*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH JANUARY 2022*
*PUNCH*
Again, EFCC quizzes ex-Lagos AG, Shasore, over P&ID scam
Bandits killed 300 persons, kidnapped 200 in Niger January attacks Gov
APC zones chairmanship seat to North-Central, lists South-East for secretary
Healthcare providers to implement new tariffs Feb 1
Before criminals overrun the South-West
Group seeks cancellation of Ekiti PDP congress
Abuja passengers kick as NCAA stops departing plane for inspection
Farmers fear international rejection of Nigerias cocoa over low quality
Rice production hits nine million MT in 2021 Emefiele
File tax returns before Jan 31 or risk sanctions, orders Lagos
Lawan faults endless borrowings, backs infrastructure loans, blames MDAs
Were preparing to launch second satellite in 2022, says FG
Cash-strapped banks borrow N9.17tn from CBN in seven months
Queiroz ready for knock-out stage
Awaziem doubtful for Guinea Bissau clash
Eagles hope to equal 2006 feat
Iwobi, Musa, Ebuehi set for first start
Mukansanga makes history as first AFCON woman ref
We’ll avoid mistakes of 2019 AFCON ‘Troost-Ekong
Eagles eye perfect record against Djurtus
Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli
Messi resumes full training with PSG after COVID-19
Martial situation resolved, Pogba back in February -Rangnick
Ghana eliminated from AFCON after 3-2 loss to Comoros
Mexican football fans risk five-year ban over homophobic chant
Between Tinubu and Buharis favoured successor
Gunmen release abducted wedding guests, N7.5m ransom paid
25-year-old man hangs self in Kwara community bush, family blames debts
Protest as DSS officers driving against traffic kill tipper driver, injure two
Kidnapped Plateau monarch freed, troops arrest two suspects
Weve dismantled ESN stronghold, neutralised fighters in Anambra Army
Neighbours beat Osun housewife for bathing daughter with hot water over errand
FRSC blames speeding as 12 killed in Ogun, Ondo highways crashes
Two dismissed policemen, five others arrested for hijacking Ogun trucks
Divorce-seeking Gombe woman accuses husband of biting her during fight
Bandits ambush JTF in Niger, kill three policemen, two vigilantes
Benue man attempts defiling two-year-old niece
NSCDC nabs four herdsmen robbing travellers on Kwara highway
Police arrest three over murder of Abuja doctor
Tinubu and his political IOUs
Risk of new variants spreading in Nigeria high, says Virologist
Firm advocates healthy oil consumption habit
PPP ll ensure effective gynaecology practice in Nigeria Experts
After all, alcohol may be beneficial to health
N155.93bn allocation not enough, health workers tell Lagos
Two-month-old baby needs N16m for corrective surgery
PSN seeks implementation of circulars on consultancy cadre
Hospitals almost overwhelmed with Lassa fever, COVID-19 Director
ECOWAS, AI seek improved attention for children health
N20bn: Tinubu, Alpha Beta ex-MD discuss out-of-court settlement
Labour lists conditions for fuel subsidy removal, says $9.5bn wasted on refineries
IPOBs sit-at-home grounds South-East, Kanus trial holds today
Buhari didnt direct anyone to remove petrol subsidy Lawan
Presidency: Wealthy aspirant will fail, Osinbajo best in APC, says ex-gov Aliyu
No capital vote for NIPOST in 28 years, says Postmaster-General
2023: Your fake rice pyramids cant help APC, PDP hits Buhari
Actress Anita Joseph addresses critics waiting for her marriage to sink
Comedian AY Makun, wife welcome second child after 13 years
Actors guild declares Feb 11 No Shoot Day to honour late Sam Obiago
*VANGUARD*
Investigate abduction of Plateau traditional rulers, Reps tell IGP
Go after operators of illegal refineries in N/Delta, Reps tell IGP
2023 Guber: Are there no prophets in Akwa Ibom State’ [Opinion]
