News Headlines Jan 8, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria‘s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Sanwo-Olu’s wrestling match with federal might
Hellfire memes fabricated, says son of Evangelist Adebayo
Cross River communities where girls are used as collateral, turned into sex slaves
2023: PDP has settled for northern presidential candidate – Babangida Aliyu
Capital importation hits $1.7bn, says NBS
Restructuring not threat to Nigeria’s unity – Ohanaeze
Security agencies probe ex-NIA boss over alleged leaks, petitions
Widows of slain farmers relive ordeal after bloody Yuletide attacks…
MTN to cheer Super Eagles to victory
A day in America’s Sin City
Owumi, this is your life
AFCON: Musa, Chukwueze strikes sink Coton Sport in practice match
Iyabo Oko: Strange case of death, resurrection
Papa Akande, integrity and politics
Margaret Okadigbo: Buhari remembers one-time running mate?
The Nation Jan 8, 2022
How my friend and I celebrated Christmas in kidnappers’ den —…
OBA ADEKUNLE MAKAMA: How big navel aborted my dream of joining…
Denmark releases suspected Nigerian pirates
Customs chief mulls new warehouses over unclaimed auctioned goods
Trailer kills woman, injures four in Anambra crash
My one BBN ‘Shine Ya Eye’ regret, by Sammie
My mom pushed me to university, says singer Rema
Budget 2022 will hurt investments, says LCCI, Muda
Capital importation hits $1.7b, says NBS
NACCIMA: build on telecoms sector gains
Ilorin winners receive prizes in Glo promo
ThisDay
Buhari Names Ayo Gbeleyi as FMBN Board Chairman
APC to Meet Sunday to Fix Date for National Convention, Says Lalong
Aggrieved APC Members Move to Stop February Convention
Why Bayelsa is Still Backward 26 Years after Creation, Says Kpodoh
Gunmen Kidnap 2 Sons of Ex-Taraba SSG as Wife, Daughters…
Labour Rejects FG’s Imposition of Tax on Carbonated Drinks
Lagos Police Warn Protesters in Oromoni Death Case, Autopsy Reports…
Kogi CP Warns Police Officers to Stop Extortion
3 Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Set Ondo Community Ablaze
Ekiti Election: APC, PDP, 6 Others Notify INEC of their Primaries
Kano Records 106 Cases of Polio Virus
Bogoro Violence: Bauchi Govt Drags Dogara, 28 Others to Court
Emir of Borgu Inaugurates Committee on 2022 Gani Durbar Festival
Yuletide: Chinese Community Supports Low income earners, Orphanages
Regular Golf’ll Increase Life Expectancy, Says Dolphins Lady Captain
Toke Makinwa, Nancy Isime are Hollantex Ambassadors
Buhari Sad over Death of 19 Passengers in Kano Road Mishap
South-west Govs Urged to Adopt Adire as School Uniform
Tinubu, Wife Mourn Adediran
Enugu Youths Ask Traditional Ruler to Vacate Stool
‘Senator Musa Will Win APC National Chairmanship Race’
Sale of 2022 UTME/DE Yet to Commence, Says JAMB
Akeredolu Directs Vice Principals to Teach Due to Shortage of Teachers
Aggrieved APC Members Move to Stop February Convention
Stick to Rules on Electioneering, CAN Advises Politicians
Osun 2022: Don’t Be Distracted by Detractors, Monarchs Tell Oyetola
Buhari Inaugurates NNPC Board, Urges Members to Ensure Strict Compliance with…
A’Ibom Council Chair Empowers Loyal Political Supporters, Constituents with Mini Buses,…
FG Lauds Progress in Dry Season Wheat Farming in Gombe
Market Place CITN Rolls out Plans for…
Fidelity Bank Extends CSR Projects
Excitement, Expectations Trail Glo’s Dance Competition
Firms Enlightens Children on Savings Culture
Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX Travels Over 1,000Km on Single Charge
Hyundai Motor Unveils Plug, Drive Robotic Module at CES 2022
Day Bola Ige Resurrected in Ibadan
Osi-Samuels: 54 Garlands for a Patriot
How Oil-dependence Truncated Nigeria’s Industrial Development
The Audacity of Shatu Garko
Defogging Austin Avuru’s Sack by Seplat
Compensating Magodo Judgement Creditors
Buhari and His Age
Bankole: Fashion is a Way of Life
All Eyes on Chidera Ejuke
Let the Matches Begin
Eguavoen Gives Reason Amoo couldn’t Replace Ighalo
Eguavoen Expresses Satisfaction over Mood in Super Eagles Camp
Can He Re-enact Club’s Form at International Stage?
