*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 9TH JANUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

Nobody can bully me, says Okon Lagos

Lecturers guilty of sexual harassment must be punished Prof Florence Obi Vice-Chancellor, UNICAL

I was hooked on drugs for 14 years, sold car to buy cocaine, relapsed thrice before overcoming addiction Ex-addict now activist

People who eat heavy meals prone to food coma Nutritionist

Consuming yoghurts exposed to sun dangerous, experts warn Nigerians

High charges for PCR test, inadequate testing frustrate Nigerias effort to curb COVID-19 Experts

What we can do with basic CPR

NASS leadership behind 2022 budget padding, aggrieved lawmakers say

Killings: Zamfara emirs cry for help, Buhari vows to crush terrorists

FG ministries, agencies owe over N90bn as electricity debt Discos

CMD excited as NPMCN okays ABUAD to train resident doctors

We arrested 100 suspects, secured 20 convictions in 2021 Abia NSCDC

Monarch cautions politicians against blackmail, backs Fayemi for president

Rivers poly suspends, probes lecturer over alleged sexual harassment

Nigeria causing vaccine-derived poliovirus spread to neighbouring countries WHO

SWest PDP leaders tackle Aliyu over presidential ticket comment

Soot: Arrest, prosecute illegal refiners, Wike tells Rivers CP, others

Osinbajo, Tinubu, Fayemi, others attend Adamus daughters wedding in Bauchi

Obianos aide denies soliciting bribes from market leaders

Marwa loses first wife, Zainab

Traditionalists offer prayers for late Olubadan

Well complete more abandoned projects in Niger Delta NDDC

Sylvester: Falana slams CP, says report not issued by DPP

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may have premature delivery UNICEF

Parents blame Anambra school for sons death

APC crisis: Im not aware of any meeting, says PGF

Aregbesolas loyalists want Oyetola out of APC caretaker committee, gov preaches reconciliation

#EndSARS: Ekiti begs police brutality victims, pays N21.25m compensation

Troops destroy terrorists market, kill three

Magodo siege rekindles urgency of state policing

Major political events thatll shape 2022

NDDC not enough, South-South needs Development CommissionRivers Rep, Abiante

FG records N1.9tn revenue shortfall in 11 months

Vehicles in 12 statesll run on autogas this year FG

Nigeria partners Japan to launch startup incubation programme

Lagos expresses worry over single-use plastics, others

1,213 firms complied with data protection regulation NITDA

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash Chesterfield 5-1, ease into fourth round

Between dysfunctional federalism and Sanwo-Olu/cop faceoff

Celebrating Lagos First Lady on her special day

From emotional patriotism to Nehemiah complex

Robotic surgery guarantees quicker recovery for endometrial cancer patients Expert

Men are big babies who deserve pampering, singer Oxlade tells women



*VANGUARD*

Expect completion of more abandoned projects in the Niger Delta, says Akwa

Edo: Government not relocating central hospital, reorganising for better service ' Commissioner

Lagos Nurses union reaffirms vow to embark on 3-day warning strike

Late Ogeh, intelligent professional ' Okowa

How monarchs can help Buhari end insecurity ' Elerinmo

Portharcourt Homecoming Concert: It's a dream come true for me, says Omah Lay

Nigeria problems will be in past if we accept change ' Clergy

J Jeff drops refreshingly different gospel package

Defence Minister to Ex ' Soldiers, stop protesting non payment of debarment allowance , Consider Nation's Mood

Navy handover impounded vessel loaded with alleged stolen crude oil to EFCC in Bayelsa

Five persons injure in Kwara as Fulani herdsman clash with farmers

Buhari condemns massacre of villagers by bandits in Zamfara

Group withdraws threats of protest against Buni-led APC committee

2023: Nani has surpassed expectations, deserves Senate seat says DCGYLF

Support good govt to deliver, PDP urges Lagos citizens

Abia APC elects new state chairman in special congress

2023: We either go forward or continue in darkness ' Abaribe

On political solution in the Nnamdi Kanu matter by Ike Ekweremadu

Buhari on TV: Nigerians react!

