*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 20TH JANUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

Reps order probe of Malami, IGPs involvement in Magodo estate dispute

Electoral Act amendment: Senate bows to Buhari, includes consensus for party primaries

Buhari begs National Assembly to pass anti-loot, whistleblower, witness bills

Divided House: Old wounds fester as Fayose, Olujimi, others battle ahead Jan 26 gov primary

Labour begins three-day strike in Enugu over minimum wage

Journalists urged to adhere to professional ethics

Buhari, Atiku, Bello condole with Tambuwal over brothers death

Sit-at-home continues in Anambra, commercial activities grounded

NESREA rescues sea cow held captive in Lagos

Trains will build our economy, says Sanwo-Olu

Lagos to educate out-of-school children

Go beyond targets, commissioner tasks agric officers

Explore alternative medicine, govt advises residents

New Lagos roadworthiness testing should be painless

Returning officer told me 2003 gov results ready before election Osoba

Controversy over EFCCs invitation of AMCON boss

Umahi, deputy learn fate as court delivers judgment on defection March

APC begins sale of convention form February 14

Delta APC spokesman resigns, set to join PDP

PVCs have not expired, INEC counters Tinubu

Transition panel: APGA alleges opposition plotting to blackmail Soludo

Ill declare my presidential bid after APC convention Bello

Dont elect indicted ex-governors, group warns APC members

Emmanuels presidential campaign posters surface in Kano

PDP must produce next president -Fayose

Cooking gas demand surges over NLNGs 100% domestic supply

Terminal operator accelerates net-zero pledge

Assembly demands probe of Bayelsa motel collapse

Budget: LCCI warns FG over rising recurrent expenditure

Ossiomo power will supply 24-hour electricity to Benin airport, NAF base Obaseki

Nigerias daily oil production falls below 1.2 million barrels

Winners emerge in Rainoil promo

OPEC+ cant solve oil market challenges amid scarce investments

Nigeria to partner Egypt on power transmission, distribution

South Korea fines shipping firms $81m for price fixing

Amaechi nominated for continental award

Ghana set to fine vessels with unvaccinated crew

Social Investment Programme fund being looted, Bauchi gov alleges

Technology, others transforming capital market operations SEC

Stockbrokers institute begins remote certification examination

Union Diagnostics delists from stock exchange

FDI drops by 48% in two years

FG to establish 18 modular refineries in oil-producing states

Senate passes rice council bill, targets $2bn savings from imports

FEC approves N75.78bn contracts for FCT, others

Fans anxious as Eagles await last 16 foes

Troost-Ekong relishes Omeruo partnership

Eagles peck Wild Dogs 2-0, maintain 100% record

Eguavoen won't earn salary, only bonus 'NFF

AFCON: Buhari lauds Super Eagles' winning streak

[LIVE] AFCON: Simon dribbles, Ekong scores as Nigeria lead 2-0 against Guinea Bissau

[LIVE] Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria: Umar's goal puts Super Eagles ahead

[LIVE] AFCON: Tough Guinea Bissau hold Nigeria at half time

Coping with sickle cell anaemia: A personal experience

Opportunities of Nigeria-China cooperation in 2022

Three Ogun teachers beaten by hired thugs, parents arrested

Four kidnapped UNIPORT students regain freedom

Humanitarian worker lures Borno 14-year-old IDP, rapes girl, victims stabs self, dies

NAPTIP, DSS rescue Burundian mother, three trafficked kids in Imo



*VANGUARD*

Electoral Bill: NASS bows to Buhari, approves direct, indirect primaries for parties

