News Headlines Dec 24, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
2023: IBB Roots for Osinbajo Presidency
Titan Trust Acquires Majority Stake in Union Bank
Abiodun Tasks Tertiary Institutions on Climate Change, COVID-19, Others
Nembe Spill: Bayelsa, Aiteo, Regulators Disagree on Sabotage Claims
‘Lokoja River Port Will soon Be Completed and Operational’
DHQ: 100 Terrorists, Bandits Killed, 1,081 Surrender in Two…
We’ve Impacted on All Sectors in Rivers, Says Wike
Bamidele Declares Interest to Govern Ekiti, Says Fayemi Won’t Impose Candidate
Edo Police Arrest Four Illegal Miners in Dangbala Community
NSCDC CG Orders Massive Deployment of Personnel for Yuletide
NSCDC CG Orders Massive Deployment of Personnel for Yuletide
Army, Enugu Pledge to Maintain Cordial Working Relationship
Cote d’ Ivoire Recall Palace Winger, Zaha
Buhari: With More Military Hardwares Acquired, We’re Now Set to Flush…
Buhari to Elite: Don’t Misinform Nigerians About My Administration
2023: IBB Roots for Osinbajo Presidency
Fan Milk Danone Unveils New Product Line in Ibadan
Fayemi Condoles with CPS over Father’s Demise
Assembly Raises Nasarawa N109.8bn 2022 Appropriation Bill by N4.5bn
Zulum Meets Foreign NGOs, CSOs over IDP Camps Closure
Olori Naomi Announces Separation from Ooni of Ife
Osun Food Support Scheme: Govt Begins Distribution of Local ‘Ofada’ Rice…
APC Leader Recommends Frequent Training for Political Office Holders
FG Declares December 27, 28, January 3 Public Holidays for Christmas,…
Titan Trust Acquires Majority Stake in Union Bank
Kwara Proposes N189.4bn Budget for 2022
Magori Emerges Chairman Sokoto NUJ
Zulum Meets Foreign NGOs, CSOs, Explains Why IDP Camps are Closed…
1,300 Benefit from Emeka Okwuosa Foundation Healthcare Outreach in Anambra
Fayemi Inaugurates Road First Awarded in 1978
Seplat Board Terminates Avuru’s Appointment as Non-Executive Director
Despite Campaign against Bribery, Illegal Deals Still Thrive at Murtala Muhammed…
Expert: Removal of President, Finance Minister in Export-import Policy
Assessing the Performance of Aviation Industry in 2021
Presco Attains Improved Performance, Rewards Workers
Jalo-Waziri, Lawal, Osode Join LCFE Board
Why There is No Vacancy at Marina House
Security and Role of the Media in Nigeria’s Democracy
Biden, EU, Africa and Revisiting COVID Travel Ban
Egng. Ojo Abdulqadir: From Obscure Beginning to Global Oil Magnate
Broadcast Mogul, Tajuddeen Adepetu, Poised for Tech-driven Enterprise
Women in Tech Launches Makeathon to Bridge Economic Gender Gap
Nigerian Pharmacist Launches New Wine Brand
Oyinkansola Alabi’s EQ Hub to Teach Africans in Diaspora Emotional Stability
1,300 Benefit from Emeka Okwuosa Foundation Healthcare Outreach in Anambra
Unmoved Nigeria Retain Fifth Spot in Africa
Klopp, Conte Excited over One-legged League Cup Semis
Ziyech Left Out of Morocco’s Squad
Ndidi Sad Over Leicester’s Ouster from Carabao Cup
AFA Sports Kits Nigeria Police Machine to African Cup for Club Champions
Murray Gets Wild Card for Aussie Open
Christmas and Spiritual Defilement
Editorial: CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AMID THE PANDEMIC
Electoral Act: Who is Afraid of Amendment?
The Nation
Buhari: Nigeria in final push against insurgents, other criminals
Fed Govt moves to avert terror attacks in Abuja
Titan Trust Bank acquires 89.39% stake in Union Bank
Foundation celebrates late Carrington
Nigeria, Israel agree on 2022 pilgrimage
‘Youths should participate more in politics’
Gombe: The ‘war’ within
Leadway gets MD
Firm promotes Igbo apprenticeship system
Jakande academy to begin operation soon
3,262 graduate from Lagos skills centres
Foundation gets award
Foundation empowers 500
Ogun students chide poet
Lawmaker lifts constituents with cash grants, others
‘Youths should participate more in politics’
Ayefele releases 25th album
DJ Neptune says sophomore album ‘Greatness 2.0’ is well-timed
Waje, Teni, Oxlade, Niniola shine on ‘A MerryGo…
BON 2021: A night of glamour
Tunde Lemo’s TTB set to take over Union Bank
Fed Govt okays $73m intervention fund for sugarcane
EDITORIAL: Missed chance
DJ Neptune says sophomore album ‘Greatness 2.0’ is well-timed
AMUNEKE REVELS: Being born on ‘Xmas, greatest gift
Okwara: why I want to invest in Nigerian football
Pinnick coy on third term agenda
Firm promotes Igbo apprenticeship system
Jakande academy to begin operation soon
Letter to the land of the happiest people on earth
Electoral bill: Burning bridges
It took a great deal of courage for Muhammadu Buhari to assert the legend of his integrity.
