News Headlines Dec 14, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Wike: I Would Have Won PDP Primary If it Weren’t Manipulated
Alake/Onanuga’s Allegations: Obaigbena Clears Air, Challenges Them to Present Their Candidate for Debates
US-Africa Summit: Buhari Restates 30 Gigawatts Electricity Target By 2030
IPPG: FG’s Local Content Policy Has Succeeded in Boosting Indigenous Oil Firms’ Capacity
Senate Moves to Whittle Down President’s Power to Sack EFCC Head
Soludo Signs N260bn 2023 Budget, to Prioritise Economic Transformation
N89trn Stamp Duty: Again, Presidency Dismisses Fraud Allegation
OPEC Confirms Nigeria Produced 171,000bpd Additional Barrels in Nov
Northern Group: Those Opposing CBN’s Policies are Enemies of Nigeria
Tinubu in Kaduna, Vows to End Insecurity in North
2023: Mbah Pledges to Activate Dormant Oil Fields in Enugu
Nuclear Fusion: Scientists Announce Major ‘Limitless Clean Energy’ Breakthrough
Universal Insurance Wins Pearl Award
Shareholders Approve Dangote Cement’s Share buy-back
PenCom Announces 34 Mortgage Banks for RSA Mortgage Financing
Bank of Industry, IFC Partner to Empower MSMEs
FCMB Provides Quick Response Payment Platform to Shoppers, Businesses
SMEs to Benefit from Terminal Africa’s Simplified Logistic Solutions
Banks’ Operating Expenses Up 19.2% on High Inflation, Regulatory Charges
World Bank Approves $18m for Nigeria, Others to Support Effective Disease Surveillance in W/Africa
Unlocking Nigeria’s Investment Potential for Sustainable Development
Pushing for Tinubu in Oyo
Ugwuanyi’s Handover Code for Sustainable Peace in Enugu
How Prepared Are Main Candidates for 2023 Presidential Poll?
Hennessy Hosts Annual Finale Concert in Lagos
APWB, Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Disruptions in Talent Market
Agbebaku-Izobo Eseche: On a Mission to Conquer the World
Killing of Twins: The Thoughts that Nourish the Evil
Social Clubs as Paradigm Shift Model to Help Less Privileged
Gasstocks MD, Okene Wins Jamz Golfing Society Prizes
NSF: Diri Lauds Team Bayelsa Podium Finish
Brazilian Forward, Richarlison, Set for Long Spell from Football
Messi Rolls Back the Years, Fires Argentina to World Cup Final
FIFA Opens Condolence Register for Three Dead Journalists
FIFA Best Awards to Hold Feb 27
Morocco, France Clash Live on DStv, Gotv
Lloris Backs Kane, Urges Spurs’ Teammate to be Proud of Feat for England
Varane: Champions France Will Not Underrate Morocco
Babcock Varsity Don Suggests Measures for Sustainable Food Security
Global Education Week: BIC Donates Learning Materials to Students
Tayo: Babcock Teaching Hospital Records Success in Open Heart, Knee Replacement Surgeries
Majekodunmi: We’re Delivering Quality Education in Ogun
Greensprings School, Southampton FC Introduce Football Academy
ICCOBA Honours Old Boys with Outstanding Service Awards
Lagos Business School Unveils New Public Sector Leadership Programme
Two Females Emerge AUL Best Graduating Students
Don Urges Self-evaluation in Tertiary Institutions for Effective Service Delivery
Elite Consensus and Nigeria Post-Elections
EDITORIAL: SMES AND THE SCUML IMPEDIMENT

The Nation

Banks get marching order to sell-off DisCos’ shares
•Govt explains sack of core investors •Targets 22,000mw
With Ayu in office, no deal with Atiku, says Wike
Tinubu promises to end banditry, terrorism in Northwest
Senate to debate CBN’s cash withdrawal limit policy today
How to end petrol scarcity, by Reps
Group endorses Tinubu for President
Obi promises to end stealing in govt
Fed Govt slams Atiku over comment on Boko Haram
Why Senate is probing bid to concession Zungeru Power Plant, by Lawan
Atiku: I will restore security, revamp economy
Court rejects suit seeking to bar APC presidential candidate
NEMA gets 105 stranded Nigerians from Chad
Senate passes EFCC Act Bill for second reading
IG meets security committee, stakeholders over threat to 2023 polls
Killers of Unilorin student bag death sentence
Adebule inaugurates ‘Campaign Winning Team’
Agege community celebrates decades of existence
Ladipo market seeks more security
Why APC will bounce back in Bauchi, by Abubakar
2023: APC seeks backing of women for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others
Labour Party will shock PDP, APC in Delta, says Pela
APC senatorial candidate in Imo donates vehicles to campaign coordinators
How to end petrol scarcity, by Reps
Fuel Scarcity: Fed Govt should consider phased deregulation
CBN grants N9.714tr credit to the economy in three years
Why testing of locally produced goods, by SON
‘i’m happy videos I styled reached 100m views’
Cubana Chief Priest confirms Davido for World Cup performance
Sina Rambo refutes wife’s domestic violence accusation
EDITORIAL: Forward to the past
• The reintroduction of history is a look into ourselves
Let Aminu go and sin no more
A fuel crisis foretold

