*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 18TH JANUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

Odilis house invaders had wrong address on search warrant by magistrate Policeman

Chinese company dominates Nigerias N10.5tn railway projects, says Fitch report

Pictorial: Aisha Buhari hosts Liberias VP, APC women leaders in Abuja

ASUU, NMA not recognised labour unions, says FG

Gencos record N304bn payment shortfall in nine months NERC report

IPOB: Nnamdi Kanus lawyer slams FG over fresh terrorism charges

We lost 16 members in latest Plateau attack Baptist Convention

National Assembly worker falls, dies, colleagues suspect cardiac arrest

Igbo leader knocks IPOB leaders on sit-at-home enforcement, traders attacked

National Assembly under fire as BudgIT uncovers N378.9bn duplicated projects

Insecurity: UI students union apologises to Makinde over harsh complaints

National convention: APC governors propose Feb 26, Al-Makura, Musa lead in party chairs race

Mattawale unveils plans to name Zamfara killers collaborators

APC faces integrity test, five chairmanship aspirants on EFCC radar

FG backs NLNGs suspension of cooking gas exports

JAMB wants more Niger, Adamawa, eight states candidates to register

Lawyer, others sue Obiano, Speaker over LG caretaker committees

Community petitions Bayelsa over faceoff with Agip, threatens action

Oyo panel combs settlements as Lassa fever spreads, kills residents

FG must recover missing 178,459 firearms

600 women groups converge on Abuja for Bellos presidential bid

Oni, Olujimi tackle NWC panel, Fayose, demand congress cancellation

Marafa loyalists allege intimidation, threaten retaliation against Mattawale supporters

Constituents ask Abia federal lawmaker to resign or face recall

AbdulRazaq reshuffles cabinet, appoints new commissioners, others swap posts

Osinbajo, governors, others on FGs blue economy committee

EPL: Burnley vs Watford postponed as COVID-19 hits Clarets squad

2023 elections and search for an avant-garde leader

Benue schoolteacher brutalises 10-year-old over pot of soup

Fear grips Imo community as gunmen behead 65-year-old man, hang head on school premises

Edo church member woos Mali-returnee girl for Kenyan trip, mum contacts police

Terrorists repelled in Katsina community

Ekiti court sentences dismissed soldier, other to death for armed robbery

One dies as Chelsea, Barcelona fans argue on better club in Katsina

Lawmaker fumes over kidnap of another Plateau monarch

Gombe demands calm as trigger-happy cop shoots truck driver, colleagues protest

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 16 victims, recover stolen car in Kaduna

Nigeria accounts for 29% of Africas Internet usage NCC

Canadian fintech firm launches Nigerian arm

Bolt raises 628m, promises transition to shared mobility

FG targets 2,000 youths for N100m technology fund

Startups to compete at Saudi Arabias LEAP event

NFFs obsession with foreign coaches

2023 presidential race may divide the South

Nigerias defective development plan (2)

FUTA students protest extortion, harassment by miscreants

Pronouncing Mathematics, Civics, other subjects

UNIJOS leases guest house to developer

Appeal Court dismisses FUNAABs case against two lecturers

US, UK decline Kanus request as observers at trial

Hoodlums in army uniform kidnap seven wedding guests in Ogun, demand N60m ransom

Afenifere, Ohanaeze threats over presidential candidates unsettle PDP

PDP govs lampoon Buhari on economy, others, ask National Assembly to override President on Electoral Act bill

Gbajabiamila seeks higher educational qualification for presidential aspirants, others

Comedian Basketmouths wife laments rising cost of foodstuffs



*VANGUARD*

Army uncovers illegal oil bunkering depot in Lagos

School cert as minimum educational qualification to vie for President, NASS offices no longer fashionable ' Gbajabiamila

FG commends NCC on digital skill empowerment

Ogun Chieftaincy Law will curb fetish practices in Oba installation, burial ' MURIC

Electoral Bill: PDP governors urge NASS to override Buhari's veto

[UPDATED] Threat to life: Ughegbe is cheap blackmailer, the police invited us too ' Premiere Academy Management

