*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Nigeria wins 2020 World Soil Day prize

Nigerias unity not negotiable -Ooni

LASTMA announces closure of Ahmadu Bello Way today, suggests alternative routes

HIV/AIDS no longer death sentence, says LSACA CEO

Recent advances in understanding polycystic ovarian syndrome

Stallion Group acquires British automakers franchise

Omicron: NCAA lists new boarding rules, airlines risk ban

IFC, others back Nigeria transport firm with $110m

FG MDAs bar unvaccinated visitors, Lagos to demand jab cards at parties

Saving Nigerias babies from HIV

SCourt orders substituted service on PDP, others

APC: Court to hear suit seeking dissolution of Buni-led caretaker cttee Dec 17

$197m 5G mock auction holds Friday, rollout begins 2022 in 12 states

Dickson condemns politicisation of Bayelsa oil spill, advocates compensation

Ikoyi building: Sanwo-Olu vows to deal with saboteurs in govt, awaits panel report

Rodgers opens up on Iheanacho's lesser game time

I love coaching Dosunmu, says Bulls coach

Okereke out till 2022 with muscle injury

I want to train in China, become world best 'Kuti

Arsenal, United interested in Dennis before Watford move

Joshua wants 40m to step aside for Fury, Usyk

Osimhen missing from top 10 U-23 most valuable forwards

Fury's dad backs Joshua to avenge Usyk loss

Pinnick to represent Infantino at special event in Ukraine

Omicron: CAF dismisses AFCON postponement rumours

Confed Cup: Enyimba to protest decision on Ittihad rematch

Odusanya claims seventh straight Asoju Oba Cup title

Bandits occupy Zamfara highway, kill seven travellers, burn vehicles

Suspected cultist drags out, kills neighbour in AIbom, flees on stolen motorcycle

Benue varsity students lose school fees to online scheme, suspect arrested

UNILORIN mourns as crash claims man, wife, children, student

Man commits suicide after losing company N150,000 bet

Abductors demand N5m for four kidnapped DELSU students, travellers

Three kidnapped Ogun church members rescued, suspected rapist arrested

Four Ekiti men remanded for stealing laptop, phones

COVID-19 force majeure over vaccines

Nigerias fraudulent asset recovery and disposal procedures

NAssembly, NGF fault UK travel ban, demand reversal

Mob vandalises vehicles as truck crushes 10 Lagos students, police declare two dead

Dowen College: Police arrest two students, Reps want IG to take over case

Confusion as Buhari sacks AEDC management over workers strike

Were awaiting branches report over unresolved demands, states ASUU

Actor Samuel Ajibola bags Masters degree, thanks Obasanjo for mentorship



*VANGUARD*

Don't relocate College of Education to Epe, Traditional Rulers appeal to state govt

