NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY 2022

NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 1ST JANUARY 2022

 

*PUNCH*

No amount of gang-upll stop Oyetolas re-election, Bashiru tells aspirants

FCT Minister tests positive for COVID-19, goes into isolation

Buhari signs N17.13tn 2022 budget, accuses NASS of padding

Im not at war with Buhari, Sunday Igboho declares

All eyesre on you, Sanwo-Olu tells new judges

Use Nigerias INTERPOL position to fight insecurity, Buhari urges IGP

FG abandoned security, focusing on 2023 elections CAN

Lawan, Gbajabiamila, lawmakers lament insecurity, debts, others, seek changes in 2022

Its a taboo to whistle, knock on door in Omuo Ekiti palace Oba Omonigbehin

Electoral bill: Reps fault Buhari, tackle Malami over National Assembly criticism

FG issues 71 million NINs, extends SIM linkage to March

Wema Bank gets shareholders nod to raise N40bn

Stock market investors gained N1.24tn in 2021 NGX

I need $36bn to construct railway nationwide Amaechi

Troost-Ekong value rise, Etebo drops

Dennis eyes ninth Hornets’ goal

Osimhen pleaded to be excluded from AFCON

2021 AFCON Nigeria vs Egypt: Trezeguet may start against Eagles after Sulaya injury

We fled our homes to escape fresh Nasarawa violence, but now sleep on bare floor battle hunger in camp IDPs

10 ways to prepare for the New Year

Wife killed, husband abducted as gunmen attack Delta prophets vehicle

Bayelsa boat accident claims eight, two bodies recovered

10 killed as navy storms kidnappers den in Anambra

Violence mars memorial lecture in honour of Bauchi communitys leader

Only when you live it

2022: A phenomenal year of shinning for the sexually-pure (I)

Embrace the New Year with a deep sense of gratitude

Teenage artistes stab Lagos RCCG pastor to death during robbery

Politicians behind insecurity in Imo Kanu

Six-year-old defiled, minor impregnated in Kaduna school, El-Rufai orders probe

Im open to fight one-on-one if Shatta Wale has problem with me, says Burna Boy

 

*VANGUARD*

Let’s do new things, Atiku charges Nigerians on New Year

26 women-led NGOs hold Abuja Food Bank, reach 400 residents packs

New Year: Years of cankerworms ending, says Owokoniran, PDP scribe

We’re not part of Mega Political Party cum Third Force ‘ Agunloye, SDP National Chairman clarifies

FG extends NIN-SIM verification to March 31, as enrolments exceed 71m

FG extends NIN-SIM verification to March 31, as enrolments exceed 71m

Positivity rates of COVID-19 infection drops from 29 to 15 % in Lagos ‘ Abayomi

2023: Ebonyi youths drum support for Anyim’s Presidential ambition

Kaduna North LG Chair presents N4.7bn 2022 budget to council legislators

New Year Shocker: Ganduje drops hint of possible reconciliation with Kwankwaso, Shekarau, others

2023: Ebonyi youths drum support for Anyim’s Presidential ambition

Veteran sports administrator, Brown Ebewele, is dead

Attack on Custodial Centres: Over 3,000 fleeing inmates still at large

Lecturer hide in ceiling as wife, 2 daughters kidnapped in Zamfara

Police uncover illegal security outfit where people are killed, buried in Lagos [PHOTOS]

Amotekun, armed robbers in gun duel on Akure/Ilesha highway

BREAKING: Kaduna shuts two schools over alleged rape, impregnating of minors

Schools to resume for second term January 4 ‘ LASG

Challenges Judiciary must tackle in 2022 ‘ Lawyers

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BREAKING: FCT Minister tests positive for COVID-19

Oba of Oshodi: It’s MC Oluomo’s people asking him to vie for the stool ‘ Aide

Armed Robbery, Cultism, Murder: 307 suspects arrested in last quarter of 2021 in Lagos

*THISDAY*

Beneficiaries laud Fed Govt on Export Development Fund impact

Brown Ebewele is Dead

AFCON 2021: NFF Rejigs SEagles List after Osimhens Health Status

Akpeyi, Awoniyi, Four Others in Eagles Camp

NPFL: After Defeat at Aba, Finidi Rallies Enyimba for Kano Pillars

NFF TO NEW EAGLES COACH: Qualify Nigeria for World Cup or Get Sacked

 

