News Headlines Jan 4, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria‘s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
Expanding social safety nets to reduce poverty‘
Let’s go back to competitive, constructive federalism’
2022: Drama of courts, cases, litigants
Controversy trails selection of new Olubadan
JUST IN: Police kill suspected IPOB member in foiled Imo palace attack
JUST IN: IPOB bans cows in Southeast
UBA: Lifting promo winners with cash prizes
Probe alleged fraud in Abia, HEDA urges ICPC
Kogi robbery
Editorial
Nigeria: More of the same
Oyetola: One good term deserves another
Akinyemi, visionary intellectual @ 80
Bullying: defining and reproaching with disingenuity
We want to know who owns the oil
Reactionary undertones of fuel subsidy removal
New year wishes
Every man wants me, says BBNaija’s Maria
Doctors said I wouldn’t make it past 2020, says Uche Ogbodo
Mbaka gifts ‘Akanchawa’ singer Gozie new Lexus
How Nollywood can go global, by BBN Leo Dasilva
Tiwa Savage’s ex-husband TeeBill becomes father again
Former presidential candidate Bashir Tofa, dies at 74
Singer Slim Joe dies of kidney failure
Fed Govt, Stock Exchange to step up actions on climate…
2022: Balance of risks and opportunities
Sunshine Stars, Rivers United clash ends goalless
The Punch
Ebuehi to join Eagles in Garoua Jan.6
Senegal’s Mendy, Mane jet out for AFCON
Can Ghana finally end Nations Cup hoodoo
Behold, Eagles 13 AFCON debutants
AFCON 2021 countdown: Spotlight on Group E
New Year celebrations: Experts project high infection rate as Nigerians shun protocols at fun spots
‘LASTMA thugs’ brutalise driver, impound bus, agency ignores victim’s petition
Why Jonathan must support Igbo presidency in 2023 – Ohanaeze
Fire killed 182 Kano residents in 2021, says KSFS
Eight dead, 17 injured in Ogun, A’Ibom crashes, FRSC blames speeding, others
Men exchange blows, arrested as hired killer fails to eliminate pregnant ex-wife
N188.64bn generated at Onne Port in 2021, say Customs
Ogun upbeat on surpassing N100bn IGR, boasts of projects
Vitafoam posts N4.38bn profit, declares N1.88bn dividend
Ishaku pledges to support new works, housing junior minister
Why Jonathan must support Igbo presidency in 2023 – Ohanaeze
Revisit restructuring, Ogun PDP chieftain tells FG
Nigeria not mature for direct primaries, says IPAC
2023: Nigeria not mature for direct primaries, says IPAC
National Assembly and the budget
Eze Onyekpere
New Year resolutions that should transform Nigeria
Gunshot: It wasn’t a kidnap attempt, Teni clears air on Rivers event
Gunshot: It could’ve been a different story, Teni breaks silence on Rivers event
Teni: Police probe gunshot scare at Rivers event
VIDEO: Mbaka gifts gospel singer Gozie Okeke new car
Leadership
Why We Sponsored #DettyDecember Concerts – NB
US FDA Clears Pfizer’s Booster Shot For 12 To 15-Year-Olds
Kogi Deputy Governor Pays Royal Homage To Attah Igala
Imo Crisis: Anxiety Over Uzodimma’s Threat To Name Sponsors
APC To Shehu Sani: Kaduna 2023 Governorship Not For Comedians
Police Kill 1, Repel Attack On Imo Monarch Palace
[EDITORIAL] Ensure Faithful Implementation Of 2022 Budget
Seven Tips On How To Recharge Before Getting Back To Work
Positive Outlook For Nigerian Economy In 2022, Expert Says
Pressure Mounts On APC Leaders To Shift National Convention
Bashir Tofa, June 12 Actor And Quintessential Politician, Bows Out At 75
2023: Group Condemns Campaign Of Calumny Against Kogi Gov
2023: Chart A Course For APC, Obahiagbon Tells Buhari, CECPC
