for Benue, Imo, Ondo, Osun pensioners over unpaid arrears

I sacked Lagos civil servants with three different birth certificates Hassan, ex-LG Auditor-General

Poorly-armed Amotekun corps lament, Ekiti, Ondo await IGPs approval for gun licence

Ayinla Omowura didnt influence my music career Daughter, Halimat

Untreated anaemia before pregnancy can lead to low-weight babies Experts

Moderna vaccine scarcity: Lagos residents lament inability to get second dose

Typhoid, malaria rarely coexist in patients, often misdiagnosed Experts

Anti-venom: In Nigerias snake communities victims travel several kilometres, sell livestock to treat snakebites

Why do we wake up with a stuffy nose

I hope to attend university in US 16-year-old who scored nine As in WASSCE

Dad was a no-nonsense man despite playing clown role in movies Baba Suwes son, Adesola

Army threatening to evict us from ancestral lands weve lived for over 150 years Bauchi community member

How my daughter and I survived 1983 Enugu plane crash 86-year-old lawyer, Adewumi

COVID-19: Private jet industry lures wealthy Nigerians to cut flight times, reduce contact

Fermented foods: Apple cider vinegar

Insured motorists lose claims over ignorance of third party insurance benefits

Stepping up on COVID-19 response

Electoral bill: Buhari to make decision known to NASS soon Presidency

DSS diverted our N4m montly allowance, we fed ourselves, paid for water in detention El-Zakzaky

Well approve Tucano jets deployment against bandits Reps

Sure, good tidings are hard to come by. Still

Generators provide 48.6% of electricity in Nigeria NBS

Loans from China now $3.59b, says DMO

Nigeria imports N13.7tn manufactured goods in nine months

Internet firm gets industry recognition

Commodities contribute 70% to Nigerias GDP, says LCFE

Google set to sack unvaccinated staff

Flight disruption likely over 5G signals-airline experts

FG grants three-year tax waivers to 16 companies

COVID-19: Apple suspends physical resumption indefinitely

La Liga: Barcelona secure late win over Elche, Sevilla beat Atletico

Bundesliga: Hertha fight back to beat Dortmund 3-2

Brazil's Ronaldo buys his first club, Cruzeiro

Subsidy removal: An unwelcome advisory from IMF, World Bank

Gunmen kidnap Imo chief priest, community leader

Bola Tinubus manhood

Pregnant women with untreated syphilis risk having stillbirth, poorly-developed babies Expert

2023: Buharis ally, Saleh, others begin mobilisation for Tinubu in Kaduna

Makinde turning himself to PDP godfather in South-West Olopoeyan

Lagos, Rivers lead as subnational domestic debts hit N4.2tn

Nigerias union ripe for renegotiation Suleiman, CNG spokesperson



*VANGUARD*

Warri Council orders immediate removal of illegal road blocks

PPP will grow Nigeria's tech infrastructure ' Presidency

Buhari tasks Nigerian varsities to come up with cure for COVID-19

Okowa, Wike, Nwokolo, others bid Prof. Ukala farewell

PPP will grow Nigeria's tech infrastructure ' Presidency

Breaking: Gunmen kidnap Imo chief priest

Security: Governor Emmanuel donates vehicles, gadgets to Police

Breaking: Imo chief priest kidnapped

Osinbajo, Lawan, Mustapha, others grace installation of Buhari's son as Talban of Daura, district head

Don Jazzy wows music producers at Beatz Awards 2021

Enugu Guber: Isi-Uzo stakeholders urge Nnamani to run

Agony of a visually impaired woman: Police killed my only remaining son, threatened to shoot me too

Andy Uba and Ngige: Playing cat and mouse since 2003

Enugu Psychiatric Hospital seeks assistance for abandoned patients

No death, injury recorded in Oke Afa sawmill fire in Lagos ' Fire service

4 persons killed in Gombe road accidents ' FRSC

Passengers escape death, as commercial bus caught fire in Ilorin



*THISDAY*

Counting the Losses in UAE-Nigeria Air Travel Impasse

Cutting Governance Cost through Fiscal Transparency, Prudence

Awele Elumelu: Businesses Should Have Dual Purpose of Achieving Profit, Prosperity

All Eyes on Trademark War Between Rite Foods and NBC

Yuletide: Chinese community Donates to Low-income Earners

Groaning Under the Burden of Loan Approved by NAssembly

Amid Existential Dilemma, Nigerians Look to Leadership

Thumbs Up to Hadi Sirika!

