NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 19TH DECEMBER 2022
Tinubu will guarantee better Nigeria, says YWC
65 girls raped in 11 months, activists demand justice
Group floats platform for PVC collection, others
Address health sectors brain drain, VC tells govt
Nigeria recorded 1,027 cases of vaccine-derived polio WHO
Gunmen attack Enugu community, police trail assailants
Channels chairman warns broadcasters against irresponsible journalism
Support people with disabilities, stakeholders tell Nigerians
Nigeria is missing out on yam wealth
Ogun gov: Amosun loyalist, Otegbeye, faces legal hurdles in ADC
Finance Bill: Dangote, 7UP, 170 firms may lose N2.4tn tax waivers
Abuja, Abia lead as food prices soar Report
NEMSA inspects 15,931 power projects, certifies 10,692
Wheat price rises by 50% as import falls
Bank partners firm to support film production
Cable manufacturers should operate beyond Nigeria
80 youths benefit from free ICT training
Raw materials import dips 22.36% to N1.88tn
Sterling Bank retains positive outlook rating
Group demands presidential candidates housing plans
Lagos inaugurates digital land processing
Govt policies must address trade growth ECA
Increase airline counters to stop flight delays AON
Poor political system hampering industrialisation Don
Firm reward customers
Manpower shortage rattles construction industry players
Nigerias foreign portfolio records $2.08bn shortfall
FAAN opens court at Abuja airport
80 million Nigerians risk job loss 2030 World Bank
Market speculators responsible for naira free fall CardinalStone CEO
Stallion partners FG on Nissan Navara
Tax: Ondo inaugurates mobile advert emblem for vehicles
Why FG must include shipbrokers in $350m facility
FG inaugurates 76 houses in Kwara
Provide cover for PWDs, NAICOM tells insurers
Staco Insurance restates commitment to claims settlement
PenCom books open for scrutiny, says DG
PTAD pays Nitel/Mtel pensioners over N12bn arrears
Messi shines as Argentina break 36-year W’Cup jinx
Agunbiade, Ikpoeyi, Bazuaye retain Valuejet title
Adepoju, Okpala hail Argentina’s mentality
Rohr rates Morocco’s football development ahead Nigeria
Iwobi close to new Everton deal
I’m not under pressure at Ratels ‘ Olowookere
Mbappe wins Golden Boot
KWAM 1 sings Messi’s praise
Time for Mbappe’s generation’ ‘ France captain
Messi can decide World Cup future ‘ Argentina coach
Messi ‘deserved’ to win World Cup, says Pele
Messi to continue Argentina career after World Cup win
MSMEs struggle under rising inflation, forex crisis wipes out profits
Counting kidnapped, killed Nigerias judges, lawyers
Saraki: A visionary on the sixth floor
On recent oil discovery in the North
Farmers kill cows, three youths murdered in reprisal
Fleeing Ogun kidnapper arrested, confesses to multiple murder
Worker arraigned for stealing 426 cartons of spaghetti
Gunmen kill abducted man, free wife, suspect arrested
Police probe Imo magistrates court fire, documents destroyed
VANGUARD
Scarcity of forex: Nigerian students abroad are being frustrated ‘ NANS
2023: Atiku will defeat Obi in South-East ‘ Aniagwu
Our growth indicates we’re touching lives ‘ Ebohon, Wrkmam CEO
Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms
SSANU tackles HoSF over alleged usurpation of varsity council powers
Twitter to ban users from promoting rival social platforms
Ekiti PDP NASS candidates, ex-guber candidates, others reject Atiku’s campaign c’ttee membership
Youths warned against electing bad leaders
EEDC says 13% tariff increment reflects economic realities
Police advise against acts that can jeopardise 2023 elections
Few days after release, fake new N1,000 notes in circulation
2023: Tinubu has fulfilled all legal requirements to vie for president, says APC PCC
Qatar’s migrant workers wary of life after World Cup
Adelabu promises over 66,000 jobs if elected Oyo gov
Fuel scarcity bites harder, cripples socio-economic activities in Kebbi
Seven key takeaways from Buhari’s visit to United States
Pastor Umo Eno: Set to continue the Godly heritage in Akwa Ibom
Scarcity of forex: Nigerians studying abroad frustrated ‘ NANS
NAFDAC discovers another warehouse containing unregistered food products in Lagos
Cholera Outbreak: Situation under control, says C/River Govt
Man goes berserk in Cross River, attacks friends, kills one
Suspected hoodlums set Imo magistrate court ablaze
