News Headlines Feb 1, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Feb 1, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

100 for 100 Policy: CBN Disburses N23bn to Manufacturers
•Emefiele: New FX policy underway •FG, stakeholders laud apex bank’s drive to boost economy
Buhari: My Successor will Inherit Home-grown Economy, Stable Democracy, Revamped Security…
•Nigeria facing historic transition, says Obaigbena
FG Ramps Up Work on Siemens Power Deal, Set to Reach 40m Nigerians with Reliable Electricity
Sokoto PDP Stakeholders Call on Tambuwal to Contest for President, Gov Says He Will Begin Consultation
Buni: We Have Reconciled Aggrieved APC Members in Kwara, Ogun Gombe, Others
National Assembly Transmits Reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill to Buhari for…
FG Ramps Up Work on Siemens Power Deal, Set to Reach…
NNPC Positioned to Lead Africa in Energy Transition, Says Kyari
National Assembly to Amend Finance Act over Drafting Errors
Again, Senate Threatens MDAs over Lopsided Recruitments
Nigeria, UK Move to Deepen Security, Hold Defence Partnership Dialogue in London
Obaigbena Inaugurates THISDAY Editorial Board
Nigeria Spends N264bn on Refineries, Pipelines Annually, Says Ex-NNPC Chief
e-Invoicing: MAN Commends CBN, Calls for Postponement of Implementation Date
Mass Exodus from Niger Villages as Terrorists Continue Attack
February 1, 2022 4:01 am

AU Suspends Burkina Faso over Coup, President Kabore’s Sack
2023: I’ll Run for President if PDP Throws Contest Open, Zones…
Again, Nigeria, Other African Countries Led OPEC Oil Production Underperformers in…
Court Orders Kano’s Ex-commissioner Remanded over Criminal Defamation against Ganduje
2023: Osinbajo, Better Candidate for APC Than Tinubu, Group Insists
2023: Tambuwal Begins Consultations on Presidential Bid
Amao: 38 Aircraft Inducted into NAF Inventory to Fight Insurgency
2023: Baba-Ahmed, Base University Proprietor, Declares Interest in Kaduna Governorship
2023: Emmanuel Names Lands Commissioner Preferred Successor
Alleged Hajj Scam: EFCC Detains Medview Airline MD, Bankole
Police Neutralises 23 Bandits, Arrest Gun Runner, 37 Others in Sokoto
INEC Threatens to Sanction Politicians for Early Campaigns
Governorship Primary: Stop Acting Like Bad Loser, PDP Tells Oni
Innovate to Tackle Housing, Other Challenges, Aregbesola Task Engineers
Ecobank Drags Vigeo, Osibodu to Court over Alleged N8.7bn Debt
Tony Momoh: One Year After
I’m Taking Difficult Beneficial Decisions to Develop Lagos
AfDB Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Agricultural Devt
Flour Mills Reports 49% Increase in Revenue to N824.98bn in 9…
Coroner’s Inquest: ‘All Victims Died Before Help Came’, LASEMA DG
NBA Pushes Justice Sector Reform to the Front Burner
Ikeja Sexual Offences Court Sentences Sexual Offender to Life Imprisonment
Unilag Law Faculty Alumni to Host “The Great Homecoming”
Effect of Failure to Plead Non-Compliance with Condition Precedent in Defence
Is the Terrorism (Prevention) Act Valid?
NIGERIA’S UNITARY FEDERALISTS VERSUS RESTRUCTURALISTS
NLNG Seeks Partnership With NMDPRA to Boost Domestic Gas Supply, Investment
Farmers in North West Decry High Cost of Farm Inputs
PUTTING THE BEST FOOT FORWARD
RITUAL KILLINGS IN NIGERIA
HEALTH SECTOR REFORM IN EDO
IFAD Executive Board Approves Fund’s Diversification to Ethical Investments
Wema Bank Appoints Two Female Directors
NMDPRA Chairman Appoints SA on Strategy and Policy
Air Travel: Surveyor General’s Office, NAMA Collaborate to Produce Safety Charts
Agbakoba Urges Lawyers to Embrace ICT to Meet Future Challenges
Sokoto PDP Stakeholders Call on Tambuwal to Contest for President, Gov…
Coup: AU Suspends Burkina Faso
Gbajabiamila: COVID-19 Exposed Nigeria’s Health Sector Problems
Bello: 7 Niger LGs under Frequent Attack by Bandits
N’Assembly to Amend Finance Act over Drafting Errors
Morgan State University Targets Africa in 2030 Plan
FG Set to Combat Illegal Wildlife, Forest Crime
Senate Tasks Federal Agencies to Generate N3trn Revenue in 2022
CSOs to Evaluate Performance of N’Assembly Members
Senator Akpan Hailed on Quality Representation
Ardova Targets December for Completion of 20,000mt LPG Facility
Fashola: Aggressive Work to Resume on Road Projects After Release of…
FG Inaugurates Ministerial Power Sector Monitoring, Evaluation Group
AFAN Highlight Steps to Achieve Food Security
2023: Baba-Ahmed, Base University Proprietor, Declares Interest in Kaduna Governorship
In Ekiti, It’s Battle of Godfathers and their Anointed
As Oyebanji Wins Ekiti APC Governorship Primary
Fulfilling the Pledge on Improved Maritime Security
George Bello Joins Bundesliga’s Bielefeld from Atlanta Utd
Confusion in NBBF Again as Two Factions Elect Kida, Mark as Presidents
Dare Visits Sports-city, Pledges Early Completion of Rehabilitation Works
Lampard Takes over from Benitez at Everton
Bentancur, Kulusevski Switch to Spurs from Juventus
Ndombele Rejoins Lyon from Spurs on Loan
Super Eagles: How Abati and Adesina Made My Case Against Buhari
Leadership Recruitment And Our Constitution
Editorial
NBA AND JUSTICE SECTOR REFORM
In Sokoto, BUA Becomes ‘Functus Officio’

