*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH JANUARY 2022* *PUNCH* Again, EFCC quizzes ex-Lagos AG, Shasore, over P&ID scam Bandits killed 300 persons, kidnapped 200 in Niger January attacks Gov APC zones chairmanship seat to North-Central, lists South-East for secretary Healthcare providers to implement new tariffs Feb 1 Before criminals overrun the South-West Group seeks cancellation of Ekiti PDP congress Abuja passengers kick as NCAA stops departing plane for inspection Farmers fear international rejection of Nigerias cocoa over low quality Rice production hits nine million MT in 2021 Emefiele File tax returns before Jan 31 or risk sanctions, orders Lagos Lawan faults endless borrowings, backs infrastructure loans, blames MDAs Were preparing to launch second satellite in 2022, says FG Cash-strapped banks borrow N9.17tn from CBN in seven months Queiroz ready for knock-out stage Awaziem doubtful for Guinea Bissau clash Eagles hope to equal 2006 feat Iwobi, Musa, Ebuehi set for first start Mukansanga makes history as first AFCON woman ref We'll avoid mistakes of 2019 AFCON 'Troost-Ekong Eagles eye perfect record against Djurtus Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli Messi resumes full training with PSG after COVID-19 Martial situation resolved, Pogba back in February -Rangnick Ghana eliminated from AFCON after 3-2 loss to Comoros Mexican football fans risk five-year ban over homophobic chant Between Tinubu and Buharis favoured successor Gunmen release abducted wedding guests, N7.5m ransom paid 25-year-old man hangs self in Kwara community bush, family blames debts Protest as DSS officers driving against traffic kill tipper driver, injure two Kidnapped Plateau monarch freed, troops arrest two suspects Weve dismantled ESN stronghold, neutralised fighters in Anambra Army Neighbours beat Osun housewife for bathing daughter with hot water over errand FRSC blames speeding as 12 killed in Ogun, Ondo highways crashes Two dismissed policemen, five others arrested for hijacking Ogun trucks Divorce-seeking Gombe woman accuses husband of biting her during fight Bandits ambush JTF in Niger, kill three policemen, two vigilantes Benue man attempts defiling two-year-old niece NSCDC nabs four herdsmen robbing travellers on Kwara highway Police arrest three over murder of Abuja doctor Tinubu and his political IOUs Risk of new variants spreading in Nigeria high, says Virologist Firm advocates healthy oil consumption habit PPP ll ensure effective gynaecology practice in Nigeria Experts After all, alcohol may be beneficial to health N155.93bn allocation not enough, health workers tell Lagos Two-month-old baby needs N16m for corrective surgery PSN seeks implementation of circulars on consultancy cadre Hospitals almost overwhelmed with Lassa fever, COVID-19 Director ECOWAS, AI seek improved attention for children health N20bn: Tinubu, Alpha Beta ex-MD discuss out-of-court settlement Labour lists conditions for fuel subsidy removal, says $9.5bn wasted on refineries IPOBs sit-at-home grounds South-East, Kanus trial holds today Buhari didnt direct anyone to remove petrol subsidy Lawan Presidency: Wealthy aspirant will fail, Osinbajo best in APC, says ex-gov Aliyu No capital vote for NIPOST in 28 years, says Postmaster-General 2023: Your fake rice pyramids cant help APC, PDP hits Buhari Actress Anita Joseph addresses critics waiting for her marriage to sink Comedian AY Makun, wife welcome second child after 13 years Actors guild declares Feb 11 No Shoot Day to honour late Sam Obiago *VANGUARD* Investigate abduction of Plateau traditional rulers, Reps tell IGP Go after operators of illegal refineries in N/Delta, Reps tell IGP 2023 Guber: Are there no prophets in Akwa Ibom State' [Opinion] Reps want FG to prioritize perimeter fence for FUTO 2023: GGL-N Coalition drums support for Emmanuel Udom TETFund tasks polytechnics, CoEs on skills, entrepreneurial innovations Expert canvases more support for art and fashion in schools FG inauguates governing councils of new 8 polytechnics,6 CoEs P&ID scam: EFCC quizzes Ex-Lagos AG, Olasupo Shasore Igbo Presidency: Northern Youths clamour for Ohuabunwa Buhari leaves Abuja to attend inauguration of Gambian president 12 injured as truck carrying log of wood collides with commercial bus in Osun Alleged fraud: Court grants Saipem MD, one other N500m bail 2023: Northern group charges former Bauchi gov, Mu'azu, to run for president Buhari's legacy strong, difficult to dismantle ' Presidency Breaking: APC announces February 26 for National Convention Ghana suffer 