*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Some judges sell judgments, retire to escape NJC sanctions Jega

Concern as vaccinated participant tests positive, organisers trace contacts

Fake soldier with CIA card arrested in Edo, residents allege intimidation

FG risks vaccine donation reduction as one million doses expire

Gunmen shoot dead Nollywood actress in Delta, police pledge probe

Odili: CJN sounds tough, PUNCH lawyer, others become SANs

FG should stop pushing its security responsibilities to states Wike

NBA protests lawyers arrest by EFCC in court, threatens showdown

Bribe-taking soldiers compound woes on collapsed Enugu federal road, residents recount memories of deaths

Drawing lessons from Ugandas Chinese loans

Bamidele notifies Senate on gov bid, lists qualifications

Nasarawa APC tackles PDP for accusing Sule of poor performance

2023: Group cautions against fresh plots to defame Osinbajo

Nigerias petrol imports jump by 55%, hit N2.52tn in nine months

Finance bill makes TIN mandatory for banks account holders

Power sector privatisation records major loan default, UBA takes over disco

FG plans to acquire N1.8bn telecom facilities to block fraudsters

Conflict, displacement hindering food production in Nigeria, nine others World Bank

NSITF pays N.5bn claims to workers, employers in six months

Weve stopped leakage at Bayelsa oil well Aiteo

Port Harcourt Disco threatens mass disconnection, prosecution over meter bypass

CITN demands clarity on taxes payable through eNaira

Full list: 15 teams who have qualified for UEFA Champions League round of 16

Organisers promise world-class MMA fights in Lagos

Onyekuru set to leave Olympiakos in January

Rohr gets Osimhen boost ahead AFCON

Dessers named Feyenoord Player of The Month

Poor form could rule Moffi out of AFCON

Balogun left out of Rangers squad to face Lyon

Aribo is Rangers best player by mile 'Ferguson

Barcelona crash out of Champions League, drop to Europa for first time in 20 years

Atanda Musa hails exceptional Aruna

NWFL: Rivers held as Confluence thumped Pelicans

Eagles may make semi-finals at AFCON ' Obafemi

2021 International Disabilities Day: Leadership and inclusive participation

#EndSARS and White Paper: A case for constitutionalism

FRSC official attempting to rescue man shot dead in Ondo

Rivers man attempts suicide for losing savings to forex scam, police arrest victim

Man found with 2,863 ATM cards arraigned in Lagos

Gunmen invade Imo community, kill two, destroy property

Buhari, Tinubu, others mourn Ojodu students, school shut

Police console families of beheaded Lagos inspectors

Suspected traffic robber nabbed in Lagos

Brides father, two others killed in Bauchi crash buried amidst tears

Man commits suicide after losing companys N150,000 on betting

It should never take more than one disaster

Glasgow climate pact and the BOGA

Sylvester Oromoni and the plight of Nigerias children

New converts stab RCCG pastor to death in Lagos church

N9.7bn fraud: N4.7bn property bought with estacode, farming, says Ex-NAF chief, Dikko

States grumble as FG slashes N36bn COVID-19 fund, Omicron hits 57 countries

Police launch probe as cultists kill victim during robbery, cut off arm

FCDA demolishes Abuja houses, churches, victims allege victimisation

I hear Im gay all the time Don Jazzy



*VANGUARD*

Don't be reckless, NMA cautions vaccinated persons

My daughter-in-law takes out her frustration on her kids

Drugs turned him into a monster

NIMASA, Railway Corporation, Bayelsa Govt in partnership recycle ship wrecks resuscitate foundry

Reps probe NYSC refusal to reopen Maiduguri orientation camp

2022 Census: NPC commences second pre-test census in Benue

FCT warns residents against noise pollution, vows to sanction offenders

Bill on youth entrepreneurship devt trust fund passes 2nd reading

Buhari didn't order sack of AEDC management ' Presidency

No one involved in Oromoni killing will be spared, Buhari assures

Using our music to reflect our drive is necessary for African communities to thrive ' Seun Kuti

Buhari mourns victims of bandits' attacks in Sokoto

NEPC, NPPAN task Govt on grants, loans to palm farmers

You have justified vision of PDP founding fathers, Ayu tells outgoing NWC

Nasarawa gov, Abdullahi Sule, appoints 18 SAs

Clear air on bribe-for-ticket allegations, PDP charges Obaseki

How to know you will achieve financial freedom

Ecobank Group names Jubril Mobolaji Lawal as Regional Executive, Managing Director Designate for Ecobank Nigeria