Reps want FG to prioritize perimeter fence for FUTO
2023: GGL-N Coalition drums support for Emmanuel Udom
TETFund tasks polytechnics, CoEs on skills, entrepreneurial innovations
Expert canvases more support for art and fashion in schools
FG inauguates governing councils of new 8 polytechnics,6 CoEs
P&ID scam: EFCC quizzes Ex-Lagos AG, Olasupo Shasore
Igbo Presidency: Northern Youths clamour for Ohuabunwa
Buhari leaves Abuja to attend inauguration of Gambian president
12 injured as truck carrying log of wood collides with commercial bus in Osun
Alleged fraud: Court grants Saipem MD, one other N500m bail
2023: Northern group charges former Bauchi gov, Mu’azu, to run for president
Buhari’s legacy strong, difficult to dismantle ‘ Presidency
Breaking: APC announces February 26 for National Convention
Ghana suffer 2-3 loss to Comoros, crash out of AFCON
NBBF fixes January 31 for elective congress
P&ID scam: EFCC quizzes ex-Lagos AG, Olasupo Shasore
Man, 25, commits suicide in Kwara over inability to pay debt
Herdsmen crisis: Benue producing generation of illiterate children, Govt cries out
NSCDC nabs mother for pouring hot water on daughter
Teenager asked to sweep, clean court premises for 5 days for smoking Indian hemp
I killed him because he wanted to have homosexual act with me ‘ Murder suspect confesses
Four persons feared dead in Ebonyi communal clash
Ondo community cries out over 16 years in darkness
Implement Pharmacists Consultant Cadre in Full, PSN tells NCE
*THISDAY*
Hadiza Bala-Usman Debunks Reports of OAuGF Indictment
The Finance Act 2020, Tax Burden and FGs Aggressive Revenue Drive
Stock Market Up N138bn on Price Appreciation in BUA Foods, Dangote
Addressing Group Life Insurance Policy Abuse
12 Banks Rakes in N1.86trn from Account Maintenance, E-banking Fees, Others In 3 Years
Hadiza Bala-Usman Debunks Reports of OAuGF Indictment
Examining Stanbic IBTCs Critical Role In Securities Lending
Need to Preserve CBN-Brokered Power Sector Agreement
Cattle Encroachment: Leadway Assurance Extends Agric-insurance Cover to Farmers
LIRS Gives Employers January Deadline to File Tax Returns
Rabiu: BUA Foods Listing on NGX Will Enhance Self-sufficiency in Food Production
Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Appointed to Lead UK-Africa Trade Ties
FCT-IRS Denies Rivalry with Lagos over IGR Generation
LADOL Continues Retains ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 Certifications
Ngige, Uba Battle for the Soul of Anambra APC
The Mystery Between Shonekan and Goodluck Jonathan
2023: No One Can Force me to Support Tinubu, Says Ojudu
Living with Fake News
Pinnick Meets Coca-Cola Top Brass, Denounces Ambush Marketers
State of Douala Pitch Worries CAF
Ghana Knocked out by Comoros
Eagles Go Full Throttle against Guinea Bissau to Round up Group Campaign
Shaibu, Sanwo-Olu to Race in Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Algeria Are in Difficult Situation, Says Belmadi
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Aubameyang Released, to Go for Further Medicals on His Heart
Catholic Church Establishes College of Health Technology
*THE SUN*
2023: Godll direct me on choice of successor Okowa
2023: Ayom writes Buhari on presidential aspiration
Senate, Reps begin fresh work on Electoral Act Bill
INEC blames delay in release of 2023 timetable on non-passage
Plateau: PDP, APC lock horns over 2022 budget
2023: Go beyond paying lip service, put women in vital positions, Aisha Buhari tells APC
Women groups storm Abuja, demand actualisation of Osinbajos ambition
1m-man march for Tinubu in Ibadan today
Why Tinubu wants to be President in 2023 Olorunrinu, ex-lawmaker
Ill contest if its Gods will, says Odi
