*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 11TH JANUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged N32.9bn money laundering

Olubadan: Kingmakers meet to ratify Lekan Balogun, Agbekoya leader writes Ladoja

Ohanaeze fumes, alleges injustice as Tinubu declares presidential bid

NPC demarcates 772 LGs for 2022 census

Buhari visits Ogun, inaugurates projects Thursday

Zamfara massacre: Time to impose state of emergency

PDP chieftain sues ex-gov Mimiko over party leadership

APC picks January 27 for Ekiti governorship primary

Govt abducting opposition figures with Ebubeagu, alleges Ebonyi PDP

Wike, Diri rekindle South-South brotherhood, confident of PDP presidential victory

Becoming Nigerias president is my lifelong ambition -Tinubu

2023: No rule stops kingmaker from becoming king, Tinubu defends presidential ambition

Power generation drops as vandals ground 504MW plant

FAAN arrests 90 over fake COVID-19 results, others at airports

Bank loans to govt rise by 23% in nine months, hit N2.1tn

FG pledges increased forex sale to manufacturers

Discos indebtedness hits N326bn in nine months, says FG

Devalue currency further, raise interest rates, IMF tells Nigeria, others

Internet subscribers fall by 10.9 million over NIN-SIM linkage, others

Eagles begin fourth AFCON chase against Pharaohs

Ugbade gives Eagles tips on how to beat Egypt

Eguavoen faces selection headache ahead Nations Cup opener

Gabon spoil AFCON debut for Comoros, win 1-0

AFCON: Boufal's goal against Ghana gives Morocco winning start

Nigeria, South Africas under-performance hurts the black race

Nigerias defective development plan (1)

Nigeria needs referendum, not election

Dr Nwobike SAN v. FRN: Concept of unconstitutional vagueness

Two die as Lagos hoodlums clash, loot shops

Suspected cultists tie Lagos casino attendants hands, stab victim to death

Ekiti sales boy disguises, threatens boss with kidnap, demands N1.5m

Court frees Ekiti man of rape charge, says act consensual

Rivers mother demands body of son killed by IGP team, seeks cops trial

FRSC begins enforcement of speed limiter, arrests seven motorists

Abuja, Lagos offices lead as EFCC recovers N152bn, $386m in 2021

Hundreds of passengers stranded as Kano-bound cargo train derails in Niger

18 suspected illegal refinery operators arrested in Rivers

Ex-Imo Assembly speaker, former LG chairs wife, bizman, others kidnapped

One killed, six arrested as Osun rival gangs clash

Abducted Zamfara lecturers wife, two daughters released, ransom paid

Buhari, Atiku mourn Oba Omisore

UI medicine dropout who removed his testicle needs urgent help, says Physician

Foreign capital flows into telecoms sector tumble by 70%

Fintechs in Nigeria, others raised $3bn in 2021 Report

Cryptocurrency theft rises by 516% to $3.2bn, says firm

Tech startup raises $1.7m for expansion

Channels TV interview (sorry, torture) of President Buhari

Adeyemi college now varsity

Carnegie conference proffers solution to higher education problems

Adeboye assures RUN of more support

Offa poly gets acting rector

Take someone serious or seriously

Yabatech introduces device to aid learning in computer village

FG to inaugurate poly, colleges governing councils

Group gives scholarships to 10 students

P&ID firm paid $9,969 into director daughters account before agreement signing Witness

Kwankwaso rubbishes zoning, begins consultations on 2023 presidential bid

Kukah hasnt received any invitation from DSS, says spokesman

CBN may increase interest rate this year, says report



*VANGUARD*

Opinion: Celebrating Grand Patriot, Media Veteran Olumide Lawal at 70

PDP Reps' caucus felicitates Tambuwal at 56

FCTA clears illegal settlers, scavengers, traders in Gwarinpa

Gbajabiamila's aides enrol 130 pupils into Kano school

2023: Coalition of 57 youth groups endorse Osinbajo

Gov Emmanuel commends Senator Eyakenyi over empowerment of constituents

Killings in Ondo community: Our attackers hide in trees ' Amotekun

EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged money laundering

Kano tricycle operators strike: Police arrest 40 persons for breach of public peace

