#Yuletide: The Genius Media Nigeria has compiled Naija Newspapers Headlines from Nigerian dailies, this means the latest Naija news and happenings in Nigeria, Monday, December, 2021 for our esteemed readers.
Below are the top Naija news headlines from Nigerian newspapers today
PUNCH
Only infected persons, doctors can disclose COVID-19 status in Aso Villa Presidency
Cleric returning from service shot dead in Ogun
States revive isolation centres, COVID-19 cases soar, vaccination grounded at 3.9%
Your lifestyle must impact society, cleric urges Christians
Hunters arrest bandits, rescue nine villagers, gunmen abduct five in Kaduna
Ondo CP vows to end illegal checkpoints
CDHR faults arrest, torture of member in Ibadan
Community laments as Nasarawa demolishes FG sesame processing plant
Gunmen abduct two on Christmas Day in Ekiti
11 die in Anambra Boxing Day auto crash
FCT pledges probe, residents loot items as massive fire consumes Abuja mall
Ilorin now fastest growing capital in North-Central AbdulRazaq
Rep gifts elderly foodstuff, clothes
FG free train ride to gulp N130.8m revenue
Illegal mining should give way to vibrant industry
Okorocha lambasts Uzodinma, IGP as son-in-law arrested in church
Dont dissipate energy on Buharis refusal to sign electoral law Opadokun
Nasarawa APC chairman counsels new commissioners on transparency
Slash nomination form fees for youth aspirants
Rep says APC has silenced opposition with performance
Bauchi gov laments N7bn monthly wage bill, fingers payroll fraudsters
Ondo PDP asks Akeredolus son to declare assets after appointment
Senate panel insists PEF hasnt remitted interest on fixed N34bn
FG approves biosecurity policy to protect environment, others
Foreshore gets N2.4bn BoI funding
Use geospatial technology for soil productivity, Fashola tells surveyors
Oyo plans IPP to power Govt House, hospitals, stadium, streetlights
NIMASA canvasses development of northern maritime sector
N556bn crude oil lost to vandalism, others in three months NNPC report
MfBs scramble to meet recapitalisation deadline, assets jump by 72%
FBN General, supermarket partner to deepen insurance
SBG Insurance Brokers boosts industrys capacity with scholarships
Stakeholders seek digitalisation for insurance industrys growth
Universal Insurance launches product for shop owners
NCRIB admits new associates
Huawei partners Talico to boost digital cloud services in Nigeria, others
Bernd identifies Ugbo as Onuachu replacement
Oshoala, Nnadozie named in IFFHS Women’s CAF Team of the Year
Awoniyi at AFCON will hurt Union ‘ Fischer
Iheanacho exceptional in loss, Aribo grabs assist
Albion win, ex-stars thrill as Ikpeba tourney ends
20 teams vie for honour at Oye festival
NPFL: Remo Stars go top, Enyimba pip Rangers in Oriental derby
2021/22: Nigeria’s best performers in Europe
Ndidi, Iheanacho available for Liverpool, Norwich ties
Guardiola praises Iheanacho, Lookman
EPL: English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Lukaku scores as Blues fight back to beat Villa 3-1
Double tragedy: Survivors, victims families bear the brunt over uninsured collapsed buildings
Sexual harassment in our neighbourhood: Revisiting the unvisited
Tobacco Harm Reduction: The imperative for alternatives
Changes and Nigerian military
Ogun artisan stabs hotel guest to death, blames devil
Lady held attempting smuggling cocaine in food to detained boyfriend
Ondo Islamic cleric caught with human head allegedly dies in custody
Ekiti probes assault on motorist by gov convoys operatives
11 arrested as suspected cultists raid Rivers market, rob traders, customers
Assailants behead Delta woman, husband shot as communal crisis lingers
Mother, two daughters killed as SUV rams into stationary truck in Ogun
VANGUARD
Bauchi’s monthly allocation of N7bn is used to settle wage bill ‘ Gov Mohammed
IFC, Fidson unite to develop Nigeria’s pharmaceutical production capacity
NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of performance-enhancing drugs
No looting at fire incident at Next Supermarket ‘ FEMA
Sultan, Oyetola, others charge Muslims to embrace peaceful coexistence, brotherliness
Don’t take part in strikes, Ngige charges newly-inducted doctors