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Oil heads for biggest yearly gains since 2009

Champagne shortage ahead of New Year’s Eve due to supply chain issues

FG responsible for rise in prices of goods ‘Yusuf

MAN: Unstable forex rates raising natural gas price

Group Life: Compounding agony for next of kin

Rewane: SSA to witness major headwinds in 2022

2021: Nigerian women who shaped the polity

Ignore Wike’s advice, Rivers APC tells newly sworn-in judges

Other Nigerians unwilling to cede powers to Ndigbo ‘Nnabuchi

Former Nigerian international and administrator,Brown Ebewele, is dead

Lukaku’s comments on being unhappy at Chelsea ‘unhelpful’ ‘ Tuchel

Health: Osimhen, Shehu Abdulahi, Balogun replaced in Nigeria’s Afcon Squad

Lagos Sports Commission target better 2022

Awoniyi, Umar, two others hit Eagles camp in Abuja

Africa Nations Cup disrespected, says Ian Wright

Nigeria’s foes, Guinea Bissau, name squad

Technical committee members deny knowledge of new foreign coach

Osimhen doubtful for AFCON as striker tests positive for Covid-19

 

*BLUE PRINT*

Significance of Barguma’s projects in Hong, Adamawa state

12 major sporting events that shaped Nigeria in 2021

Group backs Mustapha for APC chair

Nigerian Air Force decorates newly promoted officers, non-commissioned officers

Nasarawa Gov Sule flags off Idadu-Agwashi road

400: ‘London-based Nigerian lied against airport security

2022, era of peace, reconciliation ‘ Ganduje

Ekweremadu tasks FG on security, state police’Mark harps on unity

Let’s continue to be hopeful in 2022, Sylva tells Nigerians

LAWMA cleans up Apapa, Tin Can axis

Muslim group advises FG against fuel price hike in 2022

Budget: Buhari orders MDAs to begin preparations for 2023

Maintain undying spirit, enter 2022 with optimism, Gov Inuwa tasks citizens

New Year: Omo-Agege, Kalu congratulate Nigerians, cautions o hate speech

APC deserves landslide victory in 2023 ‘ Chairmanship aspirant

We ‘ll conduct rancour-free national convention in February ‘ APC

New Year: Sen. Nnamani urges equity, justice, fairness

N15bn special economic zone fund: NEPZA insists on due process

Pictures: Amidst numerous philanthropic efforts, NVBF President, Nimrod, donates 300 balls to 6 geo-political zones

Breaking: Over 3000 inmates still atlarge ‘ Correctional Service

2023: Osinbajo supporters begin massive mobilisation, set agenda for 2022

Military destroys 1,423 illegal refining sites in 2021-DHQ

 

*NIGERIAN PILOT*

FG: Re-affirms commitment to sendal disaster risk reduction framework at COP26 -NigPilot

UNICEF donates items to 6 Benue IDPs camps for adequate sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene -NigPilot

Akpanudoedehes Contribution To Partys Stability, Growth Immeasurable APC Directors -NigPilot

Heirs Life CEO Joins Ogun State Governor, NAICOM, others to advocate for a digitised insurance industry -NigPilot

Yiage expresses concern over INECs framework for doping new electoral technologies: Anambra Decides -NigPilot

CDD-Anambra Election BVAS Success in many polling units demonstrates utility, reliability -NigPilot

FG: Re-affirms commitment to sendal disaster risk reduction framework at COP26 -NigPilot

Nigeria has more work to do to End Tuberculosis, Aisah Buhari -NigPilot

UNICEF donates items to 6 Benue IDPs camps for adequate sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene -NigPilot

Akpanudoedehes Contribution To Partys Stability, Growth Immeasurable APC Directors -NigPilot

Heirs Life CEO Joins Ogun State Governor, NAICOM, others to advocate for a digitised insurance industry -NigPilot

Yiage expresses concern over INECs framework for doping new electoral technologies: Anambra Decides -NigPilot

BMO debunks alleged Fulanization, Islamization agenda by Buharis administration -NigPilot

 

*TRIBUNE*

It’s a miracle Nigerians survived 2021 under Buhari, APC, says PDP

Amotekun rescues 12 passengers, recovers N50m worth good on Akure-Ilesha road

Custodial centres attacks: Over 3,000 inmates still at large ‘ Correctional Service

