*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Army, Navy, NAF get 91 new generals, others in massive promotions

Gov Sule swears in 14 commissioners

Osun suspends teacher for political participation, attacking Oyetola on social media

FG declares Monday, Tuesday, Jan 3 as Yuletide, New Year holidays

Electoral Act amendment bill: Senate backs down on overriding Buhari, refers bill to constituents

Ex-President, Sultan, others ask FG to convene peace summit

How to end power sector debt crisis

2023: ADC Youth Council appoints seven directors

Okorocha weeps, calls on youths to vote out bad leaders 2023

Ayu, Wike boast of PDP capacity to win 2023 presidency

Wake up, tackle insecurity or resign, PDP Reps tell Buhari

Uba appeals courts disqualification as APC candidate

Gombe defends detention of govt critic

Nasarawa gov inaugurates 14 commissioners

Bayelsa cautions youths against protests, vandalism

Verification: FG introduces digital token to replace 11-digit NIN

Ogun LGs get N3.39bn FAAC allocation for December

FG rakes in N2.56tn from petrol, kerosene, diesel sales in 13 months

National Assembly to transmit N17tn budget to Buhari today Lawan

Nigerias oil revenue threatened as Shell stops Forcados exports

Solar energy, solution to Nigerias power problem

Federal water ministry honours employees

Drop plan to remove petrol subsidy, Diri advises FG

Edo loans LGs N850m to pay Dec salaries

FGs 2022 budget will be difficult to fund CPPE

One million Nigerians, under 24, died over healthcare, socioeconomic problems 2020 Report

Adamawa Assembly passes N163.6bn budget

UBA plans reward for customers in festive season

Buhari inaugurates N348tn devt plan, eyes N298tn from private sector

Shipping council saves N900.81m from dispute resolution in five months

Capital votes top as Abdulrazaq presents N189.4bn budget to Assembly

Napoli suffer shock home defeat as AC Milan beat Empoli 4-2

Lorient vs PSG: Ramos sent off as PSG snatch draw

Atletico Bilbao vs Real Madrid: Benzema scores as Madrid win 2-1

Liverpool fight back to beat Leicester as Spurs, Chelsea reach League Cup semis

AFCON: Eagles will play attractive football, pledges Eguavoen

Spoelstra hails Okpala in Heat win over Pacers

Simon's poor form in Eagles jersey worries fans

Napoli threaten legal action to stop Osimhen from AFCON

Eagles won't win AFCON, will qualify for World Cup ' Primate Ayodele

Sanwo-Olu tasks UNILAG to win NUGA Games

AfroSport TV acquires AFCON broadcast right

Barcelona, Man City agree fee for Torres -Reports

Inter Milan beat Torino 1- 0 to extend Serie A lead

Halting the illegal circulation of firearms

Grieving Ondo mother cries out as police sleep over alleged killing of man by friends

Four FCT police officers arrested for extortion

DSS operative kills admission seeker, suspect released after order from above

Four alleged Internet fraudsters arrested for killing friend, suspects blame drug