NAF aircraft neutralizes scores of bandits terrorizing Kaduna, Abuja, Niger

Delta approves N434m bursary for 2020/2021 session

LPG Plant: Domestic gas supply surges in Kastina State

Housing deficit: Sanwo-Olu offers developers 50 hectares of land

2023: Dokpesi drums support for Atiku

AIICO shareholders to receive bonus shares

Leadway Assurance boosts youth entrepreneurship

Osinbajo says govt relying on CIOTA for guidance

FG's deficit rises 39% to N5.5trn in August ' CBN

Customs Apapa Command intercepts drugs, others worth 7.8bn

Katsina moves to reform Almajiri education system

Nigeria to collaborate with Belarus for mutual benefits ' Buhari

Resign now if you have political ambition, Abiodun tells appointees

PDP adopts Sen Zaynab Kure as its leader in Niger

Uzodinma updates Buhari on security challenges in Imo

NGX rebounds by N5bn after persistent bearish trend

Ugwuanyi presents N186.6bn budget proposal to Enugu Assembly

How police arrested medical doctor over alleged rape of own housemaid in Delta

Police arrest suspected killer of District Head in Katsina

The once elegant Joseph Wayas

Ogun Reps member warns Nigerians against self-medication

Police arrest kidnap suspect in Niger

Navy seizes 265 bags of smuggled rice in Akwa Ibom

Aggrieved youth razes pastor's residence over missing girl in Ekiti

Man to spend 7 years in jail for human trafficking in Kano

Mkpurummiri: NDLEA talks tough on use, decries consequences on mental health

Abductors of Ondo Catholic Priest demand for N20m ransom

Pastor's residence set ablaze over missing child in Ekiti

Missing child found dead in Ekiti pastor's house

Police arrest medical doctor over alleged rape of housemaid in Delta

Alotaibi, suspect in murder of Jamal Khashoggi arrested in Paris

Delivery truck kills over 17 grammar school pupils in Lagos

NAF aircraft neutralize scores of bandit's terrorizing Kaduna, Abuja Niger

Calabar itinerant preachers make brisk business

Barrier across road, quarry site tears Edo community apart

Alleged kidnapping: Imo community in gun battle with bandits

Save us from erosion menace, Cross River community begs World Bank

Benue petitions security agencies to investigate alleged rape of student

NESII, Rotaract take HIV/AIDS, menstrual hygiene awareness message to schoolgirls



*THISDAY*

FBN Holdings Records N8.5trn Total Assets, N40.79bn PAT

Olaniwun Ajayi Adds Finance Experts from International Rivals for London Launch

Farmers, Entrepreneurs Generate N46.25bn Under Agricultural Transformation Programme

DataPro Rating Watch Digital Platform now Live

Ayeni Adekunle Listed as Leading Innovators In Europe, Middle East, Africa

Despite Challenges, Six Tier-1 Banks Record N786.75bn PBT in Nine Months

With SDF Impacting Profits, Banks Deposit with CBN Drops to 10-year Low of N2.5trn

Bello, Dare Laud Cosgrove as Firms Commissions Smart Estate in Abuja

Unity Banks CAR Hits -101.3% on Basel III Guidelines Commencement

Faymi Calls for Collaboration as BoI Disburses N19.7bn to 3,000 Enterprises in 3 years

Heritage Bank to Disburse N41bn for Wheat Production

AIO Announces Incorporation of Regional Insurance Sector into AFCFTA

AXA Mansard Insurance Launches Retail Product

Transforming Nigerian Football into Money Making Industry

Why Media Stakeholders Must Collectivise Against NBC Discretional Amendment of Broadcasting Code

Alternatives for Diaspora Investment in Real Sector

Revenue Officers Hijack of Third Party Motor Insurance

Heirs Insurance, Heirs Life Collaborate with TEF on Insurance Cover to Minimise Business Risk

Lagos Pays N34 billion on Retirees Accrued Rights

African Alliance Declares N5.67 Profit, Announces Retirement of Board Chairman

Oil Palm Growers Seek CBN, DFIs Funding for Devt

Why Buhari Should Halt the Illegality of Sole Administrator at ...