Kidnappers allegedly kill Ondo businessman after collecting ransom
Joy to the World’: 3 things to know about your favourite Christmas carol
NDLEA intercepts 1.8m narcotic pills hidden in noodles
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan
Iran arrests actress, Taraneh Alidoosti for supporting protests
Ukraine: Russia deploys musicians to war front
THISDAY
Opposition Mounts against Buhari’s NDDC Board Nominees
The Silent Technocrat at 60
Analysts: Nigeria’s Debt Service-to-Revenue Ratioat 83.0% Worrisome
This thing called vote buying
Wonderland Lagos Opens with Tingo Mobile as Headline Sponsor
Morocco’s Regragui Predicts an Africa Team to Win World Cup Soon
Argentina Players Sweep Awards as Messi is Best Player of Qatar 2022
How Pension Funds are Invested under Multi Fund Structure (4)
Jumia Food, Domino’s Pizza Partners for Improved Customer Service Delivery
PZ Nigeria Sustains Growth Despite Hike In OPEX
NEDC Empowers 150 Youths to Bridge Nigeria’s 8Million Metering Gap
Visa to Invest $1bn in Africa to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Investors’ Interest in BUA Cement, Others Lift Stock Market by N236bn
Obaseki, EU Strengthen Ties, Explore Investment Opportunitiesin Culture, Human Capacity Devt, Others
Kamala Harris, Audu Maikori Applaud Creativity of Young African Leaders at US-Africa Leaders Summit
Kilsah Consulting Awards N2m Grant to Small Business Owners
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume flights to Singapore
IoD Reaffirms Commitment to Corporate Governance Despite Harsh Terrain
Airlines Call for Upgrade of Airport Infrastructure to Curb Flight Delays
Radio Advertising to Double Revenue By Q2 2023 with RadioAdSpread.com
Saraki, a Political Juggernaut, Joins the Diamond Club
UBA Rewards 66 Customers With N22.7m, Promise Bigger Savings Promo
NiMet Boss Bags Award as Most Improved Aviation Agency
Presco Honours 57 Staff, Lauds 2022 Performance
THE SUN
Nomeh community pledges to support Mbah, PDP
PDP, Atiku chasing shadows APC PCC
Nigeria Decides 2023: Many questions over attacks on INEC offices, facilities
Nigeria Decides 2023: Well deliver 5.3m votes, artisans, technicians assure Tinubu
Nigeria Decides 2023: Atiku/Okowa campaign pulls mammoth crowd in Nasarawa
Nigeria Decides 2023: Ogborus last battle for elusive crown in Delta
Maduka vows to make Imo envy of other states
SEREAP ask FG to arrest politicians buying PVCS
Atikull defeat Obi in South-East -Aide
Nigeria Decides 2023: Why Makindell be re-elected Oyo governor Ogundiwin, political scientist
Aghahowa, Udeze fight over Messis penalty goal
Seyi Akinwumi foundation to give out scholarships to 60 students
Ighalo scores in crucial win by champions Al Hilal
Modric rules out international retirement
Obafemi Martins bags degree from Harvard University
2022 National Beach Volleyball Tour Games Village, G-Ranks emerge winners
Oba Elegushi promises bigger, better tennis tourney
Record TV audience of 1.5bn watches final
Iwobi close to agreeing Everton long-term deal
Delta 2022 Sports festival surpasses my expectations Okorie
Buhari salutes oil, engineering giant, Ikpea, at 66
Lafarge commissions CSR projects in host communities
PIA phasing out marginal field operations, NUPRC reiterates
Deficient skills threaten future of power sector, expert warns
$10bn Nigeria, US renewable energy investment programme begins Q1 2023
U.S. oil rig count slips along crude prices
Customers kick as scarcity of new naira notes hits banks
SEC approves NGX Technology Board listing rules
3 die, 12 injured in Ondo road crash
NDLEA intercepts 1.7m opioid pills in noodles, others at Lagos airport, Gombe
Buhari charges retiring soldiers to help fight insecurity
Again, hoodlums set Imo magistrates court ablaze
Igbinedion varsity bags HUAWEI award for 2022
Igbo group calls for overhaul of security apparatus in South East
Withdrawal limit: No date fixed for govs to meet Buhari Presidency
Assassination attempt on senator: 3 soldiers, 2 policemen declared wanted
Herdsmen attack Benue community, kill 3
Emeka Offor Foundation extends love to Kuje inmates
Corruption as greatest threat to 2023 elections
Only in Politics Nigeriana
Christmas and its absent celebrant
Yakubu on trial
The challenge of the US/Africa summit
Followership: A willing part of network for underdevelopment
George Okoro, a.k.a George Shabaaz: Passage of a veteran journalist
