ElohimTov Naija News. *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 27TH DECEMBER 2022* *PUNCH* BREAKING: Hoodlums burn Ebonyi APC chairs house Fun seeker electrocuted, Lagos shuts event venue N124bn weapons imported in four years Report Low revenue threatening health spending, says World Bank Tackle unemployment among youths, Obasanjo advises monarchs Group faults Akeredolu on Yoruba nation agitation Lagos promises gender equality, social justice Naira redesign, reissuance in rowdy take-off Ortom, Suswam, Moro, others battle for Benue senatorial seats CBN monitors 6,047 BVNs over suspected fraudulent transactions Unravel subsidy scam, NECA tells FG Road: Dangote, others invest N97.4bn in four years Berger Paints appoints new COO Domestic airfares soar by 97% NBS Review RT-200 FX policy, WBank tells CBN IMF warns Nigeria over dwindling oil revenue Funding affecting ports reconstruction NPA MD REA urges states to invest in power $800m rail will ease cargo movement Lekki Port Tax revenue vital to Nigerias survival CITN Edo govt rewards 17 civil servants 500 farmers, experts meet over climate change Institute plans varsity, inducts new members Group demands review of Dangote coal project Nigeria needs right environment to attract investments Economist Mbappe, Neymar return for PSG as league restarts Mixed fortunes for Nigerian stars on Boxing Day Osimhen tops Serie A 2022 scorers chart NPFL winners to receive N100m ' Elegbeleye Bonus row: We'll pay Noble soon, says NFF Flying Eagles camp reopens January 7 Dortmund's Adeyemi visits Ibadan Onuachu big, strong prolific striker ' Belgian defender Carrick hails Akpom after Wigan hat-trick Dennis, Awoniyi dare Devil at Old Trafford Table-topping Arsenal beat West Ham, go seven points clear How addiction to sports betting ruins finances, devastates lives Geospatial intelligence for national security Cultists murder Ogun bus driver, wife demands justice Policeman kills varsity graduate, Edo family begs IG Ogun community bemoans dilapidated health centre Man arraigned for defrauding car buyer of N1.3m Eight die in Rivers crash, FRSC warns drivers Two die as Rivers youths clash Osun Amotekun denies alleged attack on monarch Smartphone affordability worsens as price rises by 10% Mobile Internet subscription grows by 12 million 2022: When the worst year rekindles hope Debate over the correctness of Happy New Year in advance UNIOSUN gets first professorial suites Poly bans staff from travelling abroad without permission Don advises researchers on problem-solving skills Be innovative, Abiodun tells MTU, others How Lagos policeman killed my pregnant wife Lawyers husband PCC kicks over governors threat to dump Atiku Socialite made us sleep with five men daily Students *VANGUARD* Omobolanle Raheem: Killer policeman, accomplices to face orderly room trial Burkina Faso authorities has no authority to expel official ' UN Chief Proceed on unapproved trips, be sanctioned, rector warns employees 2023: I didn't disparage Arogbo-Ijaws in Ondo ' Ex-gov aspirant 2023: Under Tinubu, all tribes'll enjoy developmental projects ' Gbajabiamila Osun disengages quarry sites revenue collectors, consultants Yoruba Nation agitation: YCE, IOO disagree over S-West govs' position 2023: AU devt agency insists on violence-free elections in Nigeria Nigeria's education standard still strong ' Veritas varsity VC Suspected Jihadists kill 17 herders in Borno A'Ibom: A-Court reserves judgment in Udofia, Enang's APC governorship poll dispute Drug war: US supports NDLEA with forensic, intelligence, prosecution tools Christmas: Kukah's message validates Nigeria's experience under APC's 8yrs ' PDP campaign Ex-envoy's death: Buhari condoles Malami's family NDDC sued over alleged failure to present 2020 budget breakdown Insecurity still high, CSO, group tell military chiefs HARMATTAN: NCAA warns pilots, airlines over hazardous weather Remain apolitical, COAS charges troops Kukah's message indicts APC, Buhari, Tinubu ' PDP Liverpool make flying start on Premier League's