*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Governors to get substituted service in judiciary financial autonomy suit

Abducted Osun housewife regains freedom, husband remains captive

Diversions on Lagos-Ibadan expressway for removal today FG

Cost of governance: Restructure Nigeria into six regions, Budget Office tells FG

Mexico reports first Omicron case

Nigeria may split before 2023 elections Onaiyekan

ISWAP attacks military base in Borno, kills seven soldiers

Its illegal to review Lagos #EndSARS panels findings Falana

Omicron: FG advises vaccinated Nigerians to take booster shots

APC govs, power blocs jostle to host convention

Well take bold step in vaccine production, says minister

Controversy trails suspension of blind student by school

Nigeria needs rebuilding plan to overcome woes Gbajabiamila

National transformation requires God, says Adefarasin

Malaria vaccine: GAVI to support Nigeria, others with $155.7m in 2022

NCDMB tasks Ijaw youths on peace in Niger Delta

Nigerian lady who died in Ivory Coast prison for burial today

Buhari not Norths candidate in 2015, says CNG

Jailbreaks: Experts want security beefed up around correctional centres

Tension as police injure driver, shoot dead rig operator in Osogbo

Court dismisses CANs suit against CAC, minister over CAMA

2023: Again, Zamfara APC in troubled waters

Kano federal lawmakers petition IGP, accuse state officials of arson

Nigerias debt to China, France, three others hits $4.26bn

Creative sectorll contribute $10bn to GDP in 2021 Buhari

Nigerias economic growth slowed in October CBN report

Environmental firms increased by 1,469 in three months FG

Eagles receive massive Osimhen boost ahead AFCON

Akide-Udoh influenced my love for football ' EPL's Anthony

Dennis thrilled with Watford start

Dangote hands over rehabilitated Abuja stadium to sports ministry

Its tough coping with loss of wife, granddaughter in tanker explosion Ogun widower

Costly treatment, weak health insurance policy worsen plight of Nigerians battling mental illness

Rohr wants outstanding salaries, bonuses to quit Eagles

Dubai-bound traveller, two others nabbed with 1,144 ATM cards in Kano

Wife arrested for setting ablaze husbands mistress, victim dies

Two arrested for killing Lagos socialite over chieftaincy tussle

Six die, eight injured in Ogun, Abuja auto crashes

Despite our grief, well celebrate Sylvesters 12th birthday today Father of late Dowen College pupil

How I discovered newborn baby dumped at my churchs altar Ondo bishop

Cute Abiola serving one-month punishment for ridiculing police Navy

Burnt apartment: I can break down at any time, says Didi Ekanem

I opted for surrogacy to avoid baby daddy drama Ini Edo

Money too Useful not supporting crime Adaramati

DJ Cuppy good example to youths Moghalu

God led me to Adesua Banky W

I want to dominate global sounds Tome



*VANGUARD*

Nembe Oil Spill: Northern youths fault Diri's 'Gulf of Mexico' claim

Most people who troll not mentally fit for reply- Yetunde Bakare

D'banj, Akon thrill audience at Dubai fashion show

How I broke my parents' hearts -Actress, Oghenekaro Itene

Cross border investment: Nigeria records $2.5bn major communications sector projects'EY report

Aniagwu lauds NTA for sustained publicity of Delta activities

LAND ENCROACHMENT: Delta Community youths protest arrest, harassment of indigenes

IGP approves establishment of Special Desk for Persons with disability in Police Commands nationwide

Unemployment Summit: We're determined to push our people out of poverty' Akeredolu

UPU@90: Despite challenges, Nigeria'll not go down ' Okowa

COVID-19: Adhere to safety guidelines, CAN tells churches

Tingo Mobile Plc intensifies support for female farmers

Omicron: FG approves booster vaccine for persons that 've completed 2 doses

Nigeria 'll miss Joseph Wayas' wise counsel, deep perspective on issues of national importance ' Pius Ayim mourns

Policeman kills rig operator, shoots driver in Osun

Northern youths decry alleged politicisation of Nembe oil spill

Those fighting Aregbesola are selfish, wicked ' Former Deputy Speaker

ICC's intervention in our school abductions

Amnesty International condemns attack on SERAP by presidency

Buhari advocates partnership to address challenges, as Jonathan declares LGs dead