Why we recruited new staff amid employment embargo NSITF
CPPE proffers reform of forex market, others to tame inflation
Buhari, Emefiele, governors elated as local rice production hits 9m MT
BUA Foods restates commitment to fulfilling Africas food demand
Digital inclusion: NITDA moves to train PWDs in digital literacy
NYSC, Bowen University honour New Horizons, CEO for youth empowerment
Medallions boss lauds Digital Realtys acquisition of Teraco
ABSA pledges access to finance for SMEs through digitisation
Why Cargo Defence Funds in limbo
LADOL retains ISO 45001:2018, 14001:2015 certifications
High chiefs agree to withdraw suit delaying announcement of new Olubadan
Wike applauded for taking action against illegal refineries, oil theft
Matawalle seeks more efforts to tackle banditry in Zamfara
Oyo CP visits flashpoints on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Ugwuanyi empowers Enugu youths through cyber security training
Buhari never directed petroleum subsidy removal Senate president
Anxiety as Abia court delivers judgment on Kanu today
$130m fraud: Court grants Saipem MD, Chinakwe N500m bail
HYPPADEC flags off distribution of 10,000 life-jackets to boat operators in Kebbi
D-Day as court rules on Kanu vs Federal Government
Common but uncommon spiritual knowledge (1)
The albatros of next of kin: What or who is a next of kin
*GUARDIAN*
We’ll do everything to beat Rivers United, says MFM FC’s Balogun
Minnows Comoros send Ghana crashing out of Africa Cup of Nations
Court grants Mompha N200 million bail
Lagos drivers want over-pampered street urchins off roads before implementing N800 levy
Lagos transporters to pay N24,000 monthly levy besides NURTW, RTEANdues
NDLEA arrests four suspected drug dealers in Rivers
Yoruba World Centre honours Bamgbose at 90
Nobody can blackmail me to support Tinubu’s presidential bid, says Ojudu
Teenager kills man over football league supremacy
Akeredolu appoints Amotekun boss as security aide
Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s trial till today
US believes Russia could attack Ukraine ‘at any point
Awaziem back to fitness, ready for action
Ekong assures Nigerians of another victory
N50,400 for COVID-19 test in Nigeria, free in Cameroon
Withdrawals, upsets as Australian Open enter day two
33’ rewards fans for accurate prediction
Mosquito is your friend
Edo Queens landin Calabar, confident of victory against Pelican Stars
Winners earn N1m at Ceniplug VGC Badminton Open
LIRS fixes January 31 as deadline for filing tax returns
NCC charges youths on emerging 133m job roles, to complete tech parks
Only six of Nigeria’s offshore rigs operational as oil prices near $90
The need and desirability of maritime bank
Equities rebound as index appreciates by 0.6 per cent
NPA shops for investors to reconstruct Tin Can, Apapa ports
FG to set up shipping support fund, abolish Customs importation permit
No compelling reasons to increase interest rate, Adedipe insists
Nigerians want improved telephony services in 2022
International start-ups to compete in $600,000 pitch competition at LEAP
Nigerian, Russian firms to deploy tech in fight against graft, terrorists
Adebanjo, Clark, Amaechi, Yakasai at their sunset – Part 3
Alternative rhetoric to ending the North East war
Legal reprieve for landlords
The proposed ‘forbidden fruit
Paperchase – Part 2
Alex Gboyega and the discourse on local governance in Nigeria
Agenda for economic recovery and prosperity – Part 3
SON to consider new standards for cybersecurity
Nigeria courts double digit deficit financing amid fiscal indiscipline
INEC hangs 2023 election timetable on passage of electoral bill
APC holds convention February 26, stakeholders insist date not sacrosanct