Kano to immunize over 3.6 million children against polio ' Ganduje

Osinbajo gets ESP update, reports on jobs created

Lekan Balogun: Ibadan'll be more peaceful, developed during my father's reign -Olubadan-designate's son

NMDPRA advocates dredging of 'draft' to allow bigger vessels into Calabar Channel

Tinubu opens up to Buhari on 2023

Jigawa APC leaders slam Badaru, demand cancellation of congress

2023: We can't miss opportunity to come back to power, Wike tells PDP leaders

[BREAKING] 2023: I've informed Buhari of my ambition to be President ' Tinubu (Photos)

CSOs make fresh demands on passage of Electoral Bill

Buhari, Tinubu meet in Aso Rock

Ondo PDP Chieftain drags former governor, Mimiko to court over leadership of party

2023:APC leaders endorse Ondo Information Commissioner for Reps

2023: It's politically immoral for Abaribe to think of succeeding Ikpeazu ' PDP chieftain

2023: Dokpesi leads late Gen Yar'adua's associates to Katsina for meeting with Atiku Abubakar

Zamfara Killings: Buhari working to crush banditry, insurgency ' APC

Doyin Salami's appointment as CEA: Matters arising

Lagos Nurses Council suspend strike

BREAKING: WHO doctor, 2 others die of Lassa Fever in Benue

Traders protest alleged imposition of chairman by Ondo monarch

Police arrest 6 suspects after gun battle between hoodlums, hunters leaves one dead

Busy streets in Abia as residents ignore sit-at-home

Sit-At-Home: Owerri records full economic activities

INSECURITY: Assist us in policing, DPO begs Nigerians
 


*THISDAY*

Kwankwaso: Why PDP Should Zone Its Presidential Ticket to North

How Owerri Zone is Strategizing for Imo Governorship in 2023

Osun 2022: A Silent Revolution.

The Way Out of the Ruling Partys Conundrum

Top Banker, Ononogbu, Emerges Abia APC Chairman

New AEDC MD to Collaborate With NAPTIN on Staff Training

World Food Prices Dip by 0.9% in December 2021

Edo Gets VTOL Drone, Vehicle-mounted Mobile Mapper to Enhance Land Administration

UBAs Leo Clocks Four, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking in Nigeria, Africa

Report: Nigerias Oil Industry to Face Infrastructure, Divestment Issues in 2022

2022: Daunting Task Before Nigerias Upstream Petroleum Regulator

Finance Act as Nigerian Manufacturing Sectors Nemesis

How CBNs Takeover of Discos Accounts May Curb Power Sector Debts

Nigeria Remains in Darkness Despite NERCs Approval for Over 2,000MW Power Projects in One Year

Stock Market Begins Week Positive, Gains N28bn

Wema Banked Ranked among Customer Experience Leaders by KPMG

Global Shapers Lagos Hub Pledges Commitment to Nation Building

Ossiomo Power: FG Conclude Power Supply Agreement

LASU VC Restates Commitment to Digital Education, Signs MoU with VDT

Why Does Music of Yoruba Origin Breakthrough Globally

Mummy G.O And Jonathans Rumoured Return

NPFL LMC Banishes Niger Tornadoes to Abuja, Fined N5.5m

COVID: Djokovic Wins Appeal against Cancellation of His Australian Visa

Ahmed Musa Wants AFCON Trophy as Parting Gift

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Youthful Super Eagles in Acid Test against Salahs Egypt Today

Boufal Gives Morocco Vital Win against Ghana

COVID-19: Djokovic Wins Appeal against Cancellation of His Australian Visa

Over 150 Lifters for Blind Powerlifting Trial in Lagos

Nwakali Speaks About Kanus Influence on His Career

Nottingham Forest Knock out Arsenal



*THE SUN*

Zulum signs N269bn appropriation

APC: Buni leads Yahaya, party chieftain to Goje for realignment of Gombe structure