Akwa Ibom, the fast-rising Silicon Valley of Africa

Patoranking closes out 2021 with show-stopping performance at Big Name Concert

Burna Boy shuts down Lagos at live experience concert

2021 ended with a bang as Big Wiz Thrilled fans at Landmark Beach on December 30

Plateau: How trainee cleric forged ITF, CAN logo to scam people

Rule of Law: Nigerians being held hostage by President, Govs ' Inibehe Effiong

God Did It (2)

The rumoured return of President Jonathan

Would you believe you're most likely to have a heart attack at 6:53am'!

Would you believe you're most likely to die at 11am'!

Police intercept two buses conveying 32 Benue children to Osun state

Human trafficking: NAPTIP arrests female trafficker, six supposed victims in Makurdi

How I kidnapped my customer with help from 5 DSS officers ' 42-yr-old Suspect confesses

Unknown assailants murder Benue traditional ruler after years of Chieftaincy dispute

How man killed wife over argument in Nasarawa

Panic as Customs officer goes missing; relative fingered, arrested
 


*THISDAY*

Quest for Capital Buffers Raises Prospect of Mergers, Acquisition in Tier-II Banks

Doyin Salami: A Presidents Last-Ditch Effort to Rescue Economy

Power Supply: Situating Buharis Lamentation

Manufacturers Fret Over Sugar Tax

Businessman, Nafiu Bala Rabiu to Bag Award as Northern Youth Business Leader

Hajiya Aisha Gambo Commissions the New NOWA Centre in Delta State

Olubadan: All Eyes on Makinde

Electoral Bill: Is There a Conspiracy

Will FG Crush the New Terrorists

The Place of Tofa in History

Magodo Fiasco and Genuine Leadership

Endless Controversies over APCs National Convention

ENDING NIGERIAS WAR IN THE NORTH EAST

A COUNTRY THAT ARMS KILLERS

The Staying Power of Mrs. Jonathan

33rd AFCON: Hosts Cameroon Target Good Start against BFaso

CAF, LOC Officially Welcome Super Eagles to Cameroon

Eguavoen Gives Reason Amoo couldnt Replace Ighalo

Eguavoen Expresses Satisfaction over Mood in Super Eagles Camp

Can He Re-enact Clubs Form at International Stage



*THE SUN*

Sule Lamido exclusive: Beware of APC satanic plot

Zoning: What we agreed upon formation of APC Ngige

Why we want presidency to come to South-south in 2023 Ikiogha

Electoral Amendment Bill: National Assembly subservient, clueless Sen. Rufai Hanga

Enugu 2023: Call your loyalists to order, ex-guber candidates urge Ugwuanyi

2023: PDP denies zoning presidency to North

APC convention: Ajumbe carpets anti-Buni elements

APC reconciliation committee meets Oyetola, seeks party members cooperation in Osun

Resign now, you are failure, Imo APC tells Okorocha

Why Bayelsa is still backward 26 years after creation Kpodoh

Soot: Wike tasks Rivers CP, others to arrest, prosecute artisanal refiners

Those behind Zamfara massacrell soon be history Buhari

Lawan sympathises with victims of Nguru market fire

Prayers necessary aspect of fight against insecurity Buhari

Eha-Amufu: Ugwuanyis intervention ll end problem, kinsmen assured

Sanwo-Olu best sponsor of Christian pilgrims in Southwest Pam

Expect completion of more abandoned projects in Niger Delta Akwa

Gbajabiamila felicitates with Faleke on chieftaincy title

Lalong rejoices with Okauru, Temlong, Tallen on birthday anniversaries

Soldiers kill 3 terrorists, recover arms, destroy illegal market at Damasak

Between New Year resolutions and acts of responsibility

Hope Uzodimma: Governor navigating through turbulent state

Seeing US First Lady wearing African fashion during state visit will boost Nigerias creativity industry Joy Meribe, first African designer at Milan Fashion Week

