News Headlines Dec 9, 2021. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Tambuwal Receives Briefing from Security Chiefs over Bandits Attack on 23 Travellers
Breaking: Finally, Aiteo Stops Bayelsa Wellhead Oil Spill
Archbishop of Canterbury Condemns Nigeria’s Red Listing, Calls It Travel Apartheid
Equinix to Acquire MainOne in $320m Deal
Buhari Flags Off $300m Afreximbank’s Medical Centre, Laments Brain Drain
Insecurity: FCT Minister Mandates Developers to Deploy CCTV Cameras in FCT Estates
Delta Students to Get N434m as 2020/2021 Bursary Awards
Revolution Now Protest: Court Orders DSS to Release Sowore’s Mobile Phones,…
Lagos Seeks to Transform Apapa into Modern Port City
Tech Experts, Others to Lead Discussion at Photo Journalists Confab
Ogun Leaders Commend Czech Republic, Otunba Adewunmi for ICU Donation
Senate Mourns 23 Travellers Killed by Sokoto Bandits
Buhari Mourns Victims of Sokoto Bandits
Buhari: Killers of Dowen College Student, Oromoni, Will Face Justice
Jokolo, Others to Wait for Two Years as S’Court Adjourns Gwandu…
Lagos Shuts Ojodu Grammar School over Students’ Death
Olawepo-Hashim Lauds Abdulrazaq’s Passion for Gender Equity
COVID-19 May Force 11m Nigerians into Poverty by 2022,
NERC, BPE Disagree with Power Minister over Sack of AEDC Board
Five Internet Fraudsters Jailed in Kwara
Raid on Odili’s Residence: We shall Resist Clandestine Attempts to Silence…
Two Die in Anambra as Car Rams into Stationary Tipper
UBEC: 1,147 Communities to Benefit from Special Projects
RevolutionNow Protest: Court Orders DSS to Release Sowore’s !Phones, N10,000
NISS Northwest Zonal Office Holds Sensitisation Workshop in Sokoto
GIGM Hits Another Milestone as Bills Payment, e-Wallet Go Live
Senate to Amend Standing Rules Next Week
CIRDDOC Commends Improved Transparency Budgeting System in North-east
Stopping NDDC Reforms not in N’Delta’s Interest, Says Perm Sec
FG Links Increased Crimes to Mismanagement, Corruption in LGAs
Akeredolu Flags off Construction of Faculty of Pharmacy Building in Ondo…
US CDC Celebrates 20 years of Saving Lives in Nigeria
No Expired COVID-19 Vaccines in Circulation, Says FG
Resign If You Have Political Ambition, Abiodun Tells Appointees
Over 100,000 People to Attend Osun Food and Drinks Festival
2022: Ekiti SSG Best Aspirant to Succeed Fayemi, Say APC Leaders
Trailer Accident: Buhari Commiserates With Parents, Relations of Lagos Students
NESREA DG Complains of Paucity of Fund
Buhari Presides over FEC Meeting, Swears in 2 RMAFC Commissioners
FG to Collaborate with Israel on Youths Devt, Poverty Reduction
Delta Students to Get N434m as 2020/2021 Bursary Awards
FG to Recover N1bn Debt from Non-Commercial Users of Radio Frequency…
Ahead of 5G Rollout, Telcos Seek Regulatory Intervention to Enhance Early…
Foreign Trade Records N3.02trn Deficit in Q3, Merchandise Now N13.28trn with…
Access Bank, IFC Empowers 100 Female Entrepreneurs Across Africa, Gives $22,000…
Automation, Next Stage of Service Delivery in Public Sector, Says Danbatta
UBA Foundation Gives N7.5m, Laptops as Education Grant
Tambuwal: I Miss the Debates, Bigger Issues in the National Assembly
DEMOCRACY：A COMMON VALUE OF HUMANITY
Why Buhari Should Halt the Illegality of Sole Administrator at …
Mega Lifesciences Recommends 10,000 Steps Daily against Diabetes, Hypertension
Redefining Mobility for Nigerians through Bolt
BUILDING COLLAPSE: INTEGRITY GAPS IN NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURAL REVOLUTION