UN Deputy Chief, Amina Mohammed, mourns Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Group appeals to APC Caretaker Committee to conduct National Convention on Feb. 5, 2022
12 fake medical laboratories shut down for alleged illegality in A’Ibom’ Official
No looting at fire incident at Next Supermarket ‘ FEMA
Seme Customs intercept tramadol valued N1.4bn concealed in container
Buhari vows to make Nigeria leading Sugar producer, approves US$73m, 10,000 hectares
Boxing Day: Mother, 2 daughters die on Sagamu-Benin expressway accident
Police nab man for alleged involvement in attack on Ajali division in Anambra
Ortom earmarks N1billion for payment of workers’ gratuity
Presidential aides testing positive to COVID-19 shows they’re human ‘ Adesina
Ikpeazu laments as Abiriba Monarchs inform him of Anagha Ezikpe’s demise
2023: Edo North APC promises return ticket to lawmakers
2023: Reciprocate Abia North’s support for Ikpeazu, PDP Chieftain tells Ukwa/Ngwa people
Breaking: TV celebrity Angie Diale is dead
Olamide, Ajimovoix Drums, Naira Marley, Devolee are blessing to the Afro street music ‘ Idajo Bigsam
Bandits kidnap 5 in Zaria
Speeding driver kills pedestrian in Anambra
68-year-old man stabbed to death on Christmas Eve in Delta
BREAKING: Okorocha’s son-in-law, Uche Nwosu kidnapped
NAFDAC raises alarm over indiscriminate use of aphrodisiacs
OMICRON VARIANT: More contagious, less severe than Delta
PZ Wilmar unveils TV commercial to showcase family bonding
12 fake medical laboratories shut down for alleged illegality in Akwa Ibom ‘ Official
NCDC confirms community transmission of Omicron variant
THISDAY
Stock Market Depreciates by 0.21% WoW, Maintains Positive YtD Performance
MTN Nigeria, Dangote Cement, Others Raise N421.7bn CPs on FMDQ in 2021
Broad Money Supply Hits N40.37trn Driven by 9.12% Rise in Net Domestic Assets
FCTA Acquires Four DMUs for Rail Mass Transit Services
Personalities, Companies that Will Sharpen Capital Market in 2022
CHI Heralds Festive Season with Special Edition Packs
FG Raises N2.7trn through FGN Bonds, N8.09bn via Savings Bond in 2021
Foreshore Waters Secures N2.4bn BOI Facility
Ede: Nigerias Human Capital Key in Unlocking Economys Strength
Notore: Weak Revenue, Cost of Sales Exacerbates Losses
SHAREit Lite Aims to Connect with Users
Abioye: BUA Foods Has Potential to Give High Return on Investment
Olams Subsidiary Vaccinates Cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease in Kano
Removing Petrol Subsidy: Need for Cautious Handling
Avetium Consult Attains Double ISO Certifications
Cleric Tasks FG on New Strategies for National Development
Congolese Regulator Visits Nigeria to Understudy Nigerias Telecoms Market
UK Govt, Cybersafe Foundation to Train 2,400 Girls in Digital Skills
AIbom Renews Pact with Firm to Manage Ibom Five-Star Hotel
Anchoria Rebrands, Increases Trading Possibilities
ICAN to Establish Entrepreneurship Centre for Young Accountants
Nigerdock Honours Long-serving Employees
Winners Emerge in Tecno Camon 18 Short Film Challenge
LG Launches Worlds First Rollable OLED TV in Nigeria
Abbey Wins 2021 Most Innovative Mortgage Bank
StarTimes Unveiled TV Reality Show that Provides Jobs to Applicants
Year of Increased Uncertainty
Before All the Memory Fades
Twinkling, Remo Stars, Enyimba, Continue Impressive Run
Guardiola Salutes Iheanacho, Lookman in Man Citys Nine-goal Thriller
Lukaku Leads Chelsea to Much-needed Win at Villa
Ethiopia Are the Early Birds at AFCON 2021
Guardiola Calls for Obligatory Mask-wearing in Stadiums
Arsenal Cement Top Four Spot with Win at Norwich
Aribo Provides Assist as Rangers Defeat St. Mirren
Pogba Puled-out of Guinea AFCON Squad
Terry Set for Chelsea Return after Five Years
Chelsea Manager, Tuchel Raises Alarm over Schedule
Man City Seek to Consolidate Top Spot with Leicester Visit
Murray Gets Australian Open Wild Card
Newcastle Add Odion Ighalo to their Shortlist
THE SUN
Bagudu, Dogora committed party men Buhari
2023: How Buhari can assuage Igbo Group
Presidency: Try SEast for 4 years, Umahi begs APC
Nigerias politics passing through changes for progressive governance APC governors
Insecurity beclouds partys achievements Lawmaker