Mustapha: I will Bring Integrity and Character as APC National Chairman

Jegas Damning Verdict on Judges

As Opponents Tear Akandes Book to Shreds

Is Uzodimma Overwhelmed By Insecurity in Imo

Ending FGs Protracted War against Terrorism

Ige: Not Finding My Fathers Killers a Dent on Nigerias...

THE NEED TO SUPPORT NORTHERNERS AGITATIONS

A RESILIENT ELECTORAL SYSTEM ADAPTS TO POSITIVE CHANGES

How Not to Kill the Hustle of Nigerians

Rangers Not Releasing Aribo, Balogun Till Jan. 2

Algeria Beat Tunisia to Lift Inaugural FIFA Arab Cup

Can Klopp Inflict First Loss on Conte

Wahid Oshodi: Rising Profile of A Table Tennis Enthusiast

Female Boxers Add Spice to GOtv Boxing Night 24



*THE SUN*

Perfect strapless bras that work

Queen Ananze becomes Face of Zikel Brand

New Queen Moremi Ajasoro emerged

2023 presidency: Edwin Clark insists its turn of Southeast

Congresses: The many headaches of APC

Mbazuluike Amaechi reveals why Zik couldnt be Nigerias elected president

Fuel subsidy: FG pushing Nigerians to the wall Dekor, Reps member

Reason I wont contest for president in 2023 Iyom Josephine Anenih

Langtang North crisis: Stop recognising Rimven as Chairman after sack by Court twice CLO urges Lalong

