*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 2ND JANUARY, 2022*



 *VANGUARD* 

2022: President Xi Jinping delivers new year message

Buhari's achievements in 2021: Full text of Lai Mohammed's press conference

Of fight against insecurity, chances already missed

GYB is perfect fit as Buhari's worthy successor- Ododo

Scary experiences of the masses in Buhari's ecosystem

The dilemma of being a working parent

Poor access to education, major factor stimulating poverty [Opinion]

Nigeria must improve access to justice

Covid-19: Between religion, science and common sense

COVID-19 vaccination, Nigerian workers and public health [opinion]

Tackling sickle cell and hepatitis in Nigeria

Opinion: X-raying the National Development Plan 2021-2025

Opinion: Addressing the menace of bullying among students



 *THISDAY* 

Beneficiaries laud Fed Govt on Export Development Fund impact

Brown Ebewele is Dead

AFCON 2021: NFF Rejigs SEagles List after Osimhens Health Status

Akpeyi, Awoniyi, Four Others in Eagles Camp

NPFL: After Defeat at Aba, Finidi Rallies Enyimba for Kano Pillars

NFF TO NEW EAGLES COACH: Qualify Nigeria for World Cup or Get Sacked



 *DAILY INDEPENDENT* 

7.5-Foot-Long Mushroom Canoe Merits Guinness World Record

Obasanjo's 'Oil Not For Niger Delta' Comment Disturbing, Says Okogie

Convention: APC Cannot Afford Divided House Going Into 2023 ' Musa

Missing 400: FAAN Debunks Pilfering Claim Against Officials

FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification To March 31st, 2022

Ronaldo Leads Man United Players In Sending Messages To Sir Alex Ferguson

Bayern Munich Take Necessary Steps To Avoid Further Vaccination Controversy

FRSC Says Defaulters Of Speed Limit Devices Won't Be Tolerated In 2022

US Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Homes In Colorado, Thousands Flee



 *LEADERSHIP* 

Uba Sani, Worthy Ambassador Of Kaduna In 9th NASS ' Zailani

Why I Conceived 'My Heritage Africa' ' Lady Chinor

Tragedy As 2 Teenagers Drown In Kwara River

Convention: APC Chairmanship Aspirant Urges Party Members To Be United



 *NEW TELEGRAPH* 

Oil heads for biggest yearly gains since 2009

Champagne shortage ahead of New Year's Eve due to supply chain issues

FG responsible for rise in prices of goods 'Yusuf

MAN: Unstable forex rates raising natural gas price

Group Life: Compounding agony for next of kin

Rewane: SSA to witness major headwinds in 2022

2021: Nigerian women who shaped the polity

Ignore Wike's advice, Rivers APC tells newly sworn-in judges

Other Nigerians unwilling to cede powers to Ndigbo 'Nnabuchi

Former Nigerian international and administrator,Brown Ebewele, is dead

Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea 'unhelpful' ' Tuchel

Health: Osimhen, Shehu Abdulahi, Balogun replaced in Nigeria's Afcon Squad

Lagos Sports Commission target better 2022

Awoniyi, Umar, two others hit Eagles camp in Abuja

Africa Nations Cup disrespected, says Ian Wright

Nigeria's foes, Guinea Bissau, name squad

Technical committee members deny knowledge of new foreign coach

Osimhen doubtful for AFCON as striker tests positive for Covid-19



 *BLUEPRINT* 

Significance of Barguma's projects in Hong, Adamawa state

12 major sporting events that shaped Nigeria in 2021

Group backs Mustapha for APC chair

Nigerian Air Force decorates newly promoted officers, non-commissioned officers

Nasarawa Gov Sule flags off Idadu-Agwashi road

400: 'London-based Nigerian lied against airport security

2022, era of peace, reconciliation ' Ganduje

Ekweremadu tasks FG on security, state police'Mark harps on unity

Let's continue to be hopeful in 2022, Sylva tells Nigerians

LAWMA cleans up Apapa, Tin Can axis

Muslim group advises FG against fuel price hike in 2022

Budget: Buhari orders MDAs to begin preparations for 2023

Maintain undying spirit, enter 2022 with optimism, Gov Inuwa tasks citizens

New Year: Omo-Agege, Kalu congratulate Nigerians, cautions o hate speech

APC deserves landslide victory in 2023 ' Chairmanship aspirant

We 'll conduct rancour-free national convention in February ' APC

New Year: Sen. Nnamani urges equity, justice, fairness

N15bn special economic zone fund: NEPZA insists on due process

Pictures: Amidst numerous philanthropic efforts, NVBF President, Nimrod, donates 300 balls to 6 geo-political zones