Super Eagles Warn Rivals with Routine Win in Warm-up Match
An Appeal to the Owners of Nigeria
Malami, IG Baba are Purely Lawbreakers
The Punch
How Zamfara terrorists invaded our villages, killed over 200, burnt houses –Survivors
I won’t bury my son even if it takes 30 years to get justice – Sylvester’s dad
APC govs meet Sunday, to insist on convention before presidential primary
Why we went ahead with our wedding despite death of my bride’s mother, two sisters days before event – Nasarawa man
I don’t know how to manage artistes –ID Cabasa
How Zamfara terrorists invaded our villages, killed over 200, burnt houses –Survivors
You have constantly cheated me, Portable slams Kogbagidi again
Many young women fear Covid vaccines may interact with their Botox or fillers, doctors say
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
Foreigners dump Nigerian stocks worth N209bn in 11 months
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
Uzodinma, Okorocha: Two foes, one political party
Osun 2022: Conduct credible election, PDP tells INEC
No sharing formula between Abiodun, Amosun’s APC factions –Reconciliation chair
Eagles are top contenders –Amuneke
Ighalo boycotts Al-Shabab training
Flutterwave sponsors AFCON broadcast on Afrosport TV
Dennis scoops two Watford awards
Buhari’s New Year resolutions
Ayo Olukotun
Nigeria: Square pegs in round holes
Fola Ojo
Science-oriented Nigerians should show some respect
Tunji Ajibade
The man who brought Ashoka tree to Nigeria
Greg Odogwu
US court jails Nigerian for fraud, orders over $1m restitution
How my mother’s death inspired songs in my album –SR Greene
Social media helping me to get clients –Yetunde Bakare
Leadership
We Expect Military To Decimate Bandits Before Rainy Season – Northern Govs
You Must Be Accountable, Profitable, Buhari Tells NNPC Board
Appointment Of NIA DG, President’s Prerogative – NSA
APC Govs To Choose Convention Date Tomorrow
PDP Has Agreed To Rezone Presidency To The North – Aliyu
[EDITORIAL] Nigeria’s Rising Debt Profile
Funding Your Business Through Crowdfunding (2)
APC Reconciliation Committee Visits Ogun, Promises Fairness
2022: Insecurity, Climate Change Threaten Nigeria’s Agric Sector
Non-communicable Diseases, Poor Health Behaviours Fuelling Sudden Deaths – Experts
Zazu Crooner, Portable, Accuses Promoter Of Ripping Him Off His Money
Amotekun Deploys Operatives To Prisons In Ondo
APC Govs To Choose Convention Date Sunday – Lalong
Non-communicable Diseases, Poor Health Behaviours Fuelling Sudden Deaths – Experts
In A First, Buhari Appoints INEC Staff As Commissioner
Convention: APC Members Drag Buni, Others To Court, Wants Exercise Stopped
Firstbank Enabling Nigerians To Receive Money From Relatives Abroad
Dangote Cement Continues To Deepen Debt Market Activities
Group Rounds Off 2021 Sec Sch Football Finals, Honours Teachers In Edo
The Sun
Ohanaeze presses hard for Igbo president in 2023