CSOs urge NASS to prioritise electoral bill upon resumption

Shonekan had great vision, Nigeria would 've benefitted more if he stayed longer in office ' Jonathan

PenCom reviews Pension Reform Act 2014

Amaechi nominated for Blue Economy 'Maritime Security' award

Tackling our medical brain drain

Osun 2022: PDP group accuses Saraki of attempting to impose Adeleke

2023: Ohanaeze shortlists Amaechi, pledges N10bn for Igbo Presidency

APC Crisis: PGF DG resigns

National Convention: APC Govs insist on February, pass Confidence Vote on Buni

Stop overheating polity, Nabena tells supporters of APC Presidential aspirants

2023 Presidency: What stands Osinbajo out ' Report

Our robotics story ' Adaeze Onu, creative entrepreneur

FG's pathetic lies on power supply

Five factors will determine #NigeriaDecides2023

Gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Plateau

Bandits to Zamfara villages: Pay N24m tax or be attacked
 


*THISDAY*

Chukwuka Monye Steps Down as Managing Partner of Ciuci Consulting

Oando Appoints Clean Energy Expert into Board to Drive Renewable Business

PSP Licences to MTN, Airtel, Others Threat to Banking Sector in 2022

A Good Quarter for Manufacturing Sector

US Proven Oil Reserves Slip 19% in 2020

FGs Paltry Budget Allocations and Agricultural Sector Woes

Rising Oil Prices and Nigerias Grim Economic Indices

Posers Over NLNGs 100% Local LPG Supply Decision

NLNG Disclaims Train 7 Project Recruitments

Fashola Calls for Joint Effort in Maintenance of Road Infrastructure

Report: Nigerias Daily Oil Production to Hit 1.7m bpd in 2022

Despite Rising Population, Increasing Govt. Spending, Nigeria Producing Less Oil Than 25 Years Ago

Firm Targets 60,000 bpd Oil Production in 18 months

Investor Kicks Against Negative Reports on Titan Farms

Ex-MOMAN Chair Expresses Doubt Over Planned Energy Bank

ASTC&M Delves into Diary, Rice Farming, Trains Over 4000 Farmers

Students in Nigeria Challenge Win Polyup USA Elon Musk XPRICE

Gadol Financial Services Offers Discounts for Loans Availed to In-service and Retired Military Personnel

Canadian Fintech Launches in Nigeria, Plans Credit Assessment Infrastructure

Keystone Bank boosts startups with grants, other empowerment schemes

Danbatta Harps on Digital Skills, ICT Adoption among Youths

Shonekan Would Have Taken Nigeria in a Different Direction, says...

Buhari Commends Abioduns Giant Strides

APC: A Commendable Scorecard for Buni

Hausa Are Nigerias Most Marginalised Major Ethnicity

Three Books And Other Stories

Whose Oil is It, Anyway

AFCON 2021 Group Stages Wrap up on GOtv, DStv

NGF President Extols Virtues of Late Golfer Jacobson

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Eguavoen Vows Eagles Will Not Lower Guards against Guinea Bissau

Hosts Cameroon Roar into Last 16

Lewandowski Retains Best FIFA Mens Award

Mark D Ball Basketball Championship Dunks Off

TIT BITS (MATCH DAY 9)

Revamped TBS Cricket Oval Commisioned in Lagos



*THE SUN*

Presidency: Okorocha not member of Imo APC

Ekiti PDP ward congress: Olujimi, Oni, others protest, call for cancellation of exercise

2023: Nigeriall break if power remains in the North MBF

Ex-gov, Shettima, endorses power shift to south, lampoons Tinubus critics

Umahi: Im not threatened by other aspirants

Electoral Bill: Direct primaryll sanitise political parties Bode George

PGF DG, Lukman, resigns over APC convention controversy

PDP govs urges NASS to override Buharis veto on Electoral Bill

Group cautions Saraki against imposing governorship candidate on Osun PDP

FIBA throws out Nigeria from BAL Final Round

Ogba pays tribute to late Etemike

Runsewe extols the virtues of late Jacobson

Countdown to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Shaibu to run alongside Sanwo-Olu in February