Eagles seek another record as alternate players start against Guinea-Bissau
President didn’t order fuel subsidy removal, Lawan clarifies
Taxation of beverages as strategy against heart disease
Osinbajo, others lists benefits of blue economy
We don’t fear Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau boast
Lagos warns residents against attack on traffic officers
*LEADERSHIP*
Electoral Bill: NASS Must Act Now
On This Ongoing Reign Of Terror
2023: No Electoral Law, No Election Timetable, INEC Warns
Nigeria Is Becoming Self-sufficient In Food Production ‘ Buhari
Progressive Women Seek Better Deal From APC
Osinbajo Urges Nigerians To Imbibe Sardauna’s Virtues
Buhari Never Directed Removal Of Fuel Subsidy ‘ Lawan
Bandits Attacked 300 Niger Communities, Kidnapped 200 In 16 Days ‘ Niger Gov
Kanu Declines To Take Plea On Fresh Charges
2023 Presidency: Group Dumps Atiku For Saraki
Declare Full Scale War Against Terrorists, Senate Tells Federal Govt
Visa Brings Digital Payments To AFCON 2021 In Cameroon
Why Many Political Elites Want Buhari’s Tenure To End ‘ Presidency
TUC Decries $9.5bn Spent By FG On Moribund Refineries
Server Failure Slows Down NIN Registration
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Enhancing security in Nigeria
As Buhari begins to wind down tenure
Secondus to PDP govs: Your statement on convention deceptive, prejudicial
COVID-19 disruptions affecting Diaspora cash remittances ‘FG
Transporters, commercial drivers to pay N24,000 monthly as LASG harmonises levies collection
APC fixes February 26 as Convention date
Electoral Act Bill delaying 2023 election timetable ‘INEC
5G deployment: Panic grips local, int’l airlines
Electoral Bill: Reps to drop direct primary, adopt Buhari’s position
Nigeria listed in $7.4m neobanks project plan
Insecurity: Reps task IGP to tackle bandits, kidnappers in Plateau
Kanu’s trial: Schools, markets, offices, others shut in Ebonyi
ABP: Boosting Nigeria’s quest for rice, self-sufficiency
Resolving unclaimed dividend quagmire via proper identity
VREG: Deficiency reinforces vehicle import congestion
Council seeks zero import duty for local ship owners
Concession: Bonded terminals operate below 15% capacity
CBN: Non-oil earnings down by 13.4% in October
PwC: CEOs expect stronger global economy this year
Equities rebound, gain N138bn
Lafarge supports over 130 schools on project devt
KPMG ranks Stanbic IBTC Best Bank in Retail, SME segments
Reps: Expectations as members resume for 2022
2023: Tinubu is driven by passion to fix Nigeria ‘Olorunrinu
Nigeria’ll be great with more women in governance ‘Emmanuel
Oil ownership: The twists and turns
Osimhen delighted to return for Napoli
Nwakali, Uzoho, Olayinka to start against Bissau
Fans recount memorable experiences at MTN Fan Parks
What Eagles are saying
AFCON Notes Compiled by Charles Ogundiya
We must beat S’ Leone to qualify ‘ E’ Guinea
AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv
33′ Export Lager rewards fans in AFCON engagement
AFCON: CAF discuss state of pitch in Douala
AFCON: Eguavoen, a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings
*BLUE PRINT*
396 days to 2023: INEC ties election timetable to yet-to-be signed Electoral Bill
Breaking: Ghana crash out of AFCON 2021
Breaking: At last, NBBF announces date for elective congress, writes FIBA
Nigeria’s development depends on ICT adoption, utilization ‘ Danbatta
Nokia reveals accelerated plans to use renewable electricity
World’s fact checkers tackle YouTube on Covid-19 misinformation
Nigeria to launch second satellite into orbit
Paediatricians seek domestication of Child Right Act in 11 northern states
Sardauna was iconic figure in leadership, governance ‘ Osinbajo
NTI retrains 18,367 teachers in North-east
Experts tasks FG on medical tourism