Customs intercepts firearms at TinCan Port

We demand justice for invasion of Makoko CDHR

Anambra: Oil marketers sympathise with victims of gas station explosion

Obi consistent in building better society Cleric

Church of Nativity to hold Ephphatha

Onitsha traders to rehabilitate shops to avert fire disaster

Yoruba groups kick against FGs failureto declare bandits terrorists

Electoral Amendment bill: Buhari set to reply NASS on assent Presidency

N22bn earned allowance: JAC moves to frustrate payment to ASUU

Amaechi worked hard to stop my ministerial confirmation Wike

Ngige excited as second son graduates from another Nigerian medical school

A journey to civilization 2

Have boarding schools become killer dens

What she had to say was hilarious and somewhat upsetting

Of sugar mummies and toy boys

Why does stroke affect only one side of the body

Fear God and be wise

Understanding Sonship

Future in jeopardy

5G in Nigeria: Role of the media

Senator Tanko Al-Makura: The renaissance man of APC

South Africa must take on a leadership role in the implementation of the AfCFTA

Confusion, fear as gunmen spill royal bloods in Imo

Anyim Pius Anyim: Marching on the turf again

Pains, anger as federal projects litter states

Ugwuanyi is uncommon, God-fearing leader Bianca Ojukwu

Christmas: mixed fortunes for traders, transporters In Lagos

Saraki @ 59: A doctor and his health projects

How to end lingering strikes in higher institutions Ezeibe, ASUP president

The Ojodu tragic incident

Men pester me for marriage despite knowing Im married Ngozi Ezeh, actress

How I discovered over 150 models King Daniel

Well continue to support women filmmakers Ooni Ogunwusi



*GUARDIAN*

Lai Mohammed at 70: The stripes of loyalty

Ikpeazu: 'Bakin Zuwo' of the East

APC Convention: Chairmanship aspirants proffer solutions to crises rocking party

2023: Tinubu will not be as bad as most leaders we've had ' Umunna

COVID-19: EPL clubs meet to discuss options

Lagos to host Open Darts Championship tomorrow

White, Blue House shine at Starfield Inter-house sports

Ronaldo says he is buying first club Cruzeiro

Regular supply impossible with low electricity tariff, says ex-NERC commissioner

Terminal operators deny links with slow train services at seaports

Nigeria steps up campaign against illegal fishing

APM Terminals' investment in Apapa hits N180 billion

So, Buhari won't make history, after all

Uniform for journalists

Making the 2023 general election rewarding

State governors and white elephant airports

Who is sponsoring attacks on correctional centres

Trademark - Part 2

Why excesses of transport unions should be checked

Akande's book can create disaffection within Yoruba race

UN unearths $22b untapped export potential in Africa

Parents, syndicates collude to enslave children in Benue, Plateau

Indigenous operators as drivers of resurgence in modern retail sector

29% of Nigeria's health burden is from e-waste ' WHO

At ordination service, Ndukuba creates mission zones, realigns Archdeaconries

Rights groups condemn govt's decision to renovate National Assembly with N42.4b

Ogun Visit: Epiphanies awaiting President Buhari

FG gets FG January 23, 2022 ultimatum to free Biafran detainees



*LEADERSHIP*

Despite Increasing Prices Of Gas, Kerosene, Nasarawa Govt Bans Use Of Charcoal

Emir of Daura Turbans Buhari's Son, Yusuf, As District Head

Be Prepared To Defend Nigeria At Any Cost, COAS Tells Soldiers

Army Debunks Report Of Torture By Soldiers

Omicron Cases Doubling At Least Every 3 Days ' WHO

Nigeria Advances Towards Zero Emission Through Decarbonization Launch

Buhari Congratulates Premium Times E-I-C, Daily Trust GM On IPI Election, Lauds Zannah Mustapha

VSF Donates N23m To Families Of Late Army Chief, 10 Others

Kaduna Govt Partners CSOs On Inclusive Solutions To Problems

[EDITORIAL] Pay Attention To Lassa Fever

Super Typhoon Rai: Dozens Feared Dead In Philippines

ELECTORAL AMENDMENT: NASS Spoils For A Fight As Buhari Sits On Bill

Despite Challenges, Buhari Has Kept Nigeria Afloat ' Lai Mohammed

How Mafab's Founder Fought His Way To 5G Licence

How Absence Of Research Undermines Public Health In Nigeria

Nigeria Will Not Mortgage National Asset For Chinese Loans ' DMO

Nembe Spill: Investigation Stalled As Aiteo Allegedly Bars Bayelsa Committee From JIV

Investing In Fashion Boutique Business

Security Tops Agenda As Buhari Meets Four Northern Govs



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

South-East: Battling against Crystal Meth, cultism

Falana: Buhari can't promise free, fair election without signing Electoral Bill

Soludo: Waiting for sunrise

Study: Eating just 10g of 85% dark chocolate three times a day makes you happier

Emir of Daura: Why I made Buhari's son, Yusuf, Talban Daura District Head

FOC CNC commends his men for their commitment

Buhari calls for support to defeat terrorism, insurgency in Africa

Clark: Nigeria's next president must come from S'East

Motorsport gets new president

CFAO promises efficient aftersales support for Toyota Forklifts

U.S implores Nigerian agribusinesses to attend Gulfood Show

Massilia Motors wins innovative company of the year award

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Why investors shunned Nigeria since 2015 'Teriba, Muda Yusuf, others

FBN HoldCo Chairmanship: CBN okays Abdullahi as Babalola's successor

Ogun visit: Epiphanies awaiting PMB

Okowa: FG's 2022 budget, not workable

Christmas: We're losing season's spirit to hardship, insecurity, say Charly Boy, others

Civil Defence: Weathering insecurity storm with female squad

Yuletide: Police ban sale, use of fireworks in Nasarawa

Celebrate Christmas; New year with decency, morality, Cleric advises youth

Electoral Act'll promote good governance 'Rep Obidigwe

Contenders and pretenders to Akure North/South seat

EPL: Arsenal hit depleted Leeds for four

Chelsea's Abramovich gets Portuguese citizenship

With new signings, ongoing restructuring, continental ticket certain for Sunshine Stars ' Ondo D'Gov

