NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2022

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 23RD DECEMBER 2022

Mary Akanbi

23rd December, 2022

Read The Latest Breaking News Headlines, Nigerian News, Entertainment, Sport, Business and Politics Below;

PUNCH

Omo-Agege visits boat accident survivors, promises support

Benue will resist further killings, says Ortom

Cleric marks 60th birthday, laments low life expectancy

Democratising LGs essential for growth

Osun: PDP, APC adopt final addresses January 13

Introducing cash withdrawal limits at this time irresponsible Ex-ADC chair

Court fails to sack Abiola as presidential candidate

Tinubu will win FCT Group

Even if I lose, Ive inspired youths Sowore

Cash limits not anti-people, CBN insists, Reps knock Emefiele

SMEs bleed as business climate worsens

Gombe demands N10bn compensation for airport takeover

INTELS empowers 1,700 women

Bi-Courtney upgrades website, ups MMA2 services

Unions vow to stop FGs airport city project

World Bank approves $311m for West Africa

Lottery firm rewards subscribers with car, phone gifts

Manufacturers pay N403bn tax amid economic crunch

Regulator warns investors against blacklisted Italian firms

2023 budget: NAssembly uncovers errors, delays passage

Stock market investors gain N13bn

100 LGAs now open defecation-free FG

Buhari appoints BoI executive directors

FG inaugurates N145bn safe-schools plan, seeks financial support

Firms give $100m support to SMEs

Metering gap: NEDC, firm train 150 youths

Expert decries declining standards in engineering

Seplat Energy, firm empower entrepreneurs

African Refinery appoints Honeywell as process licensor

Demand surge pushes oil firms profits to N103bn

FG raises N3.9tn VAT, company tax in nine months

Stakeholders back FG over excise duty suspension

Stakeholders urge FG to promote developmental policies

FIBA rates Elephants ahead D'Tigers

Rivas out of Ajagba bout due to injury

Iwobi silver lining in Everton sky

Flying Eagles to know U-20 AFCON foes today

Fury promoter hints at Joshua bout next year

FIFA ranking: Nigeria end 2022 35th in world, fifth in Africa

Oshoala bags brace to celebrate Pichichi award

NPFL begins January 8, draws hold December 28

Asoju Oba Cup renamed Molade Okoya-Thomas Championships

Nwakali close to return from injury

Hounded by Sharia police, Kano alcohol sellers battle for survival

Why then did Buhari weep

Challenges of undergraduate internship for law students

Examining impact of sit-at-home on South-East

On Makinde, Sanwo-Olu, Wikes visit to ACU

Ogun motorist bashes car, kills owner for complaining

Nursing mother tackles police after fight over beans

Dangerous Lagos paedophile weeps after life sentence

Fraud suspect jumps bail, lawyer remanded

Killers of US-based hotelier, Lagos-Ibadan highway kidnappers arrested

Retired fireman rapes 12-year-old niece, family condemns bail

27 residents kidnapped every month, Gombe gov laments

Driver dies, passengers escape as container crushes vehicles

Police arrest terrorists drug supplier, robbery suspects

Extortion: Seven Imo cops sacked, prosecuted

Property worth N130m destroyed in Abia tanker fire

VANGUARD

My first executive order 'll be to reform civil service ' Accord's Imumolen

Senate fails to pass 2023 budget, cites errors, late submission

Fares soar as petrol sells at N270 per litre

DSS boss, Bichi honoured by International Security Organisation

BOAT MISHAP: Omo-Agege visits survivors, families of victims

Aftermath of insecurity, soaring inflation: It's bleak, drab Christmas

Staco Insurance promises to offset outstanding claims

Signs of the times: Plateau black spots where prostitution, child trafficking thrive

