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PREMIUM TIMES:

▪Gov. Matawalle if anything happens to us – Raided media house owner speaksThunder Blower Online says the leader of the thugs that raided its offices had been terrorising opponents of the APC-led administration in Zamfara State.

▪Malami ‘takes exception’ to Southwest governors’ reaction to Magodo incidentMr Malami said he was surprised by the statement from the governors.

PUNCH NEWS:

▪Australian Open: Djokovic faces deportation after visa cancellation.

▪Oldest US war veteran dies at 112.

▪Lionel Messi tests negative for COVID-19, back in Paris.

▪Real Madrid, Barcelona into Copa del Rey last-16.

▪EFL Cup: Chelsea outclass Tottenham to take first-leg lead.

▪PDP, others kick as Buhari dismisses state police, insists on grazing routes.

▪Magodo: South-West governors, SANs attack Malami, IGP, AGF faults alleged impunity.

▪Soldiers invade Ogun community, kill two, label victims Boko Haram terrorist

▪Police CSP deployed to Magodo by Malami, IGP defies Sanwo-Olu openly.

▪Many feared dead in Lagos-Abeokuta expressway accident.

▪My husband jumped into Lagos lagoon, after being depressed, neglected by family members for months -Wife.

▪Inside Lagos PHCs where nursing mothers are forced to pay N100 before child immunisation.

▪Ex-convicts, others arrested while robbing Lagos accident victims.

▪Soldiers invade Ogun community, kill two, label victims Boko Haram terrorist.

▪Dowen: Sylvester’s father, Falana kick against legal advice freeing suspects.

▪Magodo: Lagos govt sets up committee, agrees to give judgment creditors land.

▪Pictorial: Burna Boy acquires Lamborghini 2022 model.

▪Director Moses shares behind-the-scene videos of Jim Iyke, Uche Maduagwu ‘fight’.

▪Presidency: 100 clerics, 1,000 church leaders declare three-day fast for Bello.

▪Enugu APC asks Ugwuanyi to recover dubious land allocations.

▪Ogun to take action against land grabbers – Speaker.

▪New tax on carbonated drinks’ll worsen economy – MAN, experts.

▪CPPE advises Buhari’s new economic adviser on forex, others.

▪Discos’ revenue targets based on electricity consumption – ANED.

VANGUARD NEWS:

▪Insecurity: Uproar as Buhari says state police not an option.

▪Oromoni: Family rejects DPP’s report, appeals to Buhari for justice.

"REST IN PEACE SLYVESTER OROMONI, THIS IS SO SO SAD."

▪'What comes to mind when you hear 2023 elections?’: It’s not my problem ― Buhari.

▪I don’t interfere with judiciary, let Nnamdi Kanu defend himself — Buhari.

▪Bandits storm Zungeru Dam, kill 2 guards, kidnap 2 Chinese, injure another.

▪Digital Economy: Obaseki to provide optical fibre connectivity across 18 LGAs.

▪Resource control: We’ll partner other minorities — INC President.

▪Corruption trials: Big task for judiciary in 2022.

▪Court process, judges pose greatest hindrance — Asia.

▪Emulate your ‘godfather’, Ibori, on equitable development, ex-militant tells Okowa.

▪Mid-term Accountability: Buhari’s ex-aide backs Rep Egbona for second term.

▪Shutdown as Dr Charles Mba Celebrate 50th Birthday in Grand Style.

▪Buhari should support Tinubu as reward for South West votes – Saidu.

▪Firm commissions new 40MW IPP in Edo.

▪Governor Wike means well for Rivers — Nsirim.

▪Insecurity: Uproar as Buhari says state police not an option.

▪Why we must rid our media spaces of violence.

▪Amotekun arrests man with human parts in Osun.

▪Emulate former Gov Ibori on equitable development, ex-militant tells Okowa.

▪Navy warns public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment websites.

▪Nigerians as impatient people.

▪Nigeria: What hopes for 2022?

▪Dark December for Nigerian children: No safe space despite Child Rights Act.

▪Top 7 Nigerian Pop Albums of 2021.

▪Uma Ukpai Theology School gets NUC’s approval to run BA Religious Studies.

▪Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in education sector — Experts.

▪2022: Focus on rural women for sustainable devt, growth.

▪Groups, Obaseki’s ex-CoS caution Edo APC on primary elections.

▪Yabatech deploys Aptus PI to enhance learning at Computer Village.

▪Insecurity in schools: We don’t pray for another 2021 — Education stakeholders.

▪I wish my father saw me emerging best graduating student”.

▪Pension funds raise stakes in FG securities by 7.9% to N8.2trn.