I grew up not knowing differences in tribes, religion 'Lolo 1

Lordmaine unveils Elegant kid's collection

Durosimmi-Etti: Raising the bar in financial services for women



*BLUE PRINT*

Martinelli hits brace as Arsenal crush Leeds United in Premier League clash

CAF Confederation Cup: Nigeria's remaining representative, Enyimba, out

By January, I 'll expose those behind insecurity in Imo ' Uzodinma

Tragedy! Bus crushes 8 dead at marriage party

When DHQ, media partnered on national security

United Nigeria Airline lands on Anambra int'l airport

Another Premier League game postponed as Omicron COVID-19 spreads

Why Arsenal banished Aubameyang from first team training

Be fair in your security analysis, Tiv youth cautions Obasanjo

Nasarawa: Migili APC stakeholders apologise to Sule over purported statement, denies marginalisation

I enjoy building structures on empty land ' Estate developer

Beach soccer tourney preparatory to league action ' TD

5 years after, Ajayi quits Al Ahly

AFCON 2021: Compulsory independent COVID-19 tests await players, others on arrival ' Official

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles begin camping in Uyo

Christmas: Support military for peaceful celebration, North-east youths tell residents

2023 poll: Female presidential aspirant Joyce Ogochukwu Nsaka, emerges, joins ADC

Uba Sani mourns lawmaker murdered by bandits, offers aid to family

Kano APC: CSO passes vote of confidence on Senator Jibrin

PGF secretariat celebrates DG Salihu Moh Lukman at 59



*TRIBUNE*

Ebonyi PDP accuses APC of running a clueless administration

Buhari's son, Yusuf, turbaned as Talban Daura

Reports of bandits attack on operatives untrue 'DSS

In 'Serikin Kudi', Jumabee taps Obi Umuniligbo's dexterity liver new tune Pop

How security forces can win war against killer bandits 'Tambuwal

A critic replies Akintoye

Lekki: May the guilty not go unpunished (III)

2023: Nigeria in search of true leader

But for God, I would have ended up a wristwatch, bicycle repairer 'UCH Medical Director

Setting goals for 2022 (II)

The Church in 2021: The good, bad, and ugly events

Special usage of 'Do' Revisited

A room full of beautiful art

Oyo wins overall best state in digital technology development

FAAC: FG, States, LGs share N675.946bn November allocation



*SPORTS*

5-Star CB Prospect Denver Harris Commits to Texas A&M over Alabama, LSU, Texas - Bleacher Report

AFCON: I Believe In Eguaveon ' Ikhana - Daily Independent

Algeria Beat Tunisia to Lift Inaugural FIFA Arab Cup - Thisday

Algeria Sends 2021 AFCON Warning, Beat Tunisia To Emerge Champions Of FIFA Arab Cup - Complete Sports

Andy Murray finds silver linings as he loses to Andrey Rublev in Abu Dhabi - Yahoo

Andy Murray takes positives after defeat to Andrey Rublev in Abu Dhabi - Yahoo

Another stodgy defeat weighs heavy on Leeds and Marcelo Bielsa - Yahoo

Are Leeds and boss Marcelo Bielsa really sliding into trouble - BBC

Arrest made following allegation of racial abuse in Arsenal's victory at Leeds - Yahoo

Arsenal add insult to Leeds injuries as Gabriel Martinelli scores twice in rout - Yahoo

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants 'fairness' after Premier League's Covid meeting - BBC

Asian Tour pleads with R&A to return its Open Championship spot - Yahoo

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score updates from day four of the second Test - Yahoo

Bailey Zappe Sets 2 FBS Passing Records as WKU Beats App State in Boca Raton Bowl - Bleacher Report

Barcelona 3-2 Elche: Nico Gonzalez scores late winner - BBC

Barcelona Rally Late To Secure Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Elche - Daily Independent