THE KILLER-BULLIES IN OUR SCHOOLS
Championing Meaningful CSR Projects for LUTH
CHLAMYDIA AND INFERTILITY (Part 2)
Toyin Oni Foundation Marks 10th Anniversary, Creates Awareness on Breast Cancer
Mega Lifesciences Recommends 10,000 Steps Daily against Diabetes, Hypertension
Lions Club Gives Free Medical Services to Community
Barcelona Knocked out in Group Stage First Time in 20 Years
Osimhen Back to Training after Scary Face Injury
Iheanacho, Lookman, Five Others Dropped for Covid-19, Illnesses
Leicester Head to Napoli Seeking Europa League Spot
Pele Back in Hospital for Colon Tumour
Lagos Holds Maiden Traditional Sports Inter-club Championship
The Killer-Bullies in our Schools
Editorial: EFCC, KOGI STATE AND THE N20 BILLION
The Nation
Buhari leads dignitaries to honour Akande at book launch
I won’t resign over jailbreaks, says Aregbesola
Lagos school shut after two die in truck accident
Buhari, others in Kaduna for Wushishi’s burial
Lawmaker hails Fed Govt for releasing N15b for Lagos-Badagry road
Gunmen kill 23 passengers in Sokoto
Dowen parents hold candlelight procession for Sylvester Oromoni
We didn’t sell PDP governorship ticket to Obaseki, says spokesman
Telecom equipment to detect, block fraudsters coming, says Fed Govt
Lawmaker decries poor roads
Nasarawa APC, PDP bicker over Sule’s performance
Benin grants 30,000 hectares to Nigerian firm for rice production
Senate passes bills on education varsity, forestry college
Dowen parents hold candlelight procession for Sylvester Oromoni
I sold human head for N25,000, says suspect
Police receive OAU student’s autopsy report
Kebbi hands over chained boy to parents
Lagos school shut after two die in truck accident
IPMAN: Non payment of 10 months bridging arrears hindering supply
BREAKING: Aiteo stops leak at Bayelsa wellhead
Omicron: IATA urges countries to comply with WHO directive…
My daughter’s donor not a random person, says Ini Edo
Don Jazzy: I was hurt when Wande Coal left Mavin Records
COVID-19: CAF refutes rumours on AFCON postponement…
Footballer sentenced to two years imprisonment for stealing
13 Tottenham players, coaching staff test positive
Benin grants 30,000 hectares to Nigerian firm for rice production
The Punch
Some judges sell judgments, retire to escape NJC sanctions – Jega
Concern as vaccinated participant tests positive, organisers trace contacts
It should never take more than one disaster
Fake soldier with CIA card arrested in Edo, residents allege intimidation
FRSC official attempting to rescue man shot dead in Ondo
Nigeria’s petrol imports jump by 55%, hit N2.52tn in nine months
New converts stab RCCG pastor to death in Lagos church
N9.7bn fraud: N4.7bn property bought with estacode, farming, says Ex-NAF
Police launch probe as cultists kill victim during robbery, cut off arm
Rivers man attempts suicide for losing savings to forex scam, police arrest victim
FCDA demolishes Abuja houses, churches, victims allege victimisation
Nigeria’s petrol imports jump by 55%, hit N2.52tn in nine months
Finance bill makes TIN mandatory for banks’ account holders
Power sector privatisation records major loan default, UBA takes over disco
FG plans to acquire N1.8bn telecom facilities to block fraudsters
Bamidele notifies Senate on gov bid, lists qualifications
Zamfara APC crisis: Yari’s faction optimistic, predicts victory
2023: Group cautions against fresh plots to defame Osinbajo
Full list: 15 teams who have qualified for UEFA Champions League round of 16
