*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2021*



*PUNCH*

Adesanya targets revenge against Pereira

FRSC visits accident victims in Lagos hospital, donates provisions

Okowa names state secretariat after Asagba of Asaba, Edozien

Waldrum praises NFF as Falcons round off training camp

Atagas murder: Witness absence stalls Chidinmas trial

Foundation moves to enhance safety of women, youths

Fayemi asks media to promote inclusion in security reporting

Lawyers fault Keyamo over comments on EndSARs panel

Omicron variant: Travel bans loom as Canada detects Nigeria-linked cases

Return of Nigerias crude oil mafia

FGs capital market debt servicing gulps N2.18tn in 10 months Reports

AGen report indicts NPA, NSPM, others over N138.8bn irregular payments, unexecuted projects

Despite FGs revenue crunch, NIS projected passport revenue drops by 96%

Osinbajo lauds Okowa, inaugurates Delta IPP

Kogis financial statements, standard for accountability World Bank

Okongwu hopes to return for Hawks in December

Dennis doubtful for Chelsea clash

Eagles need Osimhen at AFCON ' Ighalo

Bonfrere's reported interest in Eagles job elicits reactions

Maguette faces sanction after awarding dubious penalty

No agreement on severance package with NFF ' Rohr

13 Belenenses players, staff test positive for Omicron variant

Ballon d'Or 2021: Chelsea named Club of the Year

Ballon d'Or 2021: PSG's Donnarumma wins 'Yachine Trophy' as best goalkeeper

Barcelona's Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon d'Or 2021

Ballon d'Or 2021: Lewandowski wins Striker of the Year award

Ballon d'Or 2021: Barcelona star Pedri wins Kopa Trophy as best U-21 player

Nigerian road, a death trap

Policeman breaks Lagos traders leg for querying nephews arrest

Police confirm probe ongoing, family alleges Ondo Deeper Life cleaners body parts removed

Rescue mission: Policeman killed, colleague missing, Ebonyi lawmaker, cops hospitalised

400-level female student dies of chest pain, Kano varsity mourns

80 pellets of cocaine I excreted to raise N7m for IVF Lesser Hajj-bound woman arrested in Abuja

Notorious Ogun cultist caught with gun during raid on hotel lodgers

Ondo baby dumped on church altar named after Akeredolus wife

Ogun community protests as dredging firm weakens power grid base

Ekiti court frees suspected cultist after one year in prison

Two Benue mourners killers shot dead during gun duel with police

Hoodlums attack Kogi commissioner, abduct travellers

Fire destroys spare parts building, workshop in Lagos

Why direct primary law would retard democracy

Felix Ohiwerei tech school will facilitate industrialisation PAU VC

Nigerian students lack conducive atmosphere to thrive Augustine VC

Use ethnic unification to solve Nigerias problems, scholars tell govt

VC laments destruction of property by students

Five reasons the computer can complain about your grammar

Were not against restructuring, our demand is Biafra, referendum IPOB

Electoral Act Amendments: Buhari writes INEC, seeks advice on direct primaries, others

Blackout hits Soludo, Obi, Ubas communities, 30 others in Anambra

Ballon dOr 2021: Lionel Messi beats Lewandowski, others to win seventh Ballon dOr