Bashaud Breeland Waived by Vikings; Started All 13 Games This Season - Bleacher Report

Bet9ja Officially Partners With The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) - Complete Sports

Brazil's Ronaldo buys his first club, Cruzeiro - Punch

Bundesliga: Hertha fight back to beat Dortmund 3-2 - Punch

Can Klopp Inflict First Loss on Conte - Thisday

Chelsea's Abramovich gets Portuguese citizenship - New Telegraph

Cole Bassett Leads USMNT to Win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2021 Friendly - Bleacher Report

Covid chaos leads Klopp to demand action to tackle anti-vaxx players - Yahoo

COVID-19: EPL clubs meet to discuss options - Guardian

Darius Labanauskas nails nine-darter but crashes out of World Championship - Yahoo

Deion Sanders, Jackson State Upset by South Carolina State in Celebration Bowl - Bleacher Report

Derek Chisora brings the 'War' but loses on points to Joseph Parker - Yahoo

Derek Chisora v Joseph Parker II: New Zealander beats Briton on points in Manchester - BBC

Deron Williams Beats Frank Gore via Split Decision in Fight on Paul-Woodley Card - Bleacher Report

Dylan Hopkins, UAB Upset No. 13 BYU to Win 2021 Independence Bowl - Bleacher Report

EPL: Arsenal hit depleted Leeds for four - New Telegraph

Fantasy Football Week 15 Rankings: Updated Positional Breakdown for Flex and PPR - Bleacher Report

FCS Playoffs 2021-22: Date, Schedule for Montana State vs. North Dakota Championship - Bleacher Report

Female Boxers Add Spice to GOtv Boxing Night 24 - Thisday

Fred VanVleet on Missing Triple-Double: My Team Doesn't Give Me Westbrook Treatment - Bleacher Report

Gabriel Martinelli double helps sink Leeds to continue Arsenal's upturn - Yahoo

Glasgow deliver serious - but not fatal - blow to Exeter's Champions Cup hopes in thick pea-soup fog - Yahoo

Jack Grealish targets Manchester City treble but admits he must improve - Yahoo

Joseph Parker leaves no room for doubt in rematch victory over Derek Chisora - Yahoo

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving of Brooklyn Nets sidelined for Covid reasons - BBC

Knicks' Kemba Walker Says 'I Know I Should Be Playing' After Dropping 29 vs. Celtics - Bleacher Report

Kyrie Irving's Return to Nets 'Best Decision for This Team,' GM Sean Marks Says - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Barcelona secure late win over Elche, Sevilla beat Atletico - Punch

Lagos to host Open Darts Championship tomorrow - Guardian

Lakers' Anthony Davis Out at Least 1 Month After Knee Injury Diagnosed as MCL Sprain - Bleacher Report

Leeds 1-4 Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli scores twice in Gunners win - BBC

Marco Richter bags brace as Hertha Berlin claim shock win over Borussia Dortmund - Yahoo

Michael Pittman Jr., Kyle Duggar Ejected After Altercation in Patriots vs. Colts - Bleacher Report

NBA Rumors: Former Heat PG Mario Chalmers Agrees to G League Contract - Bleacher Report

Nelson Agholor Won't Return for Patriots vs. Colts Because of Head Injury - Bleacher Report

Newcastle v Manchester City underlines the problem inherent in football - Yahoo

No. 21 Kentucky Routs UNC Behind Sahvir Wheeler's 26 Points in CBS Sports Classic - Bleacher Report

Odell Beckham Jr., Darrell Henderson, More Activated from Rams' COVID-19 List - Bleacher Report

Okoye Returns To Action For Sparta Rotterdam - Complete Sports

PNC Championship 2021: Team Cink Charges into Lead with Opening-Round 59 - Bleacher Report

Police make arrest over alleged racist abuse of Arsenal substitutes at Leeds - Yahoo

Premier League launches investigation after Arsenal players report racist abuse at Elland Road - Yahoo

Premier League: Martinelli Nets Brace As Arsenal Crush Leeds United - Complete Sports