One dies, two injured as truck crashes into Jos building

Ogun truck driver kills FRSC official, injures another

Magodo residents protest planned demolition of buildings, barricade gates

Residents protest, barricade Katsina highway as gunmen kill seven

Bandits kill Kaduna ex-Army officer for resisting order, abduct scores

Tension envelops Delta community as three killed in cult clashes

Nigerian Army is overreacting over a marriage proposal

Electoral Act amendment bill: My problem with Buhari

Nigerias civil society and the Climate Change Act

Dangers of high blood cholesterol



*VANGUARD*

Insecurity: Lagos requires N99bn to kit 33,000 policemen, says LSSTF boss

CBN policy to drive up diaspora remittances in 2022

Court remands man, 40, for allegedly duping prospective tenants of N610,000

FG finances to remain under pressure in 2022 ' Analysts

Court remands man for allegedly defiling, impregnating minor

Why FG won't be able to fund 2022 budget ' Muda Yusuf

APC National Convention: Group drums support for Dada

Labour decries worsening power supply across Nigeria

Nigeria needs N348.1trn investments to achieve 5-year NDP

ALGON sets up seven-member electoral committee

NGX extends bearish trend by N75bn on MTNN loss

NBA-NEC directs online payment of lawyers practising fees from 2022

Expired permits: Lagos govt calls for final permit applications

Lagos requires N99bn to kit 33,000 policemen, says LSSTF boss

APC scuttled electoral act amendment for fear of 2023 ' PDP

Hizbah denies inviting parents of Miss Nigeria for questioning

Yuletide: FCT Minister of State assures residents of security

Visually impaired lead Edo Christmas carol, gets cash gift, laptops

Christmas: FRSC deploys 30,000 personnel

Akeredolu to Ondo People: l won't play politics with destiny of the state

2023: Okorocha, Ihedioha unite for Imo

Cross River 2023: Ayade supports power shift to South

INEC promotes 1,985 Staff nationwide

Clark to Obasanjo: Your disdain, insincerity for people of Niger Delta hasn't reduced

Breaking: Umahi dares IPOB, re-launches Ebubeagu in Ebonyi

APC accuses PDP of playing dangerous politics with banditry

The e-voting system vis--vis Nigeria's electoral challenges

ASUU-AKSU threatens resumption of strike over government's failure to honour agreement

France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions

FG destroys over 1m donated doses of expired Astrazeneca vaccine

Experts urge FG to sign occupational safety law for workers

26-year-old Timi seeks N5m for spinal cord surgery

Unvaccinated people more likely to die from COVID-19 ' NPHCDA Boss

2 in court over alleged stealing of aluminium machine

Man, 36, faces trial over alleged stealing of employer's N90,400

Court remands 17-year-old for sodomising 9-year boy

Unity group commends NAF's sustained air bombardments of bandits, terrorists

Osun govt suspends teacher for 'abusing' Gov Oyetola, involvement in partisan politics

Married man escapes death after s3x with magun-laced lover

Man bags 8 months imprisonment for employment scam



*THISDAY*

Experts Calls for Expansion of Nigerias Energy Mix to Enhance Economic Growth

Islamic Dev. Bank Ploughs $55.5m into FCT Agro-Processing Zones

Report Identifies MTN, Airtel as Top Viable Telecoms Companies in Nigeria

Ogun Holds Business Clinic for MSMEs, Provides Loans at Single Digit

Ventures Platform Secures First Close of $40m Pan-African Fund

NCC, SMEDAN Collaborate on Digital Scheme for SMEs

May and Baker Records N8.1bn Revenue Growth

Stokman: Collaborative CSR is the Future for Sustainable Change

Internet Penetration, Digital Adoption Key to African Tech Innovation

Vetiva Research: AFTCA to Drive Investors Renewed Enthusiasm in Manufacturing Sector

Azeez: Nigerias Investment Climate Holds Favourable Promises

Winners Emerge in Tecno Camon 18 Short Film Challenge

Nigeria Gets First Country Chief Data Officer Ambassador

Edo Govt Loans LGAs N850m to Pay December Salaries

Zinox Boss Donates N50m to NCS Innovation Fund

Rack Centres Data Centre Expansion Gets Recognition

ARM, TechnoVision Holds 2022 Young Talent Pitch

Sustaining Women Involvement in the Technology Sector

Bamidele: Fuel Subsidy No Longer Serves Interest of the People

Olawepo-Hashim: Since the Second Republic, Nigeria Has Regressed Politically

UGANDA AND ITS MANY CONFLUENCES

WHY BISI AKANDE WROTE MEMOIR

Electoral Act and Aso Rock Game

Pinnick: Super Eagles to Get New Head Coach before AFCON

Iheanacho, Ndidi Knocked out of Carabao Cup with Leicester

Dare Directs Eagles to Camp in Abuja for AFCON 2021

Stanbic IBTC, NFF Sign N2.3B Insurance Deal for Eagles

CAF: No Going Back on Jan. 9 Kick off of AFCON in Cameroon



*THE SUN*

APC scuttled bill for fear of defeat PDP

2023: Why PDPll win presidency Wike

2023: APC wont sink due to internal wrangling Bagudu

Supreme Court permits Union Bank to prosecute appeal on merit in $15bn Petro Union fraud case

