News Headlines Dec 13, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

NFF Sacks Rohr, Names Eguavoen Interim Super Eagles Technical Adviser
Fully Vaccinated South African President Ramaphosa Tests Positive for Covid
Breaking: Soun of Ogbomoso Dies at 95
In Retaliatory Move, FG to Impose Travel Restrictions on UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia
PDP Govs Hold Meetings in UK, Spain on Consensus Presidential Candidate
NDLEA Arrests Nigerians, Ghanaian with Drugs
Obi: Ethnic, Religious Debates Promote Inefficiency, Failure in Nigeria
N’Delta Group Decries Osinbajo’s Failed Promise to Ijaw-born Author
Warri Monarch Enjoins Women,Youths to Participate More in Governance
FUOYE Invents Mail Dispatch Mobile Robot
Pensioners Demand Pay Rise Urge FG, states to comply with…
Panic in Ekiti Community as Gunmen Kidnap Trader, Machete Farmer
I Won’t Go Back to PDP, Umahi Vows
SERAP Urges Lawan, Gbajabiamila to Probe Missing N10bn N’Assembly Funds
Port Harcourt Disco Prosecutes Former Staff, One other for Alleged Murder
Gunmen Abduct Two Monarchs in Imo
Clamour for Youth Inclusiveness in Politics Intensifies in Abia
Prima Corporation Retains ‘A-’ Rating
Surveyors’ Institute initiates Fresh Partnership with Vitapur
Amid Growth in GDP, Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria, 46 Others Record…
Dogara Appeals to ASUU to Reconsider Dialogue over Strike
Murder: Police Investigation Absolves Me, Monarch Claims
2023 Elections: Transport Amazons Plan Nigerian Female President
EFCC: Governor Withdrew N60bn in Cash from His State
Aftermath of Zamfara State APC Congress
CITN Commends Kaduna on Tax Policy, Pledges Support for Improvement
Terrorism: ECOWAS Gets Mandate to Give Operational, Logistic Supports to Frontline…
Presidency: Nigeria Lobbying Western Allies to Proscribe Boko Haram, Bandits, IPOB…
Fully Vaccinated South African President Ramaphosa Tests Positive for Covid
Cooperative Mortgage Bank Appoints Yusuf as New MD/CEO
10 More Cars to be Won in Glo’s Joy Unlimited Extravaganza…
Wike Urges Ayu to Build PDP, Rescue Nigeria
Dearth of Efficient Risk Mgt Strategy, Bane of Finance Firms, Says…
Buhari Reappoints Chiroma as Law School DG
Akande’s Memoirs: Obasanjo Never Opposed Buhari’s Bid to Be President In…
Ugwuanyi Has Done Well in Office, Says Minister
Buhari Hosts ECOWAS Leaders in Crucial Meeting over Mali, Guinea
Nigeria, Burkina Faso Sign MoU on Tackling Human Trafficking
US Tornadoes: Buhari Commiserates with Biden, Americans
Alleged N13.8bn Fraud: Court Halts EFCC’s Planned Trial of Ex-Army Chief,…
NDLEA Arrests Suspected Nigerien, Ghanaian Drug Traffickers
Buhari Commiserates with Oyo Govt over Demise of Soun of Ogbomosoland
EU Develops Human Rights, Democracy Country Strategy for Nigeria
NDLEA Arrests Nigerians, Ghanaian with Drugs
Obi: Ethnic, Religious Debates Promote Inefficiency, Failure in Nigeria
N’Delta Group Decries Osinbajo’s Failed Promise to Ijaw-born Author
Warri Monarch Enjoins Women,Youths to Participate More in Governance
FUOYE Invents Mail Dispatch Mobile Robot
Pensioners Demand Pay Rise Urge FG, states to comply with… I
Panic in Ekiti Community as Gunmen Kidnap Trader, Machete Farmer
I Won’t Go Back to PDP, Umahi Vows
Stock Market Drop by 0.68% to Slow Down YTD Performance
SEC Pledges Collaboration With Stakeholders to Reduce Housing Deficit
NBCC to Groom Nigeria’s Next Generation Business Leaders
80 Weeks After COVID-19 Hit Nigeria’s Economy, NBS Data Suggests Impressive…
Poor Dividend: Shareholders Demand Cut In CRR to 15% From 27.5%
Economists: Nigeria Economy to Expand by 2.37% in 2022
FG, UK in Revenge Ban Over COVID-19 Red List
Omicron Variant: Outrage over UK’s Red-listing of Nigeria
Bisi Akande’s Convenient Truths
Uniting against Culture of Girl-child Enslavement
Intensifying Efforts to Tackle Prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation
NNS Delta Releases Impounded Oil Vessel to Owner in Delta
Seeking Protection of Wild Life in Nigeria
Boosting Trade in Katsina through Road Projects
Aribo Scores Sixth League Goal as Rangers Extend Lead
CAF Rejects Al Ahly’s Request to Adjust AFCON 2021 Calendar
Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open
Ndidi Tipped to Replace Casemiro at Real Madrid
Verstappen Overtakes Hamilton to Claim First Formula 1 Title
Bandit Bello Turji, King of Gobir
Editorial: THE OJODU TRUCK ACCIDENT