1 killed, others injured as 40-ft container falls on 3 vehicles in Lagos

Tanker explosion guts property worth millions of naira in Aba

Comedian, Basketmouth, announces marriage crash

Insecurity: FG begins data collection of victims of terrorism

How my plan for a united Delta Ijaw in PDP was threatened'Bozimo

Why POS agents are needed in CBN's cashless policy ' Emefiele

We won't abandon Port Harcourt road 'Ikpeazu

Corruption allegations against PenCom boss frivolous, baseless ' CSOs

Buhari restates commitment to police, army welfare

Lai desperate to revive dead career -Atiku-Okowa Campaign

Yuletide: Police beefs up security in Kogi

EFCC, ICPC competent to investigate state govt accounts ' Falana

Adebutu ordained by God to deliver Ogun ' Youth coalition

2023 Presidency: Obi ahead of Tinubu, Atiku, Kwankwaso in fresh Anap Poll

Just in: Yoruba Nation leader Akintoye resigns

Group seeks inclusion of oil-rich communities in Energy Transition Plan

Naira Redesign: We ordered 500m new notes, says CBN

Oil theft probe: A test case for FG

Man City knock out holders Liverpool in League Cup thriller

Former Chelsea boss Grant named as Zambia's new coach

FIFA probe celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at World Cup final

Police arraign lady for alleged theft of baby in Benue

Police prosecute 14 over violence at political rallies in Borno

Police arrest suspect, recover 2 stolen vehicles, master key

Top 5 slangs in Nigeria in 2022

BOOK REVIEW: First Class Law Graduate Dares Us To Stand Out

It's indirect war', Russia faults US aid to Ukraine after Zelensky's visit

Interpol arrests 15, rescues 90 in anti-human trafficking raids in Togo, Burkina Faso, others

Imo Police dismisses 7 officers over checking of phones, extortions

Ex-Russian deputy PM injured in Ukrainian shelling

[VIDEO/PHOTOS] Bus driver dead as 40-feet containers fall on cars in Lagos

Tricycle operators attack Lastma officials at Ojota

 

THISDAY

Dingyadi: Attacks on INEC Facilities Can't Stop 2023 Elections

Nigeria is Breeding Poverty, Says Peter Obi

House to Buhari: Direct CDS to Flush Out Terrorists in Kaduna, Ebonyi

Stakeholders Blame Aviation Fuel Scarcity on Poor Logistics, Delays in Shipment of Petroleum Products

Analysts:Foreign Investor Drought May Have Spared NGX of Global Systemic Risk

THE CHALLENGE OF CYBERCRIMES

National Carrier: Why Nigeria Cannot Do It Alone

Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport Project Nearing Completion

Adamawa: Oasis of Peace in an Unstable Zone

The Final Buhari Christmas

Pantami: Quality Software Will Give Nigeria's Digital Economy Competitive Advantage

From Qatar with Love

Healthcap Restates Commitment to Cleaner, Healthier Africa Through Investment

Hollandia Unveils Campaign for the Festive Season

Sanwo-Olu, Boss Mustapha, Nnolim to Confer NIGAV Awards

Institute of Mechanical Engineers Recognises EATECH CEO

This Particular Christmas

Norrenberger Launches Dollar Fund to Assist Investors in Hedging Against Currency Risk

United Nigeria Airlines Introduces Installment Payment for Tickets

Rand Merchant Bank Quotes N2.36bn CP on FMDQ Exchange

CEO Reaffirms Commitment to Empowering More Smallholder Farmers in Africa

Teksight Edge Wins Entertainment, Technology PR Awards

AN OPEN LETTER TO PETER OBI

EMEFIELE AND HIS FRIENDS

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS AMID ECONOMIC DISTRESS

THE SUN

DJ DMo gives Nigerian gospel music global lift

Tosin Bees Christmas medley

Covers Africa unveils host, judges for season 2

The Voice season 4 premieres on StarTimes tomorrow

2023: Transforming year for Nigerian comedy Comedian Xtreme

Mega 99, Opalemo, others to thrill as CCC kicks off Imeko Christmas Convocation

Acapella Naija Heirs Comedy winners get N.5m each

The Voice season 4 premieres on StarTimes tomorrow

Nigeria Decides 2023: Intrigues as stakeholders battle to control Bayelsa politics