BUA Group wins 2 awards for excellence at 2021 brandcom awards

50th anniversary: FG, stakeholders commend IBPLC impact on Nigerias economy

FG slams critics of NBS data

BCG appoints Kida as advisor BCG appoints Kida as advisor

CBN withholds Stanbic-IBTCs N488bn over LDR default

NBS says critics of its data are misleading Nigerians

Water Resources Ministry honours 27 staff at maiden awards ceremony

Umuada Igbo tasks Nigerians on peaceful Christmas

Clark to Obasanjo: Your unprovoked outburst against Niger Delta, disappointing, unstatemanly

Makinde grants financial autonomy to Oyo Assembly

APC wont sink over internal wrangling Bagudu

Ugwuanyi honoured as Most youth-friendly governor in Nigeria

Reps caucus tackles Buhari over killings

Obasanjo, Sultan, ethnic leaders, others list ways how to save Nigeria

Override Buhari, listen to Nigerians, northern group tells NASS

Saraki to NASS: Nigerians desire new Electoral Act



*GUARDIAN*

Anambra: Andy Uba's court rejection and other troubles of APC

2023: It's time to deliver Lagos from autocratic reign, Jandor says

Businesses grounded, movement restricted over fear of forceful takeover in Magodo

Masari signs 2022 appropriation bill of N323b into law

How Kogi bank robbers, who killed 7 met their waterloo

Oke-Omi residents task Makinde on abandoned bridge

Kaduna incorporates early child development

Guinea coup leader returns after decade in exile

Finland to vaccinate children aged five to 12

Ajunwa, Egbe listed as Mbaise Sports Merit Award holds today

Bolus tips Vandrezzer FC for NPFL

Asaba 2022 will re-write history of National Sports Festival, says Okowa

CPPE says tackling inflation, insecurity should be priority in 2022

Losses in MTNN, 13 stocks drag capitalisation further by N76bn

Report calls for stronger incentives for MSMEs in states

Transport fare maintains steady rise increase in November

CITN seeks synergy of revenue services, tackling e-Naira challenges

Nigerians consume 19.535 billion litres, N2.563tr petrol in one year

Nigeria ranks 4th in Africa, retains 19th on global Internet affordability

Exhibitors attribute low sales to COVID-19, carnival suspension

Ongoing police recruitment will improve efficiency

My COVID experience

Noel! A Christmas deep and true

Bola Ige and the war of the fathers

Why oil rich Nigeria remains poor

Bullying and violence in secondary schools

Payday

Tackling gender based violence

COVID-19: Nigeria records highest single day infection

Electoral Bill: Senate halts action to override Buhari, to consult Reps

Gunmen kill seven persons, abduct five women in Katsina

Lagos spent over N3b to equip police in 2021, Sanwo-Olu reveals

NFF to name new coach for Super Eagles before AFCON

Makinde signs 2022 budget of N249.7 billion, Assembly financial autonomy bill into law