Lagos unveils electricity policy for reliable, affordable energy

FG arraigns businesswoman over alleged N2bn fraud

Farmer allegedly harvests neighbour's cocoa pods in Osun

Court dissolves 7-year-old marriage on grounds of abandonment

Sokoto bus massacre: Ortom sympathizes with state govt

OAU student, Adegoke's autopsy report out, organs intact

Court dismisses suit challenging new Akirun's appointment by Osun govt

Nigeria's high debt: Invitation to recolonisation and slavery (2)

Lekki Toll Gate and battle for Lagos

Three to fight for two lots at 5G auction

Not taking a chance with Omicron

Make HIV treatment totally free, NEPWHAN tasks govt

Health insurance: Lagos takes 'Ilera Eko' to communities

Still alive 15 years after doctors gave me 6 months to live ' Breast cancer survivor

Scores escape death as court building collapses 20 mins after sitting in Aba

Ojodu School Tragedy: I panicked when I saw my son's shoe at the scene ' Survivor's mother

25-year-old man docked over alleged threat to couple's lives

Jailbreaks: Why I won't resign ' Aregbesola

Ojodu-Berger Tragedy: Police lied, 17 students died' Eyewitnesses; Lagos shuts school

Jungle Justice: Mob sets two PoS robbers ablaze in Akwa Ibom

Gunmen kill FRSC official in Ondo



*THISDAY*

FG to Recover N1bn Debt from Non-Commercial Users of Radio Frequency Spectrum, Gives Three Months Ultimatum

Ahead of 5G Rollout, Telcos Seek Regulatory Intervention to Enhance Early Approval for 5G Mast Installation

Foreign Trade Records N3.02trn Deficit in Q3, Merchandise Now N13.28trn with India as Nigerias Major Trading Partner

Access Bank, IFC Empowers 100 Female Entrepreneurs Across Africa, Gives $22,000 in Grant

Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery in Public Sector, Says Danbatta

UBA Foundation Gives N7.5m, Laptops as Education Grant

Adedipe: Non-oil Export Policy Can Grow Nigerias Reserves

Barkindo: Oil, Gas Extinction Talks Misguided

Advertisers Identifies Transparent Evaluation, Global Best Practices for Awards

NCC Releases N5m to Support Startup Development, Local Content

Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria Diversifies into Container Operations

Fintrak Software Takes Budget Solution to MDAs

DataSixth Wins Cybersecurity Company of the Year Award

Ondo State University of Medical Sciences Set for New Faculty of Pharmacy

Lekki-Epe Coastal Road Encroachment and LASG Inability to Tackle Challenge

Nigerias Pool of Talented Youths Will Drive Digital Economy

Effective Strategies, Key to Bridging Gap in Business, Careers

Honeywell Sets Sights On Key Growth Sectors

UN, FG Beam Searchlight on Gender Dimensions of Anti-corruption

Lagos Govt Reiterates Commitment to People with Disabilities

PRICE-FIXING IN THE ADVERTISING MARKET

GCR Upgrades Leadway Assurances Financial Strength Rating to AA

DBN Attains SSCI Level 5 Rating

Customer, Delivery Associate Relive Jumia Black Friday Experience

Tambuwal: I Miss the Debates, Bigger Issues in the National Assembly

DEMOCRACYA COMMON VALUE OF HUMANITY

The Killer-Bullies in our Schools

Barcelona Knocked out in Group Stage First Time in 20 Years

Osimhen Back to Training after Scary Face Injury

Lagos Holds Maiden Traditional Sports Inter-club Championship

Dramatic Zenit Equaliser Deny Chelsea Top Spot of Group H

City End Group Stage with Defeat at RB Leipzig, Walker Sees Red

Senate Passes Bills for Establishment of NSC, Sports University

CAF Dismisses AFCON Shift Speculations

Championing Meaningful CSR Projects for LUTH

CHLAMYDIA AND INFERTILITY (Part 2)

Toyin Oni Foundation Marks 10th Anniversary, Creates Awareness on Breast Cancer

Mega Lifesciences Recommends 10,000 Steps Daily against Diabetes, Hypertension

Lions Club Gives Free Medical Services to Community

CACOVID Encourages Nigerians to Get Vaccinated, Stop Spread of COVID-19

LG Electronics Drives Healthy Living with Free Wash Centre in Oyo



*THE SUN*

PDP: Journey aheadll be rough Ayu

2023: SEast ready to speak with one voice, says Ohanaeze

Over N77bn ABP loan yet to be repaid, says BoA

Tax authority can track PIT, CIT with e-Naira CITN

AEDCs board appointment legally done not FGs order NERC

UBA takes over Abuja Disco for loan default

UBA takes over Abuja Disco for loan default

Labana acquires 30,000 hectares of land for rice cultivation in Benin Republic

Wikes achievements, harvest of great things for Rivers Nsirim

Edo butchers crisis degenerates to shooting

Ugwuanyi canvasses public enlightenment on technicalities in judicial proceedings