*VANGUARD*

Amend TETFUND Act to accommodate private varsities, VC urges NASS

Work for unity of APC in Anambra, Ngige advises Acting Chairman

NGX opens week with N20bn loss

Joint investigations in money lending industry begins ' FCCPC

Plea Bargain: Court jails school leaver 7 years for housebreaking

Sexual Gender-Based Violence: FG to train investigators, prosecutors ' Malami

Omicron Variant: AfDB postpones 2021 Africa Investment Forum

Amend TETFUND Act to accommodate private varsities, VC urges NASS

FG seeks Ogoni leaders, stakeholders' commitment to Ogoni clean-up

FG to decide on hazard allowance for health workers next week ' Ngige

Police rescue soldier, 15 others abducted by Boko Haram in Borno

CAN advocates rotational presidency

CVR: INEC records 4.4m fresh registrations

Buni: 'They are aliens' ' APC disowns Progressive Youth Movement

Pantami leads Nigeria's delegation to Future Tech forum 2021

Adegoke: Group demands justice for deceased's family

Breaking: Ronaldo drops out of Ballon d'Or top 5; Jorginho makes top 3

All federal roads require N400bn yearly for maintenance ' Bassey

APC crisis gets messier as faction nullifies Buni's chairmanship

Sheath your sword, Ngige urges Anambra APC warring members

2023: APC may not willingly surrender power like Jonathan did in 2015, despite cry for change in country ' Dokpesi

Internet Shutdown: There's false impression that Kaduna is calm ' CAN

CBN deploys e-Form 'A' for invisible transactions

BREAKING: Messi makes history, clinches 7th Ballon d'Or

Father, grandfather arrested for allegedly raping 13-yr-old daughter in Osun

BREAKING: Two killed as armed robbers attack Bank in Ekiti

Minor alleges rape against her father

Two police personnel missing as suspected gunmen attack Ebonyi Lawmaker

Residents protest dilapidated Benin-Warri Highway

Chaos in Benin as bus drivers withdraw services

Gas explosion injures mother, two children in Bayelsa

Twitter Co-Founder, Jack Dorsey, resigns as CEO

Police burst hoodlums' hideout in Lagos

Jos Correctional Facility Attack: 6 bodies recovered, as headcount begins

Ataga's Murder Saga: Chidinma's trial stalled because 'witness is not composed

Omicron: FG on alert, warns against complacency

Botswana confirms 19 cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant

Japan to ban foreign arrivals due to Omicron variant



*THISDAY*

Africa Loses Maize Yield Worth $10bn to Fall Armyworm Annually, Says FAO

With 86% Dominance, Nigeria Ramps Up Control of Oil Industrys Top Management Positions

Which Way for Nigerias Flour Milling Industry

AFAN Seeks Consolidation of Nigerias Agriculture Promotion Policy

Evaluating Agric Ministers 83 Days in Office

Olam Moves to Research on Wheat Seeds for Nigerian Climate

Nigeria is Largest Producer of Rice, Sorghum in Africa

Investors Lose N19.49bn on Profit-Taking in Presco, 20 Other Stocks

NIFOR Reinforces Mandates to Optimally Develop Oil Palm Growers

NERC Renews NBETs Licence for Additional Three Years

Nigeria Has Adequate Local Capacity to Contain Oil Spills, Says NUPRC

OPEC: Release of Special Reserves May Worsen Coming Global Oil Surplus

UAE Pledges $2bn to Ensure Nigeria Mining Sector Growth, Sustainability

Marketers Engage Government to Tackle LPG Crisis

Microsoft Unveils Keys to Unlock Hybrid Work with Office 365

North Central Zone and 2023 Presidency

Mass Resignation in Gombe APC Over Goje, Inuwa Feud

Omicron: Living With COVID-19

Buhari Deserves Praise Following Killings on Abuja-Kaduna Road

AHEAD WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS With FIFA Arab Tourney, Egypt...

Edo Sports Commission Felicitate with Shaibu on His Birthday birthday

Leaders Chelsea Force Man Utd Draw at Stamford Bridge

Messi Earns Hat Tricks of Assists as PSG Move 14 Points Clear

ITTF World Championships: Quadri Aruna Bows Out in Style



*THE SUN*

COVID-19 variant: Ayade suspends carnival

APC crisis worsens as youths sack CECPC

Sheathe your sword, Ngige tells Anambra warring members

Ayu seeks stronger opposition party coalition against APC

Anambra APC Crisis: Ngige, Uba, Moghalu loyalists tears party apart says Ejidke, party chair

Alleged Criminal Defamation: Court quashes charges against CUPP Spokesperson, Ikenga