Nigeria Decides 2023: PDP: Ayu grappling with crisis, one year after

PDP, APC trade tackles over Atiku, Tinubus competence

My administrationll be driven by youths, women-Obi

Wike promises to unveil preferred presidential candidate in January

Atikull implement PIA host community fund provision Okowa

2023 polls: Buhari, NASS okay N4.5bn to fuel police vehicles

Adegbenro backs APC presidential candidate

Kwara APC: Dont allow godfather near state treasury Campaign spokesperson

PDP, APC trade tackles over Atiku, Tinubus competence

GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepor, Pumicpic arrive for WBF title fight

Womens World Cup: CAF to assist Super Falcons, others

Dare receives traditional title, Sarkin Wasanni

2nd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge in semi finals

Nigeria rated 35th in 2022 FIFA final ranking

Seyi Akinwunmi charity tourney holds today

Peseiro writes NFF over unpaid 7 months salary

Our missions to empower less privileged Nigerians Nelly Windham, CNBA boss

Airlines cash in on festive season to hike fare to N130,000

NCAA to consider extending Airline Operators Certificate to 5 years

Africa accounts for only 2.4% of global GDP, says ECOWAS

Cash withdrawal limit: Experts seek gradual implementation of CBNs cashless policy

FEC approves 3 PPP projects for NIMASA, targets $1.1bn revenue

FG to investigate non-implementation of N30,000 minimum wage by states, firms

$1.5bnLekki Port to commence operations in Q1,2023

Anambra Building Materials market empowers traders with cash, gifts at Xmas

Debt market: Commercial paper market value hits N3.3trn FMDQ

NPAN, NGE, NUJ, media leaders caution against embellishment of outcome of meeting with Arise TV/This Day, Tinubu media team

2 BEDC staff on the run for alleged corruption as mgt pledges better services

Bagudu, Malami seek massive votes for Tinubu, Idris in Yauri emirate

1 killed, others injured as 40ft container fall on three vehicles

Imo CP dismisses 7 officers over extortion

4 die on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Police nab 10 suspected kidnappers

Ortom inaugurates 25 security vehicles, 769 motorcycles

Ex-fire fighter rapes 12-year-old niece in Delta

Probes alleged massacre of Zamfara civilians in air strike

Christmas: Its about life of Christ, brethren!

On terrorism and stamp duty charges against CBN Governor Emefiele

Dangers of Tinubus Chatham House governance strategy

Concision: How to achieve it

LGBTQ: Ghana shows the way

Primary health care and universal health coverage

After Qatar, what next for Nigerian football

Uzodimma,opposition and governance

Kola Abiola: Laying foundation for Nigerias greatness

How to set-up a mini cooking gas plant

Kogi: Partnership against poverty

Christmas: Kaduna Muslim woman gives Christian widows Bibles, food, clothes

GUARDIAN

Imo police sack, prosecute seven officers over unlawful acts

Obaseki inspects ongoing construction of military operating base

Healthcap relaunches, restates commitment to cleaner, healthier Africa through investments

Yuletide: Bello tasks residents on environmental consciousness

Delta police arrest retired fire officer for sexually abusing 12-year-old niece

Nigerians celebrate Christmas amid hike in prices of goods, foodstuff

Security: IGP accedes to Ugwuanyi's requests for more personnel, equipment

Igue Festival's billboard debuts in Port-Harcourt

Molade Okoya-Thomas Championships, Asoju Oba Cup, serves off Dec. 27

IOC may exclude boxing from Paris 2024 Olympics

Esepor, Pumicpic arrive for WBF title fight

Opera mini declared Qatar 2022 World Cup number one download app

Friendlier environment will drive more growth in banking sector

Investors' appetite in Julius Berger, Ardova others lift indices further by N13b

The making of air transport devt plan, execution in Akwa Ibom

How non-reciprocity, multiple charges fuel low market penetration

Avoid actions that undermine monetary policy, MPC member charges fiscal authority