Truckers reject return of payment on 'ETO' platform

Nigerian-US based entertainer, DJ Freshyk taking music industry by storm

Equipment to monitor illegal fishing stuck in ports over duty

Customs, NPA, NDLEA, DSS reiterate commitment to collaboration this year

Gulf of Guinea records sharp drop in piracy incidents

Governors in marathon meeting on insecurity, health, food security, others

EKITI GOV: US-based public health practitioner woos Gani Adams for Oyebanji

Good governance shouldn't be left for Buhari alone ' Hon Ulafor

Why we reverse ourselves after releasing cargos ' Customs

Convention: Tension as Police take over APC secretariat

2003 Ogun governorship election is a bygone ' Osoba

Governors in marathon meeting on insecurity, food security, others

Perish thought of zoning chairmanship position, S'South chieftain tells APC

State Chairman-elect, two others drag APC to court as Benue crisis worsen

PDP cancels Ekiti stakeholders' meeting

2023: Only God can direct me on my successor ' Okowa

I don't believe in Igbo Presidency, those declaring now are not serious ' Orji Kalu

Breaking: Kanu returns for trial in same Fendi designers clothes

NPA winds up Continental Shipyard, paid off workers

Stakeholders mull petition to UN over invasion of Nigeria, Africa waters by foreigners

2022 Cybersecurity landscape: Nigerian companies'll pay a huge ransom on ransomware ' Expert

5G auction, Mainone sale closed 2021 on high for ICT sector

5G Network: No cause for alarm, Nigerian telecoms operators assure; US airlines call for delay in rollout near airports

AFCON 2021: Buhari hails Super Eagles

Nigeria vs Guinea Bissau: Umar, Ekong help Super Eagles to 2-0 win

So, Supreme Court can reverse self

Police top brass to converge in Akwa Ibom over insecurity

Oluwo advocates return of WAI, seeks death penalty for drug dealers

4 die, 12 injured on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
 


*THISDAY*

FCMBs FastCash Offers N200,000 Support For School Fees, Emergency Needs

MTN Nigeria Set to Train 3000 Youth Entrepreneurs on ICT

NCC Alerts Nigerians on New Ransomware Attacking Networks

Glo Presents 13th Car under Extravaganza Promo

Appraising the Edible Oils Market

Ahead 50% Revenue Surge, Marcom Practitioners Advocate Adequate Regulation, Accountability

How Shelter Afrique is Changing Africas Housing Narrative

Kongas Contribution to E-Commerce Growth Immense, Says Awosika

FG Applauds NCCs Commitment to Digital Skills Development among Youths

Telcos Insist Market Forces Will Determine 5G Spread, Allay Perceived Fears of Interference on Aviation

Wema Bank Kicks Off Campus Programme

Abia Tasks Market Leaders on Increased Revenue Inflow to Shore Up IGR

Consumption Patterns Face Threat as Nigerians Battle Inflation, Unemployment

Firm Closes $28m Financing Round

CIS Leverages onTechnology to Commence Remote Certification

Nigerian Youths Urged to Emulate Older Generation to Make Impact

NYSC, Bowen University Honour Akano for Youth Empowerment

Mustapha: My Campaign for APC National Chairmanship Has Taken a Life...

Enoidem: PDP Had 122 cases in High Courts, 44 in Courts...

Season of Presidential Circus

RevolutionPlus Pledges Land in Choice Locations, Cash if Eagles Win Trophy

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Sadiq, Ekong on Target as...

AFCON FALLOUT After Disastrous Party with Black Stars, Partey Back to Arsenal

Egypt Edge Sudan to Reach AFCON 2021 Last 16

NCAC Mobilises 10m Online Supporters for Eagles

Tunisia Looking to Deny The Gambia Top Spot in Group F

AFCON 2021 Group Stage Wrap up on GOtv, DStv

33 Export Lager Rewards Fans in AFCON Engagement

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Female Referee Makes History as Senegal Top Group B

GONORRHEA AND INFERTILITY (Part 1)

The City of Port Harcourt and the hanging black cloud

THISDAY Reporter Wins CAMA Award

Matrix Energy Flags off Six-day Free Medical Eye Treatment in Delta

Gynaecologist Advises Women on Early Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer

Nigerian Breweries Donates N48m Worth Equipment to UBTH Neo-Natal Unit

Low Bed Space: A Burden Still Unaddressed in Lagos Hospitals

Pharmacists Commend RxAll for Introducing RxScanner

Dr. Uzoma Emenike and Her Special Love for Children

Healthlane Launches Preventive Healthcare App for Longer, Healthier Lives

Pharmaceuticals Call on Soludo to Look into Drug Supply in Health Centres



*THE SUN*

APC releases timetable for national convention

APC releases timetable for national convention

Ekiti: Protesters storm PDP over ward congresses

PDP, APC disagree on defection

PDP, APC disagree on defection

Abia women barricade APC headquarters

INEC says PVCs remain valid, warns against double registration

I resigned as PGF DG in the interest of APC Lukman

2023: South East presidency overdue- Orji Kalu

INEC says PVCs remain valid, warns against double registration

Defection suit: Umahi, deputy know fate March 8

PTML Customs command generates N224.470 billion revenue in 2021

Dealing with monthly migraines

Ayade swears-in journalist as Head of Service

Communal clash: Umahi on top of situation

Enugu community commends Ugwuanyis development strides

Osoba, Dare, Olu of Ilaro, others salute Odunaros courage, diligence

Women deserve respect, appreciation, says Ondo govs wife

CCII cautions against defamatory comments on next Olubadan, kingmakers

Delta declares building collapse site disaster zone

Oil theft: Wike orders LG chairmen to destroy bunkering sites in Rivers

Electoral Bill: NASS reverses self

IPOB denies military camp in Ihiala

Micro-zoning Enugu governorship ll be problematic Agbo

Why I acquired PhD at 70 Asuelinmen, UNILAGs 2nd oldest graduate



*GUARDIAN*

AFCON: Super Eagles beat Guinea-Bissau to maintain perfect record

Abia women protest against alleged imposition of APC chair

Obaseki inspects Ekehuan road dualisation, urges faster approach to beat rainy season

Imo council chairman confirms beheading of 65 -year-old by unknown assailants

I murdered him because he tried to lure me into homosexuality, killer of Abuja doctor confesses

Court sentences three youths to 17 years for robbing man of N60, 000

I remain Ndubuisi Kanu's only wife, says Gladys

Court orders remand of 55-year-old woman for alleged human trafficking

Lawyer seeks probe of Ikeja Electric over alleged 'crazy bills

Fire razes court located inside school in Ibadan

Sudan protester shot dead as US envoys visit

Man Utd back on track but grumpy Ronaldo mars win

Minnows' performance shows rapid growth of African football, says Udeze

It's Medvedev versus Kyrgios as top seeds advance at Australian Open

Falconets arrive Douala for clash with Cameroun's Lionesses

What Algeria need to qualify for last 16

Poor officiating draws attention to quality of African referees

Super Eagles supporters club laments Ghana's early exit

Spurs late show stuns Leicester

Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as Cape Verde, Malawi advance

Dangote Refinery to reduce Africa's petroleum product imports by 36%

Local airline crashes airfare on Enugu, Owerri routes

NBS affirms higher fuel costs in December

Gains in Airtel Africa, 16 stocks push indices further by N417 billion

Regulators must embrace proactive approach against banking crisis

Ossiomo Power to supply electricity to Benin Airport, NAF base

FIRS urges tribunals to speed up resolution of tax disputes

Labour market recovery still slow, uncertain, says ILO

True colours - Part 2

Taxation of beverages as strategy against heart disease - Part 2

How diabetes is different for women

Legal reprieve for landlords - Part 2

Who will save the ZazuZeh generation

Ethiopian crisis: Sexual, reproductive health as core need

How can I find and overcome my personal challenges

U.S. vows to bolster democracy in Nigeria

Wike receives list of illegal refineries from chairmen, orders destruction

Still time for Hazard and Bale at Real Madrid, says Ancelotti

Court awards N1b to Kanu, orders FG to tender apology

Protesters storm Wadata Plaza over Ekiti PDP congress

ERA/FoEN seeks end to illegal oil refining

Nnamani seeks support for Nkanu East to produce next Enugu governor

Amankwo Oghe community protests poor infrastructure

Security agencies, herdsmen killed 1, 150 South East residents

Shonekan was a riddle till the end



*LEADERSHIP*

In The Gambia, Buhari Stresses Sustenance Of Democracy In West Africa

Johnson Lifts Rules In England As Omicron Wave Peaks

Pharmacists Lament Non-implementation Of Consultant Cadre Circular 10 Years After