2022 Will Witness Milestone Achievements In Rail Transportation In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
AstraZeneca Vaccine Boosts Antibody Levels Against Omicron – Study
Popular Singer, Slim Joe, Is Dead
BREAKING: OPEC Appoints Haitham Al-Ghais Secretary General
The Sun
Buhari, Ganduje, Atiku, Kalu, Anyim, ACF, others mourn as Tofa is buried in Kano
2023: S’East most qualified to produce Buahri’s successor -Anyim
Kalu lauds NFC over establishment of Abia cinematography centre
Burial of The Sun MD’s father-in-law holds tomorrow
Lagos blue, red lines rail begins operation Q4, says Sanwo-Olu
3 killed in Plateau, Lalong vows to sign death penalty for kidnappers
Electoral bill: Nigeria not ripe for direct primary –IPAC
IPOB presses to stop cow meat in South East
What Nigeria needs in 2022 –Obi
No controversy over who becomes next Olubadan –Kingmakers
It’s hypocritical to ignore Electoral Act, sign unimplementable 2022 budget –Wike
2023: Stop using our name to gain politician mileage –OPC warns
Ugwuanyi one of PDP’s shinning lights – Wike
Dialogue with South East agitators, PDP leader tells FG
2023: PDP govs in consultations over presidential candidate –Ogidi, ex-deputy national chairman
Kwankwaso dismisses speculation, says I have no plans to defect from PDP
BUA, Wartsila OY of Finland sign agreement for construction of 70MW power plant for Sokoto Cement Line 4
Subsidy removal’ll increase people’s hardship –Abdulkadir
2021: Onne Customs generates N188.6bn, surpasses 2020 collection with N69bn
NAQS, experts partner to stop export of uncertified agric produce
FG targets 95% digital literacy by 2030
‘I can’t wait to give it my all’ – Olayinka reacts to surprise call-up
Ridiculous resource control jabs
Out-Of-The-Box Innovations
Igbo annual ritual amid Asaba traffic jam
Nigeria records gain as oil leaps on new year, hits $78.34 per barrel
MAN seeks govt’s support to overcome constraints
Cash crunch in banks: Damage may be worse than COVID-19
APC and risk of slapdash convention
Why 2022 matters
The Guardian
One year after, AfCFTA still in limbo
Naira drops to record low amid new year uncertainties
Inflationary pressure took shine off economic growth in 2021
More players arrive as Eagles begin training in Abuja
AuGF indicts police for alleged missing 178,459 arms, ammunition
Legal hurdle clouds Olubadan succession
Labour unions strategise ahead of proposed fuel subsidy removal
IPOB bans Nigerian anthem in South East schools, use of cows at ceremonies
Tension in Imo as Uzodimma uncovers alleged sponsors of insecurity
Ikeja bridge to be delivered two months ahead of deadline, says Sanwo-Ol
Senator disagrees with advocates of zoning in Cross Rive
Ogun targets N100b IGR, moves against water scarcity
Lagos confirms availability of Moderna, Pfizer vaccines at designated centres
Lalong condemns killing of three in Bassa, orders arrest of attacker
More players expected as Eagles depart tomorrow
Shaw questions Man United’s commitment after Wolves defeat
Spurs hit by fresh Covid outbreak ahead of League Cup semis
Victor Osimhen and agony of missing Cameroon 2022 AFCON
Mbappe hat-trick fires PSG into French Cup last 16
Latest
Labour unions strategise ahead of proposed fuel subsidy removal
Editorial
Proposed tax increase in 2022: Matters arising
Akpata laments slow access to justice, underemployment of lawyers
High tariff, forex policies trigger Nigeria’s low cargo throughputs
Report projects improvement in Nigeria’s forex condition
Bad weather, Omicron disrupt over 4600 flights globally
To be at your best in 2022 – Part 2
We want to know who owns the oil?