return Flood: ANPMP makes case for hospitals Why Lagos leads in birth registration ' NPopC Boss mPharma donates N35m drugs to Nigerian hospitals NHIA Act strategic to changing health insurance landscape in Nigeria ' EXPERT Childhood pneumonia: Speed up completion of medical oxygen plants, SCI tasks FG BLACK Christmas: 1 killed, 45 abducted as gunmen invade Kaduna community Timber traders count losses as inferno consumes market in Imo Four arrested over gang rape, death of 13-yr-old girl 3 die as Niger military helicopter crashes Police condole with family, friends of Bolanle Raheem killed by officer Protesters chant 'No going back' as unrest hits 100 days in Iran Winter storm: Death toll hits 37 in US I grew up in Mushin, did menial jobs for survival ' Mr. Nigeria, Ajewole Emmanuel Odunayo *THISDAY* Bandits Attack Community, Kill One, Abduct 45 in Kaduna Okowa: ASUU Strike Didn't Affect Delta Varsities Rights Group Urges FG to Pacify Igbo with Release of Kanu Kwara NNPP Guber Candidate Promises LG Autonomy Convoy of PDP Deputy Gov Candidate Kills Couple in A'Ibom Thugs Attack SDP's Secretariat in Rivers President Buhari to Inaugurate Projects in Kogi Dec 29 Bauchi Gov Restates Commitment to Constitutional Responsibilities Kane Scores as Spurs Fightback to Hold Brentford Scotland's Goalkeeper, Gordon, Suffers Double Broken Legs Internal Crisis Hit Morocco's World Cup Squad Akanbi Targets Third Title as Molade Okoya-Thomas Championship Kicks off Gbajabiamila, Tejuosho, Others Grace Akinwunmi's Charity Event IMC Plans Glamorous Draw Ceremony to Usher NewNPFL Abridged Season Salah, Van Dijk on Target as Liverpool Reopen Bid for Top Four Aribo, Iwobi Fire Blanks as Saints, Everton Slump in Boxing Day EPL Restart Arsenal Beat West Ham to Go Seven Points Clear at the Top IPOB'S JUSTIFICATION AND WHY IT MUST BE DISSOLVED CHURCH, STATE AND 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS QATAR 2022 AND MATTERS MISCELLANEOUS INADEQUATE FUNDING FOR JUDICIARY May & Baker, Biovaccines Set for Vaccine Production in Q2 2023 Massilia Motors Rewards 6 Entrepreneurs with Funding, Mentoring Sessions Traders Seek Urgent FG Intervention on Road Infrastructure Big Tent Coalition Deepens Obi-Datti Grassroots Engagement *THE SUN* Nigeria Decides 2023: APCs endless blame game sign of failure Ogidi, former PDP national vice chairman Nigeria Decides 2023: 2022: Reps year of dashed hopes, inconclusive probes Nigeria Decides 2023: Anambra South: Ihiala stakeholders endorse LPs candidate, Obinna Uzoh, for Senate Nigeria Decides 2023: Why I want to represent Awka North/South in NASS Uyammadu Nigeria Decides 2023: Why Nigerian youth must identify, vote for problem-solvers Peller Nigeriansll enjoy better yuletide with Obi as president Mbamara Jonathans supporters mobilise for Tinubu Nigerians in UK task political parties, candidates on town hall meetings Abia North: Businessman backs Orji Kalus re-election bid Akinwunmi splashes over N6m on 60 kids on birthday game Akpan teams up with Ashe at Auburn University Flying Eagles train in Spain or Morocco, camp reopens January 7 Sanusi still doubtful for Arouca clash Bosso aiming for U20 World Cup ticket Ibadan boxer, Moses Apataroro roars Goals without penalty: Osimhens Serie As best in 2022 Anthony Joshua warned to avoid fighting Wilder Quadri Aruna joins Bahrain club for Arab Championship IMC plans glamorous draw event for NPFL Abridged League season Buharis salary not more than N1.2m Shehu, RMAFC chairman Less than 40m Nigerians pay taxes Shehu, RMAFC chairman Ship acquisition:FG orders CBN to provide forex for shipowners at official rate Q3 2022 commodity import rises 0.76% NBS CBN to drive Nigerias credit-to-GDP ratio above 50% Afreximbank approves $1.5bn funding for CARICOM Incidents that shaped agric sector in 2022 Wheat farmers lose president Curbing rising Ponzi investment scams with effective regulatory reforms NDE doles out loans to artisans in Lagos NAUTH Nnewi gone digital, says CMD N200m check-off dues tear Abuja pensioners apart Ensure South