News Headlines Jan 7, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria‘s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
The Nation
….Buhari to APC: intra-party rift invitation to PDP victory
2023: Anyim, Southeast PDP step up campaign for Igbo President
2023: Some APC stalwarts plotting against me, Fayemi alleges
X-raying 2022 Budget
UTME, direct entry forms not yet on sale, says JAMB
Akpoborie: My Senegal’ 92 Memory
StarTimes to beam AFCON, Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia Live
Garden City glitters for Polo golden jubilee festival
COVID-19 and the Prophet’s Medicament
FEMI ABBAS
Credible polls
Editorial
Oba Saliu Adetunji (1928 – 2022)
Taiwo Awoniyi: Super Eagles ready for AFCON battle
What Super Eagles are saying….
Sudan coach warns Eagles
Choupo-Moting: Eto’o, Okocha fuelled my dreams
Minister: Cameroon ready to host well
Eagles’ jersey numbers unveiled
Toke Makinwa: Bloggers obsessed with my ‘private part’
I’m a gold digger, money can buy my love, says actress…
BREAKING: Gunmen bomb police division, free detainees in Imo
Police arraign man, 50, for intimidating a woman
Davido acquires new house in Banana Island
Wema Bank assures on Citadel Global Church facility
Virtual glass for property inspection unveiled
Sudan coach warns Eagles
ThisDay
Buhari: Defection to APC Not Immunity against Prosecution
Budget Highlights: FG Introduces 6% Tax on Digital Services, Non-resident Companies
2023: Identity of My Successor Remains a Secret, Says Buhari
Ararume Loses Out as Buhari Appoints 9-member NNPC Board
CBN Deputy Governor, Ahmad Chairs NCX’s Re-constituted Board
America, Lessons and Lies of January 6
Lagos Directs Dowen College to Fix Administrative Lapses
Mali: Buhari Receives Briefing from Jonathan Ahead of ECOWAS’ Special Meeting…
28 Abductees Regain Freedom in Niger
Buhari: Nigeria to Assist Mali Return to Democratic Rule
COVID-19: Nigeria Records Eight More Casualties, 428 New Infections
Opposition May Displace APC in 2023 If Party Fails to Get It Right, Buhari Warns
Medical Expert Predicts Further Rise in COVID-19 in January
Military Warns Politicians to Desist from Wearing Military Uniforms a
Musa will Win APC National Chairmanship Race, Says Advisory Council
Olubadan Stool: Ladoja Holds the Ace But Peace is Supreme
Financial Autonomy for Legislature, Judiciary Will Strengthen Democracy, Says Ekiti Speaker
2023: Plateau Group Endorses Lalu for House of Reps Seat
A Decade After Leaving Govt House, Saraki Still the Issue i
Abolish Nigerian Constitution for Credible Leadership, Dantata Tells Policy Makers
MSC Overtakes Maersk to Become World’s Largest Container Shipping Line
African Alliance Insurance Pays N7.5bn Claims
Growing Anxiety in Aviation over 5G Wireless Technology
Aviation Industry Recounts Achievements in 2021 Despite Fears
People, Events That Shaped Maritime Industry in 2021
NAMA Approves New Allowances for Air Traffic Controllers
That Twisted Maternal Mortality Ratio from Kwara
BOLAJI AKINYEMI AT 80: A TRIBUTE
To the Brand New Octogenarian Deputy Governor
AKIN OSUNTOKUN: At 60, I Don’t Feel Physically Different From When I Was 40
Newly Launched Adire on Wheels would Boost Economic Growth Says Ooni of Ife
Siju Iluyomade’s Passion to Support Humanity Globally Gathers More Momentum at 58
Solaps to Lessen Energy Deficiency in Nigeria
Seventh-day Adventist Church Commissions Redesigned Headquarters with Musical Concert
Ighalo Eager to Play for Eagles at AFCON in Cameroon, Says Eguavoen
Ahmed Musa Bereaved!