Politics 2023; algorithm of complex calculations
Daily Trust
Nigeria Not Ripe For Direct Primaries — IPAC
Bandits Attack Residence Of Police IRT, Kill 1 In Zaria
Buhari Hails Ex-Minister, Bolaji Akinyemi, At 80
Oyetola, Aregbesola Rift May Affect Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition – MURIC
Imo Now A War Zone – Igbo Monarchs, Clerics
Controversy Trails Selection Of New Olubadan
NIGERIA DAILY: The Life And Time Of Alhaji Bashir Tofa
FLASHBACK: Buhari Hasn’t Fulfilled All His Promises Because He Lacks The Right Team – Tofa
Bashir Tofa: The Saint Goes Home
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi: A Visionary Intellectual @ 80
2022: Expectations, Lamentations, Vilifications And Anticipations
Addressing The Security Challenge: The Bakori Example
2023: Election And Politics Of Vote-Buying
Lack Of Emergency Services At Abuja Airport Untrue – FAAN
N540bn Zungeru Power Project To Be Commissioned In 4 Phases – Contractor
Customs Generates N188.6bn At Onne Port In 2021
We’re Executing N43bn Projects To Raise Electricity Grid – Minister
Commuters Groan As Fuel Scarcity Hits Kano
ABCON Asks CBN To De-Risk BDCs Operations
CHI Ltd Charges Nigerians On Healthy Living
Why We Supported Great GSM Village Annual Festival – Glo
What To Know About Vesicovaginal Fistula
You Can Catch Omicron Through A ‘Whiff Of Infected Breath’ Because Variant Is So Transmissible — Expert
‘Family Planning Is A Human Capital Development Function’
Judiciary: Cases, Personalities To Look Out For In 2022
Nwobike’s Acquittal: Lawyers Weigh Implications For EFCC
Scavenger Nabbed For Vandalising Transformer Cable In Kwali
RIFAN To Host Rice Festival In Abuja
Gbajabiamila Commissions Community Roads In Constituency
75 Obas Seek Intervention To Resolve Crisis With Ogun Govt
ECOWAS Estate Residents Threaten To Block Access Road
Why Zamfara Bandits’ Kingpin, Turji, Released 52 Captives
Bashir Tofa 1947- 2022
Commuters Groan As Fuel Scarcity Hits Kano
Bandits Attack Residence Of Police IRT, Kill 1 In Zaria
Imo Now A War Zone – Igbo Monarchs, Clerics
Lack Of Emergency Services At Abuja Airport Untrue – FAAN
N540bn Zungeru Power Project To Be Commissioned In 4 Phases – Contractor
Customs Generates N188.6bn At Onne Port In 2021
We’re Executing N43bn Projects To Raise Electricity Grid – Minister
Union Leader Mourns Killed APC Chieftain
Crisis Rocks Kebbi APC As Factional Leadership Emerges
PDP, APC Bicker Over El-Rufai’s Achievements
2023: OPC Disowns Mega Accord Endorsing Tinubu, Osinbajo, Fayemi
38-Year-Old Female Aspirant Hopes To Replace Buhari In 2023
Husband Hires Friend For N10,000 To Kill Pregnant Wife In Ogun
Two Motorcycle Snatchers Nabbed In Niger
Commercial Driver Stabs Wife To Death In Adamawa
Rivers Incident: Teni Seen Running At Port Harcourt Airport
Police: There Was No Attempt To Kidnap Teni In Rivers
Teni Flees Amid Gunshots At Rivers Concert Venue
Vanguard
2023 Presidential Election: APC wooing Goodluck Jonathan, says PDP
Tradition will determine next Olubadan, says Olubadan-in-Council
Again, no sit-at-home in S-East
GENCOs loses drop 42.2% to N147.05bn over non-payment for unused power
Naming of sponsors of insecurity in Imo: Tension as stakeholders arrive venue
2023: PDP out to trounce APC in S-West, says Teslim Balogun
Navy warns public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment websites
Magodo invasion: Again, residents protest police siege on estate
PROPHECY: A Governor ‘ll lose his seat through court order and what to expect in 2022 — Prophet Samuel
2023: PDP out to trounce APC in S-West – Teslim Balogun