NEC Recommends N302 Fuel Pump Price

Abia Women Block APC Headquarters Over Alleged Imposition Of State Chairman

[EDITORIAL] Budget And Projects' Duplication

More Reactions Over Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

Electoral Bill: NASS Pushes Choice Of Primaries To Parties

Ex-Generals, Governors, Regional Groups May Determine 2023 Presidency

More Foreign Countries To Participate In Kaduna Trade Fair

AFCON 2021: Buhari Hails Super Eagles For Winning All Group Games

AFCON 2021: Umar, Troost-Ekong On Target As Nigeria Beat Guinea Bissau 2-0

Convention: APC Denies Zoning National Chairmanship, Others

INEC Tackles Tinubu, Says PVCs Don't Expire

FedPoly Ohodo 'll Drive Industrial Dev't In South-East ' Council Chair



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Newspapers and self-regulation

IPOB's stay-at-home order: South East loses N25bn daily

Senate re-amends Electoral Bill, makes primaries flexible

2023: South East overdue to produce President- Orji Kalu

APC Convention: CECPC rolls out timetable, commences sale of forms Feb 14

Nigeria lost $178bn in Ogoni since Shell's exit 'MOSOP

Minister to seek clarity on subsidy removal

EX-YCE NAT'L PRESIDENT: Why 2023 elections may not hold in South West

Commodity Exchange: Why CBN swept out entire mgt

NDIC pays N8.268bn to liquidated bank depositors

Kanu pleads not guilty to fresh terrorism charges

Ponzi: Proliferation as regulators' headache

Twitter: Counting pains, gains of 222-day ban

Employment in Q4'21 recorded improvement 'MAN

E-payment deals advance by 72% in 2021

Imperatives of data collection on insolvent firms

Coca-Cola launches JAMII platform in Africa

SEC lauds NGX, CSCS, others on market devt

APPO: Dangote Refinery to reduce petroleum importation by 36%

PAPSS critical to intra-Africa trade ' Ecobank MD

CIS begins remote certification examination

Gains of direct primary elections outweighs its cost 'Onuigbo

2023: Those against Tinubu should throw up their candidates 'Osoba

NBBF writes FIBA, announces Elective Congress for Jan 31

Ghana must accept all criticisms ' Ayew

Mendy proud of FIFA's best keeper award

Amuneke to be part of World Cup draw Saturday

Gyan tips Eagles for AFCON trophy

Algeria face Cote d'Ivoire in a must-win tie

Eagles Media Officer hosts colleagues

Cameroonians' love for football

Excitement, fanfare as 2022 Chemstar Staff Games' Week ends

South Africa fans mock Ghana after disgraceful exit



*BLUE PRINT*

When experts brainstormed at FirstBank 's Economic Outlook 2022 Webinar

Electoral Act Amendment Bill: CSOs slam Senate's consensus option, Bill remains in limbo

We're deploying drones, other technologies to tackle insecurity ' IGP

CBN borrows banks N9.17trn in 7 months through SFL window

Capital importation rises 97.7% to $1.7bn in Q3' 2021 ' FBNQuest

FG to ban eating of Donkey meat

Lagos acquires new trains for intra city metro rail line

FCMB's FastCash offers N200,000 support for school fees, emergency needs

In Kaduna, Nimrod appeals to el-Rufai on athletes' allowance, welfare

NPFL: Rivers United down MFM 3-1 in Lagos, top League table

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets arrive Douala for clash with Cameroon's Lionesses

Watford wish Okoye, Ekong good luck in AFCON 2021

Hamisu: Adamawa senatorial hopeful donates ICT centre to alma mater

[Breaking] AFCON 2021: Sadiq Umar, Troost-Ekong score as Super Eagles blow away Guinea Bissau, top group D