Senate receives Buhari’s request to confirm NCC, FJSC nominees
Twitter: N104.02m loss as minority Reps kick after FG lifts ban
Declare full scale war against Bandits, Senate tells Buhari
Again, Senate President reveals when NASS will pass Electoral Act Amendment bill
FG sensitises Bauchi stakeholders on liquefied petroleum gas plan
Uche Nwosu drags journalist to court
Jigawa Hisba resolved 4,231 disputes in 2021 ‘ Commission
FCT-IRS launches aggressive tax drive to hit N200bn target
Allow Kanu Nwankwo change clothes, exercise ‘ Judge orders DSS
Breaking: Buni confirms Feburary 26 for APC national convention
Court adjourns trial as Nnamdi Kanu declines fresh plea
Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu engages Ozekhome as lead counsel, storms court room ahead of fresh arraignment (VIDEO)
2022: APC National women conference unveils social media hashtag, kicks off
Emulate JAMB in fight against malpractices, Echono tells exam bodies
Amy officer, one other to die by hanging for robbery in Ekiti
Liberian VP lauds Bello for surpassing 35% gender inclusion
FCTA begins ‘no COVID-19 vaccination, no entry’ enforcement
Jailbreaks: Shoot to kill, not to injure, Aregbesola tells NCoS operatives
Murjanatu House: Don’t be misled by Mangal’s abuse of court process, NBTE tells Nigerians
Pay us N24m or face attacks, bandits tell 9 Zamfara communities
FG slams fresh charges on Nnamdi Kanu as Buhari, Ohaneze talks collapse
Enugu observes forced sit-at-home order
FG empowers 80 Akwa Ibom female farmers with laptops to boost agribusiness
MBF to northern elders: Why power should shift to South in 2023
Education minister harps on teachers’ professional devt
My people chased out of ancestral home for 7 years ‘ C P Ihagh
Borno reopens multi billion naira flyover
NAA to FG: Online auctioning not best for unserviceable, perishable items
Murjanatu House: Don’t be misled by Mangal’s abuse of court process, NBTE tells Nigerians
*TRIBUNE*
Fire razes Kamba market in Kebbi State
How Makinde’s govt is enabling N43.2bn Ibadan dry port
When water wells dry up
Day people living with disabilities appealed to Oyo govt for political inclusion
Benue APC chieftain, Moses Ayom, writes Buhari, declares presidential ambition
Group laments renewed farmers/herders clash in Ogun
Bauchi Gov advocates speedy construction, completion of Kafin Zaki Dam project
MAPOLY, NANS bicker over appointment of rector, others
NDE trains 158 Ekiti youths on agricultural extension scheme
BUA targets food sufficiency with its listing on NGX
Equities investors earn N138bn amid renewed buying interest
LIRS announces January 31 deadline for filing of annual tax returns
*SPORTS*
33′ Export Lager rewards fans in AFCON engagement – New Telegraph
33′ rewards fans for accurate prediction – Guardian
49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo ‘Feeling Good’ Ahead of Packers Game Amid Shoulder Injury – Bleacher Report
AFCON 2021 group stages wrap up on GOtv, DStv – New Telegraph
Afcon 2021: Ghana dumped out by debutants Comoros – BBC
Afcon 2021: Morocco and Gabon through after draw – BBC
AFCON Notes Compiled by Charles Ogundiya – New Telegraph
AFCON: CAF discuss state of pitch in Douala – New Telegraph
AFCON: Eguavoen, a steady pair of hands for Nigeria as new coach waits in wings – New Telegraph
AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS Aubameyang Released, to Go for Further Medicals on His Heart – Thisday
Algeria Are in Difficult Situation, Says Belmadi – Thisday
Awaziem back to fitness, ready for action – Guardian
Awaziem doubtful for Guinea Bissau clash – Punch
Black Stars sent packing by Coelacanths – African Football
Brendan Rodgers hoping to see Leicester fightback in second half of season – Yahoo