Marriage disappointment: Lady sets fire on ex-boyfriend in Abia
Sylvester Oromoni died natural death – Police
Stop using military uniforms for your campaign posters, DHQ warns govs, others
Sexual harassment happens everywhere – Georgina Ibeh
Insecurity persists because FG’s resources are limited –Sani, Ex- ACF scribe
Kalu, Ikpeazu meet in Abia
Igbo-Eze North stakeholders, monarchs, others declare support for Gov. Ugwuanyi
Buhari approves Gbeleyi’s appointment as FMBN chair
Keke thieves on the prowl in Delta
Afenifere, YCE to Buhari: You’re not being properly briefed
National Assembly lacks courage to oppose Buhari –Ogun, House of reps member
No PDP man can challenge APC on insecurity -Saliu Mustapha
COVID-19 won’t end this year, but will be contained – Prophet Ayorinde
Traditional rulers are the antidote to security challenges –Emir
Issues that’ll shape aviation industry in 2022
Deregulation palliative: Osinbajo to lead FG’s negotiation team with Labour
Globacom backs 2021 Great GSM Village annual festival in Benin
Customs generates N2.240trn revenue in 2021
4 killed in road accident as mob razes Customs vehicles in Sokoto
Super Eagles ranked most valuable AFCON team
AFCON – Eguavoen picks Olayinka to play No 9 position
Ahmed Musa: Eagles’ ll return with AFCON trophy
Ighalo goes on strike, refuses to train
AFCON 2021: Buhari urges Eagles to soar in Cameroon
… Players talk tough ahead tourney
Bayelsa night club, Voltage, to drag music star, Ayra Starr to Court over N3m breach
FG’s Assurance on Generation of 25,000MW Electricity
New Year: CDS celebrates troops in theatres of operation
How Tofa’s N10,000 sustained my three-decades-old marriage
Goodnight, Comrade Bonnie Iwuoha
A moribund oil arrangement
Improvement: Options for Nigerian youth
Return Nigeria to regionalism before 2023 elections, OPC urges Buhari
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
Budget Review: Nasarawa govt tasks accountant of MDas on transparency
Like Nigerians, South Koreans have deep respect for elders, tradition –Lee Jin Su, Director, Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN)
I’ll keep delivering my message until Nigeria wakes up –Rex Suru, reggae artiste
Daily Trust
European Exodus, Money Rain, Things You Need To Know As Cameroon Hosts First AFCON In 50 Years
Zamfara Massacre: 143 Buried As Search For More Bodies Continues
Electricity: How 11 DisCos Lost N258bn In 11 Months
Understanding The Dimensions Of Bullying In Schools
My Ambition Is To Script And Direct Hollywood Movies — Jamilu Nafseen
2022: Nigerian Entertainers Begin With Wins, Celebrations
Give First!
Governor Bala, Please Revamp Bauchi’s Moribund Industries
Column No.6: In 2022, Politicians ‘Partying’ Like It’s 2023
Tribute To Rev Father Tom Treacy (1945-2021)
Hard To Say Goodbye To Maami, A Mother Of Great Value
How Prepared Are The Super Eagles As Hunt For Fourth Continental Glory Kicks Off?