Buhari rejects Electoral Bill

MBF, Arewa youths, TMG knock president

Bayelsa: NSCDC operative, 4 abducted Conoil contract staff regain freedom

Herdsmen invade Igbo activist, Elliot Ukos farm in Enugu

Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Ondo

23 travelers burnt by bandits in Sokoto

Ojodu truck accident: Buhari, Sanwo-Olu condole with parents of dead students

Secondary education and culture of bullying

When Nigeria needs peace

Eze Cyril Elesim Ibe goes home: A tribute

Nembe oil spill and Yusufs meddlesomeness

Army Chiefs confab and intelligence gathering

Seeming orchestrated war against Air Peace

Checking recurring jailbreaks



*GUARDIAN*

PDP asks Obaseki to speak on bribe-for-ticket allegation

Group tasks INEC on improved PVC, BVAS, sets agenda for Soludo

Yari tackles Yarima over support for dissolution of Zamfara APC exco

LAWMA commends markets' support in sanitation drive

Ojodu trailer accident: Tears as survivors battle for life

Man attempts suicide over failure to recoup investments in Rivers

11-year-old boy, chained for two years in Kebbi, reunites with parents

Gunmen kill Nollywood actress in Delta

Man Utd's youngsters held by Young Boys

Former Super Falcons' goalkeeper, Ayegba, now drives the 185

Daily Trust explains decision to invest in Nigerian golf

No coach can transform Super Eagles now, Izilien tells NFF

2021/22 NPFL imminent kickoff excites Udi

Eben-Spiff upsets Adebayo in play-off to win Lakowe Club Championship

Barcelona exit Champions League after defeat at Bayern

Chelsea blow bid for first place as Zenit snatch dramatic draw

Juventus see off Malmo to top group

Only 2% of Nigerian firms investing in carbon emission reduction

Again, Osinbajo makes case for investment in transition fuels

SEC advocates tech adoption to deepen financial inclusion

Engineers decry absence of long-term infrastructure finance

BUA restructures model, targets double flour milling capacity in 2022

Market capitalisation sustains rebound with N218 billion gain

FG woos private sector to wheat production

Learn Africa records N2.39b turnover

Nigeria can earn N1b revenue yearly from SMEs, says ENEX

Coalition condemns use of digital tech against civil society groups

FG insists workers have right to belong to trade union of choice

TUC seeks policies to promote decent work, social integration

Underwriter tackles idleness rate with entrepreneurship centre in FUTA

Africa and China's mutual, developmental programmes

AIDS: Why young persons must endinequalities

Davido's emulative gestures and goodwill

Homage to truth

Who are you

Federalism is the answer, after all - Part 59

Nigeria fast failing, fading, Jega warns

We've blocked Nembe oil leakage, Aiteo says

Lagos throws more light on fourth COVID-I9 advisory

Enugu governor canvasses public enlightenment on judicial procedures

Over 67% workers in casual employ as firms cut costs

Police confirm 23 deaths in bandits' attack in Sokoto

NBM flays death of Dowen College pupil as parents honour Oromoni

Commissioner extols Wike's prudent management of resources

Homework - Part 2



*LEADERSHIP*

Reps To Ensure Speedy Completion Of Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation

Prof. Gwarzo Appointed Wazirin Hausawan Turai

N19.3bn Imbroglio And The Kogi, EFCC Faceoff

NBBF Reconciliatory Committee Submits Report

2021/22 NPFL Season: LMC General Assembly Okays December 17 Kick Off Date

Sports Medicine Key To Podium Success

Beijing Winter Games: US Boycott Violates Olympic Spirit ' China

Over 120 Pros, Amateur Golfers Set For 2021 Governor's Cup In Jos

Pinnick To Represent FIFA President At Special Event In Ukraine

Moshood Abiola National Stadium To Host 4 Teams Invitational Tourney

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*

IPOB and its strategy in the South East

Study: Daily yogurt could control high blood pressure

We'll no longer tolerate embarrassment, harassment of judges ' CJN

Anambra guber tribunal begins sitting as petitions increase to 13

We've withdrawn, destroyed all expired COVID-19 vaccines 'FG

Appeal Court delivers 568 judgments via zoom

Ohanaeze to CNG: Igbo will never kneel for 2023 presidency

Bribe-for-ticket allegation: Outgoing PDP NWC challenges Obaseki to speak out

2023: Lagos4Lagos' movement to PDP stirs fresh crisis

IMF: Nigeria remains Africa's biggest economy

We've stopped Nembe oil spill 'Aiteo

CBN's interventions: Spurring growth, output's rebound

Implementing local content policy in telecoms

Fuel hike: Expert backs OPS on ignoring IMF, World Bank

Harmonising local raw material sourcing standard

Cyber-attacks may be next pandemic

Travel ban: Expect trade, supply chain disruptions 'LCCI

E-Payment: NIBSS NIP transactions hit N241trn

Innovation: NCC lifts 3 startups with N5m grant

Ericsson launches intelligent automation platform

YouTube Music backs African creatives with grants

Audit of MDAs: Fraudulent deals stun Senate c'ttee

Direct primaries'll strengthen intra-party democracy 'Ajibulu

Group backs Buhari on Nigeria as best FDI destination in Africa

Why Nasarawa should produce next APC national chairman 'Omadefu

NBBF reconciliatory c'ttee submits report to Dare

Osimhen back in training for Napoli

Principal College of Commerce hails Zenith Bank

SWAN Cup: New Telegraph wins scrabble silver

Cricket league to commence Dec. 11

Four teams test run MKO Stadium for Presidential Cup

UEFA League: Chelsea finish second as Zenit strike late, Juve top with Malmo win

Osimhen back in training for Napoli

Error-strewn Leicester head to Napoli seeking Europa League spot

B-word' prompts fear, loathing for IOC and the Games



*BLUE PRINT*

Buhari didn't order sack of AEDCmanagement ' Presidency

FEC okays N965.9m operational vehicles for Nigeria Correctional Service

Dead body found floating on River Kaduna

Delta approves N434m bursary for 2020/2021 session

Online loans: Reps seek stiffer measures against undue harassment

Breaking: Barcelona submit to 'heavy' Bayern Munich defeat, crash out of UEFA Champions League

Senate passes bills to establish University of Education, Forestry College

Students killed by truck: Lagos shuts down school, FRSC washes hands off

Bassa-Nge community in Kogi set to revert to Nupe

Alleged N352 fraud: Absence of counsel stalls Etukudoh's trial

FCT-IRS sets N202bn target for 2023

LASTMA announces traffic diversion as Buhari arrives Lagos

Enough of jungle justice in Oyo, CP Onadeko warns

Northern groups flay FG over planned fuel subsidy removal

Gunmen kill FRSC official in Ondo

NAPTIP harps on media partnership to curb human trafficking

China is Reaping the Harvest of Democracy

Buhari mourns victims of bandits' attack in Sokoto

Sen. Musa 'll bring new order to APC as national chair ' Campaign council

Ekiti 2022: Bamidele writes APC senators on guber ambition



*TRIBUNE*

Buhari congratulates new German Chancellor, Scholz

Rep Bamishile denies accompanying ex-SSG, Oyebanji to obtain governorship forms

Zamfara APC crisis: Yari's faction slams SenatorYarima

ASUU gives scholarship to 50 most-deserving Unizik students

Automate issuance of passport, national identity card overseas, Reps tell FG

Buhari did not order AEDC management sack ' Presidency

Buhari condemns killing of Oromoni, says perpetrators won't be spared

North should be on its knees begging for an Igbo President in 2023 ' Ohanaeze

Dowen College: Coroner fixes Dec 15 for preliminary meeting, police arrest three students

Osun APC and the rigging allegation

Day Katsina stood still for Akpabio

Dons recommend IT, digital revolution to transform public sector

Omicron: Confirmation of international conspiracy against Nigeria

NGX: Stock market maintains positive sentiment as benchmark index adds 1%

Air Peace partners Project Pink Blue on cancer management

Why ATQ, leading aviation journal is giving awards

Cabin Crew Fair 2021 calls for improved empathy, attitude

NAHCO becomes ground handler for United Airlines

Former aviation minister calls for more funding, training of air personnel

Emirates promises superior services as it resumes flights to Nigeria

No fare discrimination against South East travelers ' Air Peace

ARTSI backs move to reform security outlay at airports



*SPORTS*

2021/22 NPFL imminent kickoff excites Udi - Guardian

4-Star Safety Xavier Nwankpa Commits to Iowa over Ohio State, Notre Dame - Bleacher Report

49ers' Elijah Mitchell's MRI on Knee Injury Showed 'Irritation,' Kyle Shanahan Says - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from December 8 - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2022: Eagles get injury boost as Osimhen resumes training - The Cable

Alabama's Bryce Young Would Be 1st QB Drafted in 2022 If Eligible, NFC Evaluator Says - Bleacher Report