Umahi has no plans to return to PDP ' APC

Wike presents N483bn budget of 2022 to Rivers Assembly

Akwa Ibom Assembly passes 2022 Appropriation Bill of N586.88bn

Seductive VAT data raises more questions than answers

The new Lagos roadworthiness directive

Rivera: Thirty eight years in US prison for freedom

Christians are not saved (1)

6 females bag PAU awards, with overall best at 4.99CGPA

UPDATED: Lagos orders Dowen College shut indefinitely over death of 12-yr-old Sylvester

Gombe Police Command arrests notorious criminal specialised in fake SMS alert

Osun abduction: Woman escapes from captors custody

Woman accused of witchcraft rescued from mob attack

Borno: Commanding Officer, 6 soldiers, terrorists die in Rann battle

40-yr-old man rapes 5-yr-old daughter in Rivers

Ibadan mob lynches man after accusing him of turning students to tubers of yams

Man, 33, allegedly steals delivery motorcycle

Driver in court for allegedly stealing trailer tyres worth N1.9m

#JusticeForSylvester: He said 'they will kill me', says father of dead Dowen College student

[Breaking] Missing Ondo Church Boy: Appeal Court frees Prophet Sotitobire

Breaking: Terrorists kill 2, abduct 50 in Kaduna village



*THISDAY*

UNIBEN VC Laments Over Ravaging Gully Erosion

Hypo Wins Brand of the Year at ADVAN Awards

Fuzu Launches in Nigeria to Support Career Growth

Kuda Passes 2 Million Customer Milestone, Wins Banking Award

Expert Urges Synergy Between Finance, IT to Drive Financial Inclusion

Bentos World-class HRM Solutions

Stallion Group Acquires MG Motors Franchise

JAC Motors Offers Free Service, Insurance on Light Duty Trucks

Hyundai Creta Rated Nigerias Car of The Year 2021

Coscharis Rewards Loyal Renault Customers

Meter Buying: LECAN Accuse Discos of Deviating from Responsibility

ENGIE Energy Access empowers over 200,000 Nigerians with clean energy

Jumia Nigeria awarded Best Logistics Partner by Unilever

How Not to Play Devils Advocate in Ogun

Cross River 2023: When There is Silence, Noise Takes Over

Ogun Central: Yemi Oke Seeks Mandate

Role of the Media in Curbing Corruption

Kola Abiola on the Paternity/DNA for His Siblings

Joe Aribo: On Verge of England Return

Maduka Okoye: Clash over Sign-on Fee

CBN, IVM, Rwanda Air Partner Daily Trust Golf Tournament

For The Love of Golf Charity Tourney Tees Off December 11

Disgraced Former Global Athletics Boss, Diack Dies

Dangote Hands Over Renovated MKO Abiola National Stadium to FG

Everton vs Arsenal, Other Premier League Games Live on DStv, GOtv

Ghanas Qwick Action Promises Quick Night for Baby Face

Rainoil 2021 Tennis Open Takes Centre Stage at LCC

World Prematurity Day: Group Call for Collective Actions to End Newborn Morbidity



*THE SUN*

2023: SWest APC govs begin consultations

No plan to return to PDP -Umahi

Sack of Caretaker Committee: APC youth leaders to drag PYM, Audu to IGP, DSS, AGF

2023: Enemies of Nigerias unity against power shift to South Obaze

Injured Osimhen returns to training

Iwobi slammed for laughing, joking on bench

Dangote hands over rehabilitated Moshood Abiola stadium to sports ministry

Gerrard interested in Onuachu

Balogun returns to training tomorrow

Heavyweight showdown: Joshua in talks to step aside for Fury vs Usyk fight

World Cup qualifier Playoffs draw: Nigeria to be seeded

Aribo named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Month

Northern group under fire for opposing Kanus release

Kalu commiserates with Igbinedions over Maria Igbinedions demise

Babys disappearance from church: Appeal Court frees convicted church founder

EndSARS Panel: Group condemns White Paper, advises Sanwo-Olu against peace walk

Niger Delta: FG launches strategic implementation work plan

Insecurity: UNN to install 1000 CCTV cameras

How to secure Kanus freedom-Ahamba

Its wrong to politicise Bayelsa oil spillage Yusuf, Arewa youth leader

Wike proposes N483b Budget of consolidation

IPOB has no respect for democracy Ex ACF scribe

Dr. Cosmas Maduka, President, Cosharis Group: My life, my wife, my drive

State of Abia: Letter to Gov Okezie Ikpeazu

Exploring alternative means to tackle insufficient funds in public universities

Publisher, Customs boss draw battle lines over blackmail allegations

Leadership tussle threatens peace in Enugu community

Be warned: Food allergies can lead to death

Charles Mba, CEO, CDV Group at 50: Impacting peoples lives positively gives me great joy