Organisers promise world-class MMA fights in Lagos
Onyekuru set to leave Olympiakos in January
Rohr gets Osimhen boost ahead AFCON
I hear I’m gay all the time – Don Jazzy
Actor Victor Osuagwu, wife mark wedding anniversary
Tiwa Savage, Obi Cubana top 2021 Google most searched people in Nigeria
Ned Nwoko explains separation from Moroccan wife, dispels ‘Kayamata’ rumours
Leadership
US CDC Celebrates 20 Years Of Saving Lives In Nigeria
Experts Lament Deteriorating Security Situation In West Africa
EU-UN, Partners Unveil National Gender-based Violence Accountability Framework
Federal Govt Okays N1.8bn For Telecom Equipment To Detect, Block Fraudsters
Let’s Join Hands To Expose Blood-thirsty Alien Terrorists – Ortom
Federal Govt Ratifies Finance Bill 2022
Buhari, Obasanjo, Abdulsalami, Others Urge Religious Tolerance
As Omicron Looms, India’s Central Bank Holds Rates
[EDITORIAL] Safety In Yuletide Season
Uncertainty On Pre-Paid Meter Pricing As NERC May Carry Out More Reviews
OMICRON: Pfizer Recommends 3rd Vaccine Dose As Protection
Osinbajo: Group Warns Against Campaign Of Calumny
Direct Primaries May Overwhelm INEC, Security Agencies – Tambuwal
Senate Begins Move To Amend Own Rules
Reps To Ensure Speedy Completion Of Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation
N19.3bn Imbroglio And The Kogi, EFCC Faceoff
TradeDepot Raises $110m To Extend Credit Purchase To 5m Retailers
NBBF Reconciliatory Committee Submits Report
2021/22 NPFL Season: LMC General Assembly Okays December 17 Kick Off Date
The Sun
Security agencies’ welfare: Don’t leave your responsibility to states, Wike tells FG
Nembe oil spill: Aiteo stops leaking well head
Aregbesola: I won’t resign over frequent jail breaks
PDP: Journey ahead’ll be rough –Ayu
Buhari rejects Electoral Bill
Ojodu truck accident: Buhari, Sanwo-Olu condole with parents of dead students
UBA takes over Abuja Disco for loan default
Wike’s achievements, harvest of great things for Rivers –Nsirim
Edo butchers’ crisis degenerates to shooting
Ugwuanyi canvasses public enlightenment on technicalities in judicial proceedings
Buhari rejects Electoral Bill
…MBF, Arewa youths, TMG knock president
OML 46: Senators furious, threaten to arrest oil firm boss
Eziaku emerges winner of UBA Foundation’s NEC 2021
US Ambassador warns FG about endorsing untrusted telecom suppliers for 5g
SEC to keep engaging registrars, stakeholders to resolve unclaimed dividends
LMC General Assembly okays Dec. 17 kick off for NPFL
N21.8m debt: Ekwueme sues Heartland for N100m
2021 ITTF World Youth Championships: Mati wins Nigeria’s first medal
Sports minister speaks on Rohr’s future
I want to better my records next year –Aruna Quadri
Aribo rejects Rangers new contract
Osimhen drops out of top 10 most valuable U-23 strikers
Iwobi’s Everton fate hangs
National Sports Medicine Course ends in Abuja
Genk chief backs Onuachu for Golden Shoe
Owerri to host 3rd Leopard Ladies Golf tourney
Winner emerges at maiden Sanwo-Olu youth soccer fiesta
When Nigeria needs peace
Eze Cyril Elesim Ibe goes home: A tribute
Constitution Amendment, National Assembly And Hypocrisy Of The Elite
Alumni, alumni association
Local government autonomy as recipe for national development (3)
Demons against economic breakthrough (2)
Ihejirika, Achebe, Iwuanyanwu others for Uzodimma’s book launch
Supremacy Magazine celebrates distinguished Africans with awards
Nembe oil spill and Yusuf’s meddlesomeness
