*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

You cant silence us on self-determination, Ijaw group tells Obasanjo

Detained female soldier will be penalised for accepting corpers proposal Army

PUNCH shines at DAME awards, wins Newspaper, Editor of the Year, others

Pensioners fume over govs linking pension payment to subsidy

Dont flee, were tackling incessant attacks, Delta LG chair tells farmers

NCoS, Immigration, NSCDC task force to guard custodial centres

COVID-19: FG issues travel advice, Lagos vows clampdown as infections soar

Yellow fever outbreak in Nigeria, a pandemic, says WHO

Bishop counsels churches on message of peace, love

Ondo pays N715m, accesses N1.430bn UBEC fund

NMA faults Ekiti over doctors salary payments, alleges unremitted deductions

NUPRC attributes Port Harcourt fuel scarcity to diversion

Obaseki assures investors of security, steady power

Improving the quality of postgraduate degrees

Saraki launches health scheme for 1,000 beneficiaries

Diri offers late PDP women leaders children jobs

Another Ekiti commissioner resigns to contest 2022 gov poll

Division stopped PDP from presenting LG candidates Dipe

We boycotted Ekiti LG election to avoid giving it credibility Adeyanju, PDP spokesperson

FG releases N1bn grant to four states for pilot ranching

Investors record N260bn weekly gain as 32 stocks rise

FG implementing reforms to attract more investments DMO

Were committed to assisting underprivileged Nigerians Berger Paints

Heritage Bank to disburse CBN N41bn to wheat farmers

NIMASA reduces stevedoring rates for oil firm, others

Ronchess Global lists on stock exchange, targets N7.3bn

Buhari inaugurates Kano-Maiduguri road linking Bauchi, Jigawa

Property firm begins operations in Lagos, Ibadan

Developer gets recognition

FG, French agency partner on carbon reduction project

Lagos plans sawmill operators relocation, begins beneficiaries verification

MSMEs cant grow with funding, capacity challenges SMEDAN DG

Ogun woos investors with new economic clusters

Firm inaugurates Ocean City in Lagos

FG unveils Cosgrove Smart Estate in Abuja

Non-oil exports rise by 205%, hit N942bn in five years

FG agency, Adamawa partner to boost cotton production

Chinese loan rises by $330m in one year, hits $3.59bn on 15 projects

Northern fuel marketers threaten strike over N50bn bridging fund

Loans from China now $3.59bn, says DMO

Court discharges two Beninese of forgery charges

Sadiq eyes year-ending goal against Lugo

Akpeyi features as Chiefs suffer defeat

Osimhen now to return Jan 16 against Bologna

AFCON: Teamwork key to Eagles success, says Balogun

Etebo devastated over long injury layoff

Akwa, Kwara record big wins in league opener

Nwora, Achiuwa shine in NBA

Nigerian players abroad: Mixed fortunes for Europe-based stars

NPFL: Opening day drama as Katsina fans hold Rangers players hostage

Agoye blames 3SC draw on fatigue

Tottenham vs Liverpool: Reds held as Son rescues Spurs in thriller

With cultism, we dug our graves

Ikoyi Registry and The Marriage Act: Myths and issues

Police arrest gang for killing cop, kidnapping Customs officer, emirs relative

Gunmen kill two policemen, burn vehicle in Anambra

Pregnant woman arrested with 1,442kg imported skunk in Lagos raid

Police go after woman for buying newborn for N50,000, couple arrested

12 killed, scores injured in Bauchi, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crashes



*VANGUARD*

Multinational companies applying weaker operational standards in Nigeria-NESREA

Southern Kaduna, Niger Delta groups boost Anyim-for-President campaign

APM Terminals Apapa handles 8.1 million TEUs in 15 years

Electoral Bill: Reps set to override Buhari, pass document into law

Jonathan consoles Ezeife over wife's death

Rep member Ereyitomi empowers constituents with starter packs

Buhari condemns terrorists killings in Kaduna

2023: NUJ, NGE warn politicians against destructive politics

30 days after expiration of Electoral Act Amendment Bill: We've not been briefed if Buhari has accented bill ' Garba Shehu