Containing Omicron, the new COVID-19 variant

Billionaire businessman, Ernest Azudialus heart of gold

Property magnate, Sijibomi Ogundele spreads tentacles

Tokunbo Wahab ramps up more honours

Finance expert, Olaleye Ajanaku lends a helping hand

I make more money from my business than from movies Biodun Okeowo, actress



*GUARDIAN*

To succeed, Soludo should establish working system of controls

Pope Francis appoints Badejo, others to Vatican Dicastery

UBTH cautions against assault on medics, dismisses erring staff

We need to step aside for younger generations ' Alakija

2030: Initiative to equip 1 million Africans with leadership skills

Special Eagles qualify for World Cup in Turkey

Ghana's Qwick Action vows to floor Nigeria's Baby Face 'Quickly

Ronaldo is an amazing player' Rangnick

Group urges Presidency to probe $2.2million basketball's Kwese deal

Matters-arising In Nigerian sports ' A mixed grill

Ex-athletics boss, Lamine Diack, dies in Senegal

Players battle for N6.1million as Rainoil Tennis Open begins in Lagos

Lagos indigenes ask Sanwo-Olu to suspend planned peace walk

Resident Doctors urges FG to re-enforce travel ban

Missing Child: A'Court upturns life imprisonment, frees Sotitobire

NHRC, ActionAid crave implementation of policies on PWD

Enugu eyes tourism revenue, moves to recover parks

Police officer removes uniform, flees after killing truck driver in Osogbo

Synagogue Church reopens Sunday, set to begin live service

The Experience is rebranding Nigeria's image globally ' Adefarasin

AMAA throws up continental acting champions

Senate panel orders prosecution of NAFDAC contractor



*LEADERSHIP*

Why Insecurity Persists In Nigeria ' Sen Enagi

Beware Of Christmas Scams As Phone Thieves, Hackers On The Rise

Day Katsina Stood Still For Akpabio

Gender Disparity Slowing Uptake of Family Planning Services

Pfizer Foundation Donates $6.4m To Combat Infectious Diseases In Nigeria, Ghana

Join Crusade Against Sexual Violence, Sanwo-Olu Tells Religious Leaders

Appeal Court Frees Ondo Prophet, Alfa Babatunde

MTN To Help Millions of Nigerians Out of Poverty ' CEO

Concerns Over Safety Of Nigerians Caught In Ethiopian Civil War

One Oil Spill Too Many

KANO APC CRISIS: Shekarau Faction Petitions IGP

How Telecom Shutdown Impacted Lives In Zamfara, Kaduna

Woman Sets Husband's Lover Ablaze In Ogun

MY SECRET LIFE- I've Always Wanted To Be Like Dad ' Hadiza

COVID-19 Vaccination: Federal Govt Approves Booster Dose

Free Seed Movement Still Hampered Despite ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme

Banks Disburse N7trn Loans To Nigerians In 3 years

Faulty Structures Haunt MSMEs' Access To Finance

Addressing Inflationary Pressures In Real Estate Through Price-Cushion

Abubakar: Honor For Soldier In Love With Democracy



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Bandits invade Kaduna community, kill 2, abduct 50

Dowen student's death: Lagos orders closure of school pending investigation

Buhari to leaders: We must create better world by working together

CBN: Financial system, key to Africa realising its potential

We remain hopeful of President Buhari's intervention in Kanu's release 'Ohanaeze

N'CENTRAL GROANS UNDER ISWAP, B'HARAM ATTACKS

Nembe oil spill exaggerated, largely contained

Jealous housewife sets husband's mistress ablaze in Ogun

Malami to unfold virtual court sitting facilities in Correctional Centres

We're determined to lift our people out of poverty ' Akeredolu

Lack of scanning machines at ports makes clearing of goods cumbersome 'Emefo

Profitability depends on acceptability of movie 'Abdulrasaq

Ibooking.ng hosts art, paint tour

Herconomy raises $600,000 pre-seed funding for financial services, expansion operations