Bensons Legislative Ingenuity on Security

Ailing Parties, Stunted Polity

Victor Moses Primed to Return to Super Eagles

Amaju Pinnicks NFF and Nigerian Football

Eben-Spiff Upsets Adebayo in Playoff to Win Lakowe Club Championship

Nagelsmann to Field Makeshift Bayern Line-up against Barca

Odusanya Claims Seventh Consecutive Asoju-Oba Title

Gov Ikpeazu, Kalu Reward Enyimba for CAF Confederation Cup Win

Atanda Musa Returns to Asoju Oba Cup Today

Man Citys De Bruyne to Start against RB Leipzig Tonight



*THE SUN*

APC headquarters files motion on order voiding Kanos ward congresses

S2023: SEast ready to speak with one voice, says Ohanaeze

Igbo presidencyll end Biafra, other agitations in South East, South-South Ngige

Ekiti SSG resigns, Ogun gives quit notice to appointees with political ambition

Party chair: SCourt orders substituted service on PDP, others in Secondus appeal

Ekiti SSG, Oyebanji, resigns from Fayemis cabinet to contest 2022 guber

Soludo: APC leadership, Uba not Buhari to decide on legal challenge Uzodinma

Boarding school harassment: Reps order IGP to probe Oromoni, Karen cases

LACRI offers free legal services

Parental violence: Kebbi rehabilitates 12-year-old boy, Jubril

Lagos royal family accuses police of land

Truck crushes 17 schoolchildren in Lagos

Omicron: NCDC confirms 3 new cases as UK detects virus in 7 Nigerian travellers

COVID-19: Attendee at social gathering to present vaccination card in Lagos

Osun recruits 350 Amotekun corps, 750 vigilantees

Court refuses to vacate order stopping FG from deducting state govts monies over $418m Paris Club

SWest govs to FG: Allow Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapons

Glory To The Fools: Reflection of Nigerian political system



*GUARDIAN*

Premier League changes would not 'kill the golden goose' says MP

Walker sent off as Man City crash at RB Leipzig

Xavi calls on struggling Barcelona to 'make history' at Bayern

Mbappe and Messi double up in PSG victory

Pastor's house set ablaze over death of missing child in Ekiti

We'll continue to utilise Oyo's resources for people's benefit, says Makinde

APC, Uba to decide next action on Soludo, says Uzodimma

Ebonyi elders back Umahi for 2023 presidency, deny Anyim's alleged ambition

Ugwuanyi proposes N186b for 2022 as CSOs seek better health facilities

Dowen College: Key suspects in police net as parents hold candle light for Oromoni

Bandits invade Kaduna, Niger communities, kidnap 36

EFCC secures forfeiture of N503m to FG in Sokoto

UNHCR renews call for help as Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria pass 70,000 mark

Nigerian student, other win $16,000 cash prize in Fentress Global Challenge

Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta, Fauci says

Atletico qualify as Liverpool complete perfect Champions League group stage

Senate passes National Sports Commission, sports varsity bills

LMC Assembly endorses Owumi as new CEO, okays Dec 17 for 2021/22 NPFL kickoff

Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Joseph Imeh hits second round at Rainoil Tennis Open

Obaseki receives para javelin world record holder, assures on sports development

Akanbi, Odusanya win 53rd Asoju Oba Cup

FG tasks dairy operators on value-chain development

Stakeholders blame customs, terminal operators for overtime cargoes

NCAA levies foreign airlines N1.4m penalty per PCR violation

LCCI tasks entrepreneurs on collaboration, sustainability

Agric minister attributes rising food prices to pests

Hope for enhanced Nigeria, Greece maritime trade ties

TradeDepot raises $110m expand merchant platform

Nigeria spends N100bn on developing Kainji, Jebba power plants

Equities halt losses as market capitalisation rises by N5 billion

UNIDO hinges resilience of post-pandemic economies on industrialisation

Nigerian startups retain $1.37bn of Africa's $4b funding in 2021

Meta raises $30,000 for creators, unveils new campaign in Nigeria

9mobile bags prize for innovation at SERAs

MTN takes public offer campaign to Sokoto, tasks region on acquisition

280 startups from Nigeria, others for AIM 2022

ENDSARS panel and the LASG White Paper

On LASG white papers on Endsars panel reports - Part 3

Rewriting the fate of public schools in Nigeria

NDDC must put its acts together

Borrowing against the law

Open secret

Mkpuru-mmiri, death on demand

Currency risks, delayed counterpart fund, insecurity slow InfraCos takeoff

Omicron: AU, governors, lawmakers call for end to travel ban, stigmatisation

Crisis in power sector as Buhari sacks AEDC management

Real Madrid dispatch 10-man Inter to go through top of the group

Lewandowski slams Messi over Ballon d'Or speech

Lagos issues strict guidelines for social events at Yuletide

Fury must face Whyte in next defence

The Omicron challenge for Nigeria

U.S. urges FG, telecoms operators to prioritise security of 5G network

Tragedy as trailer crushes 20 pupils to death in Lagos



*LEADERSHIP*

NSE Honours Zeetin Engineering Founder

Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College Parents Demand Change Of Management