Saraki: The visionary on sixth floor
How to conserve fuel to save cost
Cash withdrawal limit and other matters
GUARDIAN
Leave Obaigbena, face electorate, Secondus tells APC
NANS, SUG, AGT canvass support for Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu
NNPP Southwest women canvass support for Kwankwaso
Armed terrorists have declared war on Igboland,HURIWA alleges
Christmas: 5,000 Imo indigent persons get N25 million worth of food items
NDLEA arrests suspects, intercepts 1.7million opioid pills in indomie noodles
No crisis over Oloja of Lagos stool, says family
Agunbiade, others shine at ValueJet Lagos Para Table Tennis
Access Bank South Africa polo day nets N65.6m for education
Delta 2022 Sports festival surpassed my expectations, says AFN Performance Director
Jolly Nyame Stadium solves AFN’s search for northern competition venue, says Okowa
Winning World Cup not as good as sex, says 1998 champion, Petit
DMO deploys N25b green bonds into renewable energy, others in two years
Norrenberger introduces dollar fund to aid investors against currency risk
Interest rate will remain high until Nigeria increases production, says Sterling MD
Prudence Foundation partners JA Africa to launch Cha-Ching Money Show
Amid economic downturn, new initiative berths to boost businesses
66 customers rewarded as UBA promises more exciting year in 2023
Underwriter sustains revenue by 577 per cent in Q3
Back to sender – Part 2
The president we all need
Outgoing president withdraws to the sidelines
How sanitation economy can grow Nigeria
Neglect of physical planning encourages slum living, says planners
Government urged to include youths in developmental policies
Activists seek support for asset declaration institutions
Why DSS withdrew officers from Adeleke, by Osun government
The trouble with CBN cash withdrawal limits
Buhari greets oil magnate, Leemon Ikpea, at 66
Supreme Court affirms YP as registered political party
Kogi ADC lawmaker, Abejide, backs Tinubu
HURIWA flays assassination of LP candidates
Lagos tasks surveyors on project management, design development
NEW TELEGRAPH
Use of mother tongue in early childhood education
Eulogies as ex-Oyo AG, Adebayo, becomes SAN
Royal rumble: Court affirms Otunba Musa-Adebamowo as head of ruling house
Interrogating Northern leaders’ pick of Atiku-Okowa ticket (2)
Black Weekend: Four killed in auto crash, kidnappers’ den in Ondo
Supreme Court affirms Youth Party as a registered party
SERAP To Buhari: ‘Arrest politicians buying PVCs from poor voters
Tunisia leader urged to resign after ‘fiasco’ election
Kumuyi to Anchor Varsity graduates: Go, showcase your qualities, glow like diamond
2023: YPP Rep candidate promises quality representatives to constituents
CAN president, Tinubu, Makinde, Idahosa, others celebrate OAIC President
PDP chieftains bag presidential campaign awards in Ondo
Grace Schools win British Council award third time
Allianz report unveils imminent threats to insurance firms, boards
Manufacturers import N72bn wheat through Lagos, Rivers ports
Weekly Wrap-Up: All-Share Index extends rally, up 0.89%
Digital financial services’ll be mainstream in 10 years ‘KUDA CEO
Prosper Africa to boost African export with $170m
SEC to rebuild e-dividend platform
FDC: Inflation to stay high in Q1’23
Verve rewards winners in Verve GoodLife promo 3.0
Esele: The challenge we have with oil theft is the same with Boko Haram
Africa’s gas markets interconnected, squeezed into 2023
Joint accounts as LGs albatross
Give APC second chance, FCT Minister begs residentsat Abuja rally
Governors as obstacles to grassroots devt
Last 7 years’ve been traumatizing ‘Bolaji Abdulahi
NASENI boss, Haruna’s National Honour at FEC
It won’t be business as usual in 2023 ‘Sen. Akinyelure
JUST IN: Argentina win dramatic World Cup final on penalties
JUST IN: Southgate to stay on as England manager
Southgate to remain England manager ‘ Reports
Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal
Flying Eagles off on Yuletide holiday
Supa Komando to energise fans at GOtv Boxing Night
France not bothered by desire for Argentina to win, says Deschamps
World Cup: Croatia leave Morocco empty in third place match
Haaland, De Bruyne on target as Man City beat Girona
Lauretta Onochie: Cat with nine lives
Ways to wear make up in Hot Weather
Rock the bushy beard like Noble Igwe, Yomi Makun