The Nation

We’ll handover stable democracy, revamped security, Buhari promises
PDP okays Kolawole as Ekiti candidate
Ogoni clean-up may take more than ten years to complete, says minister
Borno lost 900,000 houses, 5,000 classrooms to insurgency, says Zulum
Technology can facilitate energy access, transition, says NNPC GMD
Why APC is in crisis, by Buni, Reconciliation Panel
CBN restructures forex bidding process
Agency detains Medview Airline MD Bankole
Russia, Ukraine and Washington’s Gambit at shadow-boxing
Corps member produces electric motorcycle in Kaduna
We’ll handover stable democracy, revamped security, Buhari…
High chiefs withdraw suit to end Olubadan succession row
Akure by-election: 715 delegates for APC primary
Ekiti group sets up steering committee
Uwabor for burial February 11
AU suspends Burkina Faso over military coup
UK, Nigeria hold security, defence partnership dialogue
Ukraine woos Nigerian students with low-cost education
Gory stuff!
Russia, Ukraine and Washington’s Gambit at shadow-boxing
Council destroys 82 illegal refining sites
98 suspected thugs arraigned for unlawful arms possession
My ex-boss promised me N30m to deliver human parts says suspect
Don Jazzy heartbroken over Rihanna’s pregnancy for A$AP Rocky
Mr Macaroni: I don’t hate any government official but…
Excitement as Davido acquires car for PA
Timaya to fans: watch out for rituals buddy
OAP tongue lashes Portable for insulting Kenyan ladies
Tax returns: FIRS begins probe of big companies
Juventus midfielder Ramsey accepts Rangers loan transfer
Ndombele returns to Lyon on loan from Tottenham
JUST IN: Everton confirm Frank Lampard new coach
Twin brothers allegedly defile 10-year-old in Anambra
Police arrest five hoodlums over unrest in Ile-Ife, Ilesha
Why PDP can’t rule Lagos, by Oladejo
Sanwo-Olu hails youths in support of Tinubu’s…
‘Internal democracy remains APC’s biggest problem’
Restorative justice
Subsidy removal or political suicide?
Anomie all the way
I

The Punch

Human parts found with me for my ex-boss promising N30m reward – Driver
Alleged arsonists torch Obasanjo’s 2,420-hectare Benue farm, gunmen rob, beat firemen
Coups: Odinkalu blames ECOWAS, AU failure to condemn corrupt elections
Fear grips Ekiti community over arrival of additional Fulani herders
FG enlisting international support against Biafran realisation – IPOB
APC Feb convention uncertain, peace panel demands extension
FG probes 17 firms over breach of customers’ private data, hikes fines
Malami to decide Electoral Act bill, National Assembly transmits document to Buhari
Task force bursts drug dealers hideout, arrests two in FCT
Two arrested for stealing Ogun monarch’s crown, staff
Man kills, burns blind sibling over land dispute in Anambra
243 firms jostle for CBN’s multibillion naira loan scheme
National Assembly threatens sanctions against MDAs over secret, lopsided recruitments
People misrepresenting revenue collection issue in Anambra – APGA
APC to hold primary for vacant Ondo Reps seat
Okorocha unveils presidential bid, knocks zoning, ex-gov charged with N2.9bn fraud
I will defeat Atiku, Saraki, others to get PDP ticket —Dele Momodu
2023: I’ll run for President if PDP zones ticket to south, say Peter Obi
From Mahrez to Iwobi:Stars who flopped at AFCON
I could have died from heatstroke – AFCON ref
Egypt not a one-man Salah show – Queiroz
Aribo rated £20m by ex-Rangers striker
I have no hate in my heart -Mr Macaroni
Actress Patience Ozokwor celebrates granddaughter on her birthday
I’m sorry for everything, singer Portable apologises to Kenyans over ‘hook up’ video
Infidelity: Sammie Okposo returns to social media, sets Instagram to private