Kwara Governor Signs Bill Mainstreaming 35% Gender Inclusion

NCC To Conduct Mock Auction Of 5G Technology December 10

We've Trained 9,000 To Enhance Service Delivery ' Makinde

Sanwo-Olu Reads Riot Act To Govt Officials Over Sabotage

Lagos Chief Coroner Invites Oromoni Family To Meeting

That Discovery By ICPC

Omicron: Governors, Lawmakers Want UK Travel Ban Reversed

Bandits Set 42 Passengers Ablaze In Sokoto

PMB Transmits 2021 Finance Bill To NASS

Many Students Feared Killed By Trailer In Lagos

APC Appeals Verdict On Kano Ward Congresses

2023: Atiku, Al-Makura Begin 'Campaign' In North Central

Comparing Nembe Oil Spill To Hiroshima Mischievous ' NDYC

Electricity: Mainstream To Raise Kainji, Jebba Plants Capacity To 1338MW

Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery In Public Sector ' Danbatta

First-ever Digital Prescription Platform Launched In Nigeria

Omicron And The Politics Of Africa Travel Ban

Remembering Mallam Yahaya Gusau



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Instilling professional integrity in construction industry

Nigerians' love for foreign medical treatment

Dowen College: Police charge 5 students, 3 House Masters to court over Sylvester's murder

NCAA issues fresh guidelines to airlines, risk $3,500 fine

Power: FG sacks AEDC mgt over workers' strike

S'Court orders substituted service on PDP, others in Secondus' appeal against removal

Court to hear Buni-led Caretaker C'ttee dissolution suit Dec 17

NCDC confirms three additional cases of Omicron variant

FG used N1trn recovered loot to fund budget, uplift vulnerable Nigerians 'Itse Sagay

How private jet owners 'defrauded' govt of over N30bn

Oil prices rise as Omicron fears subside

Federation revenue dropped to N903.63bn in August 'CBN

Grape seed extract extends lifespan ' Study

POF: Non-compliance dips CRFFN's revenue by 95%

Market data germane to trading in derivatives

eNaira: Prospects brighten as app approaches 1m downloads

FG detains 9 deficient foreign vessels

World Bank: Encouraging subsidy removal for Nigeria's economic growth

FCMB, Proparco sign $35m deal for SMEs, renewable energy

Banks clear N281.83bn cheques in November

Shareholders lose N40bn in oil, gas stocks

Intels donates garments to breast cancer foundation

Improved macro-economy boosts VAT, CIT revenue

Some hawks don't want to see Ndigbo bounce back politically 'Amechi

Corruption: Reps beam searchlight on MDAs

LG polls: Rights group commends Ekiti people on peaceful conduct

Lagos4Lagos Movement: APC's loss, PDP's gain

Igbo presidency 'll reinvent Nigeria 'Ogene

Governors and 2023 presidency

We'll announce decision on Rohr in coming days 'Minister

Moses ready for Eagles's return 'Agent

Top seeds cruise at Rainoil Tennis Open

UEFA League: Man City lose, PSG hammer Club Bruges

Premier League riches sow fear among UCL rivals

EPL: Arteta 'very disappointed' with Arsenal performance

Brazil club gives fans free tattoos to celebrate title win

EPL: Late Gray show gives Everton win over Arsenal

COVID-19: Euro-based Eagles may miss AFCON

Bassey: Rohr's contract, a taboo



*BLUE PRINT*

Buhari praises SGF, staff of Cabinet Affairs Office

DBN first Nigerian DFI to attain SSCI Level 5 rating ' WDFF

Set right parameters for Clean Energy Skills Certification Scheme ' NSE

FG earning drops 17% in August ' Report

Non-oil export: When FirstBank hosted stakeholders on boosting local production

Lekoil Nigeria offer to acquire Lekoil Cayman's shares days to AGM

NALDA acquires 200 hectares wheat production land in Gombe

LG Electronics launches free wash centre in Oyo

Identity management'll resolve unclaimed dividends, other issues ' SEC DG

Lawan: Erring oil companies must be penalised for negligence

Senate passes bill to establish National Sports Commission, gives nod to sports varsity