East safe, peaceful, Kanu orders ESN, IPOB US supports Nigeria with tools to fight drug abuse Bishop Onuoha flags off campaign, security, employment top priority Timber traders count losses as fire guts Imo market Bandits gang rape pregnant woman to death Thugs destroy Abes secretariat in Rivers Late Martins-Ogbonna: Family cries out over pressure to settle out of court Red flag Tinubu Where is the President Those days are gone Nigeria without teachers Okezie Ikpeazu: The man in the arena How was your Christmas Okezie Ikpeazu: The man in the arena How was your Christmas Why I want to represent Abia South in Senate Okwuchi How to avoid unnecessary weight gain this Christmas .Foods, drink to avoid The looming job losses *GUARDIAN* Nigeria: Let us turn a new page Fear of Binani leaves Adamawa APC in suspended animation Excitement as Sanwo-Olu commissions road, jetty to link Lagos, Ogun communities Bob: Lagos cyclists, family seek justice as community rides in honour of slain member Cross River: 49-year-old man nabbed for killing girl friend's niece Lagos fetes EFAG operatives, asks for improved output on drainage maintenance Succour as group fetes widows, needy in Lagos Uproar over police killing of Lagos lawyer Beginners Golf Classic thrills Abeokuta captain Leadership Golf Digest debuts next month Gbajabiamila, Tejuoso, top dignitaries honour Akinwunmi at 60 Akanbi eyes third title as Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis contest serves off Nigeria Shitoryo Karate Union holds end of year seminar, training Woman in Mendy rape trial denies sexual contact with Manchester City teammate Grealish TPPA dangles U.S. scholarships on young players Nigeria's schools crash out from World School Basketball Championships U.S.-based promotertips 'TP Rock' to rule boxing world NPFL draws hold tomorrow as 2022/23 abridged league begins January 8 Lekki port ready for operation, discussion on phase two commences Stakeholders explore reforms in extractive industries FIRS board celebrates Gbonjubola, Ben-Obi Underwriter renews commitment to prompt claim settlement World Bank warns of imminent global recession, debt distress Experts hail suspension of proposed excise duty rates hike Financial experts caution CBN against excessive regulation Indigenous shipowners yet to leverage incentives for vessel acquisition NCAA cautions local operators on safety as bad weather disrupts flights globally 90% drivers of inflation are not addressed by interest rate hike Ogun NIP calls for issue-based campaign, elects new executives Nigerian organisation emerges first to win Okayama award in W'Africa Lagos govt tasks instructors on innovations, productivity to meet modern demands Stakeholders seek sustenance of arbitration practice via mentorship Association seeks women empowerment to mitigate gender-based violence Regulating care services industry for professionalism, job creation Barde, Inuwa: Hard choice for Gombawa in 2023 Counting the cost of medical tourism Those days are gone Joy to a troubled world at Christmas Who of the presidential candidates is better educated Nigeria and her 'wonderful'children Revelation that indicts all Lagos Judiciary begins digital oath-taking, e-filing processes Yahaya tasks troops on routing terrorists in North East Idigbe pledges to impact on Delta economy Punuka reward staff at Christmas Party NSCDC warns against destruction of power installations Man petitions Oyo government over trespass on property INEC prays for time to defend suit against 'no PVC, no vote Why people should travel with valid legal documents, by Oyefara CCD urges govt to punish discrimination against persons with disability Kabara: Islamic sect accuses Ganduje of influencing Shariah court ruling *LEADERSHIP* Agenda For 2023! 