*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 21ST JANUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

NSCDC arrests nine for fraud, others in Osun

FG urges private sector to maximise AfCFTA

Ibadan indigenes set for cultural festival

VIDEO: Innocent Beninese tiler jailed after ENDSARS protest, freed 14 months later

12,000 Nigerians studying in Ukrainian varsities Envoy

The endocrine disruptors chemicals in the environment (2)

INC, Yoruba group seek to join CNGs suit on Biafran agitation

N450m fraud: Court refuses to stay proceedings in ex-minister Bulama, others trial

Mexico records 33,308 murders in 2021

Baby, three others freeze to death near US-Canada border

BREAKING: 17 dead, 59 injured as explosion rocks Ghana town

Survivor seeks awareness campaign on cleft in communities

Beginning of the end of an era and 2023 presidential elections

Africa yet to overcome Omicron-fuelled fourth wave, says WHO

Uncontrollable violence in South-East

Suspended Ogun APC ex-women leader fingers SSG over suspension

North-East APC legislators back Bellos presidential bid, hail Buhari

51,392 workers change pension companies, move N190.62bn

FGll ensure completion of Ebonyi airport Sirika

Akwa Ibom carpets communities threatening investors, scuttling BUA refinery, others

Port Harcourt refinery projects 3.96 billion litres petrol annually, aviation fuel Report

Over 500,000 benefitted from FG digital skills scheme

IMF set to launch $50bn lifeline for Nigeria, others

FG signs rural areas power supply MoU with Bauchi, Sokoto

Eagles draw Tunisia in round of 16

Otedola promises Eagles N102m to win AFCON

Ligue 1 fixtures: Saint-Etienne, Bordeaux battle for survival, PSG vs Reims

EPL fixtures: Matches to watch this weekend as Premier League top-four race hots up

Full fixtures: Nigeria face Tunisia at AFCON knockout stage, Ivory Coast vs Egypt

NFF may retain Eguavoen as Eagles coach

Athletic Bilbao knock Barcelona out of Copa del Rey

Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-1 to reach Carabao Cup final

AFCON: Nigeria know opponents as CAF releases knockout stage fixtures

Qatar World Cup: 1.2m tickets requested within 24 hours

Nigerian Senate, most expensive rubber stamp

24-year-old undergraduate jailed over N74m Internet fraud in Kwara

Policeman arrested for attacking Rivers lady with burning stove

Psychiatric profession worst hit by brain drain Don

Ondo NSCDC to deploy female officers in schools

Two killed, five injured as mast collapses in Benue

Lagos photographer, mentor trade blame over N1m camera lens

Ekiti community demands compensation for demolished houses, issues ultimatum

LASTMA probes officers attack on commercial bus, female passengers eye injured

129 terrorists killed, 64 arrested, 27 victims rescued in two weeks DHQ

Two in court for forging, selling Benue internal revenue receipts

Ondo driver crushes motorcyclist, flees, residents burn truck

Two suspected robbers arrested with four master keys in Delta

Man, 45, arraigned over armed robbery

Abducted five-year-old Kano girl killed despite ransom payment

Fleeing Zamfara terrorist didnt relocate to Kwara Police

Tinubus native intelligence

Babcock Universitys parley on higher education

When you dont know what to do

Mock exam, condition for NECO/ WASSCE registration in Kogi

ICOBA plans N1bn to refurbish school

Alumni lament institutions encroachment

Give back to alma mater, Lagos Baptist alumni tell Nigerians

FG builds multipurpose hall for adult literacy centre

Reps order probe of contract kickbacks, extortion by MDA officials



*VANGUARD*

Reps' bill to NYSC Trust Fund scales through second reading

The Almajiri Catastrophe in Northern Nigeria

Delta Govt reviews Ayakoromo bridge contract to N10.5bn

Group urges more women participation in politics, entrepreneurial activities

The North Is Healing

Road transport: Lagos gridlock surmountable -Commissioner

There should be plan to sustain rice revolution ' Onamade

Omo-Agege hails Nigeria's oldest monarch at 105

Safety violation: Lagos seals 6 lounges, nightclubs

Be fair in assessing my government, Buhari tells Nigerians

NEC backs Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report

Buhari's visit to Kaduna: Security officials engage in fisticuffs over access to Kawo bridge

2023: Any party that fails to zone its Presidential ticket to South won't get vote from us ' Southern, Middle Belt Leaders

National Convention: Matawalle's ally will destroy APC as he did APGA, says Yari

Royal battle in Ondo over Reps ticket

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles to face Tunisia in Round of 16

Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters sack Piyemi village of Chibok in Borno

[ICYMI] How Kanu floored FG in court, but denied Britain return

How NGO staff raped 15-year-old female IDP to death in Borno
 


*THISDAY*

IMF Proposes $50bn Trust Fund to Help Low-income Countries

CANTU Beauty Announces $250,000 Investment for Women Empowerment

NGX, SEC Strengthen Alliance to Enhance Market Development

BluePeak Announces First Investment From Flagship $200m Private Capital Fund to Grit

Poverty Index: Poverty in West Africa Surges by 2.9% in 2021

RMB Nigeria Advises BUA Foods on its Listing by Introduction on NGX

Emirates Flies Worlds Tallest Height to Put Dubai 2020 Expo on Top

Energy Expert: 60% of Nigerians Have no Access to Electricity

IATA Appoints Frederic Leger as SVP for Commercial Products, Services

Dana Air Offers Silver Card, 9,000 Miles to Business Class Customers

Financial Inclusion: An Overview of e-Naira Prospects In 2022

Unity Bank Partners RIFAN, Pledges More Support for Farmers

Nigeria Pilots to Undergo Recurrent Training at Aviation College, Zaria

FG Seeks Wider Participation in Blue Economy, Inaugurates Expanded Committee

Despite Waivers on Commercial Aircraft, Customs Still Charge Airlines Tariffs

TrustBanc Pays N1.7bn Commercial Paper Proceeds on Maturity

Usoro: Nigeria Ready to Maximize Potentials of Marine Resources

The Export Expansion Facility Programme amplifies grant effect with Export and Sell Partnership

As Uzodimma Creates Ministry Of Homeland Security

Bidens First Year as President is Commendable

Tinubu Visits IBB, Seeks Ex-Military Leaders Blessing for Presidential Bid

APC Stakeholders Kick Against Planned February 26 National Convention

The East-West Dichotomy

NBBF Crisis: Ugboaja Vows to Resume Work as Players Rep

Scans in London Certify Aubameyangs Heart as Healthy

Troost-Ekong Sets Sight on the Trophy

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Round of 16 on Sunday

CACOVID Showers Naira Rain on Eagles

AUSTRALIAN OPEN Nadal Stroll into Third Round in Melbourne

Ghanas Sports Minister Summons GFA over Poor Performance

Under Pressure Algeria in Make or Mar Clash with Ivory Coast



*THE SUN*

Tunji Bello canvasses support for ex-Lagos gov

PDP govs commiserate with Tambuwal

Car burnt, many injured as PDP supporters clash in Bayelsa

Yari not qualified for APC national chairmanship Shinkafi

Ohanaeze lauds Igbo on declarations for presidency

2023: Owie tackles Clark on zoning of presidency

Only youthful passionll restore Nigeria Presidential aspirant

NEast legislators back NCentral colleagues on Yahaya Bello

APC convention: Malami heads legal committee, Kogi gov leads security

2023: State legislators urge APC to zone presidency to North

COMTUA threatens NPA with legal action over extortion

Bolarinwa emerges ACAMB President

Glo Joy Unlimited Extravaganza produces 109 new winners

Reps mull 10-year jail term for ponzi scheme operators

Sirika hails Umahi for Ebonyi Airport project

Brand launches app to detect fake products

CSR: Gasland donates to orphanage, rewards loyal customers

EFCC docks woman for N32m oil scam in Kano

Customs declares war on sea criminals, commissions 18 boats in Rivers

Soldiers kill scores, arrest 177, rescue 27 kidnap victims as another 864 terrorists surrender

Again, gunmen sack 30 villages, murder 3, abduct others

Victim escapes from captors in Delta

Boy, 14, escapes death from ritualist

Kidnappers murder girl after collecting ransom from family in Kano

Decision on petrol subsidy removal to come in June NEC

Abdulsalami cautions against increasing pump price

SSANU mobilises for January 27 protest

Deliberate confusion over electoral bill

Ugwuanyi and The Most Peaceful Governor Award

2023 and attempt by Amuta to mudsling Jonathans family

The new tax on carbonated drinks



*GUARDIAN*

Ivory Coast send reigning champions Algeria crashing out of Cup of Nations

An Osinbajo presidency will ensure economic and political stability post 2023, says Nataro

Aare Onakakanfo wants police to accept rescue initiative along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Police arrest former FMC Owerri staff for attempted killing of 14-year-old boy