2-3 loss to Comoros, crash out of AFCON NBBF fixes January 31 for elective congress P&ID scam: EFCC quizzes ex-Lagos AG, Olasupo Shasore Man, 25, commits suicide in Kwara over inability to pay debt Herdsmen crisis: Benue producing generation of illiterate children, Govt cries out NSCDC nabs mother for pouring hot water on daughter Teenager asked to sweep, clean court premises for 5 days for smoking Indian hemp I killed him because he wanted to have homosexual act with me ' Murder suspect confesses Four persons feared dead in Ebonyi communal clash Ondo community cries out over 16 years in darkness Implement Pharmacists Consultant Cadre in Full, PSN tells NCE *THISDAY* Hadiza Bala-Usman Debunks Reports of OAuGF Indictment The Finance Act 2020, Tax Burden and FGs Aggressive Revenue Drive Stock Market Up N138bn on Price Appreciation in BUA Foods, Dangote Addressing Group Life Insurance Policy Abuse 12 Banks Rakes in N1.86trn from Account Maintenance, E-banking Fees, Others In 3 Years Hadiza Bala-Usman Debunks Reports of OAuGF Indictment Examining Stanbic IBTCs Critical Role In Securities Lending Need to Preserve CBN-Brokered Power Sector Agreement Cattle Encroachment: Leadway Assurance Extends Agric-insurance Cover to Farmers LIRS Gives Employers January Deadline to File Tax Returns Rabiu: BUA Foods Listing on NGX Will Enhance Self-sufficiency in Food Production Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Appointed to Lead UK-Africa Trade Ties FCT-IRS Denies Rivalry with Lagos over IGR Generation LADOL Continues Retains ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 Certifications Ngige, Uba Battle for the Soul of Anambra APC The Mystery Between Shonekan and Goodluck Jonathan 2023: No One Can Force me to Support Tinubu, Says Ojudu Living with Fake News Pinnick Meets Coca-Cola Top Brass, Denounces Ambush Marketers State of Douala Pitch Worries CAF Ghana Knocked out by Comoros Eagles Go Full Throttle against Guinea Bissau to Round up Group Campaign Shaibu, Sanwo-Olu to Race in Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Algeria Are in Difficult Situation, Says Belmadi AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Aubameyang Released, to Go for Further Medicals on His Heart Catholic Church Establishes College of Health Technology *THE SUN* 2023: Godll direct me on choice of successor Okowa 2023: Ayom writes Buhari on presidential aspiration Senate, Reps begin fresh work on Electoral Act Bill INEC blames delay in release of 2023 timetable on non-passage Plateau: PDP, APC lock horns over 2022 budget 2023: Go beyond paying lip service, put women in vital positions, Aisha Buhari tells APC Women groups storm Abuja, demand actualisation of Osinbajos ambition 1m-man march for Tinubu in Ibadan today Why Tinubu wants to be President in 2023 Olorunrinu, ex-lawmaker Ill contest if its Gods will, says Odi Why we recruited new staff amid employment embargo NSITF CPPE proffers reform of forex market, others to tame inflation Buhari, Emefiele, governors elated as local rice production hits 9m MT BUA Foods restates commitment to fulfilling Africas food demand Digital inclusion: NITDA moves to train PWDs in digital literacy NYSC, Bowen University honour New Horizons, CEO for youth empowerment Medallions boss lauds Digital Realtys acquisition of Teraco ABSA pledges access to finance for SMEs through digitisation Why Cargo Defence Funds in limbo LADOL retains ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 certifications High chiefs agree to withdraw suit delaying announcement of new Olubadan Wike applauded for taking action against illegal refineries, oil theft Matawalle seeks more efforts to tackle banditry in Zamfara Oyo CP visits flashpoints on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Ugwuanyi empowers Enugu youths through cyber security training Buhari never directed petroleum subsidy removal Senate president Anxiety as Abia court delivers judgment on Kanu today $130m fraud: Court grants Saipem MD, Chinakwe N500m bail HYPPADEC flags off distribution of 10,000 life-jackets to boat operators in Kebbi D-Day as court rules on Kanu vs Federal Government Common but uncommon spiritual knowledge (1) The albatros of next of kin: What or who is a next of kin *GUARDIAN* We'll do everything to beat Rivers United, says MFM FC's Balogun Minnows Comoros send Ghana crashing out of Africa Cup of Nations Court grants Mompha N200 million bail Lagos drivers want over-pampered street urchins off roads before implementing N800 levy Lagos transporters to pay N24,000 monthly levy besides