World’s population grew by 74 million in 2021, it’s now 7.8 billion, report says

All eyes on you, Sanwo-Olu tells 14 newly appointed judges

We’re resolute despite persistent insecurity unraveling gains ‘ Buhari

Israel records first case of flu and COVID-19 together, names it ‘Flurona

Let’s keep faith in Nigeria ‘ Lawan

JUST IN: FCT minister tests positive for COVID-19

2022: Shun all tendencies that could widen our disunity, Southern Senators plead with Nigerians

We’ll deliver transparent, rancour-free National Convention, Buni assures APC stakeholders

2022: End terrorism, borrowings, engage innovative young Nigerians ‘ Reps Minority Caucus to Buhari

Attack on correspondent: PUNCH petitions IGP, demands punishment of erring officers

Ikom residents decry non-adherence to streetlights, as police score 80% compliance

395 workers died from illnesses, accidents in Jigawa in 2021, says govt

Delta Police kill two robbery suspects in bloody shootout

Reps tackle AGF over alleged misleading advice on electoral bill

Year 2021 calamitous, Buhari’s govt must review its actions for a better 2022 ‘ Afenifere

Lawmakers did nothing wrong in altering 2022 Budget, says Senate President

Our borrowing plan for 2022 Budget will be sent to National Assembly soon, says Buhari

Insecurity: Pray to God for protection, govt interested in 2023 election ‘ CAN tells Nigerians

Buhari plans to request for amendment of 2022 Budget when NASS members resume

Buhari lists areas where National Assembly altered 2022 Budget

(UPDATED): Buhari, National Assembly on warpath over alterations in 2022 budget

JUST IN: FG extends NIN-SIM verification to March 31, 2022

4 million Nigerians registered in UNICEF U-Report as U-Responders

New Year message: Ortom charges Benue people to be vigilant against terrorists

New faction of APC emerges in Kebbi State

Equity, justice, fairness will guarantee unity ‘ Sen Nnamani

Andy Uba commends Obiano on Anambra Airport project

Abducted Plateau traditional ruler regains freedom, 8 suspects arrested

We are not benefiting from Ojukwu Varsity, Igbariam Community tells Obiano

Buhari signs N17.126trn budget, says changes made by lawmaker worrisome

Bodija Estate residents to Makinde: Regulate approval of night clubs, we no longer sleep

Lagos council boss undergoes knee surgery in Canada, approves vouchers via zoom

Annual scholarship: Why I increased number of beneficiaries by 400% ‘ Sen Orji

PHED customers lament over spending Christmas holiday in ‘darkness

Troops arrest 567 criminals in S’South in 2021 ‘DHQ

Carnival: NSCDC recovers three bodies from Benue river

Fleeing armed robbers kill four in Delta

Niger gov inaugurates nine-man board of Suleja Area Planning Development Authority

Bauchi gov flags off COVID-19 booster vaccination

Judicial autonomy critical to dispensation of justice ‘ Gombe gov

 

*SPORTS*

2021 AFCON Nigeria vs Egypt: Trezeguet may start against Eagles after Sulaya injury – Punch

Adam Peaty awarded OBE after Tokyo Olympics title defence in 100m breaststroke – Yahoo

AFCON 2021: NFF Rejigs SEagles List after Osimhens Health Status – Thisday

Africa Nations Cup disrespected, says Ian Wright – New Telegraph

Akpeyi, Awoniyi, Four Others in Eagles Camp – Thisday

Andy Dalton to Start for Bears vs. Giants over Nick Foles with Justin Fields Injured – Bleacher Report

Antonio Conte warns January window alone will not turn Spurs into challengers – Yahoo

Arsenal’s mission against Man City is simple ‘ show they can beat the best and keep title race alive – Yahoo

Awaziem Arrives Super Eagles AFCON Camp – Complete Sports

Awoniyi, Umar, two others hit Eagles camp in Abuja – New Telegraph

Bayern Munich Take Necessary Steps To Avoid Further Vaccination Controversy – Daily Independent

Ben Roethlisberger: ‘This could be it,’ says quarterback as he prepares for likely last dance in Pittsburgh – CNN

Broncos’ Jerry Jeudy, Bradley Chubb Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List; Out vs. Chargers – Bleacher Report

