*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 25TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Its illegal, Aisha Buhari cant grant FG workers indefinite leave SANs

Queen Naomi: Yoruba monarchs should consult Ifa before taking wives, says Elebuibon

NCDC asks security agents to enforce COVID-19 protocols

Pope calls for humility in Christmas Eve mass

My marriagewith Tosin Martins

Before stardom withOla Onabajo

Christmas: APC assures Nigerians of Buharis capacity to deliver

Overriding Buhari on Electoral Act wouldve caused constitutional crisis Senator

My shareholding in Titan Trust very small Ex-CBN deputy gov

Passengers throng train stations as FG gives free rides

ANED condemns military assault on electricity workers

Utomi, Ume, others canvass Nigerias digital revolution

Christmas Day 2021 games to go on -NBA

We pay N20m for Eagles COVID-19 tests ' Pinnick

Ikpeba football tourney enters q'final

Coach Tuchel impressed with goalkeeper Kepa's form for Chelsea

Doctors to decide Osimhen's AFCON fate Dec 31

AJ trains with Okolie in Dubai ahead Usyk rematch

Why I think Fury is better than AJ ' GT Da Guitarman

AFCON: Iheanacho, Ndidi to join Eagles Jan 3

Arsenal players miss Aubameyang after Arteta axe ' White

Transfer: Bayern Munich don't need Haaland -Kahn

Poor life insurance, rigid covers plunge vulnerable families into deep poverty

Shortage of specialists, Expensive drugs worsen plights of diabetic patients

Christmas is like any other day to us, we dont wear new clothes, eat special meals Indigent children, parents

Ekiti chiefs kidnappers keep mum, family worried

Villagers flee Zamfara as bandits collect N15m, demand more levies

Delta lawmaker shot, rights activist escapes death

EFCC returns stolen scholarship grant to UNIBEN student

Suspected pipeline vandals arrested with N5m stolen fuel

Christmas eve: Explosion, fallen cables ground traffic, Lagos communities face outages

Living with SCD: Sickle cell and Intimate relationships

Dear sister (II)

My achievement should inspire students wanting to give up Omoleye, Deaf UI first class graduate

Things you should know when youre trying to conceive

FG increases hazard allowance from N5,000 to N40,000 for doctors, N34,000 for others

Romantic soldier, corper met three years before NYSC camp Family

Police recover 1,889 machine guns, RPG, AK 47, others

Christmas: Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, govs, Atiku, others call for peace

My husband could have survived gunshot injury if LASUTH didnt delay surgery Lagos businesswoman

2023: Umahis APC, Ebonyi power brokers in battle royale

10 ways to enjoy yuletide holidays amid resurging COVID-19

#Northisbleeding protest: NEF, Afenifere, Ohanaeze knock Buhari over carnage in North

Viral slangs, sensations that spiced 2021

Tiwa Savage shakes off sex tape, other scandals, ends year on high note

Celebs that emerged from reality shows in 2021

Why I dont let fame get to my head Rykardo Agbor

Adini tells story of humanity from African perspective

People should mind their business, not all celebs show off Chizzy Alichi

Stories from Africa can change the world Linus Idahosa

How Obasanjo motivated me to bag Masters degree Sam Ajibola

My albumll only be released after mums approval, says Tope Alabis daughter, Ayomiku

Singer Chike surprises mum with car gift

VIDEO: Iyabo Ojos friends surprise actress with birthday party on yacht

Critics can keep talking, Miss Nigeria crown already on my head Shatu Garko



*VANGUARD*

Christmas: Lagos urges Christians on peace, tolerance

NNPC says Lagos pipeline explosion will not disrupt petrol supply

FG inaugurates 45-km rural roads in Nasarawa

Adamawa gets new Chief Judge

Fintiri urges love, kindness to all at Christmas

Insecurity: It's time to seek foreign help, Afenifere tells Buhari

Christmas: Sanwo-Olu urges Christians on peace, tolerance

COVID-19: Govt tasks Deltans on non-pharmaceutical safety measures

NNPC says Lagos pipeline explosion will not disrupt supply of petroleum products

Electoral Act Amendment Bill: I'm not aware of any collection of signature to veto president assent -Gbajabiamilla