2023 Presidency: Tinubu, Obi's Men Shift Battleground To S'South, S'East Deal Decisively With Terrorists, Army Chief Charges Troops 3 Die In Niger Republic Military Helicopter Crash 1 Killed, 45 Abducted By Gunmen In Kaduna Federal Govt Grants Local Shipowners Zero Import Duty On New Vessels Sheikh Kabara: Islamic Group To Appeal Death Sentence Killing Of Lagos Lawyer: Atiku Seeks Urgent Police Reforms US To Strengthen NDLEA Forensic, Intelligence, Prosecution Tools Nigeria And 12 Most Advanced African Countries' List Five Lessons 2022 Taught Us About Politics And Nationhood *NEW TELEGRAPH* One killed, 45 abducted' as gunmen invade Kaduna community on Christmas Day JUST IN: Umahi's Aide dies in motor accident EPL: Liverpool hold off Villa to make winning return One killed, 45 abducted' as gunmen invade Kaduna community on Christmas Day Manipulation of 2023 election may spell doom for Nigeria ' Ahmadiyya warns Alleged Extra-Judicial Killing: IGP orders probe, prosecution of officers involved B'Haram kills 17 herders in Borno Ukraine War: Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves three dead Taiwan reports China's largest incursion yet to air defence zone Nigeria missed 2022 poverty reduction target ' W'Bank Dozens dead as big freeze grips North America Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff BVAS, IReV've returned power to Nigerians 'Igini 2023: Concerns as issues take back stage Abia North: Businessman, group back Orji Kalu's re-election bid Respite is coming, Kunle Akindele charges Nigerians at Christmas EPL: Newcastle cage Foxes to go second; wins for Fulham, Wolves EPL: Spurs fight back at Brentford Struggling Wolves sign Cunha from Atletico on loan *BLUE PRINT* Nigeria's insurmountable debt crisis Nigerians react as Sabinus mimmicks Tinubu Timber traders count losses as fire destroys Imo market Price of 1kg of beef rose 29% in 12 months ' NBS Nigeria mulls 0.5% levy on goods from US, Europe, others Save more to manage oil market volatility, IMF tells Nigeria, others Kwara political gladiators bury partisanship for wedding event Work selflessly for Nigerians, group urges political leaders SDP presidential candidate Adebayo promises better life for citizens Make judicious use of PVC to elect credible individuals, APC chieftain urges Nigerians Bravemansgame wins King George VI chase EPL boxing day action: Kane sparks Tottenham fightback in draw at Brentford Invitational basketball Championship:Edem launches N3m for winners MLS star Akindele hangs boot My grouse with NPFL club chairmen 'Elegbeleye NPFL 2022/2023 winners to get N100m ' Elegbeleye Matawalle set to flag-off governorship campaign Oyo 2023: Accord guber candidate Adelabu tasks members on prayers NIMASA gets FEC's approval for 3 projects, targets $1.1bn revenue NLN sure of producing millionaires in Nigeria, unveils ambassador Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at holds 68th convention, urges peaceful elections Insecurity: NEDC trains private security agents, volunteers Lagos speaker Obasa charges Christians on love, kindness Concerned Jos youth conduct free medical outreach Yuletide: Bishop Yahayaforesees greater Nigeria, urges citizens on hope COREN develops indigenous engineering, standards codes Bimbo Ogbonna's death: Group decries 12hrs arrest of grieving mother, brothers Jonathan's men begin mobilisation for Tinubu in South-south, South-east Christmas: Gombe governor urges Christians to uphold tenets of love, sacrifice Group trains, equips 500 women, entrepreneurs on climate change Imo, Korean firm strike deal on $7bn Smart City Ideato youth forum warns over threat to Ugochinyere's life Christmas: Uzodimma promises extra month salary, food items to Imo workers, offers free buses to returnees Missile blast kills 7 inside crowded market on Christmas eve After Christmas, goverment announces another public holiday Osinbajo preaches mercy, grace for Nigeria on Christmas day Christmas tragedy:9 killed, 22 injured in Bauchi, Lagos-Ibadan road crashes Bauchi: Waziri gives out 2 daughters in marriage, urges national unity Etsu Nupe urges Nigerians to support security agencies *THE EDITORIAL* Tackle unemployment among youths, Obasanjo advises monarchs Food prices continue to rise, says NBS Trigger-happy cop: IGP orders speedy probe into