Convention: Fresh crisis looms as group issues January ultimatum
2022: Gloomy start for oil sector as Nigeria slashes oil prices
Oando appoints new Non-Executive Directors
Seplat Boardroom crisis gets messier as Avuru fights back
Europe faces rolling blackouts amid energy crisis
StarTimes tackles unemployment with reality show
Yuletide: Ugwuanyi, detribalised Nigerian Muslims
Dont join strikes, FG charges newly inducted doctors
SERAP writes Buhari, seeks probe of missing N3.1bn in Ministry of Finance
NAFDAC raises concern over abuse of aphrodisiac
COVID-19: Anxiety as Nigeria records 21 deaths, 1,305 new infections
Soldiers nab IPOB/ESN leader in Enugu, recover weapons
Technician kills transport union member in Ogun
NDLEA seizes 8.3m tramadol caps, 56,782 bottles of codeine, others in Lagos
Community leader denies involvement in monarchs kidnap
Life, times of Eze Ji Hyacient Ukachi Amakiri Uhagiro (Oka Nga Oziri II)
Ebonyi belongs to PDP Okorie, state party chair
GUARDIAN
By withholding assent to electoral bill, Buhari missed out on liberating us democratically ‘ Bode George
Yari counts on experience to emerge APC national chairman
Ekiti guber poll will be walkover for APC, Reps’ member affirms
At Christmas, Foundation supports less privileged with food, other itemsin Makoko
70-year-old man survives as fire kills six, destroys property in Rivers
Security agents battle looters as fire destroys Abuja supermarket
Hunters rescue nine kidnapped villagers, arrest bandit in Kaduna
Organisers predict Oregun Boxing Club to produce world champions
Imo athletes in fruitless wait for handshake as ‘sports-loving’ governor allegedly neglects team
Afini avenges defeat, wins N1m prize money at GOtv Boxing Night 24
Mbieri agog as Marvico Badminton Championship begins
Ekpo canvasses support for Eguavoen’s campaign at AFCON
Nasco 2021 Jos polo tourney kicks off
NBBF awaits minister’s decision on reconciliation committee’s report
CAF grants European clubs’ request to delay players’ release till January 3
Lukaku revives Chelsea’s title bid at Aston Villa
Rising earnings, stable cash flow lift Lekki Garden’s revenue to N20.9bn
Insurer pays N7.5 billion claims
Underwriter provides succour to business owners with shop cover
Yuletide sell-off continues, deepens volatility
Sigma Pension renews commitment to serve retirees better
The selfless leaders Nigeria needs
Federalism, revenue allocation and restructuring in Nigeria
Lalage Bown 1927-2021, matriarch of adult education
Taking bets on the future
Ramaphosa, Buhari, Obasanjo, Jonathan mourn as Desmond Tutu dies at 90
NDLEA nabs lady sneaking cocaine for boyfriend in custody
Government’s welfare package not reaching intended people, says group
Military, Borno donate N12.32m to wounded soldiers, widows
Cleric insists on care for the poor, less privileged at Christmas
Ooni, Tinubu and Obasanjo’s ostrich syndrome
Delta monarchs call for sustained peace
NAFDAC warns against use of sex enhancement drugs
Yoruba group tasks APC, PDP, others on Igbo presidency in 2023
Tale of the unexpected
LEADERSHIP
NBTE Approves HND Programmes For Federal Poly In Ondo
PDP Condoles With Kwankwaso On Brother’s Death
NAF Has Shaped War Against Insurgency ‘ COAS
NAPTIP Begins Prosecution Of Spain-based Human Trafficker
Senate To PEF: Account For Interest On N34bn Fixed Deposit
[EDITORIAL] Preying On Foreign-trained Doctors
Abuja Residents Seek Alternative Means To Celebrate Christmas Despite Harsh Economy
France Reports 100,000 Cases For First Time
Many Feared Dead In Anambra Road Accident
6,300 Flights Cancelled As Omicron Hits Christmas Weekend Travel
Poor Monitoring Mars N92.4bn Women Empowerment Projects
NDLEA Confiscated N60bn Drugs In 2 Months ‘ Marwa
Power Play In Imo As Police Arrest Okorocha’s Son-in-law In Church
World Leaders Mourn Desmond Tutu
COVID-19: Lagos Administers 8,953 Pfizer Vaccine As Booster Dose
Cholera Killing More Nigerians Than COVID-19 ‘ Experts
Jubilation As Troops Repel Attack On Yobe Town
2021: Bonds Market Rises By 44% As FG Raises N2.7trn
JUST-IN: Odudu Otutu Wins N50m As Gulder Ultimate Search Champion
JUST-IN: Odudu Otutu Wins N50m As Gulder Ultimate Search Champion