Well reconcile genuine aggrieved members in Kwara Adamu

Anambra people set agenda for Soludo

APC no longer party of our dream Audu, factional CECPC chairman

2023: Tinubu notifies Buhari of presidential ambition

2023 presidency: 57 coalition groups endorse Osinbajo, mobilise for 5m-man march

Youth group asks Jonathan to run

Zamfara killers wont go unpunished, says APC

Only PDP can rescue Nigeria Gov Diri

2023: PDP must unite for acceptable presidential candidate Wike

Strike: You cant gag workers, NLC tells lawmakers

Power supply dips by 504MW over vandal attack

Polio: 3.6m children to be immunised in Kano

COVID-19: Greece donates 1m vaccines to Nigeria

IPOB gives reasons for proposing ban on cow meat in SEast

South West spends N2.5bn on beef dailyAkeredolu

Boundary crisis: Osinbajo meets deputy governors

Nigeria, Ireland hail software developers

Social media: Abia govt warns falsehood peddlers

Obasanjo not democrat Attah

Obanikoro awards student bursaries, trader cash grants to constituents

Buhari commissions projects in Ogun Thursday



*GUARDIAN*

Intrigues, subterfuge in Ekiti APC ahead of primary

Stakeholders seek cancellation of Jigawa APC congresses

Three million suffer drug abuse in Nigeria, says report

Tricycle operators' strike grounds activities in Kano

Edo community laments security challenges over illegal mining

Allow Sylvester's soul to rest peacefully, Dowen College appeals

41-year-old man bags 30 months for drug peddling

25-year-old man nabbed for conspiring to kill father in Niger

Panic as 33,000-litre-diesel laden tanker spills content in Lagos

New email piles more pressure on UK PM Johnson over lockdown parties

Real Madrid dominance leaves Barca hoping for Clasico upset in Spanish Super Cup semi

StarTimes promises live broadcast of crunch game

Bring AFCON trophy home, MTN boss, Toriola urges Super Eagles

Man Utd ride luck to get some FA Cup relief

Crystal Palace part owner agrees deal to buy Botafogo

Gabon spoil Cup of Nations debut for Comoros

FAAN arrests NAHCO, Patovilki staff, 85 others for touting at airports

NECA seeks suspension of excise duty to preserve businesses

TotalEnergies declares force majeure over gas pipeline vandalisation

Gains in BUA foods, 27 stocks lift capitalisation further by N28 billion

Minister assures manufacturers of government support

Ogun gives firms Jan 31 deadline to file 2021 tax returns

Delta State empowers 6000 unemployed youths, says Eboh

Investing in oxygen gas production is lucrative

Firm, LBS to train 50 startups on entrepreneurial skills

NDE trains 25 unemployed graduates on solar power installation, maintenance

Group equips 150 gender-based violence survivors with vocational skills

Report card

Global investors and January effect

We can now see clearly - Part 2

Magodo and our wacky federalism

Climate change through human population control

National Assembly and indirect primary in 2023

Super Eagles and 2022 AFCON finals

Zulum signs N270b budget, child rights bill into law

Mexican president says he has Covid for second time

Rivers landowners want oil firm's occupancy certificate revoked

Petition calling for probe into soot pollution, illegal refineries in Rivers gathers 9,095 signatories

FG to lift 35m people out of poverty, create 21m new jobs through NDP

Nigeria on the march again, battles Egypt in Group D opener

Two women sentenced, fined over illicit drug deals

Nigeria must key into technology to achieve growth, says Obanikoro

Uzodimma condoles with Marwa over wife's demise



*LEADERSHIP*

Seven Tips ON: How To Build A Successful Team

INEC: 2021 In Retrospect And Preparations For 2023 Elections

Appraising 20 Years Of Telecoms Revolution In Nigeria

Artisan Bags 30 Months Jail Term For Dealing In Heroin

Lagos Nurses Suspend Strike

Steer Clear Of Ekiti, NSCDC Warns Criminals, Arrests 3 Suspects

Oyetola Faction Urges APC Reconciliation Committee To Disregard TOP Members' Petition