Bandits abduct 70 traders on Kano-Kaduna road

NDLEA secures 111 convictions in 11 months, arrests 11, 340 suspects

Wanted urgently: A biting judiciary

Federalism is the answer, after all - Part 61



*LEADERSHIP*

Kwara Names Bridge After Tunde Idiagbon

NIS Rewards 45 Officers, Others For Hard Work

Kwara Governor Unveils N189.4bn Budget For 2022

Akume Loses Bid To Stop Ortom's N60bn Libel Suit

Niger Assembly Passes N211bn 2022 Budget

Governor Sule Commends Assembly Over Commissioners' Confirmation

Federal Govt Okays N3.51bn For Water Projects In Yobe

El-Rufai Signs N278.58bn Budget For 2022

Resource Control: Clark Upbraids Obasanjo Over Comment On Niger Delta

We Spend N30bn On N-Power Monthly

Nigeria Needs N348.1trn Investment In National Development Plan ' Buhari

UNIABUJA Reserves 20% Campus Workforce For Students

NASS Should Act Fast On Buhari's Concerns On Electoral Bill ' Saraki

Israel To Offer Fourth Dose Of Vaccines As Omicron Surges

Health Workers' Welfare: JOHESU Rejects Joint Negotiation With Doctors

Police Promote Husband, Wife, 8,224 Senior Police Officers

Military Promotes 233 Generals, Others

Fix Date For National Convention, PGF DG Tells APC Leadership

[EDITORIAL] Making Civil Service Reforms Work

Group Hails Rep Idagbo Over Constituency, Rural Economy Boost

Police 20% Salary Increment Will Spur Policing Duties

STATE OF THE NATION: Convene Reconciliation Confab Now, OBJ, Sultan Tell President Buhari

Electoral Bill: Senators Chicken Out On Overriding Buhari

Banks Slash Cash Withdrawal Limit To N150,000 Ahead Of Yuletide

JUST-IN: 70 Traders Kidnapped On Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road

Unicaf Varsity Doctoral Student, Akerewusi, Appointed CIS Registrar/CEO

INEC Promotes 1,985 Staff

Police Begin Trial Of Officers Involved In Extortion

Food Support Scheme: Osun Govt Gives Out 'Ofada' Rice To Beneficiaries

Nigerdock Honours 40 Long-serving Employees

Sigma Pensions To Meet Customers' Expectations

LG Launches Rollable OLED TV In Nigeria

MTN Introduces RCS Business Messaging with Google, Dotgo

2022s Prospects And Challenges



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

2022 Budget and Nigerians

Clark to OBJ: Your interventions on Nigeria hypocritical, biased against N'Delta

Umahi: Ebubeagu will never be disbanded

Petro Union's $15bn fraud case: S'Court Grants Union Bank's application to appeal on merits

FG destroys over 1m expired COVID-19 vaccines

NNPC rakes in N203bn from petroleum products

ELECTORAL ACT: Senate makes u-turn, shelves plan to override Buhari

Chaos at airports as airlines' capacities overstretched

FG declares Monday 27, Tuesday 28 Dec, Jan 3 public holidays

Broadband: Pantami, Danbatta assure of FG's plans to bridge infrastructure deficit