Why NASRDA ranks among Nigeria's best agencies

We use our NGO to preach humanism ' Apostle Mbaigbo

What Nigerian passports seekers went through in 2021

The tragedy called Zamfara state

2023: Send APC packing, Atiku's aide tells voters

FCT polls: Etsu gives blessing to APC chairmanship candidate

CECPC approves schedule of activities for APC national convention

EFCC partners NCFRMI on capacity building

NIMC captures 512 inmates in Osun

APC chairmanship: Shinkafi challenges ex-gov Yari on authentic membership card

Pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn, court orders FG

Abia women barricade APC headquarters, protest against imposition of Ikechi Emenike

Police nab 'killers' of Abuja doctor, 16 others for kidnapping, robbery

Insecurity: IGP organises conference for senior police officers to evolve new roadmap

PGF: Tinubu meets Lukman over resignation controversy

APC Convention: South-south forum roots for Sani 313, warns against ex-governors

2023 Presidency: Group dumps Atiku for Saraki

NDYA president appoints Darlington personal assistant on national logistics

Troops dislodge IPOB stronghold at lilu forest Anambra

Buhari didn't order fuel subsidy removal ' Senate President

Lafia stadium to wear new look as Nasarawa government, Reform Sports Africa seal deal

Buhari condemns UAE attack

With launch of rice pyramid, Buhari assures of price crash

COVID-19 made Nigerian billionaires richer by 38% ' Oxfam



*TRIBUNE*

NDE flags off orientation for 50 artisans in Niger

Oluwo charges FG to enforce death penalty for terrorists, ritual killers, drug dealers

Gbagyi people hails el-Rufai over creation of new chiefdom

Shun politics of bitterness, Henry Iyke tells politicians

ERA/FoEN applauds Wike's actions on oil theft, soot pollution

Good governance key to sustainable development ' Oyetola

APC releases schedule for February Convention

2023 Presidency: I will declare my intention to run after APC Convention ' Yahaya Bello

Famuyibo dumps APC to contest Ekiti 2022 governorship election under Accord Party

APC Convention: Zamfara Gov moves against Yari, as Special Adviser declares for Chairmanship race

2023 presidential race: PDP's early birds

2023 presidency: The real issues

The need for greater women's participation in politics

Stop politicising CVFF disbursement, indigenous ship-owner tells FG

PHCN's hidden N14.7bn

Responding to mental health challenges in Nigeria: Pioneering role of Lagos State

Days of bagging university degrees, landing white-collar jobs are over

UNILORIN SUG set to honour Gbajabiamila, others

Equities investors stake N3.4bn in a bullish trade

AIB-N reiterates commitment to partnerships with NAF for safer airspace

Conditions of service: AUPCTRE issues ultimatum, ready to ground aviation

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services launches online cargo platform

NCAT set to acquire Hungary manufactured Magnus training aircraft

Why things must be done based on merit in Nigeria's aviation sector



*SPORTS*

33 Export Lager Rewards Fans in AFCON Engagement - Thisday

49ers Rumors: Jimmy Garoppolo Expected to Play vs. Packers Despite Injuries - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from January 19 - Bleacher Report

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

AFCON 2021: Buhari hails Super Eagles - Vanguard

AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Blessed With Array Of Options In Super Eagles 'Okocha - Complete Sports

Afcon 2021: Egypt reach last 16 with win over Sudan - BBC

Afcon 2021: Nigeria top group after win over Guinea-Bissau - BBC

AFCON 2021: Sadiq, Troost-Ekong On Target As Eagles Thump Guinea-Bissau 2-0; Egypt Pip Sudan - Complete Sports

AFCON 2021: Umar, Troost-Ekong On Target As Nigeria Beat Guinea Bissau 2-0 - Leadership

AFCON FALLOUT After Disastrous Party with Black Stars, Partey Back to Arsenal - Thisday

AFCON: Buhari lauds Super Eagles' winning streak - Punch

AFCON: Super Eagles beat Guinea Bissau to maintain perfect start - The Cable

AFCON: Super Eagles beat Guinea-Bissau to maintain perfect record - Guardian

AFCON: Umar leads attack as Eguavoen makes 8 changes for Guinea-Bissau clash - The Cable