NURTW, RTEANdues NDLEA arrests four suspected drug dealers in Rivers Yoruba World Centre honours Bamgbose at 90 Nobody can blackmail me to support Tinubu's presidential bid, says Ojudu Teenager kills man over football league supremacy Akeredolu appoints Amotekun boss as security aide Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu's trial till today US believes Russia could attack Ukraine 'at any point Awaziem back to fitness, ready for action Ekong assures Nigerians of another victory N50,400 for COVID-19 test in Nigeria, free in Cameroon Withdrawals, upsets as Australian Open enter day two 33' rewards fans for accurate prediction Mosquito is your friend Edo Queens landin Calabar, confident of victory against Pelican Stars Winners earn N1m at Ceniplug VGC Badminton Open LIRS fixes January 31 as deadline for filing tax returns NCC charges youths on emerging 133m job roles, to complete tech parks Only six of Nigeria's offshore rigs operational as oil prices near $90 The need and desirability of maritime bank Equities rebound as index appreciates by 0.6 per cent NPA shops for investors to reconstruct Tin Can, Apapa ports FG to set up shipping support fund, abolish Customs importation permit No compelling reasons to increase interest rate, Adedipe insists Nigerians want improved telephony services in 2022 International start-ups to compete in $600,000 pitch competition at LEAP Nigerian, Russian firms to deploy tech in fight against graft, terrorists Adebanjo, Clark, Amaechi, Yakasai at their sunset - Part 3 Alternative rhetoric to ending the North East war Legal reprieve for landlords The proposed 'forbidden fruit Paperchase - Part 2 Alex Gboyega and the discourse on local governance in Nigeria Agenda for economic recovery and prosperity - Part 3 SON to consider new standards for cybersecurity Nigeria courts double digit deficit financing amid fiscal indiscipline INEC hangs 2023 election timetable on passage of electoral bill APC holds convention February 26, stakeholders insist date not sacrosanct Eagles seek another record as alternate players start against Guinea-Bissau President didn't order fuel subsidy removal, Lawan clarifies Taxation of beverages as strategy against heart disease Osinbajo, others lists benefits of blue economy We don't fear Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau boast Lagos warns residents against attack on traffic officers *LEADERSHIP* Electoral Bill: NASS Must Act Now On This Ongoing Reign Of Terror 2023: No Electoral Law, No Election Timetable, INEC Warns Nigeria Is Becoming Self-sufficient In Food Production ' Buhari Progressive Women Seek Better Deal From APC Osinbajo Urges Nigerians To Imbibe Sardauna's Virtues Buhari Never Directed Removal Of Fuel Subsidy ' Lawan Bandits Attacked 300 Niger Communities, Kidnapped 200 In 16 Days ' Niger Gov Kanu Declines To Take Plea On Fresh Charges 2023 Presidency: Group Dumps Atiku For Saraki Declare Full Scale War Against Terrorists, Senate Tells Federal Govt Visa Brings Digital Payments To AFCON 2021 In Cameroon Why Many Political Elites Want Buhari's Tenure To End ' Presidency TUC Decries $9.5bn Spent By FG On Moribund Refineries Server Failure Slows Down NIN Registration *NEW TELEGRAPH* Enhancing security in Nigeria As Buhari begins to wind down tenure Secondus to PDP govs: Your statement on convention deceptive, prejudicial COVID-19 disruptions affecting Diaspora cash remittances 'FG Transporters, commercial drivers to pay N24,000 monthly as LASG harmonises levies collection APC fixes February 26 as Convention date Electoral Act Bill delaying 2023 election timetable 'INEC 5G deployment: Panic grips local, int'l airlines Electoral Bill: Reps to drop direct primary, adopt Buhari's position Nigeria listed in $7.4m neobanks project plan Insecurity: Reps task IGP to tackle bandits, kidnappers in Plateau Kanu's trial: Schools, markets, offices, others shut in Ebonyi ABP: Boosting Nigeria's quest for rice, self-sufficiency Resolving unclaimed dividend quagmire via proper identity VREG: Deficiency reinforces vehicle import congestion Council seeks zero import duty for local ship owners Concession: Bonded terminals operate below 15% capacity CBN: Non-oil earnings down by 13.4% in October PwC: CEOs expect stronger global economy this year Equities rebound, gain N138bn Lafarge supports over 130 schools on project devt KPMG ranks Stanbic IBTC Best Bank in Retail, SME segments Reps: Expectations as members resume for 2022 2023: Tinubu is driven by passion to fix Nigeria 'Olorunrinu Nigeria'll be great with more women in