Day we made Buhari to panic in Addis Ababa Gen Hananiya

Men want to have taste of me because of my sex show Yinka TNT, singer/presenter



*GUARDIAN*

Police arrest husband for allegedly killing wife in Nasarawa

PGECI launches campaign to distribute 500 staple supplies to senior citizens in slum communities

Group withdraws threats of protest against Governor Buni-led APC committee

TB Joshua Disciples donates rice, N1 million to widows

CAF, LOC formally welcome Super Eagles to Cameroun

CAF to unveils 2023 AFCON, Qatar 2022 qualifiers draws on Jan 21, 22

Tiktok, CAF partner to unite African football fans

Barcelona concede late equaliser to Granada after Gavi red card

Dangote Refinery raises hope for petroleum downstream sector

$3.1b e-Customs project delays as agreement signing drags

Lekki Deep Seaport inches closer to completion

Nigerian Breweries donates auditorium to school

Importers seek favourable trade policies

Shagamu'Ore HighwayWatch: From 42 to 3 checkpoints

Before Lassa fever gets endemic

Do they care

Decentralised, democratic policing is the way forward

Justice and crumbs of justice

APC Convention Blues: How Adamu's committee holds the aces

Wooden bridges as connexions in the smart city

Presidency, stakeholders weigh options over CBN's escrowing of DisCos accounts

Lagos decries violation of academic calendar

PDP has not zoned its presidential ticket ' Ologunagba

Cameroon takes on Burkina Faso in AFCON 2022 opener

Family, Anambra school feud over pupil's death in boarding house

Reconciliation committee assures aggrieved Osun APC members of fair hearing

Atiku, Saraki and Lagos4Lagos as instrument of revenge against Tinubu

Fire guts Nguru Central Market in Yobe



*LEADERSHIP*

We Have Spent Billions To Ensure Security, Pray For Divine Intervention ' Buhari

Zamfara Killings: Bandits Will Soon Become History' Buhari

UK Records Over 150,000 COVID-19 Deaths Within 28 Days

Bid For Another Jonathan Presidency Sparks Constitutional Debate

2023: PDP Denies Zoning Presidential Ticket

52 Villagers, Not 200 Killed In Zamfara Attack' Matawalle

Bauchi Confirms 38 New Cases Of Polio In 12 LGAs

Man Strangles Wife To Death In Nasarawa

Buhari Congratulates Adamu Adamu On Daughter's Wedding

As Super Eagles Hunt For Fourth AFCON Title In Cameroon

Ooni Urges CAN To Intensify Prayers for Nigeria

Why The Tail Wags The Dog

Ethnicity, Religion Can't Separate Nigeria ' Osinbajo

Shortage Of Forex Crippling Manufacturing In Nigeria



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Jabutu: Bread of sorrow at Christmas (2)