The Punch

Entertainers are goats used in celebrating Christmas –Mr P
I sell hemp to survive, HIV patient begs, jailed
2023: INEC vows prosecution of voters card buyers, sellers
Raped UNILORIN student: Two undergraduates sentenced to death
Metro Plus
Hoodlums remove 12-year-old student’s eye, police hunt suspects
Ibadan-based broadcaster cries out over nude video blackmail
Fake soldiers in court for terrorising Lagos communities
Sokoto man abducts neighbour’s seven-year-old son
Nigeria’s import from Russia crashes by 92%
Senate passes NCC’s N559bn budget
Nigeria leads in yam production, exports none – FG
Ebonyi South: Umahi, Okorie, others in battle of wits
Denmark to get new govt weeks after elections
Tinubu in Kaduna, vows to tackle insecurity, unemployment
Gombe gov urges supporters to vote APC
Southern Kaduna Christians to endorse gov candidate Jan 14
Why Qatar 2022 is greatest W’Cup tourney – Oliseh
NSF: Diri lauds second-place Bayelsa
Argentina’s road to 2022 World Cup final
Naija Star Search: Emerging first runner-up a push to do better – Eniolaa
Blending with old, new actors God’s doing – Sola Sobowale
I’m selective accepting movie roles – Actor Akah Nnani
My latest movie a farewell, I’m next Lagos deputy governor – Funke Akindele
Editorial: Benefits of reviving National Sports Festival
Boreholes and public health
Appraisal of human rights situation in Nigeria
Synergy as template for mental well-being
When is the best age for marriage?
Self-deceit affecting national development
Importance of sensitisation to universal health coverage
Infrastructural deficiency: A cause for concern
For PWDs in Nigeria, road to justice remains tortuous, costly (2)
Drug couriers pick UAE as haven, devise bizarre trafficking methods
Nigeria needs export expansion policies to support naira – CEO, Money Africa
Peak Milk rewards campaign winners with N10m
20 ladies graduate from Access Bank’s drive campaign
Polaris Bank lauded for MSME funding

Leadership

Kenya’s Raila Odinga To Speak At LEADERSHIP Conference And Awards
2023: Atiku, Tinubu, Obi Unveil Economic, Security Packages
‘Missing’ N89trn Stamp Duty Can Clear Nigeria’s, Local, Foreign Debts – Presidency
Free Education For The Poor Is Nigeria Of My Dream
Solving Nigerian Youths’ Problems My Priority – Buhari
Senate Reduces President’s Power To Remove EFCC Chairman
Crisis Looms As AMAC Clashes With FCDA Over Revenue Collection
AGF Urged To Commence Criminal Prosecution Against Abba Moro
Senate Gives Perm Sec 48 Hours To Explain Disbursement Of N113m
Universal Health Coverage
Illegal Universities: A Threat To Tertiary Education
LEADERSHIP Awards Reputable, Highly Cherished Honour, Say BUA Foods PLC, Lotus Bank
Qatar 2022: Argentina Land In Finals
Wike To Atiku: I Don’t Have Any Political Axe To Grind With You
Qatar 2022: Morocco Launches Extra 30 Flights For World Cup Fans
Christmas: NBC Fetes Widowers, Widows, Tasks Them On Voting Credible Leaders In 2023
2023: Group Writes INEC, Wants Tinubu Delisted As Presidential Candidate
3 To Die By Hanging Over Rape, Murder Of UNILORIN Student
Ayade Presents Vehicles To State Anti-graft Agency
3 Killed As Gunmen Attack INEC Office
Nearly 60% In Japan Unaware Of Relaxed Mask Guidelines
Wike To Atiku: I Don’t Have Any Political Axe To Grind With You
FIFA Earns Record $7.5bn Revenue From Qatar World Cup