How CBNs escrow of DisCos accounts saved power sector from collapse

Ecobank Nigeria partners Learntor on training youths in bespoke digital technology

Sterling Bank partners LASG, FG on free Wi-Fi at MMIA

Inauguration of parallel NEC members tears IPMAN apart

Osinbajo seeks wider participation in blue economy, inaugurates expanded committee

BUA Foods to engage Capital Market stakeholders

Inflation rises to 15:63% in Dec breaks 8 months trend

ESUT, Geometric to build hydropower plant in Enugu

PRA 2014 responsible for N13trn pension assets FG

Dangote, Emefiele commend Ogun as investment-friendly

600 women groups storm Abuja for Yahaya Bello

Gbajabiamila seeks constitution amendment on educational qualifications for president, gov, others

Osinbajo inaugurates committee to tap more benefits from oceanic resources

Dokubo recruiting militants to frustrate Biafra struggle IPOB

FG warns workers of consequences of salary adjustment

COVID-19: FCTA bars unvaccinated civil servants, visitors

2023: No ethnic group can handpick presidential candidate Anyim

Wike ends Alaibe, Diris bitter feud

Nigerian billionaires wealth grew by 38% in 2020 Oxfam survey

Why banditryll not end soon Zamfara gov

Bolaji Akinyemi: Fountain of ideas

Peaceful Yuletide: Kudos to Nigerias security forces

Rev. Ogunkanmi celebrates 60th birthday in style



*GUARDIAN*

AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv

Lewandowski, Putellas take top FIFA 'Best' awards

Gabon's Aubameyang leaves Cup of Nations, returns to Arsenal

Fayemi, Fayose unfair to Ekiti south, says Adeyeye

2023: Tinubu's supporters in show of force, bond in Abuja

Delta police return N150, 000 extorted from youth

Police arrest three kidnappers in Kogi

Two confirmed dead as Lassa Fever ravages Oyo communities

Court remands former bank staff over alleged N16m fraud

Group urges FG, states to enforce child rights act

Physically challenged man allegedly beheads woman in Rivers

Court convicts man for human trafficking

Bank staff commits suicide in Delta

Lagos to divert traffic in Agege for repair of road

Fans hail Joe Aribo, wants more from No 10

Nigeria-based players need regular games to meet global basketball standard, says Mark

Shaibu to run alongside Sanwo-Olu in Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

CAF President shares stage with displaced Nigerian girls in Minawao refugee camp

Okocha hits bulls eye in prediction of 'big upsets

Fans recount memorable experience at MTN parks

Ambode preaches virtues of cricket as NCF unveils revamped TBS Oval

PCN excited by BINA Foundation's contributions to blind powerlifting

Kolawole Jacobson was a blessing to Nigeria's golf, says Runsewe

NGX reopens bearish as losses in 22 stocks drag indices by N29bn

Truckers kick against electronic call up at Kirikiri terminal

Akeredolu advocates payment of taxes to fulfill obligations

IPMAN BOT opposes parallel NEC members' inauguration as crisis worsens

NASU seeks NLC, TUC collaboration on minimum wage implementation

Stakeholders fault agric ministry's 2022 budget allocation

BUK unveils students' skill acquisition centre

TUC expresses commitment to members' welfare

Clergy urges govt to declare state of emergency on unemployment

Rights groupflaysarbitrary disengagement of Nigerians by expatriates

Centre, stakeholders chart path to productivity improvement

Lagos holds retreat for union leaders

9mobile trains teachers on effective communication

Lagos Commissioner, Rotarianchallenge youthson leadership

Foundation empowers girls onpersonalhygiene

Man and the justice of heaven

A call for national mourning

Agenda for economic recovery and prosperity - Part 2

To your farms o Nigerians'!