The Punch
Female fraudster hypnotises Rivers pepper soup seller, flees with phones, cash
Darkness looms as six power plants halt operations over gas shortage
Ex-NSCDC commandant forfeits 60 buildings, land to FG over corruption
Cleric nabbed with human head in Ondo
Reps deliberate on NYSC Fund, firms may donate one per cent profit
NIS warns of foreign terror attacks, FG heightens security
Divorce: We’re probing possible hacking of Olori Naomi’s Instagram page, says Ooni’s palace
CAN kicks as FG limits religious gatherings to 50%
Fleeing prisoner, housewife arrested for kidnapping, killing Imo 75-year-old
Two killed as fuel truck misses Ibadan filling station, crushes vehicles
LASUTH attack: Hospital workers waited 12 hours before treatment, victim dead, says family
Darkness looms as six power plants halt operations over gas shortage
Reps deliberate on NYSC Fund, firms may donate one per cent profit
Niger Delta agency plans eight Songhai farms in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta
FEC approves N65.3bn for power projects in 2022
I possess qualities to become outstanding governor – Bamidele
Imo speaker suspends three lawmakers, declares Ngor Okpala rep vacant
Okorocha weeps, calls on youths to vote out bad leaders 2023
2023: ADC Youth Council appoints seven directors
Osimhen can’t certify self fit, says Amuneke
No cash involved in Stanbic N2.3bn deal – Pinnick
I want to retire rich, injury-free –Nwakaeme
Ndidi rues Leicester’s Carabao Cup exit
Leadership
Startimes Unveils ‘Breaking-In’ Reality Show For Job Seekers
Wizkid Unveils ‘Made in Lagos (Deluxe)’ Short Fil
Appraising Nigeria‘s Water Revolution Under Shagari‘s Watch
Angry Residents Barricade Road Over Insecurity In Katsina
Sen Bamidele Declares For Ekiti Guber Race
Wizkid Unveils ‘Made in Lagos (Deluxe)’ Short Film
Appraising Nigeria‘s Water Revolution Under Shagari‘s Watch
Angry Residents Barricade Road Over Insecurity In Katsina
#EndSARS: NHRC Awards N147m Compensation To 27 Victims
African Rising Motivates Youth With Awards For Peace, Democracy
PMB Promises End To Insecurity As Explosions Rock Maiduguri
Christmas: Despite Cash Squeeze, Nigerians Flood Markets, Parks
Ahead Of 2023 Polls, IBB Endorses Osinbajo For President
Governor Buni Signs N163.9bn 2022 Budget Into Law
Federal Govt Decries Huge Surgical Services Gap
Bauchi Governor Denies Plotting Protest Against Federal Govt
BREAKING: Ooni Of Ife’s Wife, Naomi, Quits As Queen
‘We Spend N30bn On N-Power Monthly’
An Unforgettable 2021
Performance Report: Constituents Score Ekiti Senator Low
Osun APC Leaders Unite To Unseat Oyetola
APC Won’t Be Drowned By Internal Wrangling – Bagudu
BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank Acquires Union Bank
Loewe Enters Nigerian Market With Latest Electronics
Petro Union $15bn Fraud Case: Supreme Court Okays Union Bank’s Appeal Bid
Eguavoen Unveils Super Eagles’ Tactics For AFCON 2021
Underrate Guinea-Bissau, Sudan At Your Peril – Okpara Warns Eagles
Arsenal Open To Aubameyang Offers
Nadal Doubtful For Australian Open, Tests Positive To COVID-19
Startimes Unveils ‘Breaking-In’ Reality Show For Job Seekers
EDITORIAL: On 20 Per Cent Increase In Salary Of Police
Buhari Wants To Hand Over To PDP. Here’s How
The Sun
COVID-19: PSC mulls another restrictions on gatherings
Troops eliminate 84 terrorists, bandits in N’East, N’West
Kalu applauds Buhari’s infrastructure development
Extraordinary FEC approves 16 power contracts
Apprehension as NIS uncovers foreign terrorists’ plot to attack Abuja
Five feared killed as B’Haram fires grenade into Maiduguri
Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo
We’ve given adequate attention to arms of govt, sectors –Wike
Fire incident at Uratta Market: Ikpeazu sympathises with victims, assures of support
Army GOC commends Ugwuanyi for cordial relationship between Enugu, military
Orji awards scholarships to undergraduates
2022 guber: Fayemi won’t scatter Ekiti APC by imposing a candidate – Bamidele
2023: NIROH Worldwide charts road-map for Presidency of Igbo extraction
Osun 2022: Communities carpet ex-SSG over outburst against Oyetola
Dekor to Bazia: You lack moral to malign Wike
Lawyer criticises colleague for slamming injunction against Amaechi over contract
NSIA, REA plan N10bn solar system roll-out
Napoli plots to end Osimhen’s AFCON dream
Abramovich wins apology over Putin claim
Italian giants Inter, AC Milan pick ‘cathedral’ design for 65,000-capacity stadium
Veteran Nollywood actor Samuel Obiago is dead
Let the Igbo go it all alone
Building collapse in Nigeria: Matters arising (2)
Kaduna: Banditry and people’s quest for peace
… Don’t let off guards on protocols, CAN urges Nigerians
Imo Assembly suspends 2 lawmakers
Cooking gas truck crushes 3, injures 5 in Ibadan
Suspected supplier of weapons to bandits nabbed in Katsina
20 years after: Lawyers call for reopening of Bola Ige’s file
Pandemonium as tanker explosion rocks Anambra capital