The Sun

Atiku, Tinubu outdo each other on security, economic plans
PDP apologises to international community over Tinubu’s outing at Chatham House
FG gets $500m World Bank loan to overhaul DisCos
2023 polls: IGP meets military, heads of security agencies
NNPCL earmarks N1.6trn to fix roads under tax credit scheme
We’ve succeeded in stopping crude oil theft – Wunti
I’ve no political axe to grind with Atiku –Wike
Drug trafficking: Nigeria, India partner to fight syndicates
Enugu Assembly decries worsening insecurity, demands Ugwuanyi’s action
14 people, 22 cows killed in Kebbi road
FCT police assure residents of peaceful Christmas, deploy massively to curb crimes
Kebbi police nab site manager for stealing 83 laptops at JAMB centre
Politics
Tinubu promises national industrial revolution, completion of AKK gas pipeline
I’ll restore security, revamp economy -Atiku
Court dismisses certificate forgery suit against Tinubu
How I’ll grow Enugu economy in unprecedented manner – Mbah
Mammoth crowd cheers Peter Obi in Kogi
How to manage your mobile data usage wisely
Glo officials visit home of winner to convince her on car prize
Shareholders approve Dangote Cement’s share buy-back
Danbatta named NDLEA Ambassador
Govt, farmers brainstorm to resume yam export
Amusan listed as one of 2022 Diamond League history makers
Diri lauds Team Bayelsa podium finish at Asaba 2022
Morocco coach: We want to make history by qualifying for Final
There has never been a better time for creatives than now – Enu Jacobs
Nathaniel Bassey, Joe Vibes, Mr.& Mrs. Revelation, Big Bolaji and others thrill at Unusual Praise 2022’
‘Amidst’: Obsolete entry
Future of history in Nigeria
Hidden secrets behind near-success syndrome (15)
Ethnic nationalities and emerging challenges in Nigeria (3)
Araromi Ale demolition: Residents commend Sanwo-Olu over stop order
Ikpeazu salutes Wike on birthday
Customs raises the alarm over use of govt number plates by smugglers
How to manage your mobile data usage wisely
Queen Christiana Ego Igwesi: Going home in blaze of glory
We’ve succeeded in stopping crude oil theft – Wunti
Land grabbing: Community sends SOS to Soludo
Meet visionary Lucky Ujomu, CEO of LuckyBay Homes
Where does US-based Nigerian model Joseph Water come from?
Fury rules out fight with Anthony Joshua
Onigbinde hails Kayromlee
CSR: Doculand sponsors Kidsport Charity Cup
How to manage your mobile data usage wisely
Drug trafficking: Nigeria, India partner to fight syndicates
14 people, 22 cows killed in Kebbi road
FCT police assure residents of peaceful Christmas, deploy massively to curb crimes
Kebbi police nab site manager for stealing 83 laptops at JAMB centre

Daily Trust

Malami Committee Working To Recover Stamp Duties – Presidency
Reps Give NNPC, Others One Week To End Fuel Scarcity
NIGERIA DAILY: How CBN Withdrawal Limit Would Send POS Operators Out Of Business
Qatar ‘22: Will The Moors Rule Europe Again?
Neymar Cleared Of Corruption Over Barcelona Transfer
Morocco Midfielder Ounahi Goes From Obscurity To Transfer Target
Oliseh Backs Morocco To Win Qatar World Cup
Tinubu Is Buhari’s Successor, Adamu Declares
FG To Atiku: Stop Blaming Buhari For Boko Haram Crisis
Despite DSS Ultimatum, Petrol Scarcity Persists In States
NIGERIA DAILY: IPOB’s Reign Of Terror In South East
Killers Of Unilorin Student To Die By Hanging
Dataphyte Launches Open Source Hub For Fighting Corruption
Forgery: Court Dismisses Suit Against Tinubu
Atiku Celebrates Wike At 55 Amid Lingering Differences
Reps Give NNPC, Others One Week To End Fuel Scarcity
FSI Awards N50m To Startups In 3 Years
Shareholders Approve Dangote Cement’s Share Buy-Back
Nigeria Needs Efficient Fiscal Spending To Curb Inflation – Expert
FG To Establish N350m Tannery In Daura
JAIZ Bank Out-Gone MD Grew Profitability By Over 40% – Mutallab
Inside Battle For Abeokuta South Federal Constituency
Collect Vote Buyers’ Money, Vote Against Them, Obi Tells Kogi Electorate
I Will Restore Peace, Improve Mining In Plateau – Atiku
Jakande, Marwa, Not Tinubu Built Lagos – ADC
I’ll Ensure Accountability In Governance – ADP Presidential Candidate
Neymar Cleared Of Corruption Over Barcelona Transfer
No Special Plan To Counter Mbappe, Says Morocco Coach
How Ogun Won Bid To Host 2024 National Sports Festival
Cashless Policy: Paternalistic And Out Of Touch
Will The Poor Use Their Voting Strength?
Editorial: Stop The Inflow Of Russia-Ukraine War Weapons
Online Learning Platform Rewards Students With Laptops, Cash Prizes In New Campaign
New Lease Of Life For Blood Cancer Patients
Detained Publisher Of Taraba Truth & Facts Released
FCT Council, Agency Clash Over Signpost, Mobile Adverts
Xmas: FCT Police Deploy Officers To Black Spots