The Nation

Gender equality takes centre stage at FOWOSO summit
Alleged 13.8b fraud: Court halts trial of ex-Army chief, officers
Six years after Zaria massacre
Subsidy: Taking the clothes off in the cold
Stealing season
Editorial :Unsustainable!
Other ‘culprits’ of Dowengate
Hardball
The tortoise
NDDC’s headship
Living a lie
The bullies of Dowen
Time-wasting on NDDC
North is bleeding, but who cares
Motorists, transport unions laud FG over Lagos-Badagry expressway
Police in Jigawa recover live ammunition, magazines abandoned by…
Gunmen kidnap couple in Aba
Tony Tetuila: A lot of politicians are full of deceit
Ebenezer Obey, Tope Alabi, Atorise, to entertain guests at…
Sinach opens up on Christmas concert with friends
Customs grants over N1.4tr waivers in three years
Mergers, acquisitions loom large with new special purpose…
5G: MTN, Airtel, Mafab jostle for 3.5Ghz spectrum
Donor supports Nigeria with $ 50m grants in six years
R.I.P. Sylvester Oromoni
BREAKING: NFF fires Rohr, appoints Eguavoen…
Akpabio to kick-off NDDC U-17 Peace Cup
APC urges free, fair, credible 2022 LG elections in…
PDP has nothing to offer despite its leadership…
Lagos Accord Party shifts congresses to Jan. 2022

The Punch

The truths Bisi Akande failed to say
Reps invite Malami, Adebayo, FIRS as controversy emerges over tax holidays
No TIN-for-bank account requirement in Finance Bill – Presidency
Wrong approach to petrol subsidy removal
53 UI lecturers’ salaries not paid since December 2020 – ASUU
We won’t reverse travel ban over FG’s threat – UK
COVID-19 infections rise by 326.67% in one week, Nigerians shun safety rules
Wife bolts door as Ogun pastor allegedly rapes teenage chorister, couple arrested
Community panics as hoodlums abduct Delta chief
Osun residents flee as suspected cultists shoot, set rival ablaze
Again, gunmen invade Ekiti LG, abduct businesswoman, smash farmer’s head
Reps invite Malami, Adebayo, FIRS as controversy emerges over tax holidays
No TIN-for-bank account requirement in Finance Bill – Presidency
Federation account remittances slide by N1.58tn in 10 months
Count vacant houses, assess tenement rate payment – Consultant
Niger plans appointment of 4,326 political aides in 2022 – SSG
Enugu LG poll: APC warns against rigging
NPFL: Rangers not under pressure to perform, says Mutawakilu
I’ll bring energy, physicality to Eagles’ defence –Bassey
NFF fires Rohr, appoints Eguavoen Eagles’ interim boss
Etebo close to return, steps up recovery

Leadership

Dogara Urges FG, ASUU On Prompt Dispute Resolution
FG Orders Removal Of Trailers From Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway
Minister Mobilises N40m For Yobe Education Fund
Motorists, Transport Unions Laud Federal Govt On Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Ayade Hinges Nigeria’s True Independence On Science, Research Infrastructure
NSITF Spends N1bn To Settles 11,000 Claims In 2021
APC, PDP Take Supremacy Contest To IPAC Leadership Election
Tens Of Thousands Protest Austria’s Compulsory Vaccines
National Arts Theatre Work Excites Sanwo-Olu, Emefiele
[EDITORIAL] As INEC Reflects On The Anambra Election
Coup: ECOWAS Leaders Maintain Sanctions On Guinea, Mali
APC Hits Back At PDP, Says Opposition Party Yet To Denounced Impunity
LEADERSHIP Correspondent Wins Nestlé Nigeria Media Award 2021
Citycode Wins ‘Mortgage Bank Of The Year’ Award
Fintrak Offers Budget Solution To MDAs
Tens Of Thousands Protest Austria’s Compulsory Vaccines
Omicron Variant: Concerns As Experts Are Yet To Find Answers
BREAKING: NFF Sacks Rohr, Appoints Eguavoen Super Eagles’ Interim Head Coach
Novelty Match: UN, Developmental Organisations Kick Against Gender-based Violence