Who Is Buhari's Anointed Candidate

Zulum Signs 2022 Budget, Warns Against Frivolous Expenditure

Striking Commercial Tricyclists Paralyse Kano

CSO Applauds Immigration Boss On Welfare, Passport Reform

E-Cigarette Summit: Govt Urged To Regulate Harmful Tobacco Products

NYSC DG, A Pride To Armed Forces ' NDA Commandant

Killings In Zamfara

Governors Disagree With Buhari, Insist On State Police

Tinubu's Presidential Ambition Stirs The Internet

NLC, Health Workers Knock Bill TO Outlaw Strike

North Is Not Bleeding, Protesters Declare In Kaduna

Troops Kill 5 Terrorists In Kaduna Village

10 Years After, Yobe Lifts Ban On Motorcycles

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles Meet Pharaohs Today

Osun APC: Oyetola's Group Urges Reconciliation C'ttee To Dismiss TOP's Allegations

Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Imo Speaker, Others

Soun Of Ogbomoso To Get State Burial, Says Makinde

Elevation Of High Chiefs Devoid Of Rites For Olubadan Installation

New Ownership Structure To Make Mouka Regional Leader

UBA's Leo Clocks 4, Set to Further Transform Digital Banking In Nigeria, Africa

Strike: AEDC Workers Paid Outstanding Salaries, Allowances, 20 Months Pension Remitted ' FG

Nigeria's Economy To Grow By 3.4% In 2022 ' Report

NGX Capitalisation Gains N28bn Amid Sustained Bargain Hunting

Al-Ghais Emerges OPEC Secretary General As Barkindo Bows Out

Science, Tech, Innovation Driving Force For Nation Building ' Onu

FCMB, Ogun Partner On Affordable Loans For Home Ownership

Dangote Refinery To Boost Downstream Sector Growth In 2022

Federal Govt Earmarks N3.53trn Investments To Address 17m Housing Deficit

KATSINA WATCH: Katsina Road Projects Under Masaris Administration

APC National Convention And Internal Party Democracy

Tambuwal: Celebrating An Epitome Of Quality Leadership

Ahmad Lawan's Principles Of Politics And Leadership



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Oyo will accord Soun of Ogbomosho state burial ' Makinde

EFCC re-arrests Mompha for alleged money laundering

Kidnappers on rampage in Imo, abduct ex-Speaker, wife of ex-council boss, others

Ban on cows step to stop unprovoked herders attacks, not declaration of war ' IPOB

Osinbajo meets deputy govs over boundary crisis

Northern group slams Malami for allegedly instigating EFCC against Orji Kalu

Strike: You can't gag workers NLC tells NASS,

Nigeria gets another 907,000 COVID-19 vaccines from Greece

Victor Attah slams Obasanjo, accuses him of not being a democrat

Anti-graft war: We recovered N152bn, $386m in 2021 ' EFCC

Pandemonium in Enugu as unknown gunmen release gunshots, burn vehicles to enforce sit-at-home

FAAN nabs 90over fake COVID-19 test results, theft, others at Lagos, Abuja airports

Osinbajo: ECOWAS countries to shut borders against Mali, recall ambassadors

Crude oil: Brent falls to $81.37 per barrel

Ruwase: I don't foresee government achieving much with current budget

Unilever returning to profitability

Broadband subscriptions hit 76.3m

Nigeria may sink if subsidy stays beyond 2022

Budget: Transport ministry to spend N375m on celebrations

2023: Third force and the battle ahead

Super Eagles begin 19th AFCON campaign with Pharaohs test

AFCON: Last-gasp Mane penalty gives Senegal victory over brave Zimbabwe

AFCON 2021 will be my last for Nigeria, says Ahmed Musa

Nadal: Justice has spoken so Djokovic should play in Australian Open

Judge raises concerns over Djokovic's treatment

Serie A: Inter on top with Lazio win, Juve clinch Roma thriller

Ligue 1: Substitute Kehrer salvages draw for PSG

Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Tottenham survive FA Cup scares