Reps member, Ogun monarch hinge tourism devt on enabling environment

Olatawura, others advocate for skill acquisition to boost job creation

On the "match" again

The concern on rising child mortality

Softly, softly, CBN

World Cup final of the gods

Marginalisation of the people of Gombe south

Tribute to The Revd Allen Angus - Part 2

Who of the presidential candidates is better educated

Outgoing president withdraws to the sidelines - Part 5

Christmas: Residents worry over safety of Lagos gardens, parks

Obey Supreme Court order on Soku Oilfield, Bayelsa tells RMAFC

Between your birthday and your death day

NITDA Bill: Concerns over NASS' short notice, timing for public hearing

Morocco is Africa's top FIFA ranked team as Eagles drop three places

Media stakeholders wade into Arise TV, APC conflict

FG accuses Atiku, PDP of plans to worsen insecurity, unemployment

Wike to announce preferred presidential candidate January 2023

I'll remove petrol subsidy, Tinubu vows at luncheon

Airline operators risk imprisonment, fines for non-remittance of sales charges

LEADERSHIP

NEMA Kicks Off 'Operation Eagle Eye

Fun Family Christmas Movies

Court Declares Mohammed Abacha As Kano PDP Gov'ship Candidate

Minister, Others Celebrate Veteran Journalist, Eugenia Abu At 60

Budgetary Allocations Cannot Sustain Public Varsities ' Osinbajo

Gov Emmanuel Promises Stable Power In 4 Akwa Ibom LGAs

Fresh Move To Arrest CUPP Spokesman Suffers Setback

COREN Releases Practice Regulations For Engineers

7 UNIABUJA Researchers Win N1bn Grants

Western Hypocrisy Loses In Epic Qatar Match

Beyond Passage Of The Social Work Bill

The Year 2022: A Locust Year For Nigerian Farmers

Higher Taxation And Its Toll On A Fragile Nigerian Economy

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Lessons from Morocco's Qatar 2022 feat

Scarcity: MOMAN insists there is fuel

Adepoju, Shorunmu, others get house keys from FG

Deduct over-voting, Adeleke still won, Forensic expert tells tribunal

FG tackles Atiku over promise to throw open Nigeria's borders

FG moves to reorganise, rename Federal Inland Revenue Service

CBN: Banks' total assets rise 21.58% to N69.67trn

Presidential errors' stall passage of 2023 budget

Redesigned Currency: CBN orders 500m new notes

2023: We'll ensure hitch-free, credible elections ' FG

Military kills 153 terrorists, arrests 100 in 3 weeks

Buhari: FG's agric revolution created over 13m jobs for Nigerians

AfDB, MOWCA collaborate in $1trn maritime resources in Nigeria, others

Rewane: Global oil price to hover around $95pbd in 2023

CPPE To CBN: Suspend further monetary policy tightening

FG disburses 280mt of high-yielding wheat to 5,600 farmers

NCRIB rejoices as Olutusin becomes chairman Lagos Area Committee

Heifer reaffirms commitment to empowering Africa's smallholder farmers

NMA warns against attacking medical personnel

MPC member cautions against 'too much policy tightening

FIRS board celebrates management team members

Abia Guber: Opposition parties at crossroads over litigations

Women'll return Nigeria to path of peace, devt if given opportunity ' Onah

Next president'll have great task to get things right ' Azubogu

IMC shifts league opener to January 8 as Clubs want big grant

It's D-Day for Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation event

2nd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge in semis

Pele's cancer has advanced, says hospital

GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepor, Pumicpic Arrive for WBF title Fight

FIFA rankings: Eagles rated above Black Stars, finish 35th in 2022

FIFA Ranking: Brazil hold on, Morocco on the up and up

Africa at Qatar 2022

Ten Hag sees future for defender Wan-Bissaka at Man Utd

Guardiola: My Man City reign incomplete without Champions League success

*BLUE PRINT*

MD Abuja property coy to Malagi: Under your watch, we recorded unprecedented progress

FIFA launches investigation over celebrity chef's 'strange' World Cup celebration

Carabao Cup: Liverpool out as Manchester City, United settle for next round opponents *See full quarter-final fixtures

LP will recover Nigeria from those who put it in poverty, hunger ' Abure

ADC guber flagbearer, Khalil now Salaha media editorial chair

2023: 'Media ready to work with INEC to ensure democracy works

2023: SDP's Adebayo cautions Nigerians against vote buying

I'll run youth, women government, fund education, Obi tells Port Harcourt residents

Ex-Chelsea boss Grant named Zambia coach

Why Super Eagles can win the World Cup ' CAF president Motsepe

Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Mini-Tournament:3SC, Remo Stars tango in Lagos