Adebanjo, Clark, Amaechi, Yakasai at their Sunset - Part 2



*LEADERSHIP*

FCT Election: APC Candidate Pledges Better Living Conditions

Persons With Disability Leader Narrates Ordeal With Kidnappers

Poverty, Social Exclusion Hamper Women's Leadership Roles ' Minister

COVID-19: FCTA Bars Unvaccinated Staff, Visitors From Offices

EFCC Partners Refugees Commission On Capacity-building

Don't Create Political Turmoil For Nigeria, MBF Tells NEF

Buhari Congratulates Emeka Anyaoku At 89

Contaminated Food Causes 3m Deaths Annually In Africa ' Experts

2023: Media Group Urges Nigerians To Reject Money, Ethnic Politics

COVID-19: Federal Govt Didn't Sack, Owe Workers Salaries, Says HoS

Federal Govt Promises To Deliver 2,000 Housing Units This Year

Counsel's Absence Stalls Ohakim Arraignment

Gbajabiamila Canvasses Higher Education Qualification For Elective Offices

UK-based Don Rates Niger High In Maternal, Neonatal Care

Greece Punishes Unvaccinated Elderly With Monthly Fines

The Poor Die While The Rich Get Richer, Oxfam Warns

PDP NWC Receives Ekiti Ward Congress Report

How Illegal Search Of Odili's House Was Aborted ' Police

Osinbajo Inaugurates Committee To Tap Nigeria's Oceanic Resources

Ikeazor Lauds NLNG On 100% Domestic Supply Policy

[EDITORIAL] United Kingdom: Lessons For Nigeria

Reactions Continue To Trail Verdict On Oromoni's Death

Progressive Women Move To Break Political, Gender Barriers

2023: South East Leaders Woo North, Vote N10bn For Igbo Candidate

Obligors Rush Against Deadline As AMCON Finalises List Of Debtors

Kanu Faces Fresh Terrorism Charges

Policeman Arrested For Shooting Tanker Driver In Gombe

Keystone Bank Boosts Startups With Grants, Others

As The Elections Loom



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

On the newly introduced excise duty on soft drinks, other non-alcoholic beverages

2023: Northern leaders plotting to thwart power shift to South 'MBF

APC Convention: Caretaker committee decides Tuesday

2023: Pay-back time for Tinubu, Shettima tells Buhari, APC

2023: Denying South East presidency'll be burden on Nigeria's conscience ' Anyim

Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 15.63% after eight-month decline

Abia APC crisis: I belong to no faction, says Senator Kalu

FG slams fresh terrorism charge against Nnamdi Kanu

Electoral Act: Override Buhari's veto, PDP govs tell NASS

Jail attacks: Shoot dead anyone that breaches security ' Aregbesola

2023: Northern leaders, plotting to frustrate power shift to South ' MBF

Govt cuts gas price to GenCos

FMDQ admits MeCure Industries CPs

TotalEnergies sees N69bn revenue in Q1'22

Oyegunle: Only minister has power to withdraw underwriters' licence

Analysts fret over Nigeria's capital importation outlook

Valentine's Day: Aura by Transcorp Hotels plans free staycation for lovers

Stanbic IBTC introduces smart loan solution to support customers

Sterling Bank partners LASG, FG on free Wi-Fi at MMIA

Aliko Dangote: The all-time philanthropist

NIWA ignores Baro Port road in N12.89bn capital projects

Sources: APC to pick zoning panel on Wednesday ' ahead of convention

2023: Battle for APC presidential ticket begins

JUST IN: Lewandowski wins Best FIFA Men's Award

Our champion': deported Djokovic welcomed home after Australian fiasco

AFCON: No reason to under-rate Guinea Bissau ' Eguavoen

AFCON: Aubameyang sent back to Arsenal

Report: Man United working to appoint permanent manager before end of season

JUST IN: No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports Ministry

Nadal begins Australian Open bid with win

Djokovic's visa ban could end early ' Australian PM

Osaka overcomes stumble to make Australian Open second round

Ancelotti proud after Super Cup win



*BLUE PRINT*

About one year to 2023 polls: INEC waits, tension mounts over unsigned Electoral Bill