NiMet predicts 3-day haziness from Saturday

Xmas Eve: No casualty in Ilorin gas-laden truck's accident- NSCDC

FG dismisses threats of attacks on Abuja, says FCT safe

NSCDC Nab Water Cable Vandals In Taraba

Yuletide: Police deploy 3,000 personnel in Sokoto, urge citizens to be law abiding

Five killed in Ondo cult clash

Yuletide: Seek Infant Jesus in downtrodden, Ngige urges Christians

Ortom signs 2022 budget of N155.6bn into law

Delta lawmaker, Izeze, shot by unknown gunmen

FULL TEXT: Buhari's 2021 Christmas message

Kaduna PDP restrategizes to chase APC out of Sir Kashim House

Super Eagles cannot win next year's AFCON, will qualify for World Cup ' Primate Ayodele

AFCON 2021 ' Under threat

Kida bags BCG appointment

Christmas: Ogun Muslims felicitate Christians

Chile: Presidential choice between criminality and justice

The stillborn called Electoral Act Amendment

Buhari wants to hand over to PDP: Here's how

Insecurity: FG warns against use of micro-organisms by terrorists

NNPC says Lagos pipeline explosion will not disrupt supply of petroleum products

Double tragedies in Alimosho as NNPC pipeline explodes, high cable tension mast collapses

Five killed in Ondo cult clash

Yelutide: FRSC assures free flow of traffic in Nsukka town

Ebonyi Fire Service records 102 incidents

Man, 29, kills best friend, sells his motorcycle in Ondo

EKEDC lists areas affected by collapse of 33KV line

Magodo: Judgment creditors misled Police in execution of court order ' LASG

Bleak yuletide for Nigerians as food prices, fares increase persist



*THISDAY*

Golden Penny Fetes Nigerians with 12 Days of Christmas Campaign

FoodCo Announces Investment in Table Water Market

CITN Reaffirms Advocacy to Enhance Tax Development

Firms Forge Partnerships to Strengthen Fight against Hunger

Hero Lager Support Initiative with N50 Million Grants

MultiChoice Treats GOtv Customers to a Content Feast this Festive Season

Hyundai Motor to Present Unlimited Mobility Enabled by Robotics at CES

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53, a Luxurious All-electric Drive

Vehicle to Vehicle Charging Possible on F-150 Lightning, F-150 Hybrid

OVO Smart App Develops Device to Save Power Consumption in Nigeria

THE LAST CHRISTMAS AS GOVERNOR FAYEMI



*THE SUN*

Insecurity: FG, military know where bandits are Prof Usman Yusuf

Mkpuru Mmiri: Kanayo sends Christmas message to Igbo youths: Dont destroy your life and future, with dangerous drug