▪Edo Rep member wants government to prioritise youth employment.

▪MBF to Buhari: You can only delay introduction of state police, it’ll happen in Nigeria.

▪Insecurity: Introduction of Community Volunteer Guards will stem attacks- Ex CoS Orbunde.

THE GUARDIAN:

▪South West govs counter Buhari on state police, insist on Amotekun.

▪FG blames insecurity, low earnings for higher borrowings.

▪I won’t interfere with 2023 presidential election, Buhari promises.

▪Go for AFCON title, FG tells Super Eagles.

At last, FG declares bandits as terrorists.

▪Businessmen, Northern coalition support Osinbajo for 2023 Presidency.

▪Lagos 2021 internal revenue suffers over N180b shortfall.

▪Ladoja absent as Olubadan-in-Council endorses Balogun as Olubadan-designate.

▪Choice of Jonathan may ruin APC’s chances in 2023, says Sumaila.

▪Magodo land dispute: Sanwo-Olu pledges fairness, justice for parties.

▪Ohanaeze flays IPOB for banning Nigerian anthem in public schools.

▪Groups unveil 40 million ‘ballot movement’ for 2023 South East presidency

▪Rivers court remands two in prison for alleged forgery.

▪We won’t leave traditional stools vacant for long, says Abiodun.

THE NATION:

▪I can’t release Nnamdi Kanu, says Buhari.

▪Omicron: varsities should embrace technology, says VC.

Vice Chancellor of  Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Prof Noah Yusuf, has urged  universities to fully embrace technology and not panic as COVID-19 variant, Omicron ravages the world.

▪Women and human trafficking.

▪Minister urges alumni to transform alma mater.

Minister of State for Education, Hon.  Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has appealed to old students associations across the federation to  transform their respective alma mater.

▪Lawmaker budgets N375m for exam fees for five years.

The Lawmaker representing Yagba East, Yagba West, Mopamuro federal Constituency of Kogi state and Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Abejide has budgeted a whopping N375 million to pay the examination fees of secondary school students in his Constituency for five years.

▪I didn’t know I would be overall best’.

The best graduating student of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), for 2019/2020,  Florence Akinwunmi, revealed that she planned to become the best in her department. However, her joy knew no bounds when she was announced as the overall best graduating student at the convocation.

▪Wrong perceptions about modelling.

Modelling has now gained ground here and in Africa generally. According to statistics, there are over 150,000registered models in Nigeria and they have the potential of influencing the $31 billion fashion and modelling business in Africa.

▪IBBUL student develops App.

A 300-Level Sociology student at  Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai (IBBUL),  Abdullahi Suleiman Babangida has developed an app called “Class Mate”.

The app was developed with the aim of facilitating student to lecturer communication, aid information dissemination, ease the stress of study and also get students well-attuned  to campus life.

DAILY TRUST:

▪2023: I Don’t Care Who Succeeds Me – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he does not care about who succeeds him, stressing that 2023 is not his problem. The president stated...

▪IGP Warns Police College Commandants Against Extorting Recruits.

▪A group, Businessmen for Osinbajo, on Wednesday asked Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to join the 2023 presidential race.

▪Abuja Agog For First Rice Festival.

▪Why Ikoyi Building Collapsed – Panel Of Inquiry.

▪IPOB Order: Food, Cattle Dealers Mull Fresh Blockade In South-East.

THISDAY:

▪Budget Highlights: FG Introduces 6% Tax on Digital Services, Non-resident Companies.

▪2023: Identity of My Successor Remains a Secret, Says Buhari.

▪Ararume Loses Out as Buhari Appoints 9-member NNPC Board.

▪CBN Deputy Governor, Ahmad Chairs NCX’s Re-constituted Board.

▪Senate Probes BPE’s Alleged Refusal to Remit $679.4m into Govt Coffers...

▪Veteran Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Oko, Dies at 61.

Veteran actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko is dead. She was said to have died yesterday evening. Actress Foluke Daramola-Salako confirmed her death when she wrote on her Instagram page: “And finally we lost her..RIP Iyabo Oko, we did our best but God knows best.”

▪Budget Highlights: FG Introduces 6% Tax on Digital Services, Non-resident Companies.

▪Ibadan Kingmakers Endorse Balogun as New Olubadan, Say No Judgment will Stop Him.

▪Ikoyi Collapsed Building: Sanwo-Olu Sets Up Committee to Implement Panel’s Report.

▪Oromoni's Death: Lagos Govt Accepts DPP’s Advice, Clears Five Dowen Students, Staff.

▪You Have Powers to Issue Guidelines on e-Voting, Party Primaries, Agbakoba Tells INEC.