Buhari: FG needs N348.1trn to achieve 5-yr National Dev Plan

Analysts: Nigeria's debt service to revenue may exceed 72%

TSA: Evolving strategies to unbundle challenges

Making history with 5G deployment

Google announces first investment in SafeBoda

Boosting MDAs' support for MSMEs

Non-access to forex crippling Nigeria's steel industry- MAN

Stakeholders laud Africa's blockchain payment infrastructure

TECNO boosts phone camera with sensor shift technology

Shipping line offers $6.4bn to Nigerian subsidiary

NITDA: Nigeria to leverage startups for economic diversification

I'll build on Fayemi's legacy to take Ekiti to next level 'Bamidele

Gender equality: How ethno-religious sentiments frustrated bill

Group to Wike: You are indebted to Amaechi

Pinnick: New Eagles Manager may lead team to AFCON

Adegoke, Brume, Ofili shine at Athletic Heat Award

World Cup Qualifier: NFF confirms Abuja National Stadium for Eagles

Hosts Cameroon name squad for AFCON

Man City's Mendy charged with seventh count of rape

La Liga: Sevilla held to a draw by much-improved Barcelona

Nketiah hat-trick sends Arsenal into League Cup semis

Serie A: Juve take advantage of Atalanta slip, Salernitana in Covid cancellation



*BLUE PRINT*

Internal wrangling won't affect APC's chances in 2023 ' Bagudu

Electoral Bill: Senate, Reps to make fresh move

INEC elevates 1,985 staffers nationwide

But for music, I would have committed suicide over N8bn loan ' Ooni

70 traders kidnapped on Birnin Gwari ' Kaduna highway

Group trains 189 people in agribusiness in Niger, Kogi

NSIP: 3,000 beneficiaries receive start-up kits in FCT

Australian Open organizers unsure if defending champion Djokovic will play

LAWMA, LASPARK build Christmas trees from recyclable items

FCTA prohibits use of tyres to singe animals

Opeyemi seeks N9m for kidney transplant

FG destroys over 1m donated doses of expired AstraZeneca vaccines

AMAC 2022: Candido sets up 13-man transition committee

When was KADIPA established

Senate President reveals day National Assembly will transmit 2022 budget

NNL: Odigie urges discipline as Insurance begin 10-day Christmas break

NPFL: Kano Pillars observe LMC quit notice, relocate to Kaduna

2022 NSF: Bauchi to begin early preparations

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles to open camp in Abuja

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles will play attacking football in Cameroon ' Eguavoen

Illegal structures proliferation fallout of population explosion- FCTA

2023: Nasarawa APC stakeholders yet to decide on Tinubu ' Speaker

NNPC presents N621bn cheque to FG for construction of 21 road projects

COVID-19 4th wave: FCTA harps on non-pharmaceutical strategies

Uzodimma approves 13th month 100% salary for Imo workers

Oyo NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel for Christmas, New Year ' Commandant

Kwara to name popular bridge after Idiagbon

RMRDC, ECOWAS to develop industrial potential of livestock slaughter- waste

Reps commended over NYSC Trust Fund Bill

Welfare, security of all Tarabans remain my priority ' Ishaku

Fuel subsidy strike: Don't betray Nigerians again, DSM tells NLC

Budget: Reps okay N17.13trn for 2022

ICOSD reaches out to widows, IDP's, others

Yuletide: El-Rufai approves bonus payment for civil servants

Rape: Delta govt, 'hired groups' working against #Justice4Keren, MARF reveals



*TRIBUNE*

Local stock market extends previous day's sentiments as investors lose N76bn

Tax Appeal Tribunal: CPPE seeks review of provisions on 50% amount in dispute

AFF supports FRSC to kickstart anti-corruption sensitisation in training centres

Why extortion thrives along Nigeria's ports access roads

The rise in cultism cases in schools

Nigeria's lopsided BASAs: Chickens have now come home to roost

UK bans promotion for Arsenal cryptocurrency

US authorises first pill to treat Covid-19

Airport Fire and Cooperative declares N46m trading surplus

NCAA DG coasts home with awards of excellence

FAAN assures travellers of safety, security

Dana Air woos customers with N18,000 flash sales on Enugu, Owerri, Asaba

MMA2 ready for Yuletide seamless flight operations

AON backs FG's action to preserve integrity of Nigeria

NIGAV doles out N1m cash, other awards to distinguished aviators



*SPORTS*

2022 NSF: Bauchi to begin early preparations - Blueprint

Adegoke, Brume Named Male And Female Athletes Of The Year - Complete Sports

Adegoke, Brume, Ofili shine at Athletic Heat Award - New Telegraph

Adrian Peterson Rips NFL Refs in IG Post, Says Seahawks Got 'Robbed' in Loss to Rams - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from December 22 - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles to open camp in Abuja - Blueprint

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles will play attacking football in Cameroon ' Eguavoen - Blueprint

AFCON: Eagles will play attractive football, pledges Eguavoen - Punch

AfroSport TV acquires AFCON broadcast right - Punch

Ajunwa, Egbe listed as Mbaise Sports Merit Award holds today - Guardian

Alex Sanderson accuses third parties of trying to 'destabilise' Sale Sharks - Yahoo

Antonio Conte ready to 'give everything' against old club Chelsea in semi-finals - Yahoo

Antonio Conte set for Chelsea reunion in Carabao Cup semi-finals - Yahoo

Arsenal FC: 'Irresponsible' crypto fan token ads broke advertising standards, regulator rules - CNN

Asaba 2022 will re-write history of National Sports Festival, says Okowa - Guardian

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Karim Benzema scores twice as Real go eight points clear at top - BBC