Aubameyang Hit with COVID-19 Four Days to AFCON Kick off
Guinea Defeat Rwanda in Last Warm up Match
Niger FEYSOC Set to Discover New Soccer Talents, Says DG Lapai
Dakkada FC Management, Technical Crew Suspended over Assault on Referee
Akande’s Disservice to Tinubu
Editorial: PLIGHT OF THE INTERNALLY DISPLACED
Enough of Old Men in Aso Rock
The Punch
Tanzania parliament speaker quits in feud with president
Serie A: Juventus draw Napoli in Osimhen’s absence
Missing UNIJOS female student’s body uncovered in hotel, parts missing
Family cries out as corpse goes missing in Ebonyi mortuary
Bayelsa barber stabs motorcyclist to death with screwdriver
Super Tucano deployment: NAF plans bandits’ bombardment, allays fears over civilian casualties, US warns FG
IPOB’s cow ban, declaration of war, says ACF, Ohanaeze seeks peace
Cooking gas price drops, supply rises, govt projects further decrease
I killed my father to inherit his property – suspect
Family seeks police intervention over missing corpse from Ebonyi mortuary
Suspect in custody for drugging ‘Okada’ man, stealing motorcycle in Ogun
Nigeria’s three big firms gained N1.15tn in 2021 – NGX
Enforce ban on foreign drinks, LCCI tells FG
Govt targets 308% increase in mining revenue, 144,000 jobs
APC ‘entrenched interests’ plotting to de-market me, Fayemi alleges
Let Jonathan be, APC has better presidential candidates – Buhari ex-SSA
2023: Dokpesi urges North-East to support Atiku’s presidential bid
Sevilla advance in Copa del Rey, Villarreal crash out
Serie A: Ibrahimovic misses penalty as AC Milan beat Roma 3-1
AFCON: Arsenal star Aubameyang tests positive for COVID-19
How I almost ended my acting career after relocation to US – Toyin Abraham
Being a single mum, my biggest challenge – Actress Iyabo Ojo
Davido acquires new house on Banana Island, Lagos
2Baba hails Adekunle Gold’s transformation, hit songs
Leadership
Defence HQ Warns Politicians Against Use Of Military Uniforms For Campaigns
Dantata Advocates Return To Parliamentary System Of Govt
Joining APC Offers No Immunity From Corruption Trial – Buhari
First Bank Appoints New Executive Directors
Convention: APC Governors Meet On Sunday 27 mins ago
Why We Want Osinbajo For President – Group
Oromoni: Protesters Oppose Reopening Of Dowen College
Gunmen Bomb Imo Police Division, Release Detainees
Bashir Tofa: 1947 – 2022
The Story Of The Siege On Magodo
Inter-states Travel App Debuts In Nigeria
Obasanjo Condoles Makinde Over Soun Of Ogbomoso, Olubadan’s Death
IYC Protests Sylvester Oromoni Jr’s Death, Threatens To Disrupt College Activities
2023 Presidency: Pro-Atiku C’ttee Meets PDP Stakeholders
Federal Govt, NGX To Partner On Climate Disclosure, Data
Burna Boy Acquires N253m Lamborghini
Reactions As Policeman In Uniform Spotted Washing Davido’s Rolls Royce
EDITORIAL
Bashir Tofa: 1947 – 2022
The Sun
Convention: APC stakeholders seek sack of Lukman, PGF DG, threaten protest
2023: South East PDP, leaders back Anyim for president
Oromoni: Family hires Falana, others for legal war
Age telling on me for working long hours – Buhari
Stop using military uniforms for your campaign posters, DHQ warns govs, others
Kanu: Political solution inevitable, Ohanaeze tells Buhari
…President rationalising his failure -PDP
Gunmen bomb Imo police station, free detainees
Only Malians can solve their problems –Buhari
We’ll continue to attend to needs of fallen heroes, heroines –Makinde
Recruitment: Police release list of successful candidates
Sale of 2022 UTME forms yet to begin –JAMB
I don’t expect appreciation from Nigerians after office –Buhari
Crisis rocks AA, chairman suspended
2023: Interests within APC plotting to defame, demarket me –Fayemi
You’re discrediting Buhari by attacking INEC, APGA tells Andy Uba
$1.5bn Lekki Deep Seaport construction reaches 80% completion –Promoters
5 indigenous oil firms jostle for Shell’s $5bn onshore assets
First Bank gets new executive directors
Cloud-Based Technology critical to economic recovery -Williams
$1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport construction reaches 79.68% completion – Promoters
Athletics stakeholders want Ebewele immortalized
A moribund oil arrangement
Improvement: Options for Nigerian youth
Tide lineage: History in perspective
Letter to Nigerian Politicians (1)
Imo: Can Hopism trump Iberiberism?