2023 Presidency: Dokpesi leads Atiku campaign team to Benue

Crack in Aba Sports Club as member heads to court over election

Twitter has agreed to all our conditions, FG says

IATF 2021 generates $42.1bn trade, investment deals

MultiChoice announces discount offeron DStv,GOtvdecoders

Seplat to buy ExxonMobils Nigerian shallow water business

Desist from selective dividend payment, SEC warns companies, registrar

Nigerian ports recorded 455 corruption incidents MACN, CBI

World Bank commends Kogis 2020 audited financial statement

Daniel Moses: The immigrant who beats all odds in the UK

2022 UTME: Candidates to pay CBT fees to JAMB

SSANU warns FG over Earned Allowance sharing formula

Kalu, Nnamdi Kanu hold talks as IPOB declares partial sit-at-home

FOCAC: China seeks closer ties with Africa

Northern elders demand postponement of planned national census

Church leaders, monarchs must join forces with IPOB to fight for justice for Igbo Archbishop Chukwuma

NLC urges Buhari to sign electoral amendment bill into law

Woman excretes 80 pellets of cocaine at Abuja airport

987 properties recovered from Okorocha returned to owners, Imo govt reveals

Policeman killed, 3 wounded as gunmen attack Ebonyi lawmakers convoy

Combating HIV and AIDS through a robust synergy

Fuel subsidy: Between change and calamity

Nigeria/Africas disturbing trade deficit



*GUARDIAN*

Outrage as FHA demolishes multi billion houses at Festac town

Ikoyi collapsed building : Family wants to bury victim in UK as judge threatens arrest

Ataga trial: Third prosecution witness to testify today

Fire engulfs three-storey building at Ladipo, Mushin

Witnesses in Evans trial to testify online

Lagos airport link bridge opens after 11-month closure

Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO

Adepoju worried over injury to key Super Eagles' players

Aminu dreams pro career as charities win big at FirstBank Lagos Open 60th anniversary

RTF shocks Spain in comeback win, Serbia squeezes through

Waldrum praises NFF as Super Falcons round off training camp in Abuja

All set for Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup

New stars emerge at SNEPCo junior tennis championship

Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or

Nigeria to benefit from $4.7tr digital service export market

Data suggest forex market getting out of shock

NGX reopens negative as capitalisation slumps by N20 billion

NEPC to tackle rejection of Nigeria's exports in foreign markets

Shell proffers strategy for Nigeria's energy transition goal

Seplat considers acquisition of ExxonMobil's shallow water assets

Oil industry critical to AfCFTA agenda, says NCDMB

FirstBank explores solutions to non-oil exports

Migrant workers and challenges of job creation

Why industrial actions persist in Nigeria

1,000 ex-agitators to begin training in cassava factory soon

Nigeria Health Watch announces journalism awards

Osinbajo, others urge young directors on corporate governance

ISO certifies firm's information system processes

Oyo charges public, civil servants on attitudinal change, service delivery

Insurer gets 2021 BAFI awards for industry's efficiency

Why labour must enforce implementation of minimum wage, by Odah

Lagos deserves special status

Is banking an endangered species

Homework

Embracing Davido's helping hand

Abdulsalami Abubakar: Man of honour

The worsening insecurity in the land

Nigerian women, step out into politics

Nigeria's oga syndrome and corruption

Govt to unveil executive order for road transport reforms

Osun retirees urge Oyetola to probe Aregbesola over alleged mismanagement

We 're determined to minimise rape, others, says Sanwo-Olu

Three policemen injured, two others missing in Ebonyi

Sadjo, Abiye-David win Warri/Effurun Peace marathon

50 years after, Kwara Poly Radio goes live Dec 15

Akanbi, Odusanya, others shine at LSTTA championship

North-central leaders demand presidency, say they're tired of being kingmakers

Abiodun orders DPO's re-deployment, arrest of miscreants

Fayemi tasks BoI on agric value-chain development



*LEADERSHIP*

Nigerians And Cross-border Attacks

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate For Federal Workers Begins