killing of Lagos lawyer No serious flood in Lagos in 2022, says govt Trigger-happy policeman shoots Lagos lawyer, NBA kicks A Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy policeman in the Ajah area of Lagos. ... EFCC auctions Diezani, others’ property I’ll be far away from Abuja after leaving office to avoid problems – Buhari Govt shuts Quilox club over noise pollution Consignments of Colorado concealed in vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada and packs of cannabis juice flown in from South Africa Tragic! Road crash kills three on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Christmas day Don’t succumb to misery, be hopeful, PDP tells Nigerians FUOYE VC celebrates staff, host communities at Christmas *TRIBUNE* I will increase security personnel, cut JAMB, NECO, WAEC fees ' Kwankwaso Security experts identify governors as key solution to insecurity You're one of Nigeria's great leaders', Saraki celebrates Dogara at 56 One year jail term awaits vote buyers ' INEC declares [BREAKING] Ombolanle Raheem: Tinubu Calls For Urgent Police Reform BREAKING: Lagos seals Wonderland Event Centre after guest electrocuted We must ensure speedy justice', Sanwo-Olu condemns lawyer's killing, commiserates with family Nigerian-German footballer, Karim Adeyemi watches foundation team play Shooting Stars in Ibadan 5 talking points as English Premier League resumes after World Cup break 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, one to remember I'm not in support of Obi's presidential ambition, Arthur Eze announces Jonathan's supporters commence campaign, mobilisation for Tinubu Insecurity: Plateau APC guber candidate tasks traditional leaders to profile miners Why I resigned from Akeredolu's government ' Agboola, ex-Ondo deputy gov Re-opening of land borders threat to food security in Nigeria 'Daware Flooding: FG, IFAD support Nasarawa farmers with fequipment Niger Delta youths, women receive support to start agribusiness Edo govt to empower 500,000 poultry farmers by 2030 PDP feud: Gusau wades in as G5 meets in London again Anger over murder of Lagos lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, by police Critical issues from 2023 federal health budget proposal Osun gov bars revenue collectors from quarry sites Illusion of witchcraft meetings and witchphobia in Africa Effects of social media on 2023 elections *SPORTS* 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup, one to remember - Tribune 5 talking points as English Premier League resumes after World Cup break - Tribune Akanbi eyes third title as Molade Okoya-Thomas Table Tennis contest serves off - Guardian Akinwunmi splashes over N6m on 60 kids on birthday game - The Sun Akpan teams up with Ashe at Auburn University - The Sun Anthony Joshua warned to avoid fighting Wilder - The Sun Arsenal 3-1 West Ham: Gunners' attackers inspire turnaround as Jesus-less leaders show their mettle - Yahoo Arsenal submit 55m bid for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk - Yahoo Arteta hails Wenger influence as Arsenal move clear - BBC Arteta, Saka thrilled as Nketiah rises to challenge of replacing Jesus - Yahoo Aston Villa 1-3 Liverpool: Salah stars as Reds resume with win - Yahoo Bears' Justin Fields Won't Be Shut Down for Season amid Injuries, Matt Eberflus Says - Bleacher Report Beginners Golf Classic thrills Abeokuta captain - Guardian Bonus row: We'll pay Noble soon, says NFF - Punch Bosso aiming for U20 World Cup ticket - The Sun Bravemansgame wins King George VI chase - Blueprint Broncos' Cap Situation Explained If Russell Wilson Is Cut or Traded in 2023 Offseason - Bleacher Report Buccaneers' Tom Brady Says 'I Really Don't' Contemplate Retirement Despite Rumors - Bleacher Report Bucks' Marc Lasry Reportedly 'Open' to Selling Ownership Stake in Team - Bleacher Report Cardiff and QPR fail to sparkle in stalemate - BBC Carrick hails Akpom after Wigan hat-trick - Punch Chargers' Derwin James Ejected for Hit on Ashton Dulin; 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