Haknan Mustapha: My Dream Is To Be Named One Of The Best Players In WNBA
Premier League Stars Head For AFCON
Agony As Waste Litters Kano Streets Months After Private Firm Takes Over Mgt
We Can’t Leave Auto Repair For Any Other Job – Kaduna Graduates
How Dowry, Unnecessary Requests Foil Marriages In Kaduna, Plateau
Concerns As Bayelsa Gov Swears In Wife As High Court Judge
Meet Professor Who Has Produced 47 PhDs, Hundreds Of Other Scholars
12-Storey Building Razed After Power Surge
Umahi Suspends Commissioner, Others Over Negligence, Dereliction Of Duty
FG Embarks On Multiplication Of Snails, Cane Rats
NDA Alerts Jos, Kaduna On Movement Of Troops, Firing Of Small Arms
New CP Vows To Deal With Extortionists In Uniform
Amotekun Is Akeredolu’s Most Valuable Feat – OPC
DSS Operatives Arrested Over Connivance In Abduction Of Bizman
Bogoro Violence: Bauchi Gov’t Sues Dogara, 28 Others
A PHYSICIAN’S DIARY
Letting Sleeping Dogs Lie
Army GOC Commends Gov. Ugwuanyi For Cordial Relationship Between Enugu Govt And Military
First Black Man To Win Award At Oscar Dies At 94
Rema Gains Admission Into UNILAG
Reveal Hideouts Of Bandits, Chief Imam Of National Mosque Tells Nigerians
Timi Dakolo Reacts To Fresh Allegations Against Fatoyinbo
Aggrieved APC Members Drag Buni To Court Over Convention
Retired Customs Officer Abducted On His Farm In Kwara
Fatoyinbo Not Cause Of My Wife’s Death, Says Husband Of Late COZA Chorister
Convention: APC Governors Schedule Make Or Mar Meeting After Buhari’s Warning
Benue Group To Ortom: Focus On Workers’ Salaries Than Using Buhari’s Name To Make Headlines
Insecurity: Buhari, Security Agents Saved Nigeria From Armageddon – Northern Activists
Actress Jemima Osunde, Follower Trade Words On Twitter
PHOTOS: Mammoth Crowd At Burial Of Sheik Ahmad Bamba
Buhari Inaugurates New NNPC Board, Demands Accountability
Popular Abuja Pastor Accused Of Owing Church Workers Salaries
Turji, Zamfara Notorious Bandit, ‘Relocates’ Amid Intense Air Strikes
Zamfara Massacre: 143 Buried As Search For More Bodies Continues
Electricity: How 11 DisCos Lost N258bn In 11 Months
Army GOC Commends Gov. Ugwuanyi For Cordial Relationship Between Enugu Govt And Military
Reveal Hideouts Of Bandits, Chief Imam Of National Mosque Tells Nigerians
Retired Customs Officer Abducted On His Farm In Kwara
FG Rakes In N8.6trn From FIRS, Customs In 2021
Organised Private Sector Chides FG Over N10/Litre Excise Duty On Non-Alcoholic Beverages
NiMet To Release 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction In Feb
How Vehicle Imports Jumped By 40% In 2021 – Expert
Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX Can Travel 1000km On A Single Charge
Concerns As Bayelsa Gov Swears In Wife As High Court Judge
Aggrieved APC Members Drag Buni To Court Over Convention
Buhari Should Resign Over Old Age Comment, Says Edo Activist
Mixed Reactions As ‘GEJ Is Coming Back’ Poster Surfaces Online
Real Reason Buhari Didn’t Disclose His Candidate For 2023 – Osinbajo’s Promoters
Navy Arrests 16 Over Smuggling Of N113m Contraband
Ekiti Court Arraigns 2 Over 200 Bags Of Cement Theft
Driver, 4 Passengers Abducted In Kuje
Audit Report Indicts Osun college Bursar Over Financial Impropriety
Passengers Drug Cyclist, Snatch His Motorcycle In Ogun
First Black Man To Win Award At Oscar Dies At 94
Rema Gains Admission Into UNILAG
Timi Dakolo Reacts To Fresh Allegations Against Fatoyinbo
Actress Jemima Osunde, Follower Trade Words On Twitter
The Guardian
‘Worrisome changes’ in 2022 Budget: Lawyers, others divided on NASS’ power to insert new projects
Sindy Zemura:‘Though progress is slow, gender equality is achievable’
Salah, Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA Best Player Award
Eyes on Eagles, Eguavoen as Africa Cup Of Nations begins
D-Smoke: Nigerian Music Inspires Me
UN Security Council to meet Wednesday on Sudan
Biden comforts families in fire-devastated Colorado
Kazakhstan detains former security chief for treason
Mexico Covid death toll passes 300,000
Buhari demands transparency from new NNPC board
Oromoni: Truth has prevailed, says Dowen College
Umahi deserves Kudos for creating Ebubeagu security outfit, says Orji