Oil up on OPEC+ plan to meet ahead of schedule if Omicron dents demand

Omicron Variant: Community engagement critical to vaccine acceptability

Power rotation should be entrenched in the Constitution ' Sen. Sam Egwu

Restructuring efforts should be channeled through NASS 'Fagbemi

MY PARENTS WENT TO MY CLUB WHEN THEY SAW MY FIRST SALARY ' GODWIN OKPARA

Nigerian footballers who ditched local women for foreigners

Dangote Group handover rehabilitated Moshood Abiola Stadium to Sports Ministry

DStv, GOtv dazzle viewers with Everton, Arsenal, West Ham, Chelsea clashes

Belgian coach front runner for Super Eagles job

Rainoil 2021 Tennis Open serves off at Lagos Country Club

CAF politics and Eagles' flight to Qatar

Rangnick, in first press interview, wants to improve Man United's defensive 'balance

Former head of global athletics, Lamine Diack, dies at 88

Omicron leads Euro clubs to raise Africa Cup of Nations safety concerns



*BLUE PRINT*

Abductors of Osun couple demand N37m ransom

Wife sets husband's mistress ablaze in Ogun

Senate spokesman tackles ex-deputy Speaker Lasun over rigging allegation

Nembe oil spill: Arewa youths fume, warns Diri, others against politicisation

Lionel Messi drops his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

From bandits to terrorists: Will status change end insecurity

Will COP26 climate change initiative heal the world

Tongues wag over FCTA's demolition of illegal structures

Politics our leading problem, but can't divide us ' Peace Corps boss

Bandits kill 2, kidnap scores in Kaduna community

Niger police nab 51 thugs, 2 bandits

UACC appoints cinematographer Erakhifu as media director, elevates others

UACC appoints cinematographer Erakhifu as media director, elevates others

Stanbic IBTC to boost cross-border trade with PlusReward

Agric coy seeks FG partnership for expansion, job-creation

Improved health: World Bank wants Nigeria to tax alcohol, cigarettes

Prominent Kano kingmaker Adnan dies at 95

BN Ceramic workers decry intimidation, harassment by PAN African

NCPC'll partner lab scientists for improved pilgrims' health ' Pam

APC youth leaders petition DSS, IGP, others over acclaimed factional leader

Effium community crisis: AESID warns against dragging Oluchukwu's name

NACPDEAN assures afforestation, to stem depletion of trees

Repentant Boko Haram reintegration: Affected communities 've roles to play ' CDD

16 days activism: CSOs seek assent of VAPP Bill in Yobe

Nembe oil spill: Le\g wellhead to be contained 'in days



*TRIBUNE*

Why I used surrogacy to have my baby 'Ini Edo

Again, constitutional amendment, ratification of optional protocol top list of solutions to Nigeria's malaise

NGO takes stop-pneumonia campaign to Lagos community, vaccinates children

I feel so elated that I can make people happy 'Blaqboi

He fails to give me money for food, still complains I serve him small ration 'Wife

The industry race is hard, expensive 'Demii

He starves me, our children, beat me when he's drunk 'Wife

Compel my husband to give me N50,000 per month for our child's food 'Wife

My husband threatened to kill me, kidnap our children 'Wife

My husband took new wife after he travelled to South Africa, abandoned me 'Wife

Did Tinubu call Buhari 'agent of destabilization'' Yes!

White Paper, white elephant, white sepulchre

Ramaphosa's security team evacuated from Abujaafter testing positive for Covid-19



*SPORTS*

5-Star ATH Prospect Makai Lemon Commits to USC After Decommitting from Oklahoma - Bleacher Report

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from December 3 - Bleacher Report

Akide-Udoh influenced my love for football ' EPL's Anthony - Punch

Antonio Conte cannot imagine selecting Spurs team without Harry Kane - Yahoo

Antonio Conte refuses to drop Harry Kane despite the striker's lack of goals - Yahoo

Aribo named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Month - The Sun

Awoniyi Bags 9th League Goal As Union Berlin Beat Leipzig, Climb To Top Four - Complete Sports

Balogun returns to training tomorrow - The Sun

Bears to Start Andy Dalton vs. Cardinals as Justin Fields Deals with Rib Injury - Bleacher Report