Brown Ebewele is Dead – Thisday

Bryce Young Breaks Tua Tagovailoa’s Alabama Single-Season TD Pass Record in CFP Semi – Bleacher Report

Bryce Young, Alabama Beat Cincinnati 27-6 to Advance to 2021 CFP Championship – Bleacher Report

Central Michigan Holds Off Washington State Rally to Win 2021 Sun Bowl – Bleacher Report

Chelsea vs Liverpool to become first Premier League match to trial ‘safe standing – Yahoo

Cycling’s golden couple become Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny – Yahoo

Declan Rice one of Europe’s best midfielders, insists David Moyes – Yahoo

Dennis eyes ninth Hornets’ goal – Punch

Emma Hayes awarded OBE after transforming Chelsea Women into trophy-winning team – Yahoo

Emma Raducanu awarded MBE to cap incredible breakthrough year – Yahoo

Emma Raducanu handed glittering honour to crown her remarkable year – Yahoo

Former Nigerian international and administrator,Brown Ebewele, is dead – New Telegraph

FULL LIST: Osimhen, Dennis replaced in Eagles new squad for AFCON – The Cable

Happy New Year! ‘From All Of Us At Complete Sports – Complete Sports

Health: Osimhen, Shehu Abdulahi, Balogun replaced in Nigeria’s Afcon Squad – New Telegraph

Jamie Jones-Buchanan credits ‘band of brothers’ at Leeds after MBE award – Yahoo

Jason and Laura Kenny among Tokyo 2020 stars dominating New Year Honours list – Yahoo

Lagos Sports Commission target better 2022 – New Telegraph

Lamar Jackson, Antonio Gibson, NFL Injury Statuses, Fantasy Impact for Week 17 – Bleacher Report

Liverpool ‘have to be perfect’ to keep Manchester City in sight, admits Klopp – Yahoo

Liverpool are used to the challenge of catching Manchester City ‘ Jurgen Klopp – Yahoo

Lukaku’s comments on being unhappy at Chelsea ‘unhelpful’ ‘ Tuchel – New Telegraph

Manchester City facing best Arsenal team since I came to England ‘ Pep Guardiola – Yahoo

Max Whitlock awarded OBE after winning third Olympic gymnastics gold in Tokyo – Yahoo

New Year Honours 2022: Jason Kenny receives a knighthood and Laura Kenny made a dame – BBC

NFF TO NEW EAGLES COACH: Qualify Nigeria for World Cup or Get Sacked – Thisday

Nigeria’s foes, Guinea Bissau, name squad – New Telegraph

NPFL: After Defeat at Aba, Finidi Rallies Enyimba for Kano Pillars – Thisday

Odegbami: 2022 ‘ Feasting On Hope For Nigerian Sports – Complete Sports

Osian Roberts: Wilfried Zaha can help lead Crystal Palace to the next level – Yahoo

Osimhen doubtful for AFCON as striker tests positive for Covid-19 – New Telegraph

Osimhen pleaded to be excluded from AFCON – Punch

Rams’ Odell Beckham Jr.: ‘Great’ Scoring TDs After Being ‘Deprived’ with Browns – Bleacher Report

Ronaldo Leads Man United Players In Sending Messages To Sir Alex Ferguson – Daily Independent

Rumors on Toni Storm’s WWE Release; Miro Injury Update; McIntyre on Retirement Plan – Bleacher Report

Sam Hartman Dominant as Wake Forest Routs Rutgers in 2021 Gator Bowl – Bleacher Report

Technical committee members deny knowledge of new foreign coach – New Telegraph

Tom Daley to receive OBE after ending wait for diving gold at Tokyo Olympics – Yahoo

Transfer rumours: Alvarez, Coutinho, Trippier, Rudiger, Traore – BBC

Trey Lance Likely to Start for 49ers vs. Texans; Jimmy Garoppolo Doubtful with Injury – Bleacher Report

Troost-Ekong value rise, Etebo drops – Punch

UFC’s Francis Ngannou Says He Wants to Box Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder – Bleacher Report

Veteran sports administrator, Brown Ebewele, is dead – Vanguard

Warriors’ Klay Thompson Feels ‘Very Close’ to Return from Injury, Wants Home Debut – Bleacher Report

Why I Couldn’t Include More Home-based Players In Super Eagles AFCON Squad’ ‘Eguavoen – Complete Sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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