Subsidy removal: Easing burden on electricity consumers through CBN intervention

Nasarawa on the path to sustainable development

Why I want to become APC national youth leader ' Ameen Amshi

Leave our officials alone, NUJ tells DSS

$60m oil well dispute: Halkin, Senate at 'war

$3,500 fine, ban awaits airlines that violates PSC protocol ' NCAA

Buhari salutes Lai Mohammed at 70

Secondus: Supreme Court orders substituted service on PDP, others

Kaduna Assembly partners CSOs on local government accountability

INEC worried over few women, PWD's in elective positions

Breaking: Truck driver crushes many school children to death in Lagos

Oromoni: Reps seek guidelines for boarding school operations

Disaster reduction: FEMA tackles developers on approval for high rise buildings

36 states vs FG: Court shifts legal battle on $418m to Dec. 13

Binos flags off free medical outreach in Adamawa south

NPC conducts pre-test census exercise in 4 Jigawa LGAs

Fintiri, Madawaki bicker over N200m vehicles for Adamawa monarchs

Kaduna ALGON partners LGAM on accountability, community engagement

COVID-19: Senate condemns travel ban slammed on Nigerians by UK

2023: Bauchi APC chieftain tasks stakeholders on reclaiming power

Reps furious over UK travel ban

Alleged $8.4m Fraud: Court compels Ajudua to test for COVID-19

Benue urges security to investigate rape of SS3 student



*TRIBUNE*

JUST IN: 3 students in police net over Sylvester Oromoni's death

Nasarawa varsity don stresses urgent need for digital skills

Benue, Nasarawa to demarcate boundary January 2022

PCC handling 543 cases of human rights abuses in Ekiti ' Commissioner

Stakeholders laud Obiano as Air Peace flight arrives Anambra airport

Buhari hails Lai Mohammed at 70

Jamopyper to thrill fans at GOtv boxing night 24

US firm to establish cashew, cocoa processing industry in Ekiti community

Up to one million COVID vaccines expired without being used in Nigeria last month'Reuters sources

Khashoggi murder suspect arrested in France

NGX: Equities investors earn N54bn as market halts six days losses

Moody's changes EBID's outlook to stable, affirms B2 rating

Funke Opeke's MainOne to be acquired by US firm, Equinix in $320m deal



*SPORTS*

Aaron Rodgers: I Don't Think Jeopardy Role Could've Worked Based on Schedules - Bleacher Report

Abuja stadium should host big matches sports ministry seeks FIFA approval - The Cable

AC Milan 1-2 Liverpool: Reds beat Milan for perfect group stage record - BBC

Akanbi, Odusanya win 53rd Asoju Oba Cup - Guardian

Amaju Pinnicks NFF and Nigerian Football - Thisday

Andr Silva and RB Leipzig put sleepy Manchester City to bed - Yahoo

Arsenal, United interested in Dennis before Watford move - Punch

Atanda Musa Returns to Asoju Oba Cup Today - Thisday

Atletico Madrid reach knockout phase with dramatic win over Porto - Yahoo

Atletico qualify as Liverpool complete perfect Champions League group stage - Guardian

Australia joins US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics - Guardian

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score and updates from first Test day one in Brisbane - Yahoo

Australia vs England, first Ashes Test 2021-22: live scoreboard - Yahoo

Bassey: Rohr's contract, a taboo - New Telegraph

Bayern Better side Than Barcelona ' Pique - Daily Independent

Blackhawks' Jujhar Khaira Stretchered Off After Brutal Hit from Jacob Trouba - Bleacher Report