Gold Ezennaya: We excel more when we’re content with our accomplishments
Yuletide gift for the man
GMYT Fashion Academy students show off bridal collections
Ghanaian Alex Agyemang Ntiamoah wins Nigeria’s ONE HOUSE REALITY TV Show
Chidinma Ekile finding her feet in gospel music
Craig David, coming to Nigeria
Adediran Ayomide emerges Queen Moremi 2022
BLUE PRINT
Kogi: EFCC guilty of breaking rule of law ‘ Agbakoba
That National Agricultural Development Fund
After winning 2022 #WorldCup, Messi emerges best player
I will vote for Peter Obi even at gunpoint ‘ Aisha Yesufu
Croatia deserved Qatar 2022 Bronze medal ‘ Klinsmann
CAF hails Morocco on historic World Cup campaign
Beckham, Djokovic, Bolt grace World Cup final as Messi, Argentina celebrate
Only Atiku can revive education ‘ Baraka Sani
Adeleke speaks on withdrawal of security aides
2023: Harass APC voters, face wrath of law ‘ Omo-Agege
Rozner claims 3rd European title with Mauritius Open win
FCT records 348 road traffic accidents in 11 months
Abia union in FCT to improve security, enlighten voters
Borno NUJ raises alarm on sexual violations rising cases
Buhari returns after marking 80th birthday in US
Bellocommends NAF over rescue of 7 kidnappedChinese nationals
HEDA backs NBA for boycotting call to bar ceremony
Atiku, PDP chasing shadow over Tinubu’s candidacy ‘ PCC
UBTH trains journalists, others on life support
Gombe: PDP top officials, supporters join NNPP
Aim for the best, Miss Universe tells young people
We’ll deploy more resources to educational development ‘ Bello
Decline in child mortality: UNICEF hails MICS, NICS reports
Nigeria should grow its own democracy ‘ Oluwo
Court sends 3 to jail for aiding bandits in Minna
Name, shame politicians buying PVCs, SERAP tasks Buhari, EFCC
Kwara Qur’an committee hails AbdulRazaq for contingent’s airlift to Zamfara
Kaduna traffic agency to release impounded motorcycles December 20
Opposition Coalition thumbs upSaraki @ 60
2023: You will face prosecution for electoral offences, NYSC warns corps members [VIDEO]
Yul Edochie defends polygamy, refers to Bible verse
THE EDITORIAL
My administration has created over 13 million jobs in agric sector – Buhari
Exercise In Futility! Politicians can’t bypass BVAS through bought PVCs, says INEC
I signed my resignation letter long ago, says Pope Francis
The GOAT debate settled? Now hard to argue against Messi being football’s greatest [OPINION]
Argentina defeat France to win Qatar 2022 World Cup
Lionel Messi has led Argentina to World Cup glory after beating France on penalties in one of the most thrilling
I took the role in ‘Ije Awele’ in the interest of the girl child
Emulate Davido, get married, fans advise Wizkid
I’m done with acting, time for fresh faces, says Funke Akindele
TRIBUNE
Don’t sell your PVCs’, Shaba Ibrahim tells constituents, empowers 2,500 persons
Buhari, most labour-friendly president ‘ Aremu, labour institute DG
Igbinedion university bags 2022 HUAWEI Best Academy Award
Group drums up support for Adebutu, says PDP will oust APC in Ogun
Fruits, vegetables solution to obesity ‘ Don
Gombe NNPP guber candidate donates N2.2m to Kalmai attack’s victims
Associates celebrate as former Oyo AG becomes SAN
Alumni hail Ogundiran’s promotion as Naval Commodore
We lost millions, our lives have been ruined
How Tambuwal has brought real change to Sokoto people
Water Bill: The unfounded controversy over management of national resources
Jumia Food, Domino’s Pizza partner, target more consumers
Looking for ‘it’ (3)
LAPRIGA 2022: Teksight wins entertainment, tech awards
How you can begin to live a life significance
Comply with ad code or be sanctioned, ARCON warns bloggers, skit makers, others
Improving access to basic package of health services
Saraki: The visionary on the sixth floor
On poor reading culture
Will Buhari vote for Tinubu
FG’s lamentation on Nigeria’s yam dilemma
Former MTN executive, Adebiyi, awards scholarships to Ogun State students
Bullish sentiments persist at NGX as equities investors gain N236.6bn in a week
SPORTS
2022 National Beach Volleyball Tour Games Village, G-Ranks emerge winners – The Sun
A celebration of Messi’ – Trophy lift provides iconic image – BBC
Access Bank South Africa polo day nets N65.6m for education – Guardian
Adepoju, Okpala hail Argentina’s mentality – Punch
Aghahowa, Udeze fight over Messis penalty goal – The Sun
Agunbiade, Ikpoeyi, Bazuaye retain Valuejet title – Punch