Julio Tavares fires COVID-19 ravaged Cape Verde to opening AFCON win

JUST IN: Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia



*BLUE PRINT*

2023: Wike reveals how PDP can return to power

250, 000 registered with Jigawa contributory health management agency

PDP congratulates Tambuwal at 56

Bala partners NTI to retrain Bauchi teachers

Banditry: Deploy Super Tucano in Zamfara, APC chieftains urges FG

Why I embarked on cross-constituency projects in Abia ' Uzor Kalu

Anambra: NOA seeks monarchs' cooperation on production, consumption of Mpkuru-miri

Enugu boils as hoodlums enforce sit-at-home

Benue: Lassa fever claims WHO doctor, 2 others hospitalised

Breaking: Despite maize farmers' claims, FCT Minister stops moves to disrupt football activities on Abuja pitch

PDP alleges plot to frame Ebonyi scribe

Family fixes dates for Brown Ebewele's funeral

I remain strongly committed to growth of basketball in Nigeria ' Kida

Last-gasp Mane penalty gives Senegal victory over brave Zimbabwe in AFCON opener

Winning AFCON will be my parting gift ' Ahmed Musa

AFCON 2021: 'Super Eagles to get $5,000 if

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles try Pharaohs for size in Garoua

2021 UTME: JAMB calls on tertiary institutions to complete admission in record time

Expectations as Super Eagles face Egypt's Pharaohs in race for 4th AFCON trophy

I have told Buhari about my 2023 presidential ambition ' Tinubu

Osun APC urges national reconciliation c'ttee to disregard TOP members' requests

AFRD: COAS felicitates with officers, assures wounded troops of care

30 abducted FGC Birnin Yauri students regain freedom

Kano dismisses rumour on extension of school resumption

Insecurity: Oyo to deploy more strategies in 2022 ' Makinde

We've been used, abandoned, Buhari support organisation cries out

Gunmen kill Benue monarch in his sleep

Osinbajo hails Katagum emir on peace, unity

Olubadan: Kingmakers meet Tuesday

Activists begin healing campaign across northern states

FCTA tasks Chinese contractors on AYA-Nyanya road traffic gridlock

100 Kogi Central youth, women empowered on fish production

My prison experience ordained by God ' Obasanjo

Pandemonium as Garki natives reject installation of traditional ruler

Bala urges citizens not to vote non-indigene as governor

Why we exonerated Dowen College students, others ' DPP



*SPORTS*

AFCON 2021 will be my last for Nigeria, says Ahmed Musa - New Telegraph

AFCON 2021: 'Super Eagles to get $5,000 if - Blueprint

Afcon 2021: Gabon edge past debutants Comoros - BBC

AFCON 2021: Gabon Overcome Comoros With A Slim Victory - Complete Sports

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles try Pharaohs for size in Garoua - Blueprint

AFCON 2022 will be my last for Eagles, says Ahmed Musa - The Cable

AFCON day 2: Mane scores in Senegal win as Morocco beat Ghana - The Cable

AFCON: Boufal's goal against Ghana gives Morocco winning start - Punch

AFCON: Ighalo Finally Announces Absence, Wishes Super Eagles Well - Daily Independent

AFCON: Last-gasp Mane penalty gives Senegal victory over brave Zimbabwe - New Telegraph

AFCON: Three Algerian journalists attacked, robbed outside Cameroon hotel - The Cable

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Youthful Super Eagles in Acid Test against Salahs Egypt Today - Thisday

Ahmed Musa Wants AFCON Trophy as Parting Gift - Thisday

Alabama WR Jameson Williams Suffers Apparent Knee Injury in CFP Title Game - Bleacher Report

Andrew Luck, Michael Crabtree Among Full 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class - Bleacher Report

Apple Reportedly Has Had 'Substantial Talks' to Broadcast MLB Games in 2022 Season - Bleacher Report