Jos Prison Attack: 9 Bodies Recovered, 252 Inmates Escape

APC Denies Zoning Chairmanship To North Central

Buhari Commissions Vandeikya-Obudu Cattle Ranch Road

Bandits Profiling: Not All Fulani Are Terrorists ' Northern Elders

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, Quits To Allow Growth

Messi Beats Ronaldo, Lewandowski To Win 7th Ballon d'Or Award

BREAKING: Messi Beats Ronaldo, Lewandowski To Win 7th Ballon d'Or Award

BoomPlay Nigeria Organises Maiden Campus Music Star Competition

Ogun, Nasarawa Top States With Highest COVID-19 Vaccination

EFCC Arrests 60 Suspects At 'Yahoo Boys Awards Night

2023: Kogi Gov Declares For President

N30bn Duty: We're Yet To Get Directive To Ground Private Jets ' NCAA, NAMA

At Last, Bandits Named Terrorists

MT Ibrahim: Tribute To Landlord



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Federal civil servants and mandatory COVID-19 vaccination

Ataga's murder: Witness' non-composure stall trial of Chidinma, others

Quality education critical to national goals, global competitiveness ' FG

World Bank hails Kogi's 2020 audited financial statement as standard of transparency

Kalu visits IPOB leader in DSS custody

Kidnapping: Evans' co-defendant dies of HIV complications in Kirikiri prison

JAMB adopts cashless registration, makes N141m in one week

Court grants virtual proceedings for witnesses scared of testifying against Evans

Merriam-Webster chooses vaccine as the 2021 Word of the Year

Dangote's refinery: PDP chieftain knocks Mimiko for denying Ondo

SEC warns firms, registrars against selective dividend payment

Dangote Refinery to hire highest number of engineers in Nigeria

Dokpesi drums support for Atiku's presidency in 2023

Implementation of AfCFTA depends on robust transportation system- Amaechi

Sign 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law NLC, CSOs urge Buhari

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, resigns

WAPI 2021: Experts say technology critical to redefining property market

IATF 2021 generates $42.1bn Trade and Investment deals

Oil rebounds on speculation OPEC+ may pause output increase

5G: Nigeria set for high profile tech deployment

FCMB holds financial literacy training for students

NCC moves to regulate Facebook, Twitter, others

Yusuf: Nigerians fared better under recession than now

The constitution makes it impossible to properly manage Nigeria ' Olajide

2023 presidency: PDP hopefuls take the lead

JUST IN: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or

Man Utd appoint Rangnick as interim boss

JUST IN: 13 omicron cases found in Portuguese football team

Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia, Serbia through

La Liga: Vinicius stunner rescues Real Madrid against Sevilla

Serie A: Napoli mark Maradona anniversary with dazzling win

EPL: United's Carrick frustrated with draw at Chelsea

Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup: College of Commerce, Osadenis Mixed clash in tomorrow's finaL

SNEPCo Junior Tennis Championship reveals a 'No Miss' talent

ITTF World T'Tennis Championship: My best yet to come, says Quadri



*BLUE PRINT*

Ignore Igbo elders' request for Nnamdi Kanu's release, NEF tells Buhari

WIFTI, UN women others partner to end violence against women, girls in 2030

DRAC unveils guidelines on children with disabilities, child protection

Refugees' commission denies misappropriation of funds

Zamfara APC to wed over 300 women- Danfulani

NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa top list of corrupt free MDAs-Group

Yar'adua Foundation hosts forum on elimination of violence against women

Breaking: Again, Lionel Messi beats Lewandowski, others, wins Ballon d'Or *Full results

