ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* Sanwo-Olu seeks promotion of creative arts Workers begin mass rallies on LG autonomy Tuesday Police recover N263m from kidnappers in three years Be careful with election cases, CJ warns judges 105 stranded Nigerians return from Chad Obi promises to raise minimum wage 2023: INEC vows prosecution of voters card buyers, sellers INEC to decongest polling units in Ekiti Be neutral during elections, NYSC warns corps members Benefits of reviving National Sports Festival Ebonyi South: Umahi, Okorie, others in battle of wits Denmark to get new govt weeks after elections Nigerias import from Russia crashes by 92% Senate passes NCCs N559bn budget Nigeria leads in yam production, exports none FG Reps direct NNPC to end petrol scarcity Norrenberger promotes fitness, networking Polaris Bank CEO urges auditors on tech Presidency knocks Kazaure over N89tn stamp duty claim Firm launches food campaign Reps amend SON Act for petroleum products Wemabod expresses commitment to real estate devt Firm wins multiple awards FG inaugurates panel on Benue power plant concession Senate postpones hearing on cash withdrawal limits Govt paying lip service to housing Eniola Why Qatar 2022 is greatest W'Cup tourney ' Oliseh NSF: Diri lauds second-place Bayelsa Argentina's road to 2022 World Cup final Majestic Messi secures Argentina World Cup final spot Fashanu backs Morocco to beat France, reach final Genk to accept '25m Onuachu offer I didn't want to join Man City ' Iheanacho Stay at Everton, Oliseh, Dosu tell Iwobi 24 teams for Ikpeba football challenge NWFL: Okara dismisses easy Heartland fixture Osimhen gave me tough time ' Udinese's Bijol Gumel pledges more scholarships for athletes Akpom crowned Player of The Month Messi's masterclass takes Argentina to World Cup final Self-deceit affecting national development I sell hemp to survive, HIV patient begs, jailed Fake soldiers in court for terrorising Lagos communities Sokoto man abducts neighbours seven-year-old son Edo police rescue two kidnapped women Land grabbers: Lagos community seeks Sanwo-Olus help Uber driver seeks N6m for heart surgery Six arrested over cops killings, gunmen abduct woman Terrorists kill three, Kaduna youths decry attacks Gunmen rob PoS agent, kill man, suspect caught Boreholes and public health Appraisal of human rights situation in Nigeria Synergy as template for mental well-being Health practitioner creates app to tackle GBV Stakeholders advocate more funding for basic health care HEMDDAN against importation of substandard medical devices President Court orders police to pay Kanus supporter N50m 100,000 residents enrol in Nasarawa health insurance Raped UNILORIN student: Two undergraduates sentenced to death *VANGUARD* Omo-Agege first guber candidate to campaign in oil-richBurutu in 42yrs,say Burutu Youths Nigeria 'll completely eliminate use of petrol, diesel generator ' Buhari Woman arraigned for assaulting police officer Police parade man, 25, for killing 3-year-old child Police arrest 8 over alleged criminal conspiracy, kidnapping in Sokoto Group advocates sexual, reproductive health rights of women, girls Man, 28, in Police net for alleged robbery, murder in Ogun NAFDAC confiscates counterfeit alcoholic drinks in Aba, Onitsha Nigeria's problem not solely caused by 1999 Constitution ' Gen Gbor I'll bring prosperity to Kogi; Ajaokuta steel 'll be reality ' Obi Tinubu pledges to tackle bandits in Kaduna, North West US pledges $55 billion to support Africa's health, climate adaption Secure your products from counterfeiters, SON tells business owners Abuse naira, go to jail, CBN warns Killers of Unilorin student bag death sentence Ikpeazu saluted Woke on his birthday FG intervenes in 64 internal road projects in institutions ' Fashola Large turnout, as EFCC auctions 80 forfeited cars in Ibadan FG plans to increase groundnut production, processing, value addition Buhari to receive award on peace, security Atiku's team, journalists, passengers stranded as Jos airport shuts down Ayu must go'; no personal issue with Atiku, Wike insists NDDC: Senate screens Lauretta Onochie, 14 others Customer trust, center of successful paymentecosystem ' Flutterwave Nigeria pledges to meet 30 gigawatts energy target by 2030 