EPL: Arsenal Cement Top 4 Spot, Man City Hold Off Leicester In 9-goal Thriller
Soot And Our Collective Conscience (1)
NEW TELEGRAPH
FG needs to secure Nigeria
You’re committed party men, Buhari extols Bagudu, Dogara
It’s unethical to embark on strike, FG tells newly inducted doctors
Mohammed: I didn’t contract COVID-19
NDE to kick-start new employment scheme Jan
Buhari: Tutu’s works, inspirational quotes’ll resonate through generations
PEF must account for interest on N34bn in fixed deposit ‘Senate
Okorocha’s son in-law, Nwosu, ‘abducted’ from church
INSECURITY: Nigeria risks generation of illiterate children ‘Kaigama
Banks borrowed N9.12trn from CBN in six months
Troops arrest IPOB, ESN leader in Enugu
2022: 11 MDAs to spend N3.4bn on software
Eniolorunda: Regulation has been fairly supportive for financial inclusion-type businesses
Tantalizers: Cost pressure keeps bottom-line in red
Industrialists bemoan impact of inflation on economy
14 vessels ferry N498.6bn liquefied gas from Onne Port
CBN unlikely to keep inflation below 9% in 2022
Ecobank supports reliable credit practice in Nigeria ‘ Akinwuntan
Studio Press to delist from NGX
Sterling Bank forecasts N3.33bn PBT for Q1’22
FMDQ Exchange admits DLM Capital CPs
Electoral bill: The twists and turns
EPL: Chelsea go third with Villa victory
EPL: Man City hammer Leicester, Arsenal pound Norwich
BLUE PRINT
FCTA launches probe into Next Cash and Carry fire
CAF’s continued rejection of Nigeria’s referees
Premier League: Leaders Man City hit 6 after Leicester scare
NPFL: Enyimba subdue Rangers, 3SC hold Akwa in Ibadan *See full matchday 2 results
CAC grants ANFPU certificate of incorporation
Rohr has damaged our football, Okocha, Kanu ‘ll distract Super Eagles ‘ Oche
Eguavoen will be Super Eagles full-time coach if’ ‘ NFF
Revealed! When Super Eagles will fly out to Cameroon ahead AFCON 2021
Yuletide: FCT minister tasks residents on peace, unity
EndSARS: Cross River basin authority replaces vandalised facilities
Obasanjo, other world leaders for symposium on ex-UNILAG VC Ibidapo-Obe
Abuja artisans cry out: AEPB officials extorting, forcing us into crime
Insecurity: We won’t dialogue with Turji ‘ Masari
Group thumbs up COAS on release of female soldier
Revealed! How Policemen invaded church, whisked Okorocha’s son-in-law away
Foundation donates rice, clothes to children in Edo
Tinubu has the capacity to fix Nigeria ‘ Faleke
Archbishop Desmond: South Africa has lost one of its finest religious leaders ‘ Abiodun
Archbishop Tutu’s death has created vacuum in a world in need of wisdom ‘ Buhari
Technician arrested for stabbing union leader to death in Ogun
Sex worker vomits blood, dies in Osun
NPower employment: 400,000 youths enlisted for Batch C2
FCT Minister commiserates with NEXT super market management over fire incident, assures of thorough investigation
Edo deputy gov, minister for Oza carnival
Anyim greets Christians on Christmas, Makinde on birthday
APC national convention: Group mounts pressure on CECPC, insists on February 5
Christmas: Group urges Nigerians to prevail on Akpabio to run for president
Anyim commiserates with Anyaoku over brother’s death
TRIBUNE
Sex worker vomits blood after being hit on the head with charms by ritualists in Osun
Unknown gunmen kill 38-year-old Catholic priest in Ogun
Desmond Tutu will be remembered for his doggedness, forthrightness, says Obasanjo
Wild Card, Odudu Otu emerges Gulder Ultimate Search winner
Detained suspected ritual killer dies in police custody
Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa dies at 90
Equities market closed week negative ahead of a bullish year end
SPORTS
20 teams vie for honour at Oye festival – Punch
2021/22: Nigeria’s best performers in Europe – Punch
6 Potential Win-Win Trades for NHL Contenders and the Arizona Coyotes – Bleacher Report
Afini avenges defeat, wins N1m prize money at GOtv Boxing Night 24 – Guardian
Albion win, ex-stars thrill as Ikpeba tourney ends – Punch
Anthony Martial: Manchester United striker tells club he wants to leave – BBC
Aribo Provides Assist as Rangers Defeat St. Mirren – Thisday
Arsenal Cement Top Four Spot with Win at Norwich – Thisday
Arsenal Vs Wolves Postponed Due To Covid-19 Outbreak – Daily Independent