Kano APC Tussle: No one can divert us, says Ganduje

Ekiti 2022: Fayemi needs an experienced, capable successor ' Bamidele

You're biggest threat to Nigeria's democracy for not signing Electoral Bill, CSOs tell Buhari

Nigeria's crude oil exploration looses steam

Wizkid was never attacked in Warri ' Jollof

ASUU holds Nat'l Executive Committee meeting, mum on outcome

Three faces of evil: Drugs, GSM, cultism

Notes on Igbophobes, Igbo-haters and Igbomaniacs (3)

Nigeria's holier-than-thou legislators!

God Loves Himself More Than He Loves Us (1)

Police raid criminals hideouts in Taraba, rescue kidnap victims

Death toll rises to 38 in bandits' attacks on Kaduna villages

Controversy trails death of 6-month-old baby kept in couple's care

One injured, as illegal miners, community members clash in Edo

Couple sells one-month-old baby for N50,000



*THISDAY*

Sustaining Battle against Monetary-induced Inflation, CBN Debits 18 Banks N178.3bn over Violation of CRR Threshold

Directors of Nestle Nigeria, FBN Holdings, Others Transact N32.4bn Worth of Stocks in 2021

Gains in Dangote Cement, Others Spur N253bn Growth in Market Cap

NGX Lists Ronchess Global Resources 91m Shares on Growth Board

Proposed Customs Service Bill Will Weaken Economic Zones, Says NEPZA

PenCom Reassures on Safety of RSA Contributions

With Rising Debt, Nigeria on the Razors Edge

Mixed Reactions Trail SECs 0.025% Charge on Fixed Income Transactions

FirstBank: Unlocking Wealth In Salary Account

LCFE Lists Achievements, Unfolds Outlook for 2022

Road to Financial Freedom

ASR Africa: Promoting Sustainable Development

DataSixth Wins Cybersecurity Company of the Year Award

United Nigeria Airlines Commences Flight Operations to Anambra Airport

FAO Partners FG to Contain Aflaxtoxins Threat to Food Safety

Ikoyi Building Collapse: IICC Urges FG to Make Health Insurance Compulsory

Henkel Marks International Volunteering Day, Reaffirms Committment to CSR

NIMASA Renew Revised Offshore Cargo Handling, Operations Stevedoring Rates

Currency in Circulation Crosses N3trn Mark in November

Coca-Cola Wall Murals Signal The Way Forward

Floki to Construct School in Nigeria

APM Terminals Apapa Handles 8.1million TEUs in 15 years

Fintrak Software Takes Budget Solution to MDAs

Investment Company, Anchoria Rebrands, Increases Trading Possibilities

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

Estate Magnate Wins Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

LASG, Eko Innovation Centre Harp on Startup Funding, Empowerment

Online Platform Targets 67% of Nigerian Youths in the SMEs

Shoprite Team visits Lalong, Set to Establish Franchise in Jos

REDUCING THE COST OF GOVERNANCE

Intelligent As The Giraffe

Libyas Al-Ittihad Walk over Enyimba in Benghazi to Reach Group Stage

Imo Deputy Speaker Commends Heartland after Thrilling Home Draw

Raiola Hits Back at Critics over Pogbas Transfer Commission

Bet9ja Partners Nigerian Professional Football League

Paralympians Dominate Valuejet Para TTennis Open

Premier League Clubs to Meet Monday over Escalating Covid Cases

Bet9ja Partners Nigerian Professional Football League

Uma-Okoro Foundation Ends Year with Basketball Camp for Kids



*THE SUN*

2023: Itll be unfair for North to retain Presidency Ohuabunwa

Killings: PDP charges President to visit troubled areas

FirstBank unveils 2021 DecemberIssaVybe campaign, reinforces commitment to enabling dreams

Excise duty on carbonated drinks: Millions of Nigerians to lose jobs

Stakeholders task African leaders on COVID-19 vaccine production

CBA Foundation empowers 165 women, reiterates commitment to underprivileged widows