Customs impounds rice, Indian Hemp, others worth over N1bn Shareholders okay Dangote Cement's share buyback offer On plight of women and children in IDPs camps Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final Argentina-Croatia match draws biggest crowd Oshodi-Apapa expressway: Traffic situation worsens Seven killed as protests disrupt flights, train stations in Peru EU parliament fires Eva Kaili as VP over alleged Qatar corruption scandal Man in police net for alleged robbery, murder in Ogun Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council Two policemen, four others die in Australia's gunfight Former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas Man in police net for impregnating teenage house help *THISDAY* Group Demands Tinubu's Disqualification as APC Presidential Candidate Lawmakers Pass Bill Restricting Foreign Vessels on Nigerian Waters Kwara Pledges More Support for SMEs to Tackle Poverty Ekiti to Partner Foreign, Local Investors to Boost Agriculture 2023 Census: NPC to Deploy Technology for Credibility Agabi: Right Education Pinnacle for Nation's Devt NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to be Security Conscious Hennessy Hosts Annual Finale Concert in Lagos Elite Consensus and Nigeria Post-Elections Pushing for Tinubu in Oyo Ugwuanyi's Handover Code for Sustainable Peace in Enugu How Prepared Are Main Candidates for 2023 Presidential Poll APWB, Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Disruptions in Talent Market Agbebaku-Izobo Eseche: On a Mission to Conquer the World Killing of Twins: The Thoughts that Nourish the Evil Social Clubs as Paradigm Shift Model to Help Less Privileged Universal Insurance Wins Pearl Award Shareholders Approve Dangote Cement's Share buy-back Bank of Industry, IFCPartnerto EmpowerMSMEs PenCom Announces 34 Mortgage Banks for RSA Mortgage Financing FCMB Provides Quick Response Payment Platform to Shoppers, Businesses SEC, Gambia Counterpart to Collaborate on Capital Market Development SMEs to Benefit from Terminal Africa's Simplified Logistic Solutions Babcock Varsity Don Suggests Measures for Sustainable Food Security Stanbic IBTC Asset Management LaunchesN19.997bn Infrastructure Fund *THE SUN* Tinubu promises national industrial revolution, completion of AKK gas pipeline Ill restore security, revamp economy -Atiku Court dismisses certificate forgery suit against Tinubu How Ill grow Enugu economy in unprecedented manner Mbah Mammoth crowd cheers Peter Obi in Kogi Your party nurtured Boko Haram, Lai slams Atiku Nigeria Decides 2023: How relevant is Chatham House appearance ThisDay-Arise TV/Tinubu face-off: APC chieftain angry over PCCs handling of issue INEC, IPC call for collective action against electoral disinformation, others Atiku, Tinubu outdo each other on security, economic plans NOC elections: Gumel lists achievements Amusan listed as one of 2022 Diamond League history makers Diri lauds Team Bayelsa podium finish at Asaba 2022 Morocco coach: We want to make history by qualifying for Final Fury rules out fight with Anthony Joshua Onigbinde hails Kayromlee CSR: Doculand sponsors Kidsport Charity Cup Messi, Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to reach World Cup final Glo officials visit home of winner to convince her on car prize Shareholders approve Dangote Cements share buy-back Danbatta named NDLEA Ambassador Govt, farmers brainstorm to resume yam export Increasing tax to control sugar consumption baseless MAN Nigerian Breweries shareholders approve 2.1bn bonus shares at EGM How government agencies frustrate national fleet project Capacity devt: 235 NSDP beneficiaries depart for Indian, Greece Customs intercepts85,300 litres of PMS, others worth N1.021bn Drug trafficking: Nigeria, India partner to fight syndicates Enugu Assembly decries worsening insecurity, demands Ugwuanyis action 14 people, 22 cows killed in Kebbi road FCT police assure residents of peaceful Christmas, deploy massively to curb crimes Kebbi police nab site manager for stealing 83 laptops at JAMB centre Araromi Ale demolition: Residents commend Sanwo-Olu over stop order Ikpeazu salutes Wike on birthday Customs raises the alarm over use of govt number plates by smugglers Army charges soldiers to be loyal to constituted authority