NPFL:IMC shifts league opener to January 8, draws hold December 28

FIFA rankings:Super Eagles now 35thglobally after 2022 World Cup no show

Chevron Relocates Logistics Base from Onne to Warri

Since 1989, no budgetary allocation from FG, Nigeria legion cries out

We'll win Yobe for Atiku ' PDP group

Buhari receives PSC audited report, promises improved police welfare

Picture: How Christmas was celebrated in the past

2022 Finance Bill: Senate begins consideration as FG seeks amendments

Yuletide: FRCS deploys 584 personnel on roads in Akwa Ibom

2023: Wike set to announce preferred presidential candidate

FG announces fresh public holidays

VIDEO: Watch how #WorldCup2022 organisers gave special packages to fans in Qatar

VIDEO: Watch how Lagos Blue rail line operates

Looted artifacts belong to Edo people ' Obaseki

Participants want Teens Life Camp repeat after life experience

Christmas: Dattijo distributes bags of rice to Christians, orphans

Army will set the stage for peaceful 2023 elections ' COAS

Operation deliver FCT for Tinubu' begins in Abuja, target 70% votes

Elections: INEC calls on CSOs to fight rigging

Five APC members die in Delta boat mishap

Fire Service cautions Nigerians against fireworks during Christmas

FCTA begins mass disconnection of illegal connections

NDE disburses loan to 42 farmers in Ogun

Governor cautions against public infrastructure vandalism in Akwa Ibom

*THE EDITORIAL*

INEC explains ‘over-voting’ in Osun gov election

Senate postpones passage of 2023 budget

I don’t know number of new notes printed, but 500 million has been ordered – CBN dep gov

Ex-AGF, Idris forfeits $899,900, N304.5 million, 15 properties to FG

Basketmouth, wife end marriage after 12 years

Senate postpones passage of 2023 budget

I don’t know number of new notes printed, but 500 million has been ordered

Ex-AGF, Idris forfeits $899,900, N304.5 million, 15 properties to FG

Lagos Agric Commissioner is photojournalists’ Agriprenuer person of the year

Christmas: Prices of chicken, goats, others beyond many families

Nigeria’s domestic debts hit N22.57 trillion as Buhari seeks fresh N819 billion loan

TRIBUNE

Unpaid Gratuities: 19 LAUTECH Hospital retirees Solicit Adeleke's Intervention

Celebrities and divorce have been like siamese twins this year,' reactions trail Baskemouth's marriage crash

BREAKING: End of the road as comedian, Basketmouth, announces marriage crash

Police arrest 3 murder suspects of LAUTECH final year student, US-based hotelier

Ikpeazu's commissioner dumps PDP, joins APGA in Abia

Adebutu ordained by God to deliver Ogun ' Youth coalition

Christmas in Wonderland Lagos' opens its doors to families

BB Titans category sponsor, Nigerian Breweries, inspires Africans to rise as giants

The Polytechnic Ibadan, Capricorn Concierge Tourism Services sign MoU to create domestic tourism capacity, jobs for students

Ayade beckons the world to experience best of Carnival Calabar

Delta 2022 NSF and its unforgettable moments

Birth of Prophet Isa (III)

Ogun 2023 and Abiodun's leadership style

We once had a language

Christmas in tears

Nunez under fire, as Man City dump holders Liverpool out of EFL Cup

Flutterwave trade fair 3.0 connects record number of shoppers to small businesses

*SPORTS*

2nd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge in semi finals - The Sun

2nd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge in semis - New Telegraph

5-Star CB Desmond Ricks Commits to Alabama Over Florida, LSU - Bleacher Report

5-Star Safety Peyton Bowen Commits to Oklahoma After Notre Dame, Oregon Pledges - Bleacher Report

Africa at Qatar 2022 - New Telegraph

Allegri hopes World Cup win can kickstart Di Maria's Juventus career - Yahoo

Asoju Oba Cup renamed Molade Okoya-Thomas Championships - Punch

Bellingham wants Real move - Friday's gossip - BBC

Chelsea top Women's Champions League group as James double downs PSG - Yahoo

Cowboys' Sam Williams Released from Hospital After Car Crash - Bleacher Report

Dare gets traditional title in Katsina - The Cable

Dare receives traditional title, Sarkin Wasanni - The Sun

Dodgers' Trevor Bauer Reinstated After 2-Year Suspension Reduced by Arbitrator - Bleacher Report