Another appointee of Fayemi resigns, joins Ekiti governorship race

Fresh $5.8bn loan: SERAP writes Buhari, seeks moratorium on borrowing

Uzodimma to expose sponsors of insecurity in Imo Jan,3

Don faults approach to fight against COVID

Budget padding: CSOs demand Barau Jibrins sack as Senate committee chair on appropriation

Electoral Bill: Lawmakers talk tough as Buhari withholds assent within deadline

Middle Belt Forum, Arewa Youths, Ahamba urge NASS to override Buhari

Police, community disagree over abduction of Delta monarch

Nigeria capable of becoming worlds largest economy, says Onu

Osun APM attacks gov over dearth of infrastructure

Oyetola: Making Osun Nigerias face of mining revolution

Evaluating national anti-corruption strategy

Akwa Ibom Christmas carols festival 2021

Phenomenon of the husband bachelor

COVID-19 vaccination, Nigerian workers and public health

Abia deputy governor; a prophet with honour

Garki Hospitals PPP model as booster for national health insurance

Understanding the Glasgow Climate Pact of COP 26

The need for cooperation among Igbo leaders

Ngige, Andy Uba and pendulum of leadership in Anambra APC

Buharill get things right before he leaves office Senator Brambiafa

Nigerias unacceptable debt threshold

Tuface, Osupa, Teriba others to usher in New Year in Ondo



*GUARDIAN*

2022: Understanding complexities of power rotation in Ekiti election

Okada riders protest alleged police extortion, harassment in Ejigbo, Lagos

Residents lament dangerous uncovered manholes on Lagos roads

NDLEA nabs pregnant woman with imported skunk, seizes 4,000kg narcotics in eight states

Ganduje unveils mass vaccination for COVID-19

Ojodu trailer accident: Three survivors leave hospital

The Guardian wins Child Friendly medium at DAME 2021

NEMA distributes food items to 3,500 IDP households in Borno

Niger community protest imposition oftraditional ruler

Vatican to probe 251 paedophilia cases in Spanish church

De Jong still looking for answers after turbulent start at Barcelona

Paralympians shine at third Lagos Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open

Enyimba, Al Ittihad wait on CAF over Aba club's 'inability' to honour Benghazi clash

Hockey federation lists 60 players for African Cup of Nations camp

Ekpenyongs dominate Zenith Bank Next Gen Masters Tennis Championship

Liverpool held as Son rescues Spurs in thriller

Premier League prepares for Covid summit as Man City show class

How Nigeria's oldest bank weathers boardroom, marketplace storms

IIC urges FG to make health insurance compulsory for Nigerians

Access Bank to leverage HoldCo structure for expansion

Cornerstone Insurance, NEM partner on new scheme

Participants hail CEO leadership programme

Insurer, brokers eye market expansion

Investors hopeful of increased returns as firm rebrands

Halogen group wins security solutions company of the year award

Insecurity: Terrorists' informants are menace to peace

COVID-19 travel restrictions and lessons

Reducing the cost of governance in Nigeria revisited

Rape has federal character in Nigeria!

Addressing loopholes in digital and data rights

Lip service

Pensioners in the midst of heartless storm

Yuletide demand spikes airfares by 200% amid haze disruptions, delays

Electoral Bill: Governors, NASS in last supremacy battle

You're insensitive to killings, PDP tells FG, APC

Lagos reveals plan to open eight new stadiums in May, 2022

Police, local hunters nab eight robbers, who attacked Kogi communities

Southern, Middle Belt leaders demand suspension of 2023 general elections

The fight against SGBV, how far

NAFDAC licenses ABUAD to produce COVID -19 herbal drug

Again, eight travellers die in Bauchi road crash

ICPC tasks UN on owners of artificial entities to check graft



*LEADERSHIP*

Ganduje Appeals For Calm Over Court Verdict On APC Congress

Military Kill Scores Of Terrorists In Air Raid

Customs Recruitment: Reps To Ensure 4 Candidates Per LG

Abuja-Kaduna Rail Line Generates N300m Monthly ' Amaechi

Niger Beefs Up Security In Schools, Markets

Kaduna Killings Sad, Unacceptable ' Buhari

ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL: Political Parties Oppose NASS Overriding PMB