Katsina: Guns everywhere
Nigerian dies after swallowing drugs in South Africa
LASG gives conditions for reopening Dowen College
Ortom applauds president for declaring bandits as terrorists
Yoruba nation: Why Christians, Muslims in S’West must embrace campaign –ORA
Osun monarchs laud Oyetola’s achievements
Stop using military uniforms for your campaign posters, DHQ warns govs, others
Yuletide: Ezekwobi salutes Ndigbo in Ifako-Ijaye
Over Her Dead Body hits cinemas
Daily Trust
Turji, Zamfara Notorious Bandit, ‘Relocates’ Amid Intense Air Strikes
Nigerian Tweeps React As Former COZA Choir Coordinator Calls Out Pastor Fatoyibo
Magodo Crisis: If Not For Immunity, Sanwo-Olu Ought To Have Been Arrested – Lawyer
How Buhari Compensated Allies With NNPC Board Appointments
Mininum Wage: N/Assembly Workers To Embark On Strike Monday
Sanwo-Olu Tasks APC National Reconciliation C’ttee On Party Unity
Abducted Victims Of Kagara Market Attack Regain Freedom 3 Months After
19 Killed In Kano Road Crash
Bandits Kill Two Passengers, Abduct 40 In Taraba
Lekan Balogun Is Next In Line To Olubadan Stool – Ladoja
Olubadan Served Humanity In His Lifetime – Obasanjo
2023: Anxiety In APC As Jonathan Meets Buhari Twice In 7 Days
FG To Launch Startup Incubation Programme For Youths
APC, PDP Trade Words Over Stakes In Zamfara Mining Activities
IPOB’s Cattle Boycott: CNG Urges North To Shun Igbo Goods
Recruit People With Disabilities, Minister Tells IGP
Troops Killed 1,910 Bandits, Terrorists In 7 Months – DHQ
Opposition Can Sack APC If We Don’t Agree On Convention – Buhari
Magodo: Details Of The 38-Year-Old Land Tussle That Pitched Sanwo-Olu Against The Police
Terrorists Kill Dozens In Zamfara Villages
Can Death Penalty End Kidnappings
My Success Will Open Gates For More Youths – Kaduna’s Youngest Agency Boss
Firm Honours Best WAEC Candidates, Schools
NDE Trains 300 Plateau Youths On Vocational Skills
Illegal Mining: Bauchi Council Chairman Warns Community Leaders
Gombe Councillor Appoints 18 Personal Aides
Foundation Empowers Widows, Orphans In Taraba
Adamawa Lawmaker Empowers 634 Constituents
Mixed Reactions Trail Emergence Of Och’Idoma-Elect
Electricity Restored To Kanam Emirate After 5 Years Black Out
COJOYA Offers Free Medical Treatment To Jos Communities
Jos North LG Chair Assures Traders Of Conducive Business Environment
Navy Arrests 16 Over Smuggling Of N113m Contraband
Buhari: Age Is Telling On Me But I Can’t Complain
FG Rakes In N8.6trn From FIRS, Customs In 2021
Organised Private Sector Chides FG Over N10/Litre Excise Duty On Non-Alcoholic Beverages
NiMet To Release 2022 Seasonal Climate Prediction In Feb
How Vehicle Imports Jumped By 40% In 2021 – Expert
Mercedes-Benz’s Vision EQXX Can Travel 1000km On A Single Charge
Real Reason Buhari Didn’t Disclose His Candidate For 2023 – Osinbajo’s Promoters
APC Chair: Al-Makura, Yari, Sheriff, Others Should Support Me – Mustapha
S’East PDP Leaders Endorse Anyim For 2023 Presidency
Plateau Assembly Lifts Suspension On Impeached Speaker, 5 Others
2023 Presidency: I’m Still Consulting – Kwankwaso
Too Many COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Are Being Wasted
Politics Of Nuclear Pursuit
My Thoughts On A Cotonou Vacation
Editorial: Review Of INEC Party Registration Process Needed
I Dumped My Phone, Social Media For 6 Weeks — Al-Hikmah Best Accounting Graduate
UUST Gets NUC Approval To Run BA Religious Studies
Strawberry Farming Changing Lives, Lifting Families In Chaha
Davido Acquires Mansion In Banana Island
Iyabo Oko: Nkechi Blessing Tackles Colleagues Who Hurriedly Post RIP When Actors Die
I Don’t Believe In Religion – WizKid
Despite Being Pushed Off Stage By Burna Boy, I Still Love Him – Fan
The Guardian
SERAP knocks Buhari’s statement on non-interference with judiciary
Ebute Metta: Residents lament loss of toddler, properties to fire
‘ACF, Northern Elders behind Buhari’s refusal to release Kanu’
Gunmen invade Imo police station, destroy offices
Gains in BUA Foods, 23 stocks lift NGX index further by 0.3%