Foundation Awards Scholarship to UNEC Law Student
Herdsmen attack Ondo community, kill three, burn houses
‘CAN effect’: Africa Cup of Nations throws up jab dilemma
Australian tennis boss boasts of ‘unbelievable’ job on Djokovic drama
‘Body got a shock’: Osaka pulls out of Australian Open warm up
Nigeria At AFCON
NFF handed Eagles over to Eguaveon very Late, says Chukwu
MTN confident Super Eagles will deliver in Cameroun
Rema Promises To Release Album Before Resuming UNILAG
UN Security Council to meet Wednesday on Sudan
Biden comforts families in fire-devastated Colorado
Kazakhstan detains former security chief for treason
Turkey wants more Nigerians to visit Bodrum in 2022
Samsung Electronics forecasts 52.5% jump in Q4 profits on record sales
SMEs, others pay 145% interest rate higher than prime borrowers
Fix health sector with taxes from carbonated drinks, coalition tasks government
Clear and present danger of environmental chemicals – Part 3
Don Jazzy ,Simi Advise Artistes To Utilize Social Media
John Mulaney Finalises Divorce From Annamarie Tendler
AFCON 2021: Match venues, dates and stadium capacity
Sylvester Oromoni: No evidence to establish case of torture – Lagos CP and more
BMW unveils world’s first color-changing car
Tribune
Aggrieved APC Members Ask Court To Stop Convention
Buhari, APC govs decide convention date Sunday
New tax on soft drinks: Don’t cause industrial action, NLC warns FG
Jan 7, 2022
NSIP National Coordinator allays fear on implementation of programmes despite virement of N276.757bn allocation
Ekiti govt meets young business owners, seek private-sector driven economy
Aggrieved APC members ask court to stop convention
Appointment of new Olubadan: Kingmakers begin fresh exercise, meet Tuesday
Work in unity with Onifiditi for more development, Atobaase of Yorubaland charges indigenes
Umahi suspends commissioner, SSA few hours he suspended his secretary
Coalition lauds FG’s imposition of N10/litre on carbonated drinks
Oyo Housing Corporation mediates between Bodija Estate residents, club owners
Minister’s cousin narrates ordeal with kidnappers
Appointment of NIA DG an exclusive right of the President ―ONSA
Ekiti 2022: Consensus option won’t work — Senator Bamidele
Police apprehend Theological student for forging ITF skill acquisition form
Lagos 2022 budget deficit financing of N521.274bn within fiscal sustainability — Commissioner
Buhari okays Gbeleyi as Federal Mortgage Bank chairman
Valuables Lost As Fire Razes Four Rooms Of Storey Building In Kwara
Suspected kidnappers abduct five in separate attacks in Kwara
FG Explains N6.39trn Deficit In 2022 Budget
Lekki Port construction reaches 79.68% completion stage —Promoters
Customs generated N2.2trn revenue in 2021
CPPE lauds Salami’s appointment, sets agenda
The Lekan Balogun I Know
African youths and innovative solutions to climate change
2023 Presidency: I Am Offering Myself To Save Nigeria From Drifting, Says Anyim
If Court Okays Senator Balogun’s Suit, It Means Moment All The Chiefs Die Up To…
I will quit politics in 2023 —Ex-Abia governor, Senator Theodore Orji
I’ve Been Having Panic Attacks Since I Was Kidnapped, Says 34-Yr-Old Mother
‘We eat dogs and we are not ashamed of it’
Establish special courts for sexual, gender-based violence cases…
Rite Foods Supports Eniola Badmus’ ‘Feed The Needy’ Initiative In Lagos
Don Crucifixto Entertainment plans big for 2022
There Are 11 Ruling Houses In Oshodi And MC Oluomo Family Doesn’t Belong To Any…
Associates favour MC Oluomo for Oshodi throne vacant for 52 years
Pregnancy And Covid-19
Can I try electronic cigarettes?
Vanguard
Let’s bomb our forests, kill all bandits, rebuild later – El-Rufai
Poor Working Condition: 496 of Lagos’ 2,350 nurses have left — UNION
APC leaders working to address insecurity, other challenges – Group
Nollywood actor, Michael Duru in tears after N5m gift from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin
Would you believe you’re most likely to die at 11am?!
Lagos nurses vow to embark on 3-day warning strike from Monday
Would you believe the best time to enjoy love-making is 5:48 in the morning?!