Fear Of Low Profits Pushes Banks To Adopt Holdco Structure

Bandits Kill 38 In Kaduna Communities

Assault: How Minister, Envoy Saved Nigerian Passengers In Togo

Livestock Plan Promises Solution To Herder-farmer Clashes

Bishop Kukah Marks 45 Years Of Priesthood

APC National Convention: Buni Committee Meets Today

Put Population Census On Hold

PSC To Decide Abba Kyari's Fate This Week As IGP Submits Report

Akwa Ibom Tasks Federal Agencies On Closer Ties For Effective Service Delivery

Alleged Budget Padding: CSOs Demand Jibrin's Removal As Senate C'ttee Chair

Federal Govt Awards N5m To Winner Of Innovation Challenge

Nigerian Managers Tasked On Excellent Leadership For National Development

GCR Upgrades Lekki Gardens To BB+, A2

Ronchess Global Lists Shares On NGX, Targets N7.3bn Capital Base

UBA To Dole Out Cash Prizes In Super Savers Promo

Truck Owners Oppose NPA's Electronic Call-up System

Nigeria Achieves 42% Local Content In Oil, Gas Operations ' NCDMB

Pensioners ' Group To Sue PTAD Over 33% Arrears

APM Terminals Handles 8.1m Twenty Equivalent Units At Apapa Port

FirstBank Unveils 2021 DecemberIssaVybe

Has Democracy Failed Nigerians



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Nigerians should shun divisive tendencies, says Kalu