AFCON: We expect 7 wins from you Buhari charges Super Eagles - The Cable

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Female Referee Makes History as Senegal Top Group B - Thisday

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Sadiq, Ekong on Target as... - Thisday

Alessia Russo scores winner off the bench to help Manchester United dump Arsenal out of Conti Cup - Yahoo

Algeria face Cote d'Ivoire in a must-win tie - New Telegraph

Amuneke to be part of World Cup draw Saturday - New Telegraph

Anthony Elanga puts Manchester United on path to win at Brentford - Yahoo

APC Approves Schedule Of Activities For 2022 National Convention - Sahara Reporters

Australia's winning pedigree shines through in late Quad Series final victory over England - Yahoo

Australian Open: Dan Evans into last 32 as opponent Arthur Rinderknech withdraws - BBC

Bergwijn's injury-time double snatches Tottenham stunning win at Leicester - Yahoo

Brentford 1-3 Man Utd: Marcus Rashford gives visitors comfortable win - BBC

BRILLIANT! Super Eagles' Players' Ratings In 2-0 Win Vs Guinea-Bissau - Complete Sports

Browns News: Baker Mayfield out 4-6 Months After Surgery on Shoulder Injury - Bleacher Report

Cameroonians' love for football - New Telegraph

Charles Omenihu on Playing for 49ers After Texans: 'Its Not a Circus Show Here - Bleacher Report

Costa Rica 2022: Falconets arrive Douala for clash with Cameroon's Lionesses - Blueprint

Cowboys' Mike McCarthy Downplays Job Security Concerns: 'I Know How to Win - Bleacher Report

De'Aaron Fox Trade Rumors: Kings Not Planning to Move PG Amid Ben Simmons Buzz - Bleacher Report

Eagles Media Officer hosts colleagues - New Telegraph

Eagles peck Wild Dogs 2-0, maintain 100% record - Punch

Eguavoen won't earn salary, only bonus 'NFF - Punch

Egypt Edge Sudan to Reach AFCON 2021 Last 16 - Thisday

Egypt make Cup of Nations last 16 as Cape Verde, Malawi advance - Guardian

England batter Phil Salt out to make more memories at Barbados' Kensington Oval - Yahoo

Excitement, fanfare as 2022 Chemstar Staff Games' Week ends - New Telegraph

Expired PVCs: Tinubu Apologises, Says He Meant Voter's Cards Should Be Updated - Daily Independent

FA Investigating Suspicious Betting Patterns Linked to Arsenal Yellow Card - Bleacher Report

Falconets arrive Douala for clash with Cameroun's Lionesses - Guardian

Fans anxious as Eagles await last 16 foes - Punch

Georgia QB JT Daniels Enters Transfer Portal After CFP Title Game - Bleacher Report

Ghana must accept all criticisms ' Ayew - New Telegraph

Giants Rumors: Cowboys DC Dan Quinn Requested for Head Coaching Interview - Bleacher Report

Gyan tips Eagles for AFCON trophy - New Telegraph

Hall of Famer Dave Bing 'Very Disappointed' in Kyrie Irving's Vaccination Stance - Bleacher Report

How Salima Mukansanga overcame rejection to become first female to officiate at AFCON - The Cable

In Kaduna, Nimrod appeals to el-Rufai on athletes' allowance, welfare - Blueprint

It's half-time ' Pep Lijnders confident Liverpool can conquer Arsenal in cup tie - Yahoo

It's Medvedev versus Kyrgios as top seeds advance at Australian Open - Guardian

Jason Roy marks return to England action with rapid century in West Indies - Yahoo

Jim Harbaugh Rumors: Michigan Insiders Believe HC Would Take Raiders Job If Offered - Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid Ties Career High with 50 Points in 76ers' Win over Magic - Bleacher Report

Kell Brook vs Amir Khan: When is fight, where will it take place and what TV channel is it on - Yahoo

Lakers' Frank Vogel on Job Security Rumors: 'I Dont Feel Like Im Under Siege - Bleacher Report