FirstBank rewards customers in Transact, Win promo

Surging food prices push inflation up after months of decline

Domestic stock opens week negative, sheds N30bn

Lafarge supports over 130 secondary schools in Cross River

Lagos Airport Car Park: ICRC intervenes, insists on safety of vehicles

2023: Igbo in diaspora budgets N10 billion for presidency

Harnessing social media as tool for business growth

Shaibu to run alongside Sanwo-Olu in February

Ogba pays tribute to late Etemike

Kida becomes member Borno advisory committee on governance

FIBA bans Rivers Hoopers

Nigeria may face Gambia, Tunisia in AFCON 2021 knockout

AFCON 2021: Eguavoen tells Nigerians what to expect when Super Eagles face Guinea Bissau

In Kaduna, Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 16 victims, recover stolen car

Oyo government, Ibadan tradition and the making of new Olubadan

Dikio backs war against illegal refineries in Niger Delta

Lagos bans plastics, pet bottles among LASEPA's staff

Tinubu's health: We 're not taking him to Olympics, Shettima tells critics

Friends immortalise Catholic priest, unveil foundation in Abuja

UNFCCC, AirCarbon partner on emission reduction

Humanitarian worker kidnapped, tortured along Abuja-Kaduna road

Akpabio support group shuts down Gombe, empowers many with start-up funds

AMAC 2022: Candido meets candidates, traditional rulers, others

VIDEO: Ex-BBNaija housemate escapes death in auto crash

APC governors insist on February for national convention

APC presidential ticket: Nabena urges supporters to shun hate speeches, campaign of calumny

Keystone Bank boosts startups with grants, other empowerment schemes

Threat to life: Ughegbe is cheap blackmailer, Police invited us too ' Premiere Academy Management

Keita, ousted Mali President is dead

Dearth of academic staff crippling polytechnics' academic activities ' NBTE

Electoral Act: Don't override Buhari, Jega warns NASS

NYSC DG consoles with Soun of Ogbomosho family

NANS lauds IGP, urges operatives to secure Okorocha, Nwosu

Anambra: IPAC tasks Soludo on abandoned projects, insecurity, education

Ooni harps on harmony, peaceful co-existence



*TRIBUNE*

PDP NWC receives reports, petitions on Ekiti ward congress

Ekiti 2022: PDP crisis festers as aspirants protest over ward congress

Provide functional fire trucks in Azare to reduce fire outbreaks, residents tell Bauchi gov

PDP set to take over Nigeria from APC ' Ebonyi guber aspirant

To lead in future, you must embrace, utilise ICT, Danbatta tells youths

Police Inspector shoots tanker driver over disagreement in Gombe

King Joel rewards schools, distributes relief materials to over 400 widows, physically challenged, others

High cap stocks' loss pulls market down by 0.12% as Investors lose N29bn



*SPORTS*

2022 Beijing Olympics to Allow 'Selected' Spectators amid COVID-19 Pandemic - Bleacher Report

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo Has Shoulder Injury, Should Practice Ahead of Packers Game - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv - Guardian

AFCON 2021 Group Stages Wrap up on GOtv, DStv - Thisday

AFCON 2021: Eguavoen tells Nigerians what to expect when Super Eagles face Guinea Bissau - Blueprint

AFCON: Aboubakar scores again as Cameroon top group with Cape Verde draw - The Cable

AFCON: Aubameyang sent back to Arsenal - New Telegraph

AFCON: Dare lauds Nigerian high commission in Cameroon over support for Eagles - The Cable

AFCON: No reason to under-rate Guinea Bissau ' Eguavoen - New Telegraph

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Eguavoen Vows Eagles Will Not Lower Guards against Guinea Bissau - Thisday

Ambode preaches virtues of cricket as NCF unveils revamped TBS Oval - Guardian

Ancelotti proud after Super Cup win - New Telegraph

Awards treble for Chelsea as Tuchel, Hayes and Mendy scoop FIFA prizes - Yahoo

Awaziem Returns To Training Ahead Guinea-Bissau Clash - Complete Sports

Bayern Munich Legend Visits Eguavoen In Garoua - Complete Sports

Ben Simmons Rumors: 76ers Star 'Open' to Sitting Entire Season Amid Trade Buzz - Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo Wins FIFA Special Award - Daily Independent