RMRDC working to save over $200m from importing starch

Extortions: FAAN makes scapegoat of staffs, immigration officers in Lagos

Investors remain greatest assets in capital market ' SEC

African Alliance grows assets, declares N5.67bn profit

FirstBank creates awareness on export solution

FG identifies infrastructural development as Africa's greatest challenge

Agro business: NASC, FG harp on sustainable seed system

Horticulturists and challenge of food security

Secure Abuja ' Kaduna highway

Monarch advocates restructuring to ensure true federalism

ARYA commends FCT minister over appointment of secretaries

Corp members tasked on teamwork, patriotism

COVID-19 Omicron: Africa fumes as EU, U.S., others impose travel bans

Only PDP can mend destruction by APC govt ' Dokpesi

Senator Kalu visits Kanu in DSS custody

Cross River suspends 2021 carnival over security challenges, COVID variant

Confusion in APC as factional caretaker c'mt emerges, fixes convention Feb. 26

Over 30 million women, girls are victims of GBV ' Expert

Banditry: Lawyer hails court decision

My daughter belongs to my lover, not 'pastor husband', woman tells court

2023: TLF drums up support for Tinubu

Breaking: Attacker, prison official, 9 inmates shot dead in Jos Jail attack

Buhari's successor must appoint ministers, DGs among PWDs ' Lalu

Court clears Ikenga of defamation, restrains IGP, others from arresting, prosecuting him

Yobe: Group seeks govt support to end violence against women, girls

Lets support govt in reviving Nigeria health sector ' Prof Olaniyan

Minister urges care for older citizens

2021 Town Planners Week: NITP-FCT urges govt to exploit global best practice

Breaking: 2 travellers from Nigeria contract new COVID-19 variant Omicron ' Official

FCTA sensitises farmers on organic agric, post- harvest losses

AEAN tasks members to promote Agbari culture

Insecuruty: 6 DPOs honoured in C'River



*TRIBUNE*

Mr Vice President is a true statesman and an uncommon leader ' Delta Governor Okowa

Anambra APC crisis: Ngige urges members to sheath swords, work together

Ayade flags off UBE's school-based management committee

Over 6.5m persons received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria ' FG

N250m orphanage fund: Davido says disbursement about to commence

Woman detained in hospital after delivery gets N.5m donation from Ebonyi governor

Urhoghide trains Edo youths in vocations, donates starter packs

Lawmaker awards scholarships to 50 undergraduates in Ogun West

Ballon d'Or: Messi wins for seventh time

COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for prospective corps members

Countries impose travel restrictions as new COVID-19 variant puts world on high alert

Alleged kidnapper, Evans' co-defendant reportedly dies in custody

Questions over Deep Blue assets as foreign navies tackle Nigeria's maritime threats



*SPORTS*

13 Belenenses players, staff test positive for Omicron variant - Punch

AC Milan v Red Star Belgrade: Arrigo Sacchi's 'Immortals' & their brush with death - BBC

Adepoju worried over injury to key Super Eagles' players - Guardian

AHEAD WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS With FIFA Arab Tourney, Egypt... - Thisday

Alexia Putellas and Lionel Messi named 2021 Ballon d'Or winners - Yahoo

All set for Zenith Bank/Delta Principals Cup - Guardian

Aminu dreams pro career as charities win big at FirstBank Lagos Open 60th anniversary - Guardian

Ashes: England's preparation hampered again as warm-up is washed out - BBC

Ballon d'Or 2021: Barcelona star Pedri wins Kopa Trophy as best U-21 player - Punch

Ballon d'Or 2021: Chelsea named Club of the Year - Punch

Ballon d'Or 2021: Lewandowski wins Striker of the Year award - Punch

Ballon d'Or 2021: PSG's Donnarumma wins 'Yachine Trophy' as best goalkeeper - Punch

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi wins award as best player in world football for seventh time - BBC

Barcelona's Alexia Putellas wins women's Ballon d'Or 2021 - Punch

Big E vs. Seth Rollins Set for WWE Championship Match at WWE Day 1 - Bleacher Report