Belgian coach front runner for Super Eagles job - New Telegraph

Blazers Rumors: Tayshaun Prince Not Currently a Candidate for GM Position - Bleacher Report

Brent Venables, Dan Lanning Reportedly Drawing Interest for Oklahoma HC Job - Bleacher Report

CAF politics and Eagles' flight to Qatar - New Telegraph

Carl Nassib, NFL Players to Support Charities with 'My Cause, My Cleats' Campaign - Bleacher Report

Carrick resigns fromMan United after Arsenal win - The Cable

CBN, IVM, Rwanda Air Partner Daily Trust Golf Tournament - Thisday

Dangote Group handover rehabilitated Moshood Abiola Stadium to Sports Ministry - New Telegraph

Dangote hands over rehabilitated Abuja stadium to sports ministry - Punch

Dangote hands over rehabilitated Moshood Abiola stadium to sports ministry - The Sun

Dangote Hands Over Renovated MKO Abiola National Stadium to FG - Thisday

Davis Cup Finals 2021: Croatia Advances to Final After Semifinals Win over Serbia - Bleacher Report

Davis Cup: Novak Djokovic and Serbia lose to Croatia in Madrid - BBC

Dennis thrilled with Watford start - Punch

Disgraced Former Global Athletics Boss, Diack Dies - Thisday

DStv, GOtv dazzle viewers with Everton, Arsenal, West Ham, Chelsea clashes - New Telegraph

Eagles receive massive Osimhen boost ahead AFCON - Punch

Everton vs Arsenal, Other Premier League Games Live on DStv, GOtv - Thisday

Ex-athletics boss, Lamine Diack, dies in Senegal - Guardian

For The Love of Golf Charity Tourney Tees Off December 11 - Thisday

Former head of global athletics, Lamine Diack, dies at 88 - New Telegraph

Gerrard interested in Onuachu - The Sun

Ghana's Qwick Action vows to floor Nigeria's Baby Face 'Quickly - Guardian

Ghanas Qwick Action Promises Quick Night for Baby Face - Thisday

Gloucester move into top four with bonus-point win over West Country rivals Bristol - Yahoo

Great to see what women's football has achieved ' Saints 'pioneer' Lesley Lloyd - Yahoo

Group urges Presidency to probe $2.2million basketball's Kwese deal - Guardian

Heavyweight showdown: Joshua in talks to step aside for Fury vs Usyk fight - The Sun

Injured Osimhen returns to training - The Sun

Iwobi slammed for laughing, joking on bench - The Sun

Jesse Lingard's lack of game time at Man Utd is disappointing ' David Moyes - Yahoo

Joe Aribo: On Verge of England Return - Thisday

Joel Embiid Drops 28, Late Go-Ahead Bucket as 76ers Outlast Trae Young, Hawks - Bleacher Report

Jurgen Klopp credits pre-season brainstorming for Liverpool's scoring spree - Yahoo

Karl-Anthony Towns Ruled out for T-Wolves vs. Nets with Tailbone Injury - Bleacher Report

Katie Archibald in control heading into final day of UCI Track Champions League - Yahoo

Klopp hopeful Liverpool can retain African stars for vital matches - Yahoo

Lionel Messi drops his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford - Blueprint

LSU's Shareef O'Neal Says He's Not 'Fully Cleared' for Return After Latest Scans - Bleacher Report

Maduka Okoye: Clash over Sign-on Fee - Thisday

Man City players need to prepare for action at a moment's notice ' Pep Guardiola - Yahoo

Man Utd Star Ronaldo Snubbed As His Ex-Teammate Names His 'Epic Five - Daily Independent

Matters-arising In Nigerian sports ' A mixed grill - Guardian

Mavs' Kristaps Porzingis Won't Play vs. Pelicans After Suffering Knee Injury - Bleacher Report

Mets Rumors: Buck Showalter, Brad Ausmus Among Potential Managerial Candidates - Bleacher Report

Moyes insists West Ham still have eyes on the Champions League prize - Yahoo

MY PARENTS WENT TO MY CLUB WHEN THEY SAW MY FIRST SALARY ' GODWIN OKPARA - New Telegraph

NBA executive Neil Olshey fired following review of workplace environment complaints - CNN

NBA Rumors: Former Lakers SG Wesley Matthews to Sign Contract with Bucks - Bleacher Report

Nigerian footballers who ditched local women for foreigners - New Telegraph