Agunbiade, others shine at ValueJet Lagos Para Table Tennis – Guardian
Alleged pitch invaders come forward as Melbourne Victory’s deadline to respond to show-cause notice looms – Yahoo
Andy Murray asks Lionel Messi question after he lifts World Cup trophy – Yahoo
Argentina boss Scaloni ‘saving a spot’ for Lionel Messi in next World Cup squad – Yahoo
Argentina win 2022 World Cup final – in pictures – BBC
Argentina’s World Cup win a ‘perfect story’ for Lionel Messi ‘ Pablo Zabaleta – Yahoo
Baseball from record-setting 62nd Aaron Judge home run sells for $1.5million at auction – Yahoo
Beckham makes first statement on his Qatar World Cup deal – New Telegraph
Before dramatic Buffalo Bills victory, game was paused due to fans throwing snowballs onto field – CNN
Bill Belichick: Patriots ‘Made a Mistake’ on Lateral Play in Walk-Off Loss to Raiders – Bleacher Report
Breathless, staggering, magnificent’ – was World Cup final best ever – BBC
Burrow’s Bengals keep rolling against Brady’s Bucs, Raiders shock the Patriots on final play – Yahoo
Cardinals’ Colt McCoy Out vs. Broncos with Concussion; Replaced by Trace McSorley – Bleacher Report
Congratulations brother’ – Neymar leads tributes for Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final – Yahoo
Cowboys Facing Strong Reality Check After Shocking OT Loss to Jaguars – Bleacher Report
Cowboys Mocked by Twitter After Collapse vs. Jaguars, Dak Prescott’s Pick-6 in OT – Bleacher Report
De Jong happy to join Man Utd – Monday’s gossip – BBC
Delta 2022 Sports festival surpassed my expectations, says AFN Performance Director – Guardian
Delta 2022 Sports festival surpasses my expectations Okorie – The Sun
Deschamps to decide France future in early 2023 following dramatic World Cup final loss – Yahoo
Didier Deschamps claims illness affected France in World Cup final – Yahoo
Didier Deschamps deflated as France lose final after coming ‘back from the dead – Yahoo
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill Promises He’ll ‘Never Play Like That Again’ After Loss vs Bills – Bleacher Report
Elation in Argentina, sorrow in France – fans react – BBC
Emiliano Martinez’s shoot-out shenanigans take gamesmanship to a new level – Yahoo
Emotional Mark Selby hails ‘biggest achievement’ after winning English Open – Yahoo
England win fourth T20 as Sophie Ecclestone spins into record books – Yahoo
EXTRA: Tinubu calls Messi Emi lo kan of Doha after Argentinas World Cup victory – The Cable
Extraordinary’ Mbappe made France proud despite World Cup final heartache, says president Macron – Yahoo
Fin Baxter impresses England scrum coach as Harlequins hang on over Racing 92 – Yahoo
First four-man World Cup gold for GB’s Team Hall – BBC
Flying Eagles off on Yuletide holiday – New Telegraph
France not bothered by desire for Argentina to win, says Deschamps – New Telegraph
Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills At Least 19 In Afghanistan – Daily Independent
Greatest of all-time Messi the reason Argentina won World Cup final – Mac Allister – Yahoo
Haaland, De Bruyne on target as Man City beat Girona – New Telegraph
Harlequins edge out 14-man Racing 92 – BBC
Hat-trick to heartbreak – Mbappe denied biggest prize – BBC
How has holding a World Cup changed the way the world sees Qatar – CNN
How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever – CNN
I’m not under pressure at Ratels ‘ Olowookere – Punch
If I have heart attack | best ever Serena Williams, Usain Bolt speak on World Cup final – The Cable
Ighalo scores in crucial win by champions Al Hilal – The Sun
INTERVIEW: Nigerias absence at 2022 World Cup painful, says Ike Shorunmu – The Cable
It’s total madness’ ‘ Buenos Aires lays on party to end all parties – Yahoo
Iwobi close to agreeing Everton long-term deal – The Sun
Iwobi close to new Everton deal – Punch
Jaguars ‘starting to believe’ as overtime win against Cowboys maintains playoff push – Yahoo
Jaguars boost AFC South hopes with thrilling OT win over Cowboys – Yahoo
John Terry mocks Aguero as former Argentina star joins in World Cup celebrations – Yahoo
John Terry pokes fun at Sergio Aguero after retired striker dons shirt for Argentina celebrations – Yahoo
Jolly Nyame Stadium solves AFN’s search for northern competition venue, says Okowa – Guardian
JUST IN: Argentina win dramatic World Cup final on penalties – New Telegraph