#Yuletide: Naija Newspapers Headlines And Naija News For Monday 27th December 2021

#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