Breaking: Over 3000 inmates still atlarge ' Correctional Service

2023: Osinbajo supporters begin massive mobilisation, set agenda for 2022

Military destroys 1,423 illegal refining sites in 2021-DHQ



 *POLITICS*

2022: President Xi Jinping delivers new year message - Vanguard

Bandit leaders killed as air force conducts raid on Zamfara - The Cable

Buhari's achievements in 2021: Full text of Lai Mohammed's press conference - Vanguard

COVID-19 vaccination, Nigerian workers and public health [opinion] - Vanguard

Covid-19: Between religion, science and common sense - Vanguard

Expedite action to reveal those behind invasion of CISLAC office, HEDA tells Buhari - The Cable

Fayemi: Buhari administration knows what to do to end insecurity in 17 months - The Cable

GYB is perfect fit as Buhari's worthy successor- Ododo - Vanguard

ICYMI: Lagos nurses to begin warning strike Jan 10 over poor working conditions - The Cable

Immigration: Scarcity of passport booklets will end by March 2022 - The Cable

Insecurity: Well overcome present adversity, Osun monarch assures Nigerians - The Cable

Legal battle over VAT collection stirs debates on equity, fiscal federalism (II) - Punch

New Year: Open your eyes to see bright future in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu tells residents - The Cable

Nigeria must improve access to justice - Vanguard

NNPC calls for calm as fire breaks out at Port Harcourt refinery - The Cable

Of fight against insecurity, chances already missed - Vanguard

Opinion: Addressing the menace of bullying among students - Vanguard

Opinion: X-raying the National Development Plan 2021-2025 - Vanguard

Police rescue 21 pupils abducted in Zamfara - The Cable

Poor access to education, major factor stimulating poverty [Opinion] - Vanguard

Sanwo-Olu shouldve been more humane on #EndSARS protest, says Lagos4Lagos convener - The Cable

Scary experiences of the masses in Buhari's ecosystem - Vanguard

Soot pollution: Wike orders shutdown of illegal refining sites after TheCables report - The Cable

Tackling sickle cell and hepatitis in Nigeria - Vanguard

The dilemma of being a working parent - Vanguard

They were becoming slums Zulum speaks onshutdown of IDP camps - The Cable



 *SPORTS*

Covid means Adam Hollioake will not be part of England's coaching team in Sydney - Yahoo

David Moyes 'thrilled' with West Ham's progress - Yahoo

Exeter beginning to rediscover form of old with win over below-par Bristol - Yahoo

Like Kobe Bryant, Man and Salah will shrug off misses, says Jrgen Klopp - Yahoo

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp not concerned by Sadio Mane's goal drought - Yahoo

Liverpool's differing techniques to boost misfiring Sadio Mane and Mo Salah's spirits - Yahoo

Manchester United will remain in limbo while uncertainty lingers over Rangnick - Yahoo

Manuel Lanzini doubles up as West Ham survive late scare at Crystal Palace - Yahoo

Manuel Lanzini's double proves crucial as Hammers survive late Palace comeback - Yahoo

Michael Smith beats defending champion Gerwyn Price to book semi-final spot - Yahoo

New year greetings and Man City celebrate late win ' Saturday's sporting social - Yahoo

QUESTION: With Osimhen, Dennis out who will score for Eagles at AFCON - The Cable

Robert Sanchez could play in any team in the world ' Brighton boss Graham Potter - Yahoo

Thomas Tuchel insists his 'Borussia Chelsea' can compete with Manchester City - Yahoo

Thomas Tuchel may drop Romelu Lukaku for Liverpool over interview - Yahoo

Thomas Tuchel weighing up Romelu Lukaku punishment for public outburst - Yahoo