PDP, Atiku, Ayu charge Nigerians on peace, national rebirth

Kaduna APC youth, women leaders donate food items to Christians

Ndidi to arrive late for tourney

NFF in touch with Leicester star, others

Pinnick, Eguavoen hold talks over Aribo, Balogun, Bassey

Joshua told he would lose to both Usyk, Fury

Asaba 2022ll re-write history of NSF Gov. Okowa

Kayode hero of Turkish club, Sivasspor

Ndidi charges teammates after Carabao Cup heartbreak

Watford happy with Etebos speedy recovery

Arik Air recalls dismissed pilots

Buharis Borno visit: Terrorists ability to fire rockets worrisome FG

Catholic Bishops demand release of detained agitators

Buhari swears in new minister, Sambo

Ortom signs 2022 budget into law

Insecurity: Ganduje cries out to Buhari

Christmas: Hard times for South-East, South-South travellers

Seek Infant Jesus in the downtrodden, Ngige urges Christians at Christmas

Christmas: Kalu calls for religious tolerance, harmony

Look ahead, embrace hope for better Nigeria, Kaigama tell Nigerians

Ugwuanyi rejoices with Christians, Nigerians

Mrs Roseline Obiora: Sweet memories of Appeal Nwanyi of Enugwu-Agidi

When to put a hold on mediation

Christmas: Myths, mysteries and mores

Looking to have some fun this Christmas' These are places to visit

Christmas babies: How we feel sharing birthday with christ

They dont feel the christmas air

What Christians should do this Christmas, by pastors

Why we dont celebrate Christmas

Not a merry Christmas

Happy Christmas

Inside the uber-luxury jet of billionaire tycoon, Dr. Mike Adenuga

Olori Sekinat Elegushis royal philanthropy in a coffee book

The untold story of Turaki Saliu Mustaphas kindness

The rise and rise of Grace Chizioma Okezie

Lagos socialite, Odofin Saidi Anjorin buries mom amidst pomp

New stage play, Speaking Out, hits stage January 1

Nigerian celebrities: Our plans for Christmas



*GUARDIAN*

Asaba 2022 Sports Festival will come with lots of benefits ' Sports Minister

Eight LaLiga clubs in top four race

It's Christmas Day

11 arrested as hoodlums ransack Mile 3 Market

Guardiola fears Premier League players may go on strike

GUS12: Tosin's returns to jungle set tone for final showdown

CAN, PFN urge Nigerians to remain hopeful

AFCON 2021' Under threat

...Emeka Ani, Clem Ohameze still need help

Lamborghini: See redirection in your rejection!

NARD rejects FG's revised hazard allowances for doctors

Lagos Assembly approves Sanwo-Olu's N18Bn loan request

Don tasks NJC on erring judges, lawyers



*LEADERSHIP*

Federal Govt Approves National Biosecurity Policy

Abacha Family Urges Supreme Court To Dismiss Durbar Hotel Staff's Case

COVID-19: No Death From Omicron Variant Yet In Nigeria, Says NCDC

[EDITORIAL] Share Love At Christmas

I Won't Abandon Promises Made, Buhari Tells Nigerians At Christmas

The Trailblazers: Persons To Look Out For In 2022

Weird And Wonderful Christmas Traditions Around The World

Medical Tourism: Nigeria Can Save N1.45trn In Capital Flight With 5G Adoption

Senate President Visits Kwankwaso In Kano Over Brother's Death

Bandits Have Taken Over Falgore Forest, Ganduje Tells Buhari

Christmas: Imbibe Virtue Of Reconciliation, Kaduna Senator Tasks Nigerians

4 Easy To Start Online Side Hustle Ideas



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

It's a bleak Christmas for Nigerians!

NARD rejects reviewed hazard allowance

Christmas: Jonathan, Atiku, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Kalu, others preach peace, unity, hope

Sagay to NASS: Remove contentious Direct Primaries from electoral bill

We're resolute about elevating Nigerians' standard of living, says Buhari

NCDC: Nigeria records 45 cases of Omicron

INSECURITY: ISWAP's ability to fire rockets in Borno terrifes FG

N250bn sukuk bond over subscribe by 346%

Force majeure: Shell's disruption dips 2022 production target

Insecurity: Ohanaeze advises Igbos to be vigilant, warns security agents against intimidation

Kenya Airways sets for restructuring, state shelves nationalisation

United, Delta cancel more than 200 US Christmas Eve flights amid COVID surge

Top political events that shaped Nigeria in 2021 (1)