Kogi: NUJ, NGE warn politicians against destructive politics ahead of 2023

PANDEF condemns recurring persecution of people from S'South

Fuel scarcity: IPMAN seeks clarification over planned strike

N'Assembly 'll continue to back Buhari to deliver

Okechukwu asks Tinubu to drop presidential ambition

Study: Marijuana use can lead to harmful medical infractions

Yuletide: Peace Mass Transit harps on highway safety

IGP submits report on Abba Kyari, Hushpuppi

Benue police ban fireworks, warn motorcycle riders

Port operator invests N245.28bn amid challenges

Logistics hailing app 'Gbera' launches to bridge gap in dispatch services

EPL: Spurs, Liverpool share thrilling draw as Robertson sees red

EPL: Man City extend winning run to eight with easy Newcastle win

Boxing: Parker beats Chisora in brutal thriller

Former Brazil striker, Ronaldo, buys second division club

Tiger Woods Enjoys 'Awesome Day'; PGA Tour a 'Long Way Away

Ondo D'Gov targets continental ticket for Sunshine

Kano Pillars Tamara Ezekiel targets champions' scalp

EPL clubs to discuss options around COVID-19 pandemic

Barcelona leave it late to beat Elche

No better time to fire Rohr than now 'Fuludu

Kizz Daniel endures heartbreak in 'Pour Me Water' visuals

Three men standing as GUS draws to a close

Mo Abudu, 50 Cent, Starz collaborating on new African drama

Why I chose 'Mmanwu' and not 'Adanma' as costume at Miss Universe

Lordmaine unveils Elegante kids collection



*BLUE PRINT*

FBN HoldCo: CBN approves Abdullahi as Babalola's successor

IPI Nigeria: MMPN hails Mojeed, Shekarau, Salami's election

SERVICOM gives awards to Nodal officers, journalists

Police smash Taraba kidnapping ring, nab 11

Disturbing forced kid labour trend

Kaduna govt confirms Bandits killed 38 in Giwa communities

SystemSpecs lauds Fintech's growing role as financial intermediary

All On, Katapult invest $1.4m in NXT grid's mini-grids

Power supply: China donates solar lights to rural communities

Mobo Game Jam 2.0: Union Bank's Edu360 partners Kucheza Gaming for 2nd Edition

Inclement weather: Why airspace may be close ' NCAA

FBN offers massive gifts, ticket giveaways at DecemberIssaVybe campaign

UBA customers to win big in Super Savers promo draw

Bala inaugurates 30- man committee on creation of Sayawa chiefdom

Aigbefoh tasks Nigerians on nation's development

KaLMA to empower 30,000 students

2023: Vote for your future, don't vote for rice, beans ' Pastor Adefarasin

ANEM calls for a decisive action to tackle terrorism, banditry

CSOs demand details on N1bn police transit camp expenditure

FG calls for establishment of Nigeria/Namibia bi-national commission

Obong endorses agitation for power shift to Cross River south

Bogoro, Tafawa Balewa, Zaar Youth harps on value erosion

Delta targets 4m tailors for African trade, empowers 244

Examining Nami's record in FIRS, 2 years after

We're under undue pressure over Customs recruitment ' Reps

Jehovah Witnesses begin 'Bible message of hope cross world

UATH awards outstanding staff/department, tasks all on better performance

COAS charges new recruits on national interest

Political reality initially makes governance looks difficult, Oyetola

Budget padding: CSOs demand Jibrin's sack as Senate com'tt chair on appropriation

2023: Emir of Daura's comments on Osinbajo as Buhari's successor vindicated us ' PCG

Christmas: Foundation celebrates with widows, disabled, less privileged in Abuja

Okechukwu to Tinubu: Drop presidential ambition, back a younger candidate in 2023



*TRIBUNE*

Delta monarch not kidnapped but arrested' Police

PDP hails Saraki as constitutional democracy defender at 59

No single individual will decide the fate of Abia come 2023 ' PDP chieftain

NGX: Investors earn N253bn in five days amid renewed interest

PANDEF asks EFCC to stop persecuting persons from South-South over corruption allegations

Saraki enrols 1,000 beneficiaries for health insurance scheme

OAU debuks increment in school fees

NGX RegCo restates commitment to promoting fair, transparent market

FMDQ Exchange admits Neveah Limited's N2.72bn Series 1 Commercial Paper

CBN Deputy Governor harps on importance of finance in realisation of Africa's potential

CBN holds back N10trn bank deposits as CRR in 9 months, 2021

Less than 3% of Nigerians have insurance policies 'Insurance expert

How solar energy cabins, refrigerators are changing lives in coastal communities

Insurtech next innovative phase for financial industry in Nigeria, Africa 'Insurpass boss

Sterling lessons from failures

Oyo enterprise, employability trust fund to create job opportunities 'Adisa

Review of Think and Grow Rich

Nigeria tech startups raised $1.7 billion in 2021 ' Report



*SPORTS*

2021 Sports Personality of the Year Emma Raducanu's career in numbers - Yahoo

A look back at Emma Raducanu's stellar year as she is crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year - Yahoo

Aaron Rodgers on Tying Brett Favre's Packers TD Record: 'It's Been a Special Run - Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers Ties Brett Favre for Most TD Passes in Packers History - Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers, Packers Clinch 2021 NFC North Title with Win vs. Ravens - Bleacher Report

Aaron Rodgers, Packers Hold off Ravens as Lamar Jackson Sits with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

AC Milan 0-1 Napoli: Visitors go above hosts with win - BBC

AFCON: Teamwork key to Eagles success, says Balogun - Punch

Agoye blames 3SC draw on fatigue - Punch

Akpeyi features as Chiefs suffer defeat - Punch

Akwa United humble Pillars as Remo grab away win in NPFL opener - The Cable

Akwa, Kwara record big wins in league opener - Punch

Alan Shearer: No penalty for Newcastle a "disgusting decision" - BBC

Antonio Brown, Ronald Jones Fantasy Outlooks After Evans, Godwin, Fournette Injuries - Bleacher Report

Arteta wants player safety guaranteed for AFCON - African Football

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score and latest updates from second Test day five in Adelaide - Yahoo