Rule of Law: Nigerians being held hostage by President, Govs — Inibehe Effiong
My 32 harrowing days in bandits’ den —Released victim
I love laid-back men – Actress, Sarah Day
Ban of national anthem, cow meat: Don’t jeopardize your case, Wabara cautions IPOB
The rumoured return of President Jonathan
2022 budget: Lagos targets N1.237 trn revenue to finance N521.275bn deficit
Suspected herdsmen sack Enugu community
Our operations not influenced by any organisation – Don Crucifixto
Obasanjo’s ingratitude to Niger-Delta is characteristic
Decoding the plot against Fayemi by Tinubu, Osinbajo or …?
Let the young dream
Segun Odegbami: Nigeria at AFCON
Our worries ahead of 2023 general election — Yiaga Africa
Imo lawmaker throws away kola nut after constituents reject him
School Resumption: Lagos frowns at non-compliance, says many private schools still on holiday
Abia 2023: Gen Ihejirika, Nkemdirim join agitation for power shift to Isuikwuato
AFCON 2021: Amidst worries, Super Eagles begin quest for 4th title Tuesday
‘Abduction’ of Okpanam King: Anioma sacrilege [Opinion]
Tears not only for the weak, says Lizzy Jay
Brown Ebewele: A giant has gone to rest
Lucas Ologbenla: Top show biz promoter set to raise the bar
Angélique Kidjo, Psquare, Fireboy, others join Faces of Afrobeats campaign
Socioeconomic challenges and options before govt
Unraveling the Enigma of Adewole Adebayo @ 50
US unemployment sinks to 3.9% as many more people find jobs
2023: Leaders, cause of youths non-participation in politics – Abdullateef
C’River’s Migration boss, Abuo bags Benin Republic varsity’s doctorate degree
WINNING EDGE 2022: Funke Felix-Adejumo hosts Nathaniel Bassey, Ebenezer, Sinach, others
Whatever a man soweth he shall reap
US judge dismisses sole criminal charge against Andrew Cuomo
Kazakhstan’s president orders security forces to kill to quell unrest
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Why Bayelsa is still backward 26 years after creation – Kpodoh, Bayelsa APC chieftain
Return Nigeria to regionalism before 2023 polls — OPC tells Buhari
Buhari, APC govs decide convention date Sunday
5 APC chieftains ask court to stop planned national convention
Rtd Deputy Comptroller of Customs kidnapped by gunmen in Ilorin
Zamfara communities bury over 60 killed by fleeing bandits
Prison officer commits suicide over inability to pay house rent
Sylvester Oromoni: Aggrieved persons should visit Coroner Inquest, court — CP Lagos advises
NAFDAC-approved ABUAD herbal drug heals 19 COVID-19 patients
Lucas Ologbenla: Top show biz promoter set to raise the bar
Segun Odegbami: Nigeria at AFCON
AFCON 2021: Amidst worries, Super Eagles begin quest for 4th title Tuesday
Brown Ebewele: A giant has gone to rest
CAF to use VAR in all 52 AFCON matches
Coutinho agrees to join Aston Villa on loan
Sugar coalition applauds FG for tax on soft drinks
NCX shareholders appoint 3 Directors to oversee organisation
2022 Budget: Lagos targets ₦1.2trn revenue to finance ₦5.2bn deficit
Capital importation rises 97% to $1.73bn in Q3’21
N10 per litre tax on soft drinks: 15,000 direct, indirect jobs on the line — NLC, LCCI, MAN, NACCIMA
700,000 indigent patients receive free blood transfusion annually at Kebbi FMC
New COVID-19 variant, IHU, detected in France
COVID-19: Blood plasma from survivors may keep new patients safe — STUDY
COVID-19 booster fully effective after 2 weeks — EXPERTS
CERVICAL CANCER: Coalition targets 10m Nigerians
ASUS launches ExpertBook B5 series
Nigeria must actively join fourth industrial revolution in 2022 — Blockchain Tech Expert, Keith Mali
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