The Sun

N19.3bn bailout: Kogi sues EFCC, demands N35bn damages
Wike to Iyorchia Ayu: Use your experiences rescue Nigeria, rebuild PDP
How Nigerians can benefit from eNaira –CBN
Buhari, govs, Kalu, Tinubu, minister, others mourn Soun of Ogbomoso
Omicron: FG bans flights from UK, Canada, Saudi, others
Insecurity: Boko Haram, ISWAP may soon take over Abuja –Naaba, ex-Reps Speaker
Ikpeazu calls for support from monarchs to strengthen security
Ghanaian, 2 Nigerians arrested at Enugu, Abuja airports with 9.9kg cocaine, meth
Pastor connives with wife to rape choir member
Alleged N13.8b fraud: Court halts EFCC’s planned trial of ex-Chief of Army Staff, 2 others
Family of 6 escapes death as tanker falls on car in Abia
Wike has shown lieutenants paths to service –Nsirim
Uba to Emordi: Your loyalty doubtful
Insecurity: Boko Haram, ISWAP may soon take over Abuja –Naaba, ex-Reps Speaker
Wike to Iyorchia Ayu: Use your experiences rescue Nigeria, rebuild PDP
2023: Support for South East presidency gains momentum
Participate in politics for nation’s growth, development, APC chieftain urges Nigerians
MFBs on tenterhooks as report reveals 6% clientele base
MTN to raise 50% market penetration with 575m shares sale
How Nigerians can benefit from eNaira –CBN
CICAN holds workshop to honour industrialists, firms
Over 50,000 unreturned containers fuel hike in freight rate –Opeifa
PDP: Ayu inherits N20m cash, N290m debt, crises in 9 states
Omicron: FG bans flights from UK, Canada, Saudi, others
Ikpeazu calls for support from monarchs to strengthen security
How Nigerians can benefit from eNaira –CBN
Lawyer murdered in Akwa Ibom community headship tussle

Daily Trust

NFF Fires Rohr, Appoints Eguavoen Interim Super Eagles’Tr Coach
COVID-19 Travel Ban: Is Nigeria Paying A Price Over Omicron?
Missing Opportunities Of The Pandemic Adversity
2023: Between Bauchi And Katagum
On The Amendment Of Fiscal Responsibility Act
For A Fair Deal For The North East
Use Of Local Materials Can Solve Housing Problem—Engr. Madu
Institute To Document Abandoned Projects
Climate Change: Council Controls Use Of Gaseous Materials In Construction
Hunters Rescue 5 Kidnapped Persons In Kogi
COVID-19: Ogun Warns Against Fake Vaccination Cards
UNDP Trains 80 Gender Based Violence Victims, Provides Kits
Man Defiles 16-Year-Old Girl In Osun
President Quattara Inaugurates New Ivorian Embassy In Abuja
Fraudster Who Collected N50,000 From POS Operator Nabbed
Aisha Buhari Commissions UniAbuja Hospital’s Diabetes Centre
Pastor Connives With Wife, Rapes 16-Year-Old Chorister
Robbers Kill 38-Year-Old POS Agent In Ekiti
Police Recover Live Ammunition, Magazines Abandoned By Suspects In Jigawa
NDLEA Arrests Ghanaian, 2 Nigerians With 9.9kg Cocaine, Meth
Unite PDP Govs, Halt Defections, Wike Tells Ayu
APC Youths Ask Court To Sack Buni, Set Aside Feb Convention Date
Akande’s Claim On 2007 AC Funding Mischievous — Atiku’s Aide
Al-Makura Seeks Peace, Unity Through Football
Turkish Club, Denizlispor Sack Onazi Again
Atseye, Quadre Win Rainoil Tennis Open
Verstappen Overtakes Hamilton To Claim First F1 Title
Curry Waits For Three-Point Record As Warriors Lose
The ‘Gains’ Of 2015
Wife Of Slain Borehole Operator Gives Birth To Baby Boy As Police Indict Killer Cop
Omicron: ActionAid Tasks FG On Religious, Traditional Leaders’ Inclusion
Chelsea Celebrate Nigeria’s Victor Moses At 31
N19.3bn Bailout: Kogi Gov’t Drags EFCC To Court, Demands N35bn
Insecurity: Nigeria’s Leadership Has Gone On Vacation – PDP
Violence Not Peculiar To Nigeria – Presidency Responds To Daily Trust Editorial
24-Hour Marathon Praise Hold In Osogbo
Pandemonium As Kidnappers Invade Taraba Market, Abduct Traders
National Assembly Urged To Pass Laboratory College Bill
Two Imo Monarchs Abducted, Palaces Set On Fire
Nigerians Consumed 54.5m Litres Of Petrol Daily In June – NNPC
Osasuna Strike Late To Snatch Draw Against Barcelona
Egypt University Holds Qur’an Competition In Abuja
Tinubu Mourns Soun Of Ogbomoso, Katsina’s Commissioner
Med-View: Our UK Operation Was Not Blacklisted
Navy Commissions 4 Operational Bases To Tackle Oil Bunkering In Niger Delta
I Will Never Go Back To PDP, Says Umahi
2023: We’ll Reclaim 25 States, Says PDP Chairman
Omicron: We’ll Reciprocate Travel Ban, FG Warns UK, Saudi, Canada
Mother: Late Katsina Commissioner Made Me Swallow The Pain Of His Brother Who Was Murdered
Bisi Akande Has Chosen To Be Tinubu’s Lapdog, Atiku’s Camp Hits Back
N30bn Duty: Why Aviation Agencies Shun Customs’ Directive To Ground 90 Private Jets
Inefficient Risk Management Strategy Affecting Companies – Capitis
Missing Opportunities Of The Pandemic Adversity
2023: Between Bauchi And Katagum
Gambia Election Signals Hope For Democracy
Editorial: Plan Now For Nigeria’s Population Explosion
FG To Review Senior Secondary Education Curriculum