Brighton 1-1 Chelsea: Albion further damage Blues’ title hopes – BBC
Brighton dent Chelsea’s title hopes as Adam Webster header forces draw – Yahoo
Carlos Correa Switches Agents, Hires Scott Boras Amid MLB Free Agency – Bleacher Report
Chelsea need to ‘recharge batteries’ after draw with Brighton ‘ Thomas Tuchel – Yahoo
Chelsea Suffer Setback Again In Title Race After Draw At Brighton – Complete Sports
Chelsea’s Emma Hayes reveals Fifa award brings back childhood memories – Yahoo
Chelsea’s title hopes suffer blow as battling Brighton hit back to claim point – Yahoo
Coby Bryant NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Cincinnati CB – Bleacher Report
Comoros Ends AFCON 2021 In Style, Stun Ghana As Gabon, Morocco Book Round Of 16 Berth – Complete Sports
Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Apologizes for Supporting Fans Who Threw Debris at Referees – Bleacher Report
Damarri Mathis NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh CB – Bleacher Report
Deshaun Watson ‘More Than Likely’ Done Playing for Texans, Nick Caserio Says – Bleacher Report
Dortmund dumped out of German Cup by second-tier St Pauli – Punch
Duncan Ferguson appointed Everton caretaker as managerial search goes on – Yahoo
Eagles eye perfect record against Djurtus – Punch
Eagles Go Full Throttle against Guinea Bissau to Round up Group Campaign – Thisday
Eagles hope to equal 2006 feat – Punch
Ed Ingram NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for LSU IOL – Bleacher Report
Edo Queens landin Calabar, confident of victory against Pelican Stars – Guardian
Eguavoen is a breath of fresh air Troost-Ekong hails Eagles interim coach – The Cable
Ekong assures Nigerians of another victory – Guardian
England and Australia warm-up for Quad Series final with a thrilling draw after last-gasp Helen Housby goal – Yahoo
Eoin Morgan believes Test cricket ‘has always been the priority’ in England – Yahoo
Fair Game group proposes Sustainability Index to build on fan-led review – Yahoo
Fans recount memorable experiences at MTN Fan Parks – New Telegraph
Ghana crash out of AFCON after shock defeat to newcomer Comoros – The Cable
Ghana eliminated from AFCON after 3-2 loss to Comoros – Punch
Ghana Knocked out by Comoros – Thisday
Ghana sent crashing out of Afcon – Lailas Blog
Ghana suffer 2-3 loss to Comoros, crash out of AFCON – Vanguard
Giants Rumors: Brian Daboll ‘Very High’ on Joe Schoen’s List of HC Targets – Bleacher Report
It’s a mess’: Antonio Conte hits out at Premier League over handling of fixture postponements – Yahoo
Iwobi, Musa, Ebuehi set for first start – Punch
Jamaica’s 4-Man Bobsled Team Qualifies for 1st Winter Olympics in 24 Years – Bleacher Report
Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell Enters Concussion Protocol After Suffering Injury vs. Lakers – Bleacher Report
Jets Trade Rumors: NY Would Prefer to Deal No. 10 Pick in 2022 NFL Draft – Bleacher Report
Jofra Archer’s presence welcomed as he links up with England Twenty20 squad – Yahoo
Justin Shaffer NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Georgia IOL – Bleacher Report
Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards Lead Timberwolves Past Knicks at MSG – Bleacher Report
Kyrie Irving to Cavaliers Fan in Courtside Video: ‘Motherf–kers Still Ungrateful – Bleacher Report
Lakers Rumors: Kurt Rambis Pushed for Lineups with Dwight Howard, DeAndre Jordan – Bleacher Report
Lakers Trade Rumors: Talen Horton-Tucker Being Shopped Ahead of February Deadline – Bleacher Report
Lazio Beats Udinese 1-0 To Set Up Quarterfinal Against Milan – Daily Independent
Loan spells made me a better player, says Awoniyi – The Cable.
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