Demolition: Court adjourns suit between Aviation college, Zaria residents

LAWMA begins two-day enforcement operation in Lekki

RRS nabs three in Agege for dispossessing victim of N100, 000, other items

Police nab suspected armed robber, burst kidnappers hideouts in Delta

10 staff assaulted by patients' relatives in one month, says UITH

Cases drop for first time as Africa's fourth COVID-19 wave ebbs

IS attacks Syria prison, freeing jihadists

Jota double fires Liverpool into League Cup final

CACOVID, Otedola, rain dollars on Super Eagles

Rohr deserves credit for Eagles' performance in Cameroun, says Eguavoen

MTN gives football community something to cheer

Okocha, NFF scribe thrilled by Eagles' form

Ambassador Olonisakin can't hide joy over exciting Eagles, becomes NFSC patron

Erameh sets record as oldest winner of Oba of Benin tourney

Benin Captain's tourney to feature 200 players

Arsenal Golf Club, Owerri ready to host Leopard Ladies

FIRS to prioritise digital economy taxation this year

Nigeria ready to maximise marine resources potential in blue economy

Unemployed pilots, engineers can look beyond flying, repair opportunities

IoD tasks NASS on passage of chartered Bill, urges FG on economic devt

Aura launches staycation promo

UN commends Nigeria over first piracy conviction in Africa

National carrier: Uganda leads, emerges world youngest fleet operator

500,000 new merchants, SMEs to benefit from expanded digital payment solution

Truckers threaten to sue NPA over electronic call-up system

Obasanjo as our newsmaker

2022 expectations from Nigerian power sector

Transport poverty: Impact on business and the economy

Ernest Shonekan (1936 ' 2022)

X-raying the silent performance of PTDF

Wike and local government chairmen

Different strokes

The Babangida leadership prescription

Nigeria needs competent leaders to end insecurity

The more you look

17 killed, 59 injured by explosion in western Ghana

95-year-old golfer's staying power thrills NGF

Troops destroy 39 illegal refineries, recover stolen crude in Niger Delta

It's time to rewrite Lagos' political history, says Jandor

IPOB commends Abia High Court judgment on Kanu

Bulls sustain lead as capitalisation rises further by N248b

Tipper Drivers/DSS clash: Obaseki meets union over death of member, urges peace

Tinubu visits Niger, IBB, donates N50m to tackle insecurity

Nigeria, U.S. move against illicit trafficking of ancient arts

Masari demands N10b from journalists for alleged defamation



*LEADERSHIP*

Any Presidential Aspirant Hinging Campaign On APC Legacies Has Failed ' Ortom

Over 20m Nigerians Mentality Sick ' Reps

Governors Move To Avert Planned Protest Over Fuel Price Hike

El-Rufai Has Transformed Kaduna With Projects ' Buhari

Direct Primary Is The Real Democracy ' Melaye

2023: I've IBB's Blessing To Run ' Tinubu

Troops Kill 129 Terrorists, Arrest 64 As 863 Surrender

NSA To INEC: Tackle Logistics, Operational Challenges Before 2023 Elections

NLC Backs Bill To Outlaw Yearly House Rents In FCT

2023: Like North Central, N'East Legislators Endorse Yahaya Bello For President

Pyramids And The Rice Revolution

Why Husbands Often Die First



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Raising the profile of AFCON in Cameroon