Arsenal crash out; Liverpool, Tottenham survive FA Cup scares - New Telegraph

Banjani salutes Zimbabwe despite loss to Senegal - African Football

Bears Rumors: Colts' Morocco Brown Eyed for GM Interview After Ryan Pace Fired - Bleacher Report

Bears Rumors: Former Eagles HC Doug Pederson Among Candidates to Replace Matt Nagy - Bleacher Report

Blue-Grey All-American Bowl 2022: East Beats West Behind Late Zane Burns TD Pass - Bleacher Report

Bob Baffert Threatens to Sue Churchill Downs Over Medina Spirit Suspension - Bleacher Report

Boufal Gives Morocco Vital Win against Ghana - Thisday

Brian Flores, Mike Zimmer and Matt Nagy lose jobs on NFL's 'Black Monday - BBC

Bring AFCON trophy home, MTN boss, Toriola urges Super Eagles - Guardian

Broncos Rumors: Cowboys' Dan Quinn, Chiefs' Eric Bieniemy Among HC Candidates - Bleacher Report

Bruno Fernandes' return fails to spark lacklustre Manchester United into life - Yahoo

Chukwueze: Eagles miss Osimhen he can terrorise any defence in the world - The Cable

COVID-19: Djokovic Wins Appeal against Cancellation of His Australian Visa - Thisday

COVID: Djokovic Wins Appeal against Cancellation of His Australian Visa - Thisday

CPS and FA given all-clear to take action over 'rent boy' chants - Yahoo

Crystal Palace part owner agrees deal to buy Botafogo - Guardian

Djokovic family end press conference abruptly as deportation is still an option - Yahoo

Djokovic wins appeal against deportation from Australia - The Cable

Dolphins Rumors: Brian Daboll Eyed for HC Interview; Bills OC Linked to Bears Job - Bleacher Report

Eagles begin fourth AFCON chase against Pharaohs - Punch

Eguavoen faces selection headache ahead Nations Cup opener - Punch

European fixtures under threat as Premiership clubs fear players could get 'trapped' in France - Yahoo

Exclusive ' Mats Wilander admits battling Andy Murray proved him wrong - Yahoo

Expectations as Super Eagles face Egypt's Pharaohs in race for 4th AFCON trophy - Blueprint

FA Cup: Man United Advance Into Next Round After Hard-fought Win Vs Villa - Complete Sports

Family fixes dates for Brown Ebewele's funeral - Blueprint

Gabon Clinch 1-0 Victory Over Debutants Comoros Despite Aubameyang's Absence - Daily Independent

Gabon made to sweat for Comoros win - African Football

Gabon spoil AFCON debut for Comoros, win 1-0 - Punch

Gabon spoil Cup of Nations debut for Comoros - Guardian

Gerrard refuses to blame VAR after FA Cup exit against Manchester United - Yahoo

Giants Rumors: Bills' Joe Schoen, Chiefs' Ryan Poles Among GM Interview Targets - Bleacher Report

I remain strongly committed to growth of basketball in Nigeria ' Kida - Blueprint

Interim Yorkshire coach Ryan Sidebottom apologises for 'poor choice of words - Yahoo

It's improved the atmosphere': how fans feel about safe standing - Yahoo

Jaguars Rumors: Darrell Bevell to Interview for HC Job After Serving in Interim - Bleacher Report

Jaime Vieira Hired by Blue Jays as Minor League Coach; TOR's 1st Female Coach - Bleacher Report

James Harden Ruled Out For Nets vs. Trail Blazers with Knee Injury - Bleacher Report

Judge raises concerns over Djokovic's treatment - New Telegraph

Julio Tavares fires COVID-19 ravaged Cape Verde to opening AFCON win - New Telegraph

JUST IN: Djokovic wins court battle to stay in Australia - New Telegraph

Klay Thompson makes triumphant return to Warriors after grueling two-and-a-half-year absence - CNN

Klay Thompson Rumors: Warriors Star Won't Play Back-to-Backs in Return from Injuries - Bleacher Report