Foreign coach is big distraction to Eguaveon, Omokaro tells NFF
10 years after ‘Occupy Nigeria’, Buhari battles fuel subsidy
Eagles will cage Egypt’s Salah — Okocha
I have given my best to Nigeria, says Buhari
19 die, 26 injured in Kano auto crash
Gunmen abduct six ex-SSG’s children, escort, driver in Taraba
Kazakh president says constitutional order ‘mainly restored’
At least 20 trapped after blast collapses building in SW China
Buhari promises Mali help, insists Malians must do more to restore democracy
Missing female student of UNIJOS found dead with eyes plucked out
FG forecloses sacking of federal workers to save funds
JAMB denies sale of 2022 UTME/Direct Entry application forms
Wike donates N30m to families of slain police officers in Rivers
National Assembly workers protest unpaid eight months wages, 15 months allowances
APC faults speculations over shift in convention date
North Korea says US boycott of Beijing ‘insult’ to Olympic spirit
New York Times to buy sports news site The Athletic
Djokovic fans protest shock Australia detention
Mane, Salah and more — Six stars to watch at the Cup of Nations
Barcelona eye return to La Liga’s top four as optimism grows under Xavi
What really tripped up Djokovic at Australia’s border?
North Korea says US boycott of Beijing ‘insult’ to Olympic spirit
New York Times to buy sports news site The Athletic
Kazakh president says constitutional order ‘mainly restored’
Djokovic fans protest shock Australia detention
Editorial: Desmond Mpilo Tutu (1931–2021)
Fix health sector with taxes from carbonated drinks, coalition tasks government
‘Travel protocols, vaccination key to aviation rebound’
Clear and present danger of environmental chemicals – Part 3
Tribune
FG explains N6.39trn deficit in 2022 Budget
Age telling on me working long hours ― Buhari
Lekan Balogun is next in line to Olubadan stool ― Ladoja
Ortom to Buhari: Declare Miyetti Allah as terrorist…
Sylvester Oromoni: Coroner to commence inquest into cause of death Jan 15
Investors earn N71.7bn as bulls persist at NGX
We’ll make sacrifice we can for Mali —Buhari
Accommodate one another, Tafawa Balewa LG chairman admonishes
COVID-19 vaccination: Myths baseless as Nigeria struggles at 4% ― Dr Chikezie
Adeboye, wife donate multi-billion naira building to Redeemer’s University
Police sergeant arrested for selling arms to cult members
Bauchi govt drags Dogara, 28 others to court on eleven count criminal charges over Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro violence
DPC will participate in Ekiti guber election despite INEC’s rejection —Party
NASS workers begin strike Monday over unpaid 8 months minimum wage, 15 months allowances
Ortom to Buhari: Declare Miyetti Allah as terrorist organisation
Ondo Anti-corruption Bill: PDP, state govt trade words
Akeredolu deploys security operatives in correctional centres
Adeboye, wife donate multi-billion naira building to Redeemer’s University
Police sergeant arrested for selling arms to cult members
Bauchi govt drags Dogara, 28 others to court on eleven count criminal charges over Tafawa Balewa, Bogoro violence
Suspected Kidnappers Abduct Five In Separate Attacks In Kwara
300-level UNIJOS student murdered inside hotel room, eyes, other…
Troops intercept illicit drugs worth N6.5m in Kaduna, kill suspect
Zungeru power project: Niger gov urges security agents to rescue…
Lekki Port construction reaches 79.68% completion stage —Promoters
Customs generated N2.2trn revenue in 2021
CPPE lauds Salami’s appointment, sets agenda
Editorial
As Eagles Begin AFCON
Kano College Expels 12 Students For Exam Malpractice, Rusticates 13
We’ve not commenced sale of application forms for 2022 UTME, DE…
EKSU inducts 32 doctors into medical profession
Don cautions FG over effects of climate change on food security
Wife-Seeking Muslim Man, 29, Advertises Self On Billboards
Foundation donates borehole to community
Muslim group petitions Buhari, Lawan, Fashola over alleged eviction…
Ahmadi Muslims seek better deal for Nigerians in 2022, ask FG to adopt…