BREAKING: Lewandowski Wins Best FIFA Men's Award - Daily Independent

Buccaneers' Bruce Arians Says He Doesn't Regret Hitting Andrew Adams in Helmet - Bleacher Report

Burnley's clash with Watford postponed as not enough Clarets players available - Yahoo

Buy or Sell NBA Trade Buzz: Myles Turner's Price Set + Newest Harden FA Wrinkle - Bleacher Report

CAF President shares stage with displaced Nigerian girls in Minawao refugee camp - Guardian

Cardinals' Budda Baker Stretchered off Field After Suffering Concussion vs. Rams - Bleacher Report

Celtic 2-0 Hibernian: Daizen nets on debut as hosts sweep aside Maloney's men - BBC

Chelsea trio Thomas Tuchel, Emma Hayes and Edouard Mendy win FIFA awards - Yahoo

Chelsea welcome CPS decision to define chant aimed at their players and fans as homophobic slur - BBC

Countdown to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: Shaibu to run alongside Sanwo-Olu in February - The Sun

Cowboys Rumors: Dan Quinn Scheduled to Interview with Bears, Broncos, Dolphins, More - Bleacher Report

Djokovic arrives back in Belgrade after deportation from Australia - CNN

Djokovic may be barred from French Open for refusing COVID vaccine - The Cable

Djokovic's visa ban could end early ' Australian PM - New Telegraph

Eddie Jones poised to select unvaccinated England players in 36-man Six Nations squad - Yahoo

EFL working to resolve Derby County's administration 'impasse - Yahoo

Eguavoen admits missing Ighalo and Osimhen - African Football

EPL: Burnley vs Watford postponed as COVID-19 hits Clarets squad - Punch

Everton's Roberto Martnez job share proposal rejected by Belgian FA - Yahoo

Fan ejected and fight breaks out in Melbourne as anti-mask furore overshadows day one at Australian Open - Yahoo

Fans hail Joe Aribo, wants more from No 10 - Guardian

Fans recount memorable experience at MTN parks - Guardian

FIBA bans Rivers Hoopers - Blueprint

FIBA throws out Nigeria from BAL Final Round - The Sun

Football League chief denies he has vendetta against Derby County despite warning - Yahoo

FULL LIST: Lewandowski beats Salah, Messi to win FIFAs best player of 2021 - The Cable

Gabon's Aubameyang leaves Cup of Nations, returns to Arsenal - Guardian

Henrik Stenson faces ultimatum ' Swede must choose between Saudi riches and Ryder Cup captaincy - Yahoo

Hosts Cameroon Roar into Last 16 - Thisday

Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz Denies Disbanding Football Diversity Committee in Letter - Bleacher Report

J.J. Watt Activated off of IR by Cardinals Ahead of 2022 NFL Playoff Game vs. Rams - Bleacher Report

Ja Morant, Grizzlies Roll Past Bulls as Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, More Sit Out for CHI - Bleacher Report

James Harden Trade Rumors: Nets Star's 'Openness to Relocation' Circling Around NBA - Bleacher Report

John Elway 'Would Definitely Like to Be Involved' with Possible New Broncos Owners - Bleacher Report

JUST IN: Lewandowski wins Best FIFA Men's Award - New Telegraph

JUST IN: No vaccine, no French Open for Djokovic, says French Sports Ministry - New Telegraph

Kida becomes member Borno advisory committee on governance - Blueprint

Kolawole Jacobson was a blessing to Nigeria's golf, says Runsewe - Guardian

Kyrie Irving Says Kevin Durant's Injury Won't Change Decision over Vaccination Status - Bleacher Report

Lewandowski Retains Best FIFA Mens Award - Thisday

Lewandowski, Putellas take top FIFA 'Best' awards - Guardian

Mark D Ball Basketball Championship Dunks Off - Thisday