A note on the Kwara journey

Margery Okadigbo: Keeping the legacy alive

Bandits kill father, release wife, daughter after ransom payment

Foundation empowers 21 youths with N21m, 4000 families with foodstuff

Marwa loses first wife, Zainab

Ugwuanyi's intervention'll end problem in Eha-Amufu 'Stakeholder

We'll retrieve abandoned equipment at the port 'NDDC Boss

Ekiti pays victims of human rights violations, EndSARS N21.2m

Ekiti pays victims of human rights violations, EndSARS N21.2m

Lagos to seal schools over failure to resume on Jan 4

Army: Troops discover Boko Haram market in Borno

President: We need divine intervention to tackle insecurity

Africa begins to emerge as car industry hub

Technology critical to economic recovery 'Williams

NASENI to students: Bridge gaps in technological development

NLC rejects new tax on carbonated drinks

Andoni is new business hub in Rivers, says Council boss

Keshi: Don't expect much from Buhari in 2022

APC Chair: I'm the best, right candidate 'Sen. Musa

Lekan Balogun's long walk to Olubadan's throne

2022: Year of high wire politics

2023: We've not zoned presidential ticket ' PDP

Eagles get $5,000 bonus

Anyim charges Eagles to fly high in Cameroon

All eyes on Africa as AFCON begins today in Cameroon

Ndidi, Iheanacho, Okoye among most valuable players

Mascot to wear bulletproof vest

33' Export backs Eagles to make Nigerians proud

AFCON: B'Faso players, coach test positive

FA Cup: Newcastle humiliated by Cambridge, Leicester through

FA Cup: Huddersfield score late to knock Burnley out

CAF, LOC officially welcome Super Eagles to AFCON 2021

Culture meets style in Ugo Monye's 'Opulence

Children living with disabilities have equal rights like others 'Ajetunmobi

Adediran: An amazon takes her final bow



*BLUE PRINT*

Osun 2022: PDP postpones screening of governorship aspirants

2023: PDP denies zoning Presidential ticket

AFCON 2021: CAF reveals how much winners will grab in Cameroon

Strange! Dead footballer scores goal at funeral

Imo: 14-year-old boy escapes from ritualists

Carbonated drinks: Treatment of diabetes to cost N500,000 per person in 2030 ' Foundation

Coalition lauds Buhari over tax introduction on sugar-sweetened beverages

Pictures: Residents descend on suspected phone thieves

Water FC set to scout, screen football talents

Christmas Amnesty: Ethiopia frees rebel leaders

Nguru market: Senate President sympathises with victims of fire incident, demands probe

Pictures: Super Eagles settle in Cameroon as CAF, LOC give Nigerian team special welcome to AFCON 2021

Pictures: Anambra community move to punish drug offenders



*TRIBUNE*

Nigerians worry over scarce lower denomination naira notes

Our captors didn't even allow us to drink dirty water to quench our thirst

I've been havingpanic attacks since I was kidnapped, says 34-yr-old mother of four

We eat dogs and we are not ashamed of it

AMAA calls for entries, announces dates for 2022 edition

Setting goals for 2022 (III)

With Strings, National Troupe stages a comeback

Saving Nigeria collectively

Form of Government

Day The Engagement was held in Soyinka Theatre

Umahi moves commissioners, SAs in minor cabinet reshuffles

Ikpeazu moves to strengthen Abia PDP, counsels aspirants



*SPORTS*

2022 WCQ: Super Eagles To Know Play-off Opponent January 22 - Complete Sports

33' Export backs Eagles to make Nigerians proud - New Telegraph

33rd AFCON: Hosts Cameroon Target Good Start against BFaso - Thisday

4-Star WR Kevin Coleman Jr. Commits to Jackson State over Miami, FSU, More - Bleacher Report

AFCON 2021: 'Super Eagles Ready To Take On Egypt' 'Musa - Complete Sports

AFCON winners to pocket N2.8bn as CAF increases prize money - The Cable

AFCON: B'Faso players, coach test positive - New Telegraph

AFCON: Burkina Faso Coach, Four Players Test Positive For COVID-19 Ahead Of Match Against Cameroon - Sahara Reporters

All eyes on Africa as AFCON begins today in Cameroon - New Telegraph

Andros Townsend rescues Everton with extra-time winner in FA Cup tie at Hull - Yahoo

Andros Townsend's long-range strike takes Everton past Hull in extra time - Yahoo

Antonio Brown Not Fined by NFL for Stripping Bucs Uniform During Walkout vs. Jets - Bleacher Report

Anyim charges Eagles to fly high in Cameroon - New Telegraph

Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: Score and latest updates from fourth Test day fivein Sydney - Yahoo

Australian Open security fears rise over Novak Djokovic visa furore - Yahoo

Barcelona concede late equaliser to Granada after Gavi red card - Guardian

Bonner hails Cambridge United's 'fairytale' FA Cup upset at Newcastle - Yahoo

Borussia Dortmund stage late comeback at Frankfurt to close gap at the top - Yahoo