governance 'Emmanuel Oil ownership: The twists and turns Osimhen delighted to return for Napoli Nwakali, Uzoho, Olayinka to start against Bissau Fans recount memorable experiences at MTN Fan Parks What Eagles are saying AFCON Notes Compiled by Charles Ogundiya We must beat S' Leone to qualify ' E' Guinea AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv 33' Export Lager rewards fans in AFCON engagement AFCON: CAF discuss state of pitch in Douala AFCON: Eguavoen, a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings *BLUE PRINT* 396 days to 2023: INEC ties election timetable to yet-to-be signed Electoral Bill Breaking: Ghana crash out of AFCON 2021 Breaking: At last, NBBF announces date for elective congress, writes FIBA Nigeria's development depends on ICT adoption, utilization ' Danbatta Nokia reveals accelerated plans to use renewable electricity World's fact checkers tackle YouTube on Covid-19 misinformation Nigeria to launch second satellite into orbit Paediatricians seek domestication of Child Right Act in 11 northern states Sardauna was iconic figure in leadership, governance ' Osinbajo NTI retrains 18,367 teachers in North-east Experts tasks FG on medical tourism Senate receives Buhari's request to confirm NCC, FJSC nominees Twitter: N104.02m loss as minority Reps kick after FG lifts ban Declare full scale war against Bandits, Senate tells Buhari Again, Senate President reveals when NASS will pass Electoral Act Amendment bill FG sensitises Bauchi stakeholders on liquefied petroleum gas plan Uche Nwosu drags journalist to court Jigawa Hisba resolved 4,231 disputes in 2021 ' Commission FCT-IRS launches aggressive tax drive to hit N200bn target Allow Kanu Nwankwo change clothes, exercise ' Judge orders DSS Breaking: Buni confirms Feburary 26 for APC national convention Court adjourns trial as Nnamdi Kanu declines fresh plea Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu engages Ozekhome as lead counsel, storms court room ahead of fresh arraignment (VIDEO) 2022: APC National women conference unveils social media hashtag, kicks off Emulate JAMB in fight against malpractices, Echono tells exam bodies Amy officer, one other to die by hanging for robbery in Ekiti Liberian VP lauds Bello for surpassing 35% gender inclusion FCTA begins 'no COVID-19 vaccination, no entry' enforcement Jailbreaks: Shoot to kill, not to injure, Aregbesola tells NCoS operatives Murjanatu House: Don't be misled by Mangal's abuse of court process, NBTE tells Nigerians Pay us N24m or face attacks, bandits tell 9 Zamfara communities FG slams fresh charges on Nnamdi Kanu as Buhari, Ohaneze talks collapse Enugu observes forced sit-at-home order FG empowers 80 Akwa Ibom female farmers with laptops to boost agribusiness MBF to northern elders: Why power should shift to South in 2023 Education minister harps on teachers' professional devt My people chased out of ancestral home for 7 years ' C P Ihagh Borno reopens multi billion naira flyover NAA to FG: Online auctioning not best for unserviceable, perishable items Murjanatu House: Don't be misled by Mangal's abuse of court process, NBTE tells Nigerians *TRIBUNE* Fire razes Kamba market in Kebbi State How Makinde's govt is enabling N43.2bn Ibadan dry port When water wells dry up Day people living with disabilities appealed to Oyo govt for political inclusion Benue APC chieftain, Moses Ayom, writes Buhari, declares presidential ambition Group laments renewed farmers/herders clash in Ogun Bauchi Gov advocates speedy construction, completion of Kafin Zaki Dam project MAPOLY, NANS bicker over appointment of rector, others NDE trains 158 Ekiti youths on agricultural extension scheme BUA targets food sufficiency with its listing on NGX Equities investors earn N138bn amid renewed buying interest LIRS announces January 31 deadline for filing of annual tax returns *SPORTS* 33' Export Lager rewards fans in AFCON engagement - New Telegraph 33' rewards fans for accurate prediction - Guardian 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'Feeling Good' Ahead of Packers Game Amid Shoulder Injury - Bleacher Report AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv - New Telegraph Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros - BBC Afcon 2021: Morocco and Gabon through after draw - BBC AFCON Notes Compiled by Charles Ogundiya - New Telegraph AFCON: CAF discuss state of pitch in Douala - New Telegraph AFCON: Eguavoen, a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings - New Telegraph AFRICA CUP 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