2023: Osinbajo best person to succeed Buhari – Kano Lawmaker
BUA, Wartsila, sign agreement for construction of 70mw power plant for BUA cementName, prosecute terrorism financiers, Ndume tells FG
ELECTRICITY: Supply to DISCOs, export drop 29.4% to 24,772MW
Just In: protest in Magodo estate over police presence
Widespread cash supply shortage persists in banks
Non-representation in state assembly worries Obaseki
Oil Pollution: Don’t take bribe from oil companies in 2022, activist warns N’Delta leaders, stakeholders
UNIOSUN appoints Professor Adebooye as 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor
‘Over Her Dead Body’ hits cinemas January 7
BUDGET 2022: Buhari, Osinbajo to spend N3.087bn on travels
Uche Nwosu: IHRC must maintain neutrality in Imo to sustain peace — Country Rep told
[OLUBADAN] Lekan Balogun: The man who will be king
Potable Water Supply: Ogun to introduce water kiosking
NAF Killing of bandit kingpins: Gumi’s camp reacts
Why I want to be Ekiti governor — Segun Oni
A note on the Kwara journey
Yoruba Nation: Olajengbesi apologises to Akintoye
It’s hypocritical Buhari signing padded 2022 budget, but rejected Electoral Bill —Wike
Buhari, Ganduje, Shekarau, ACF, others mourn as NRC Presidential candidate, Tofa dies at 74
Petrol subsidy removal will have negative impact on masses, Moahz Oil boss warns
Apprehension as legal fireworks emerge over ascension to Olubadan throne
COVID-19 can trigger self-attacking antibodies — Research2023: APC, PDP echelons abuzz over Jonathan’s moves
Study explains why Omicron symptoms are milder
Sanwo-Olu welcomes 1st babies of 2022 in 3 Lagos hospitals
Americans that test positive to Covid-19 advised to isolate for 5 days
Dozy Mmobuosi launches foundation to support Nigerian tertiary students among others
Stephanie, scoliosis patient seeks N10m for corrective surgery
2023: PDP out to trounce APC in S-West, says Teslim Balogun
Navy warns public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment websites
Magodo invasion: Again, residents protest police siege on estate
Enugu LG Election: No return ticket for chairmen not residing in their council areas ― PDP
Name, prosecute terrorism financiers, Ndume tells FG
IPOB bans consumption of beef from Fulani cattle in South-East
Presidency to spend N402.2m on maintenance of generators, furniture, others; N3.087bn on travels
Vehicles prepared, as Zamfara criminal, Turji, set to release 52 victims, ready for peace talks
DreeBaba storms Nigerian Music Industry with debut EP “Born To Reign’
Team More Success Music signs singer Vicki D
Ex beauty queen, Jennifer Osayamen marks birthday with motherless children
My secret passion – Actress Mercy Macjoe
Igosave unusual to shut Benin city tomorrow
Pharaohs coach fires warning to Super Eagles, others
Al Shabab set to deny Ighalo AFCON appearance
All set for Lagos squash championship
AFCON 2021: Full house as Aboubakar and Siliki hit Cameroon camp
AFCON 2021: Morocco join early birds in Cameroon
Widespread cash supply shortage persists in banks
PMI hits 2-year high amid stronger output, new order growth
2022: CBN set to improve access to finance, credit for households, SMEs
Banks’ credit to private sector rises 33% to N35trn
ABCON lobbies CBN to de-risk BDCs for diaspora remittances
Nigeria must actively join fourth industrial revolution in 2022 — Blockchain Tech Expert, Keith Mali
Leadership is difficult because governance is very stubborn
Nigeria stumbles off starting line in 2022
Professor Bolaji Akinyemi at 80: Brilliant and magnificent
EDITORIAL
A thought for the less-privileged in the new year
