*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 4TH FEBRUARY 2022* *PUNCH* NNPC lauds Barkindos leadership role in OPEC ISIS leader blew himself, family up during US raid Biden US court postpones sentencing of Hushpuppi by five months, mum on Kyari Lead by example in oil sector, OPEC tells NNPC What Ill do for Nigerians if allowed to lead Saraki Sweden committed to supporting Nigerian youths Ambassador Reps panel accuses developers of duping subscribers, flouting regulations PDP, CSOs lampoon FG as NFIU uncovers 96 terrorism financiers Zulum warns about ISWAP threat, insists on hiring mercenaries Kano, Sokoto absent as APC inaugurates state chairmen amidst heavy security Ebonyi riot: Ebubeagu must not derail After the victory comes the battle, Oni, Olujimi set for showdown with Fayoses camp over Ekiti PDP primary Nigerias next President should be below 60, able to work 14 hours dailyAfe Babalola Apapa jetty, others need upgrade for smooth product distribution Regulator FG gives N250bn Sukuk bond to 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