Baker Mayfield 'Praying' to Test Negative for COVID Ahead of Browns' Game vs. Raiders - Bleacher Report

Barcelona leave it late to beat Elche - New Telegraph

Bet9ja Partners Nigerian Professional Football League - Thisday

Bet9ja Partners Nigerian Professional Football League - Thisday

Bo Nix Announces He Will Transfer to Oregon from Auburn in Instagram Post - Bleacher Report

Boxing: Parker beats Chisora in brutal thriller - New Telegraph

Broncos' Teddy Bridgewater Taken to Hospital After Suffering Head Injury vs. Bengals - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Ruled Out vs. Saints After Suffering Injuries - Bleacher Report

Carlos Alcaraz sets ambitious rankings target for 2022 - Yahoo

Court discharges two Beninese of forgery charges - Punch

Cowboys' Dak Prescott, DeMarcus Lawrence Make Wager Over TDs Scored, Turnovers - Bleacher Report

Dallas Cowboys strengthen grip on NFC East with victory over New York Giants - Yahoo

De Jong still looking for answers after turbulent start at Barcelona - Guardian

DeMar DeRozan Drops 38 as Lonzo Ball, Bulls Edge LeBron James, Lakers - Bleacher Report

Determined Dele Alli and Harry Winks roll back the years with timely showing against Liverpool - Yahoo

Dominic Thiem postpones comeback again but still hopes to play in Australian Open - Yahoo

Ebuehi Returns To Help Venezia Claim Away Draw; Aina Subbed On In Torino's Home Win - Complete Sports

Ekpenyongs dominate Zenith Bank Next Gen Masters Tennis Championship - Guardian

Embarrassing but Predictable Cardinals Collapse Leaves Door Wide Open in NFC - Bleacher Report

Emma Raducanu says her BBC Sports Personality of the Year award is a win for British tennis - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu's rapid rise to sporting stardom ' the timeline - Yahoo

Enyimba, Al Ittihad wait on CAF over Aba club's 'inability' to honour Benghazi clash - Guardian

EPL clubs to discuss options around COVID-19 pandemic - New Telegraph

EPL results: Liverpool, Chelsea drop points as Man City thrash Newcastle - The Cable

EPL: Man City extend winning run to eight with easy Newcastle win - New Telegraph

EPL: Spurs, Liverpool share thrilling draw as Robertson sees red - New Telegraph

Etebo devastated over long injury layoff - Punch

Fallon Sherrock's bid to repeat past PDC heroics falls flat at Alexandra Palace - Yahoo

Former Brazil striker, Ronaldo, buys second division club - New Telegraph

France: Maja Scores As Bordeaux Thrash Les Jumeaux 10-0 - Complete Sports

From 345th in world to US Open crown ' SPOTY winner Emma Raducanu's stellar year - Yahoo

Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Foden, Martinelli, Pickford, Ramsey, Robertson - BBC

Harbaugh: Ravens' Chances of Winning vs. Packers 'Higher' on 2-Pt Attempt Than in OT - Bleacher Report

Hockey federation lists 60 players for African Cup of Nations camp - Guardian

Imo Deputy Speaker Commends Heartland after Thrilling Home Draw - Thisday

Jurgen Klopp fumes at referee and 'two wrong decisions' after Liverpool draw - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp fumes at referee over Harry Kane's 'leg-breaker' tackle on Andy Robertson - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp thinks first-half decisions had impact on Liverpool's draw at Spurs - Yahoo

Kano Pillars Tamara Ezekiel targets champions' scalp - New Telegraph

Klopp Fumes At Referee, 'Two Wrong Decisions' After Liverpool Draw - Daily Independent

Lakers' Anthony Davis Says He's Glad He Avoided 'Major' Knee Injury, Surgery - Bleacher Report

Leonard Fournette Ruled Out of Buccaneers vs. Saints After Suffering Hamstring Injury - Bleacher Report

Libyas Al-Ittihad Walk over Enyimba in Benghazi to Reach Group Stage - Thisday