Obanikoro provides free healthcare for 500 women in Eti Osa Amidst: Obsolete entry Future of history in Nigeria Hidden secrets behind near-success syndroume (15) Ethnic nationalities and emerging challenges in Nigeria (3) Mother Tongue and Nigerias cultural renaissance Health governance issues for political parties 20th National Congress of CPC: Chinas new journey, Africas new opportunities How to manage your mobile data usage wisely Queen Christiana Ego Igwesi: Going home in blaze of glory Weve succeeded in stopping crude oil theft Wunti Land grabbing: Community sendsSOS to Soludo Making babies without quacks Illegal markets boom in Abuja Weve succeeded in stopping crude oil theft Wunti The menace of underage voters *GUARDIAN* Bauchi police order probe on removal of 12-year-old boy's eye Commuters lament deplorable state of Limca way, Isolo Industrial Estate Omowumi: Three Unilorin students bag death sentence for sexual assault, murder Unknown gunmen abduct Rivers woman Nigeria, India agree to share intelligence on drug trafficking syndicates Kebbi police arrest ICT JAMB manager for alleged theft of HP laptops Ogun police arrest 28-year-old man for armed robbery, murder Police confirm killing of health school staff in Ibadan Anambra community begins legacy civic centre project in Lagos Eguavoen still hurts from Eagles' failure to qualify for Qatar 2022 Lagos Table Tennis League draws eight teams to 'Sportscity' December 18 My NOC secured IOC scholarships for Brume, Amusan, others, says Gumel WBO title at stake as King of the Ring 2 holds in Lagos Greensprings School partners Southampton on football academy Diri congratulates 'most improved' Team Bayelsa for second-place finish MultiChoice redefining football experience at Qatar 2022 World Cup NPFL-Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation Super Cup's N100m prize money solely for winner Messi smashes World Cup records, equals Maradona's mark in win over Croatia Messi and Alvarez fire Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final FG hopeful of $6b inflow from seafaring business NCC awaits board approval as MVNO licensing nears Negative sentiments resurface on NGX as losses drag index by 0.09% Quarter of small businesses to make half their yearly revenue in December Group kicks against Webb Fontaine's customs cargo tracking contract MMIA Customs record N1.9 billion revenue in November Europe leads as only 40% of Africa has Internet access Farmer emerges overall best in computer training programme Tek Experts appoints Ogundare as Marketing Lead for Africa Telcos, partners pledge $30b to bridge online connectivity gap Appzone Group banks on Qore to expand continent's digitisation Liquid Intelligent assures Nigerians of digitally connected future VAPP and widow's protest in Abuja Amendment of the constitution: Matters arising Nigeria: Modern day el dorado or el nairado Another disaster waiting to happen Real Story Akwa Ibom 2023 budget of completion Land use reform in Nigeria: Removing stifling bottlenecks Dissecting Ikpeazu's politics, policies and Abia agenda Nigeria, others increase production as OPEC retains demand outlook 5G network will enable more sectors contribute to Nigeria's economy Senate to debate CBN's cash withdrawal policy today Why core investors, management of DisCos were sacked, by FG Darkness looms as vandals kill contractors, destroy transmission towers Olubadan denies endorsing Peter Obi Inefficiency, opacity, others mar 2006 port concession reforms Nigeria-bound cargo to pay $100 million war risk insurance after piracy red list removal Atiku pledges security, economic revival if elected president United Airlines makes historic order for 200 Boeing aircraft *LEADERSHIP* Senate Reduces President's Power To Remove EFCC Chairman Crisis Looms As AMAC Clashes With FCDA Over Revenue Collection AGF Urged To Commence Criminal Prosecution Against Abba Moro Senate Gives Perm Sec 48 Hours To Explain Disbursement Of N113m Illegal Universities: A Threat To Tertiary Education 2023: Atiku, Tinubu, Obi Unveil Economic, Security Packages LEADERSHIP Awards Reputable, Highly Cherished Honour, Say BUA Foods PLC, Lotus Bank Missing' N89trn Stamp Duty Can Clear Nigeria's, Local, Foreign Debts ' Presidency Kenya's Raila Odinga To