*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 8TH JANUARY 2022* *PUNCH* Why we went ahead with our wedding despite death of my brides mother, two sisters days before event Nasarawa man How Zamfara terrorists invaded our villages, killed over 200, burnt houses Survivors I feel accomplished becoming a professor, raising children alone after husbands death 75-year-old don, Odebiyi Jonathans planned defection to APC, presidential ambition mere rumours Aide Uzodinma, Okorocha: Two foes, one political party Osun 2022: Conduct credible election, PDP tells INEC No sharing formula between Abiodun, Amosuns APC factions Reconciliation chair Pension: 1,209 deceased workers relatives get N6.28bn Oil price nears $83 as fears over Omicron ease FG seeks to increase revenue to 15% of GDP Nigeria moves to repeal law banning women from mining Eagles are top contenders 'Amuneke Ighalo boycotts Al-Shabab training Flutterwave sponsors AFCON broadcast on Afrosport TV Dennis scoops two Watford awards I started supporting Man United in 1993 'Ayo Omidiran ANFASSC storms Garoua with 500 fans for Eagles Ighalo's experience will be missed ' Ex Stars Nigeria 2 ' 0 Coton Sport: Musa, Chukwueze score as Eagles beat Coton Sport Eguavoen: I'm impressed with Eagles Eagles beat Coton Sport 2-0 in AFCON warm-up friendly Buhari appoints Gbajabiamila FG AFCON delegation leader Arsenal to wear white kit to promote campaign against knife crime Sasa: 10 months after bloody clash, Yoruba, Hausa traders reunite, await completion of new market How North-East children battling mental health, trauma of Boko Haram war find solace in rehabilitation home Fighting or fattening insecurity 10 safety tips for schools Orphan battling mouth tumour needs financial aid for surgery Ogun recorded 831 road accidents in 2021, 228 deaths, says TRACE Build coastal road you promised us, protesting Lekki residents tell Sanwo-Olu Three killed, houses burnt as herdsmen sack Ondo community Police pledge to rescue retired Customs abducted officer in Kwara The message in our pain Sickle cell and recuperation 2022: A phenomenal year of shinning for the sexually-pure (II) Put self-love on your priority list this year After bagging first class in maths at OOU, Ive helped others to achieve same Dehinsilu How Abigail and James overcame hindrance of infertility CSOs, SANs fault Buharis warning against court summons after office I wont bury my son even if it takes 30 years to get justice Sylvesters dad APC govs meet Sunday, to insist on convention before presidential primary Many young women fear Covid vaccines may interact with their Botox or fillers, doctors say Foreigners dump Nigerian stocks worth N209bn in 11 months You have constantly cheated me, Portable slams Kogbagidi again I dont know how to manage artistes ID Cabasa How my mothers death inspired songs in my album SR Greene Social media helping me to get clients Yetunde Bakare Why I let Jim Iyke beat me for N4.8m Uche Maduagwu Sensei Michael, Firestarter, others thrill at Loud N Proud virtual festival 2022: AMAA calls for nominations Social media comediennes breaking the Internet Some men I dated were scared of my financial independence Omo Ibadan Iyabo Okos health critical, needs financial help Daughter Ill release album before entry into UNILAG, Rema promises fans American rapper Gucci Mane gifts wife $1m cash on birthday Singer Rema gains admission into UNILAG *VANGUARD* Abia 2023: Gen Ihejirika, Nkemdirim join agitation for power shift to Isuikwuato Tears not only for the weak, says Lizzy Jay Anglique Kidjo, Psquare, Fireboy, others join Faces of Afrobeats campaign I've been able to pay my bills ' Entertainer, Whykayy LAMATA debunks report on plans to employ 50 drivers Warns public Singer, Ayra Starr in trouble APC leaders are working for PDP in Abia Poor Working Condition: 496 of Lagos' 2,350 nurses have left ' UNION Lagos nurses begin 3-day warning strike from Monday over govt's insensitivity Make profit, be globally competitive ' Buhari tasks NNPC board 2022 Budget: Mining laws amendment takes N8.4m; 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Ugwuanyi Buhari approves Gbeleyis appointment as FMBN chair Keke thieves on the prowl in Delta Afenifere, YCE to Buhari: Youre not being properly briefed Northern elders: Buharis comments on restructuring, state police insensitive Prof Anya tasks youths on computer education 2022 budget ll be fully implemented Lagos State govt Marriage disappointment: Lady sets fire on ex-boyfriend in Abia Common marriage problems couples face 2022: Is Jesus travelling with you Strings: Drama limns spectrum of Nigerias trajectory The leg-chain debate: Men, women at war over use of anklets Role of the church in nation building Pastor Adesanya Things that turn us off during sex Why we killed police sergeant, by suspected kidnappers Legal practitioners, jurist renew agitation for betterjustice administration 2021: When COVID continued with Delta, Omicron Nuggets from the Oziokos 50-year marriage: Know your spouse before getting married Like Nigerians, South Koreans have deep respect for elders, tradition Lee Jin Su, Director, Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) For clerics, a year of scandals Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) Ive had lots of positive changes since becoming beauty queen Favour Osuchukwu Sexual harassment happens everywhere Georgina Ibeh No Days Off, product of perseverance Zee Zee Showmax to premiere new original series, Single-ish *GUARDIAN* North Central group roots for Saraki presidency Lekki residents protest allocation of coastal road to private developer Buhari celebrates Bello, Pauline Tallen at 63 Enter New Year with strong foundation, Muoka counsels Nigerians NFF handed Eagles over to Eguaveon very Late, says Chukwu MTN confident Super Eagles will deliver in Cameroun Amuneke tips Algeria to win AFCON again Man City shrug off Covid outbreak to thrash Swindon Covid-hit Bayern Munich humbled at home by Moenchengladbach Djokovic thanks fans for support over Australia visa fight Oromoni: Truth has prevailed, says Dowen College APC's Feb. 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