Atletico Bilbao vs Real Madrid: Benzema scores as Madrid win 2-1 - Punch

Austin Ekeler Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List Ahead of Chargers vs. Texans - Bleacher Report

Australian Open organizers unsure if defending champion Djokovic will play - Blueprint

Barcelona, Man City agree fee for Torres -Reports - Punch

Biggest Snubs and Surprises of NFL's 2022 Pro Bowl Selections - Bleacher Report

Bolus tips Vandrezzer FC for NPFL - Guardian

Brentford 0-2 Chelsea: Blues overcome neighbours to reach Carabao Cup semis - BBC

Bulls' Alex Caruso Diagnosed with Foot Sprain; Injury to Be Re-Evaluated in 7-10 Days - Bleacher Report

CAF: No Going Back on Jan. 9 Kick off of AFCON in Cameroon - Thisday

Caoimhin Kelleher proves Liverpool's shoot-out hero against Leicester - Yahoo

Carabao Cup semi-final draw: Arsenal v Liverpool & Chelsea v Tottenham - BBC

Carabao Cup: Kelleher The Penalty Shootout Hero As Liverpool Beat Leicester To Reach Semis - Daily Independent

Carabao Cup: Ndidi, Iheanacho, Onyeka Crash Out - Complete Sports

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou rues missed chances as Hoops are held by St Mirren - Yahoo

Celtic suffer surprise setback as Covid-hit St Mirren hold Hoops to stalemate - Yahoo

CFP Announces Contingencies for Semifinals, National Title Game amid COVID-19 Surge - Bleacher Report

Chelsea book place in Carabao Cup semi-final as weakened side has too much for Brentford - Yahoo

Chelsea debutant Soonsup-Bell takes on our Wonderkids challenge - BBC

Chelsea into Carabao Cup semi-finals after Jorginho seals win at Brentford - Yahoo

Chiyangi lauds Eagles stealth rise to number 2 - African Football

Covid-hit Chelsea beat Brentford with two late goals - Yahoo

Dare Directs Eagles to Camp in Abuja for AFCON 2021 - Thisday

DStv Prem Wrap: Billiat dazzles as Chiefs jump up to third - African Football

Eagles HC Nick Sirianni Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of Week 16 vs. Giants - Bleacher Report

Eagles won't win AFCON, will qualify for World Cup ' Primate Ayodele - Punch

European roundup: Atltico beaten by Granada, PSG grab draw after Ramos red - Yahoo

Former NFL WR Vincent Jackson Died of 'Chronic Alcohol Use,' Per Medical Examiner - Bleacher Report

Frank Mill: The Germany striker whose name means failure - and how he found success - BBC

GA HSFB QB Robbie Roper Dies at Age 18 After Complications from Shoulder Surgery - Bleacher Report

Ghana name provisional AFCON squad, no Richard Ofori - African Football

HBO 'Hard Knocks' 2021: Best Colts Storylines, Moments, Reaction for Episode 6 - Bleacher Report

Hosts Cameroon name squad for AFCON - New Telegraph

Iheanacho, Ndidi Knocked out of Carabao Cup with Leicester - Thisday

Inter Milan beat Torino 1- 0 to extend Serie A lead - Punch

Inter Milan continue fine form in Serie A - Yahoo

Ireland stunned by the USA in Florida - Yahoo

Knicks' Derrick Rose to Miss At Least 8 Weeks After Surgery on Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Sevilla held to a draw by much-improved Barcelona - New Telegraph

Le'Veon Bell Considered Retiring from NFL, Focusing on Boxing Before Bucs Contract - Bleacher Report

Ligue 1: Moffi Stars In Lorient, PSG Draw, Simon In Action, Kalu Subbed On - Complete Sports

Liverpool beat Leicester on penalties after Carabao Cup quarter-final thriller - Yahoo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would prefer one-off Carabao Cup semi-final - Yahoo

Liverpool complete remarkable comeback against Leicester as Diogo Jota seals dramatic penalty shootout win - Yahoo