Speak At LEADERSHIP Conference And Awards Universal Health Coverage *NEW TELEGRAPH* Checking rising cases of substance abuse Stamp Duty: Presidency explains CBN's I&E Accounts, N23.4trn loans to banks SWV: Senate gives Perm Sec 48 hrs to explain missing N113m Delta Guber: Omo-Agege distorting facts on 13% derivation ' Okowa 2023: No axe to grind with Atiku ' Wike Reps give NNPC one week to end fuel scarcity 39m children may remain undernourished over herder-farmers conflict 'FG 2023: Tinubu promises to end insecurity, boost food sufficiency in Kaduna CBN: Five banks account for N37.73trn industry's total assets 2023: IGP meets with military, DSS, others 2023: Atiku slams Tinubu over Chatham House outing, attack on media Can startup sector sustain funding run amid global turmoil CBN: Intensifying quest for ending Nigeria's oil dependence Interswitch hosts stakeholders in Sierra Leone FG, govs tackled over excessive borrowing, extravagance IMF, Ghana reach staff-level agreement on $3bn credit facility Ship owner seeks modalities for accessing $350m cabotage fund Stanbic IBTC sponsors 8th West Africa property investment summit Stocks: AELP platform connects Nigerian exchange across 14 countries FG gives banks approval to disburse trapped $350m vessel intervention fund NGX seeks increased synergies from CSCS Nigeria worse than APC met it in 2015 'Olorunfemi Adetugbobo: Our target is to mobilise Lagosians for Tinubu Cashless Policy: When Dickson stood alone in opposition 2023: Tinubu promises to end insecurity, boost food sufficiency in Kaduna Atiku meets Gbong Gwom Jos, CAN, JNI as he flags-off Plateau campaign 2023: 520 ex-Ogun councilors throw weight behind Abiodun's second term bid NSF: Diri lauds Team Bayelsa's podium finish Morocco faces French test on DStv, Gotv 3SC shift attention to NPFL after N100m Super Cup jackpot Morocco vs France: Sodje harps on belief, confidence as Atlas Lions dare reigning champions Gumel happy with NOC grants to top athletes Qatar 2022: Messi, Alavez fire Argentina to final Another journalist 'dies suddenly' at Qatar 2022 Stars are aligned for Messi to lift World Cup, says Ibrahimovic Henry Nwosu: PFAN heaps praises on Okowa, Sanwo-Olu Swiss coaching job excites Adeyemi *BLUE PRINT* 2023: Tinubu promises industrial revolution,Atiku to restore peace inPlateau Breaking: Messi strikes new record as Argentina down Croatia, berth in 6th World Cup final Stakeholders laud ondigenous firm for saving capital flight Kogi partners group empower women, girls Equity market sheds N25bn Banks compete for 'reined in' $6bn of deposits as Nigeria redesigns its banknotes International Space Station: Beehive of human's activities in space Vulnerable Group Fund as means to achieving Universal Health Coverage 20th National Congress of CPC: China's new journey, Africa's new opportunities Orlu zone senate: Ranking, equity favour Onyereri Bauchi 2023: Why desperation even before pinning to the mat EU could face gas shortage in 2023, IEA warns Oil rises to over $80/bbl as dollar slumps on slowing inflation OPEC wants 'vigilance and caution' among members Nigeria upscale crude oil production Senate summons finance ministry's perm sec over unverifiable N113m service wide vote Pictures: Sir Emeka Offor Foundation doles out over N60 million worth of rice to Armed forces, police Naira redesign: An economic or a socio-political solution NDCC: Senate refers Onochie's confirmation, 14 others to committee HURIWA to Nigerians: Don't ignore Atiku's failure to get justice for Deborah Group petitions INEC, makes demands against Tinubu's presidential ambition Assembly laments insecurity in Enugu, urges Ugwuanyi to act decisively 2023: INEC holds capacity building workshop for Benue journalists NEC laments slow pace of PVCs collection in Akwa Ibom Why we won't support Atiku, Abuja natives open up Senate reveals date to debate CBN 's cash withdrawal limit policy Gunmen abduct woman in Rivers Reps seek petroleum ministry in SON council 2023: APC victory certain ' Nasarawa speaker USAID wants journalists to intensify reports on GBV Danbatta named NDLEA ambassador Women miners lament violence by men counterparts South-east unrest: Ohaneze calls for arrest, repatriation of 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