Aribo is Rangers best player by mile 'Ferguson - Punch

Atanda Musa hails exceptional Aruna - Punch

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score updates from day two of the first Test in Brisbane - Yahoo

B-word' prompts fear, loathing for IOC and the Games - New Telegraph

Balogun left out of Rangers squad to face Lyon - Punch

Barcelona crash out of Champions League, drop to Europa for first time in 20 years - Punch

Barcelona dumped out of Champions League group stage after Bayern Munich defeat - CNN

Barcelona Eliminated from Champions League After 3-0 Loss to Bayern Munich - Bleacher Report

Barcelona exit Champions League after defeat at Bayern - Guardian

Barcelona knocked out in Champions League group stage for first time since 2000 - Yahoo

Barcelona Knocked out in Group Stage First Time in 20 Years - Thisday

Barcelona's Champions League exit: 'A resignation from football elite' says Spanish media - BBC

Bayern Munich 3-0 Barcelona: Barca out of Champions League and drop down to Europa League - BBC

Bayern Munich and San consign Barcelona to Europa League ignominy - Yahoo

Blazers' Damian Lillard Reportedly Could Return from Injury Sunday After Injection - Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers' Leicester hampered by Covid-19 and illness ahead of Napoli game - Yahoo

CAF Dismisses AFCON Shift Speculations - Thisday

Caleb Martin Drops 28 as Heat Beat Giannis, Bucks Without Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo - Bleacher Report

Champions League draw: When is it' Who could Man City, Liverpool, Man Utd, Chelsea face - BBC

Charlton Women to rebrand as 'Charlton Ladies' in shock move labelled 'insulting' by players - Yahoo

Chelsea blow bid for first place as Zenit snatch dramatic draw - Guardian

Chelsea frustrated by Pauline Peyraud-Magnin in Juventus stalemate - Yahoo

Chelsea Miss Out On Champions League Top Spot As Zenit Snatches Draw - Daily Independent

Chelsea's Women's Champions League hopes in balance after Juve hold firm - Yahoo

City End Group Stage with Defeat at RB Leipzig, Walker Sees Red - Thisday

Clemson OC Tony Elliott Reportedly Emerges as Top Candidate for Virginia HC Job - Bleacher Report

Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott: Knee Injury is 'Healing Up,' Won't Need Offseason Surgery - Bleacher Report

Coyotes Could Be Locked Out of Glendale Arena for Unpaid Charges, Taxes - Bleacher Report

Cricket league to commence Dec. 11 - New Telegraph

Crisis: NBBF reconciliation committee submits report to sports ministry - The Cable

Daily Trust explains decision to invest in Nigerian golf - Guardian

Damian Lillard Denies Blazers Trade Rumors: 'That S--t Is Not Accurate - Bleacher Report

Dana White Says UFC's Discussing Contract With Olympic Gold Medalist Kayla Harrison - Bleacher Report

Defending champion Mark Selby into fourth round at Scottish Open - Yahoo

Dessers named Feyenoord Player of The Month - Punch

Dramatic Zenit Equaliser Deny Chelsea Top Spot of Group H - Thisday

Eagles may make semi-finals at AFCON ' Obafemi - Punch

Eben-Spiff upsets Adebayo in play-off to win Lakowe Club Championship - Guardian

Emma Hayes calls for 'player protection' after Sam Kerr is booked for shoving pitch invader in Juventus draw - Yahoo

Emmert: NCAA Holding Men's, Women's Final Fours in Same City Would Be a 'Great Idea - Bleacher Report

England's bowlers endure frustrating morning session on day two at The Gabba - Yahoo

Eric Gordon, Rockets Shock James Harden, Nets for 7th Straight Win - Bleacher Report

Error-strewn Leicester head to Napoli seeking Europa League spot - New Telegraph

Fans must produce Covid passes to attend major sporting events - Yahoo

Former Super Falcons' goalkeeper, Ayegba, now drives the 185 - Guardian

Four teams test run MKO Stadium for Presidential Cup - New Telegraph

Full list: 15 teams who have qualified for UEFA Champions League round of 16 - Punch

Greenwood shines but Manchester United struggle in Young Boys draw - Yahoo

Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence on James Robinson Benchings: 'He's Got to Be on the Field - Bleacher Report

James Harden Receives Tribute Video in Return to Houston; Nets Star Salutes Fans - Bleacher Report

John Higgins hits out at Ronnie O'Sullivan for telling kids not to play snooker - Yahoo

Juventus Finishes Top Of Champions League Group With Win Over Malmo - Daily Independent

Juventus see off Malmo to top group - Guardian