Study: TV watching increases fatal blood clots risk

2023: North East legislators back N'Central colleagues on Yahaya Bello

2023: I visited IBB for prayers, blessings 'Tinubu

Reps to probe 178,459 missing police arms

Strike: Presidency, govs deny N302 fuel increase

Buhari recounts near-death experience in 2014

Investigation: S'East govs, political leaders abandon Kanu for 2023

Customers' appetite for cheque usage declines further

COVID-19 cases drop for first time as Africa's fourth wave ebbs

2023: My successor'll inherit reshaped Nigeria, says Buhari

Equities extend gain with N249bn

Climate change: IMF outlines plan for $50bn lending trust

World Bank chief faults Microsoft on $69bn gaming deal

Adedipe to FG: Woogenuine, potential investors

UNCTAD: Global FDI flows hit $1.65trn in 2021

LCCI To FG: Re-assess debt sources to reduce costs

Premium Pension reappoints Mairami as MD

Meter manufacturing: Momas to train 4,000 Nigerians

Africa's cannabis market to hit $7.1bn by 2023

Nigeria to earn $200m yearly from agro commodity

Tinubu'll win APC presidential ticket by landslide 'Jibrin

Lagos 2023: How far can Adediran go

Nigeria must restructure to survive 'Adu

Dollar rain for Eagles as Otedola, Dangote pledge more

Agege fans hail Lagos government over AFCON viewing centres

Eagles shoot up in FIFA rankings

Iwobi happy to play in any position

Buhari hails emphatic progress of Eagles

Doctor lists Nations Cup gains for Garoua citizens

Ghana captain Andre Ayew looks forward to next AFCON

Journalists' hotel as mini-radio station

Wish I'm a Ghanaian

Defending champions Algeria kicked out of AFCON



*BLUE PRINT*

Emulate Gov Udom on security strategy, group tells northern leaders

Abdulsalami on state-of-the-nation: Poor Nigerians can't bear trauma of fuel price hike

Fuel subsidy: Govs move to abort nationwide strike, meet labour leaders

Enugu 2023: Nnamani backs Nkanu East for governorship

Ortom signs anti-open grazing law amendment

How royal war was aborted in Adamawa

APC stakeholders kick against Feb. 26 nat'l convention

2023: Makinde 'll run for second term ' Commissioner

ACAMB elects new executives, Bolarinwa emerges president

Financial sector swells GDP N44.2trn in 3 years

2022: FIRS target 100% automation of tax 1 processes

NNPC, Petroleum Ministry stopped from allocating crude to oil firm

2023: Address all logistics, operational challenges, NSA charges INEC

It's one massacre too many, CSOs condemn Zamfara killings

Afenifere to FG: Invoke Doctrine of Necessity, allow states, LGs own security agencies

Bello to state lawmakers: I won't disappoint you if elected president

OSH trains 98 CJT operatives on surveillance, intelligence

Reconciliation: Nasarawa speaker seeks periodic meeting for APC members

Kwara executes 143 road projects in 3 years

Assets: Kwara vows to prosecute those indicted by govt white paper

FCT-IRS to fine MDAs N500, 000 for tax default

Buhari inaugurates Kawo flyover, other projects in Kaduna, recounts near-death experience

Again, court adjourns suit seeking referendum for Biafra, other nations

Convention: Yari tackles Shinkafi over APC membership claim, N/Chairmanship

Nasarawa VC heads 16-man committee to develop curriculum for NSCDC college

Electoral Act: Mustapha hails NASS for acceding to Buhari's request

APC Congress committee petitions IGP, DSS over forgery of Akwa Ibom results

2023: I 'll mobilise 30m youths for APC if given opportunity ' Agbomhere

Harnessing local technology for Nigeria's economic development

Troops kill 44 terrorists, recover 4 gun trucks, others

Why ICAO audit is critical to growth of aviation sector ' DG NCAA

College of Aviation Technology gets new 250 hotel rooms

Bird flu hits Kaduna, 108,000 birds at risk



*TRIBUNE*

CBN interventions for agro-processing only on paper ' Processor

Stakeholders kick against planned February 26 APC convention

Those defecting from APC to PDP in Delta not members of my group, says Emerhor

My membership card intact, former Zamfara gov, Yari replies Shinkafi

Drug abuse and youths

Soft drinks tax: One tax too many for Nigerians

A deep look at Nigeria's security challenges

How not to treat ex-convicts

Of religion, politics and malpractice

Miracles of Holy Prophet Muhammad (VI)

Ogun chieftaincy law booster for freedom of religion 'MURIC

Muslim media group warns politicians against sentimentalism

Family holds 50th remembrance prayer for late Muslim leader

Ahmadiyya women's group celebrates 100th anniversary, lists achievements

Stamp Duties Act 2021 unconstitutional ' Financial experts

ICRC moves to revamp six dry ports concessions



*SPORTS*

Aaron Rodgers Makes Tom Brady Deflategate Joke, Says Ball Is 'Too Firm' for Patriots - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021: Super Eagles to face Tunisia in Round of 16 - Vanguard

Afcon 2021: The Gambia net late winner against Tunisia - BBC

AFCON 2021: Tunisia Lose To Gambia, Face Nigeria In Next Round: Mali Edge Out Mauritania - Complete Sports

AFCON: Nigeria know opponents as CAF releases knockout stage fixtures - Punch

AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Super Eagles to Face Tunisia in Round of 16 on Sunday - Thisday

Agege fans hail Lagos government over AFCON viewing centres - New Telegraph

Ambassador Olonisakin can't hide joy over exciting Eagles, becomes NFSC patron - Guardian

Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool (0-2 agg): Diogo Jota double sets up Chelsea final for Reds - BBC

Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: 'A huge missed opportunity for Gunners' - but is Arteta heading for failure - BBC

Arsenal Golf Club, Owerri ready to host Leopard Ladies - Guardian

Arsenal vs Liverpool, player ratings: Trent Alexander-Arnold provides creative spark in semi-final win - Yahoo

Arsenal's midfield crisis deepens after Thomas Partey's rapid red card - Yahoo

Athletic Bilbao 3-2 Barcelona: Iker Muniain scores extra-time penalty to win Copa del Rey tie - BBC

Athletic Bilbao knock Barcelona out of Copa del Rey - Punch

AUSTRALIAN OPEN Nadal Stroll into Third Round in Melbourne - Thisday

Becky Hammon Headlines Finalists for 2022 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame - Bleacher Report

Benin Captain's tourney to feature 200 players - Guardian

Buhari hails emphatic progress of Eagles - New Telegraph

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball out for up to eight weeks - Yahoo

CACOVID Showers Naira Rain on Eagles - Thisday

CACOVID, Otedola, rain dollars on Super Eagles - Guardian

Cantlay starts strong to hold share of lead with Hodges at American Express - Yahoo

Cardinals Rumors: Michael Bidwill 'Very, Very Upset' with End-of-Season Performance - Bleacher Report

Charles Barkley Slams Lakers as 'Wusses' Amid Russell Westbrook, Frank Vogel Drama - Bleacher Report

Claudio Ranieri warns Norwich 'cup final' will not decide Watford's season - Yahoo

Damon Arnette Signs Chiefs Contract, Was Released by Raiders for Threatening IG Posts - Bleacher Report

Daryl Morey: Joel Embiid's Play Allows 76ers to Expand Trade Targets for Ben Simmons - Bleacher Report

David Vanterpool, Nets Fined for Assistant's Interference with Live Play vs. Wizards - Bleacher Report

Defending champions Algeria kicked out of AFCON - New Telegraph

Devin Booker Drops 28 as Suns Rally in 4th Quarter to Top Luka Doncic, Mavs - Bleacher Report

Diogo Jota brace sends Liverpool into Carabao Cup final - Yahoo

Diogo Jota double sinks Arsenal and sends Liverpool into Carabao Cup final - Yahoo

Djokovic remains a national idol in Serbia despite anti-vax stance - CNN

Doctor lists Nations Cup gains for Garoua citizens - New Telegraph

Dollar rain for Eagles as Otedola, Dangote pledge more - New Telegraph

Dollar Rain On Super Eagles By FG, Dangote, Otedola, Others - Daily Independent

Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon Interviewed for Vikings' Head Coach Vacancy - Bleacher Report

Eagles draw Tunisia in round of 16 - Punch

Eagles shoot up in FIFA rankings - New Telegraph

Eguavoen: Rohr deserves credit for Eagles performance at AFCON - The Cable

Elche 1-2 Real Madrid: Late Eden Hazard goal books Madrid's place in Copa del Rey quarter-finals - BBC

Emma Raducanu verdict: Rankings rise and what comes next for US Open champion - Yahoo

England to face Afghanistan in first round of T20 World Cup - Yahoo

EPL fixtures: Matches to watch this weekend as Premier League top-four race hots up - Punch

Erameh sets record as oldest winner of Oba of Benin tourney - Guardian

Former QB Josh McCown Interviews for Texans HC Job; Also Interviewed in 2021 - Bleacher Report

Friday's gossip column: Ndombele, Martial, Lingard, Mbappe, Bakker, Pogba, Dembele - BBC

Full fixtures: Nigeria face Tunisia at AFCON knockout stage, Ivory Coast vs Egypt - Punch

FULL FIXTURES: Nigeria to face Tunisia in AFCON round of 16 - The Cable

Garoppolo removed from injury report with 49ers set for triple boost - Yahoo

Ghana captain Andre Ayew looks forward to next AFCON - New Telegraph

Ghanas Sports Minister Summons GFA over Poor Performance - Thisday

Hugo Lloris: Tottenham captain agrees new two-year contract until 2024 - BBC

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction, Highlights from January 20 - Bleacher Report

Irving fined $25,000 for using obscene language towards fan - Yahoo

Ivory Coast send reigning champions Algeria crashing out of Cup of Nations - Guardian

Iwobi happy to play in any position - New Telegraph

Jota double fires Liverpool into League Cup final - Guardian