Electoral Bill: Nigerians have spoken through National Assembly 'Rep Egberongbe

Iheanacho's Form Affected By Playing Different Positions ' Eguavoen

Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge enters quarter finals

Ighalo set for Premier League return with Newcastle United

Nasarawa players boycott training over unpaid salaries

NFF's insensitivity on interim coaches, players

ALLOW EGUAVOEN TO LEAD EAGLES TO AFCON, FASHANU TELLS NFF

Fresh hope for Nigeria's Track and Field athletes

Cisse hopes Senegal finally deliver elusive Cup of Nations



*BLUE PRINT*

VIDEO: Watch as Nigerian man marries two wives same day as Christmas gift

[Breaking] Collapse: TCN restores electricity to affected Lagos communities

Christmas: Igbawua enjoins Benue people to remain resilient

Blackout looms in Lagos as 5 towers collapse

Christmas: CAN, police warn on fireworks

Yuletide: FG declares free train ride for Nigerians, urges caution

Christmas: IGP tasks CPs, AIGs on crime-prevention strategies

Yuletide: Atiku urges Nigerians to sow seeds of unity

Christmas: Ex-senatorial aspirant Ocheje greets Idah fed constituents

Christmas represents hope, love ' Bello

Covid-19: FG flags off second wave registration in Anambra

2021 main pilgrimage: NCPC plans for 10, 000 pilgrims

Don't allow religion, politics, others cause friction among us ' PFN boss

Heal broken wounds, Mark tasks govt @ Christmas

I have no regrets going into Islamic songs ' FARIDA JALAL

Insecurity: Disgruntled APC leaders behind plot to dent my image ' Marafa

As dry season fire renders more Nigerians homeless, jobless

Tinubu support organisation felicitates with Kogites

Yuletide: IPCR DG calls for peaceful celebration

Ayu, PDP felicitate with Christians at Christmas

2023: Zaria women groups insist on credible young candidates

Anyim wants Nigerians to be optimistic as 2022 beckons

FCTA speeds up staff exposure to ICT for service deliver

Lawyers differ over Buhari's rejection of Electoral (amendment) Bill

Banditry: Lawmakers seek more security presence in Katsina

Ugwuanyi bags Best Pilgrimage Governor in South-east

Abuja: Berger Abumet shares love at Christmas, donates food, treated nets

Tinubu support organisation appoints Bakare as coordinator

Berger signs facility upgrade contract with Ikoyi Golf Club 1938

Lalong signs N106.8bn 2022 budget into law

LAWMA partners West Africa ENRG on Lagos-Badagry expressway cleanup



*TRIBUNE*

Insecurity: Ishaku denies media publication against FG

Nigerians can't afford basic necessities of life in 6 years of APC's misrule 'Elumelu

What does christmas mean to you

The perfect chicken curry sauce for Xmas

Who is your next of kin

Another December of misery

Young people less likely to have long COVID than early studies suggested

We can't all sit on the sidelines and allow people to keep destroying our country 'Jega

He starved me, our child, sent me back to my parents 'Wife

I will commit suicide if the court refuses to dissolve my marriage to my adulterous wife

He never told me he had 4 children from 3 women before we got married 'Wife

My husband beats me, starves me of food, woman tells court



*SPORTS*

49ers' John Lynch Says He 'Accidentally' Liked Tweet Ripping Jimmy Garoppolo - Bleacher Report

5-Star WR Zachariah Branch Commits to USC over Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021 ' Under threat - Vanguard

AFCON: Iheanacho, Ndidi to join Eagles Jan 3 - Punch

AJ trains with Okolie in Dubai ahead Usyk rematch - Punch

ALLOW EGUAVOEN TO LEAD EAGLES TO AFCON, FASHANU TELLS NFF - New Telegraph

Arsenal players miss Aubameyang after Arteta axe ' White - Punch

Asaba 2022 Sports Festival will come with lots of benefits ' Sports Minister - Guardian

Asaba 2022ll re-write history of NSF Gov. Okowa - The Sun

Bears Rumors: 'Everything Is Being Considered' by Team Chairman amid Matt Nagy Buzz - Bleacher Report