Brendan Rodgers suggests Leicester may seek to have Everton trip postponed - Yahoo

Brighton have yet to receive any Yves Bissouma bids ' Graham Potter - Yahoo

Bryan Mbeumo's hat-trick kills off Port Vale fightback against Brentford - Yahoo

CAF to unveils 2023 AFCON, Qatar 2022 qualifiers draws on Jan 21, 22 - Guardian

CAF, LOC formally welcome Super Eagles to Cameroun - Guardian

CAF, LOC officially welcome Super Eagles to AFCON 2021 - New Telegraph

CAF, LOC Officially Welcome Super Eagles to Cameroon - Thisday

Can He Re-enact Clubs Form at International Stage - Thisday

Chelsea Cruise Past Chesterfield In FA Cup - Complete Sports

Cowboys Rumors: Dan Quinn 'Top Candidate' for Seahawks, Broncos Head Coaching Jobs - Bleacher Report

Deeney dreams, Saint-Max donates, Carragher reviews ' Saturday's sporting social - Yahoo

DeMarcus Cousins Reportedly Agrees to 10-Day Contract with Nuggets After Bucks Stint - Bleacher Report

Eagles get $5,000 bonus - New Telegraph

Eguavoen Expresses Satisfaction over Mood in Super Eagles Camp - Thisday

Eguavoen Gives Reason Amoo couldnt Replace Ighalo - Thisday

Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Borussia Dortmund: Jude Bellingham scores in Dortmund win - BBC

Emma Raducanu handed blockbuster draw to start her season - Yahoo

England's hopes of batting for a draw dwindling on day five in Sydney - Yahoo

Everton's reaction pleases Rafael Benitez in hard-fought FA Cup victory at Hull - Yahoo

FA Cup: Chelsea thrash Chesterfield 5-1, ease into fourth round - Punch

FA Cup: Huddersfield score late to knock Burnley out - New Telegraph

FA Cup: Newcastle humiliated by Cambridge, Leicester through - New Telegraph

Fantasy Football Week 18 Rankings: Final Season Position-by-Position Review - Bleacher Report

Former Pro Bowl C Olin Kreutz Says Bears Offered Him Minimum Wage to Help Coach OL - Bleacher Report

Granada 1-1 Barcelona: Visitors held as Dani Alves makes La Liga return - BBC

Grizzlies' Ja Morant Ruled out vs. Clippers with Thigh Injury - Bleacher Report

Harry Maguire says Man Utd deserve criticism and they must justify wearing shirt - Yahoo

Impact Hard to Kill 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report

Long sends 10-man Saints through against Swansea after extra-time flurry - Yahoo

Marcus Smith holds his nerve as Harlequins snatch victory from gritty 14-man Exeter - Yahoo

Mariah Bell Headlines US Figure Skating Olympics Women's Team 2022 - Bleacher Report

Mark Bonner delight as Cambridge encapsulate magic of FA Cup with Magpies scalp - Yahoo

Mascot to wear bulletproof vest - New Telegraph

Moses Simon, Joe Aribo, Ola Aina meet the 28 Eagles flying Nigerias flag at AFCON - The Cable

Mourinho One Of The Best Managers In The World' ' Maitland-Niles - Daily Independent

Namibian Athlete, Christine Mboma, Wins 2021 BBC African Sports Personality - Sahara Reporters

Ndidi, Iheanacho, Okoye among most valuable players - New Telegraph

Newcastle Suffer Huge Injury Blow With Wilson Out For Eight Weeks - Daily Independent

NFL Rumors: Giants, Seahawks, Texans Discussing Potential Coaching Changes - Bleacher Report

No. 6 Kansas Loses to Bryson Williams, No. 25 Texas Tech 75-67 in Big 12 Upset - Bleacher Report

North Dakota State Routs Montana State 38-10 to Claim 9th FCS Championship - Bleacher Report