Bonfrere's reported interest in Eagles job elicits reactions - Punch

BREAKING: Lionel Messi Wins 2021 Ballon d'Or - Sahara Reporters

BREAKING: Messi makes history, clinches 7th Ballon d'Or - Vanguard

Bruins' Brad Marchand Suspended for Slew-Footing Canucks' Oliver Ekman-Larsson - Bleacher Report

Champions Spain out of Davis Cup after loss to Russia, Serbia through - New Telegraph

Cowboys' Trysten Hill Suspended 2 Games for Punching Raiders' John Simpson - Bleacher Report

Crack in Aba Sports Club as member heads to court over election - The Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo Denies His Only Goal Is to Win More Ballon d'Ors Than Lionel Messi - Bleacher Report

Croatia knock Italy out of Davis Cup quarter-finals - Yahoo

Davis Cup Finals 2021: Monday's Quarterfinals Scores, Updated Bracket - Bleacher Report

Dennis doubtful for Chelsea clash - Punch

DTigers outclass Uganda by 26-point margin to top World Cup qualifier group - The Cable

Eagles need Osimhen at AFCON ' Ighalo - Punch

Edo Sports Commission Felicitate with Shaibu on His Birthday birthday - Thisday

EPL: United's Carrick frustrated with draw at Chelsea - New Telegraph

Exclusive: County Championship to be revamped for more mid-summer matches - Yahoo

Fenway Sports Group acquires NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins - CNN

FULL LIST: Messi beats Lewandowski to win record seventh Ballon dOr - The Cable

How Corey Seager, Marcus Semien Contracts Impact Rangers' Starting Lineup, Payroll - Bleacher Report

ITTF World Championships: Quadri Aruna Bows Out in Style - Thisday

ITTF World T'Tennis Championship: My best yet to come, says Quadri - New Telegraph

Jimmy Butler Ruled Out for Heat vs. Nuggets With Tailbone Injury - Bleacher Report

John Higgins and Stuart Bingham knocked out of UK Championship - Yahoo

John Wall Will Be Worked into Game Shape Ahead of Potential Return, per Rockets HC - Bleacher Report

Jos Buttler: Team that deals with distractions best will win Ashes - Yahoo

JUST IN: 13 omicron cases found in Portuguese football team - New Telegraph

JUST IN: Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or - New Telegraph

La Liga: Vinicius stunner rescues Real Madrid against Sevilla - New Telegraph

Leaders Chelsea Force Man Utd Draw at Stamford Bridge - Thisday

Lincoln Riley Hire Changed Landscape of College Football, USC AD Mike Bohn Says - Bleacher Report

Lionel Messi Wins 2021 Ballon d'Or; Cristiano Ronaldo Finishes 6th - Bleacher Report

Lionel Messi wins historic seventh Ballon d'Or - Guardian

Lionel Messi wins record seventh Ballon d'Or - Yahoo

Lionel Messi wins seventh Ballon d'Or, while Alexia Putellas wins her first women's title - CNN

Lonzo Ball, Bulls Defeat LaMelo Ball, Hornets Behind Nikola Vucevic's Massive Game - Bleacher Report

Magic's Jalen Suggs Will Miss Extended Period of Time with Fractured Thumb Injury - Bleacher Report

Maguette faces sanction after awarding dubious penalty - Punch

Man United appoint Ralf Rangnick as interim coach - The Cable

Man Utd appoint Rangnick as interim boss - New Telegraph

Man Utd To Face Arsenal In Big Rival Midweek As Merseyside Derby Beckons On DStv - Complete Sports

Messi Earns Hat Tricks of Assists as PSG Move 14 Points Clear - Thisday

MLB Rumors: Expanded 14-Team Playoff Discussed; Division Winners Would Pick Opponent - Bleacher Report

Myles Turner Ruled Out for Pacers vs. Timberwolves with Non-COVID-19 Illness - Bleacher Report

New stars emerge at SNEPCo junior tennis championship - Guardian