Blazers' CJ McCollum Diagnosed with Collapsed Lung After Injury vs. Celtics - Bleacher Report

Brazil club gives fans free tattoos to celebrate title win - New Telegraph

Bryce Young: Alabama LB Will Anderson Jr. Deserved to Be Heisman Trophy Finalist - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers' Tom Brady Named SI's 2021 Sportsperson of the Year - Bleacher Report

Carlos Correa, Wife Daniella Announce Birth of Son Kylo Daniel in IG Photos - Bleacher Report

Cavaliers Governor Dan Gilbert Sued by Pension Fund over Alleged Insider Trading - Bleacher Report

Commonwealth Games: Athletes may be able to take Pride flag on to podium at Birmingham 2022 - BBC

Confed Cup: Enyimba to protest decision on Ittihad rematch - Punch

COVID-19: Euro-based Eagles may miss AFCON - New Telegraph

Damian Lillard Calls out Gossip on IG Amid Rumors Surrounding His Blazers Future - Bleacher Report

Dennis Schroder: Playing with LeBron, AD with Lakers an 'Honor', Not 'Right Fit - Bleacher Report

Eben-Spiff Upsets Adebayo in Playoff to Win Lakowe Club Championship - Thisday

EPL: Arteta 'very disappointed' with Arsenal performance - New Telegraph

EPL: Late Gray show gives Everton win over Arsenal - New Telegraph

FC Porto 1-3 Atletico Madrid: Atletico beat Porto to reach last 16 - BBC

Former Cowboys DE Aldon Smith Arrested on Felony Charge of DUI Causing Injury - Bleacher Report

Former Saints DE Glenn Foster Jr. Dies After Being Taken into Police Custody - Bleacher Report

Fury's dad backs Joshua to avenge Usyk loss - Punch

Galaxy and City claim big points in DStv Premiership - African Football

Gov Ikpeazu, Kalu Reward Enyimba for CAF Confederation Cup Win - Thisday

I love coaching Dosunmu, says Bulls coach - Punch

I want to train in China, become world best 'Kuti - Punch

Jimmy Robertson sets single-frame record of 178 points in win over Lee Walker - Yahoo

Joseph Imeh hits second round at Rainoil Tennis Open - Guardian

Josh Adams urges Cardiff to be fearless in bid to defy the odds against Toulouse - Yahoo

Joshua wants 40m to step aside for Fury, Usyk - Punch

Kevin Durant, James Harden Electric as Nets Beat Luka Doncic, Mavericks - Bleacher Report

Kyle Walker sent off as Manchester City lose to RB Leipzig - Yahoo

Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi inspire PSG to Champions League rout - CNN

Lakers' Frank Vogel Says He's Not Worried About Job Security Amid 12-12 Start - Bleacher Report

Landing Spots for Indiana Pacers Stars on the NBA Trade Block - Bleacher Report

Leeds United face severe setback with Kalvin Phillips sidelined for up to two months - Yahoo

Leipzig Secure Europa Spot With 2-1 Win Over Man City - Daily Independent

Liverpool make it six wins from six after Salah and Origi hit back at Milan - Yahoo

LMC Assembly endorses Owumi as new CEO, okays Dec 17 for 2021/22 NPFL kickoff - Guardian

LSU Starting QB Max Johnson Enters Transfer Portal After Brian Kelly Hire - Bleacher Report

Man Citys De Bruyne to Start against RB Leipzig Tonight - Thisday

Mario Cristobal Says He's 'More Driven' Than Ever After Taking Miami HC Job - Bleacher Report

Mbappe and Messi double up in PSG victory - Guardian

Mets Rumors: Dodgers Bench Coach Bob Geren to Interview for Manager Job - Bleacher Report

Mohamed Salah reaches 20 goals as Liverpool seal perfect Champions League group - Yahoo

Moses ready for Eagles's return 'Agent - New Telegraph

Nagelsmann to Field Makeshift Bayern Line-up against Barca - Thisd