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: Jorginho and Romelu Lukaku goals give Thomas Tuchel’s side three points – BBC
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel criticises schedule and says his side ‘are struggling – BBC
Aston Villa 1-3 Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel says injury and Covid-hit Blues ‘filling holes where we can – BBC
Aston Villa vs Chelsea: Lukaku scores as Blues fight back to beat Villa 3-1 – Punch
Australia vs England, Ashes 2021-22 live: score and latest updates from third Test day two in Melbourne – Yahoo
Awoniyi at AFCON will hurt Union ‘ Fischer – Punch
Bernd identifies Ugbo as Onuachu replacement – Punch
Boxing Day Test set to continue after Covid scare in England camp – Yahoo
Brandon Ingram Won’t Return for Pelicans vs. Thunder Because of Achilles Injury – Bleacher Report
Brighton end barren run with victory over Brentford – Yahoo
Brighton end winless run after Trossard and Maupay superbly sink Brentford – Yahoo
CAC grants ANFPU certificate of incorporation – Blueprint
CAF grants European clubs’ request to delay players’ release till January 3 – Guardian
Cam Newton Defends Panthers HC Matt Rhule After Fans’ Chants, Boos During Bucs Loss – Bleacher Report
Chelsea Manager, Tuchel Raises Alarm over Schedule – Thisday
Chiefs’ Tyrann Mathieu Out vs. Steelers After Suffering Quad Injury – Bleacher Report
Chris Harris scores twice for Gloucester in convincing West Country derby win over Bath – Yahoo
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Out for Chiefs vs. Steelers After Suffering Collarbone Injury – Bleacher Report
Coronavirus crisis continues with postponement of Arsenal’s match against Wolves – Yahoo
Covid nightmare for Denis Shapovalov as he arrives in Australia – Yahoo
Cowboys Clinch 2021 NFC East Title with Raiders’ Win Over Broncos – Bleacher Report
Donovan Mitchell Out for Jazz’s Next 2 Games with Back Injury Diagnosed as Strain – Bleacher Report
Eddie Howe hopes to instil attacking verve of Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle – Yahoo
Eddie Howe: Relationship between Saint-Maximin and Wilson key to Newcastle hopes – Yahoo
Ekpo canvasses support for Eguavoen’s campaign at AFCON – Guardian
Emma Raducanu set to be granted honour by The Queen in New Year list – Yahoo
England shake off Covid scares to snare three Australian wickets – Yahoo
EPL round-up: Jorginho lifts Chelsea to victory as Man City triumph in nine-goal thriller – The Cable
EPL: Chelsea go third with Villa victory – New Telegraph
EPL: English Premier League table after Sunday’s matches – Punch
EPL: Jorginho’s Brace Earns Chelsea Victory Over Aston Villa – Complete Sports
EPL: Man City hammer Leicester, Arsenal pound Norwich – New Telegraph
EPL: Onyeka Subbed On In Brentford Loss To Brighton – Complete Sports
Ethiopia Are the Early Birds at AFCON 2021 – Thisday
Everton join fight against sexism in football after survey reveals extent of problem – Yahoo
Graham Potter happy to turn the page on Brighton’s winless run – Yahoo
Guardiola Calls for Obligatory Mask-wearing in Stadiums – Thisday
Guardiola praises Iheanacho, Lookman – Punch
Guardiola Salutes Iheanacho, Lookman in Man Citys Nine-goal Thriller – Thisday
Hull City among clubs facing EFL investigation following last-minute Boxing Day postponement – Yahoo
Iheanacho exceptional in loss, Aribo grabs assist – Punch
Imo athletes in fruitless wait for handshake as ‘sports-loving’ governor allegedly neglects team – Guardian
Joe Burrow, Bengals Beat Josh Johnson, Ravens with Lamar Jackson out Injured – Bleacher Report
Joe Burrow: Ravens DC’s HOF Comments May Have Been on My Mind During 525-Yard Game – Bleacher Report
Jonathan Allen Throws Punch at WFT Teammate Daron Payne During Cowboys Game – Bleacher Report
Josh Allen, Bills Beat Mac Jones, Patriots to Control Destiny in AFC East – Bleacher Report
Kyler Murray, Cardinals Clinch 1st Playoff Berth Since 2015 as Rams Beat Vikings – Bleacher Report
Lukaku Helps Chelsea To Complete Comeback Victory – Daily Independent
Lukaku Leads Chelsea to Much-needed Win at Villa – Thisday
Lukaku revives Chelsea’s title bid at Aston Villa – Guardian