England win after bowling out dismal Windies for just 43 - BBC

Equal Pay for Team USA Act Passed by House of Representatives; Will Go to President - Bleacher Report

Esepor, Pumicpic arrive for WBF title fight - Guardian

Evans beats Murray as England win Battle of Brits - BBC

Ex-Chelsea boss Grant named Zambia coach - Blueprint

FIBA rates Elephants ahead D'Tigers - Punch

FIFA investigating celebrity chef's 'undue access' to World Cup celebrations - Yahoo

FIFA investigating Salt Bae's access to World Cup final celebrations - Yahoo

Fifa launches investigation into Salt Bae's gatecrashing of Argentina's World Cup celebrations - Yahoo

FIFA probe celebrity chef Salt Bae's 'undue access' at World Cup final - Vanguard

FIFA Ranking: Brazil hold on, Morocco on the up and up - New Telegraph

FIFA ranking: Nigeria end 2022 35th in world, fifth in Africa - Punch

FIFA rankings: Eagles rated above Black Stars, finish 35th in 2022 - New Telegraph

Flying Eagles to know U-20 AFCON foes today - Punch

Former Chelsea boss Grant named as Zambia's new coach - Vanguard

Fury promoter hints at Joshua bout next year - Punch

GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepor, Pumicpic arrive for WBF title fight - The Sun

GOtv Boxing Night 27: Esepor, Pumicpic Arrive for WBF title Fight - New Telegraph

Guardiola and Klopp enjoy 'spectacular' cup return - BBC

Guardiola: My Man City reign incomplete without Champions League success - New Telegraph

Howard Webb keen to bring more ex-players into refereeing - Yahoo

Howard Webb targets ex-players to become 'trailblazing' referee - Yahoo

I don't think it's healthy' ' Kyrgios doubles down on retirement claim - Yahoo

IMC shifts league opener to January 8 as Clubs want big grant - New Telegraph

IOC may exclude boxing from Paris 2024 Olympics - Guardian

It's D-Day for Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation event - New Telegraph

Iwobi silver lining in Everton sky - Punch

Jets' Zach Wilson Benched vs. Jaguars, Replaced by Chris Streveler - Bleacher Report

Jimbo Fisher: 'Absolute Joke' How Much Tampering Goes On in Transfer Portal - Bleacher Report

Kalvin Phillips 'unfit to train', says Pep Guardiola - Yahoo

Klopp rues 'completely unnecessary goals' after City knock Reds out of EFL Cup - Yahoo

Kulusevski predicts improved Spurs after World Cup break - Yahoo

Lanning returns from break to lead Australia - BBC

Lauren James bags brace as Chelsea beat PSG to top Champions League group - Yahoo

LeBron James Congratulates Dwyane Wade on Being Candidate for Basketball HOF - Bleacher Report

Liverpool Suffer Blow In Jude Bellingham Chase - Daily Independent

LSU QB Jayden Daniels to Forgo 2023 NFL Draft, Return to Tigers for Final Season - Bleacher Report

Malik Willis to Start for Titans vs. Texans After Ryan Tannehill Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Man City knock out holders Liverpool in League Cup thriller - Vanguard

Man Utd to face Charlton in Carabao Cup quarters - BBC

Man Utd to host third-tier Charlton in EFL Cup quarter-finals - Yahoo

Manchester City 3-2 Liverpool: Haaland on target and De Bruyne shines as holders exit EFL Cup - Yahoo

Manchester City to face Southampton in the last eight of the Carabao Cup - Yahoo

Martinez's 'abnormal' Mbappe taunts prompt France chief to write to Argentina - Yahoo

Matt Doherty: Harry Kane will respond to penalty miss by scoring goals for Spurs - Yahoo

MLB Agents Project Shohei Ohtani Will Earn Over $500M on New Contract, Top Mike Trout - Bleacher Report

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