Blessing Oborodudu, Tobi Amusan 10 athletes that made Nigeria proud in 2021 - The Cable

Buffon Suggests Ronaldo Hurt Juventus Team Spirit - Daily Independent

Christmas Day 2021 games to go on -NBA - Punch

Cisse hopes Senegal finally deliver elusive Cup of Nations - New Telegraph

Coach Tuchel impressed with goalkeeper Kepa's form for Chelsea - Punch

Doctors to decide Osimhen's AFCON fate Dec 31 - Punch

Eight LaLiga clubs in top four race - Guardian

Former Ohio State QB Cardale Jones on Urban Meyer's Coaching: 'Times Have Changed - Bleacher Report

Fresh hope for Nigeria's Track and Field athletes - New Telegraph

Gable Steveson's Brother Bobby to Make Debut; Mickie-Charlotte; CM Punk Praises Hook - Bleacher Report

Giants' Joe Judge, Coaches, Players Surprise Team Staff with Bonuses Totaling $300K - Bleacher Report

Ighalo set for Premier League return with Newcastle United - New Telegraph

Iheanacho's Form Affected By Playing Different Positions ' Eguavoen - New Telegraph

Ikpeba football tourney enters q'final - Punch

January Signings: Newcastle Eyes Ighalo - Daily Independent

Jets' Robert Saleh 'Proceeding As If' He Won't Coach vs. Jaguars Due to COVID-19 - Bleacher Report

Joshua told he would lose to both Usyk, Fury - The Sun

Kayode hero of Turkish club, Sivasspor - The Sun

Kida bags BCG appointment - Vanguard

Lakers' LeBron James Posts 'Spider-Man Pointing' Meme About COVID, Flu and Cold - Bleacher Report

Lamar Jackson, Travis Kelce, NFL Injury Statuses and Fantasy Impact for Week 16 - Bleacher Report

LeBron James Only Player in NBA History in Top 100 PTS, REB, AST, BLK, STL, 3PM - Bleacher Report

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 'From Complete Sports - Complete Sports

Nasarawa players boycott training over unpaid salaries - New Telegraph

Ndidi charges teammates after Carabao Cup heartbreak - The Sun

Ndidi to arrive late for tourney - The Sun

Nets' Kevin Durant out vs. LeBron James, Lakers on Christmas For COVID Protocols - Bleacher Report

NFF in touch with Leicester star, others - The Sun

NFF's insensitivity on interim coaches, players - New Telegraph

NHL Delays Return to Play Date Until at Least December 28 amid COVID-19 Concerns - Bleacher Report

Nick Foles to Start for Bears vs. Seahawks with Justin Fields, Andy Dalton Injured - Bleacher Report

Odegbami: AFCON 2021 ' Under Threat - Complete Sports

Pinnick, Eguavoen hold talks over Aribo, Balogun, Bassey - The Sun

Rory Burns and Ollie Pope out for Boxing Day Test as England swings the axe - Yahoo

Scott Boland to become fourth Indigenous Australian to play Test cricket - Yahoo

Super Eagles cannot win next year's AFCON, will qualify for World Cup ' Primate Ayodele - Vanguard

TMZ: Celtics' Enes Kanter Freedom, Carl's Jr. Model Emily Sears Dating for Months - Bleacher Report

Transfer: Bayern Munich don't need Haaland -Kahn - Punch

Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge enters quarter finals - New Telegraph

Warriors' Steve Kerr: NBA Should Make Rule to Ban Consecutive Christmas Road Games - Bleacher Report

Watford happy with Etebos speedy recovery - The Sun

We pay N20m for Eagles COVID-19 tests ' Pinnick - Punch

Why I think Fury is better than AJ ' GT Da Guitarman - Punch

WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Grades, Highlights and Analysis from December 24 - Bleacher Report

Wyoming Recruits Transfer QBs with Statement Promoting Football Program on Twitter - Bleacher Report