Leadership

Where Is NOA? Love Of Money Is Killing Our Youths!
Ogun Set To Launch Education Trust Fund
Gani Adams Seeks Amendment Of Constitution Before 2023 Elections
APC To Elect Candidate For Ondo Bye-Election Today
Court Orders Navy To Pay Ndubuisi Kanu’s Entitlement Into Dedicated Account
Absence Of Family Stalls Oromoni’s Coroner Inquest
Governing Board Will Reinforce Achievements In Education Sector, Says Makinde
CSOs In Ekiti Okay APC, PDP Governorship Primary Polls
Bauchi Wheat Farmers Decry Late Supply Of Farm Inputs
YEDC Accuses Labour Unions Of Sabotage, Promises Quality Services
Hanifa: We’ll Ensure Justice Is Served – Kano Group
Amaechi’s Turbaning Not Politically-motivated – Zwingina
2023: Tambuwal Hints Of Joining Presidential Race
Nigeria Targets N141.250bn From Sugar Tax On Soft Drinks, Others
As NASS Transmits Bill To President: CSOs, Stakeholders Give Buhari 7 Days To Sign Electoral Bill
Okorocha Declares For President, EFCC Files Fraud Charges Against Him
CBN Funds 28 Coys With N23.2bn Under 100-for-100 Policy
Despite Oil Prices Above $40 Benchmark In 2021: Federal Govt, States Deplete Excess Crude Account By $37m
EFCC Returns 11 Recovered Properties To Arthur Eze
World NTDs Day: What We Need To Do More
APC Official Urges Support For Buni To Conduct National Convention
Driving Blue Economy Through Private Sector
EFCC Quizzes Medview Airline MD, Bankole, Over Alleged Hajj Scam
Slash Of Banking Charges, Evidence Of Buhari’s Pro-poor Policy – Lawyers
Revamping Mortgage Institutions For Real Sector Development
Iran’s Parliament Suspended Amid Rapid Spread Of Omicron
Lampard Appointed Everton Manager
Igoche Mark Emerges New NBBF President
Popular Skitmaker, Isbae U, Reacts To Sex-for-role Allegation
[EDITORIAL] NEDC’s Plan For North East

The Sun

APC receives reconciliation committee’s report
Nigeria, others must leverage technology to facilitate energy access, transition –Kyari
JAMB shifts 2022 UTME to May 6
PDP to make final decision on zoning June –Bode George, Ogidi
2023: Hope rises as Buhari gets amended Electoral Bill for assent
90% applicants score below 30% in police recruitment examinations –PSC
My successor’ll inherit stable democracy, revamped security forces – Buhari
Okorocha, others face N2.9bn fraud charges
Indorama denies emitting soot in Rivers
EFCC returns recovered properties to Arthur Eze in Enugu
7 LGAs under siege of bandits in Niger, gov. Bello cries out
Pandemonium as hoodlums attack journalists ,others in Lagos
Osun 2022: Oyetola and Aregbesola go for broke
INEC pledges to hold elections as scheduled
2023: I’ll contest if PDP zones presidency to south, throws contest open – Peter Obi
2023: Okorocha joins contest to succeed Buhari
Ex-S’East PGs write Lawan, Gbajabiamila, others on Igbo president
Ikeja Electric opens up on energy penetration strategy
Bayelsa, Zipline partners with Sterling Bank, Drugstoc on $5 million innovative medical supplies
I now have a brand new car for my cab-hailing business – Glo promo winner
CBN disburses N23.2 billion to 28 firms under 100 for 100 scheme
Stakeholders hail CBN’s decision on reduction of ATM withdrawal charges, others
Kicking Super Eagles in the shin
For South-East, 2023 presents a chance
Tears for Hanifa
A perspective festival
Igbo President and country without brainbox
Devil in the house
Royal glitz in Delta
AIG Zone 5 reads riot act to officers, criminals
How fire consumed 3 siblings in one day
Foundation provides succour to widows, the aged, others in Lagos
Oil contributed to South depending on North for food, say Cross River farmers
Hotels as slaughterhouses
Transparency, trust recipe for good marriage –Origho, retired director, principal
Royal glitz in Delta 1st February 2022
AIG Zone 5 reads riot act to officers, criminals
Agenda for UNIJOS
Sanwo-Olu, Bogoro, Akarigbo, others visit UNILAG for Ogundipe
ASUU OAU declares indefinite strike over unpaid EAA
JAMB introduces 2 additional subjects to UTME

Daily Trust

Tariff Dispute: NHIS Brokers Truce Between Healthcare Providers, HMOs
FG Strengthens Implementation Of Tech Transfer Scheme
Picketing Of Our Facilities, Economic Sabotage – Yola Disco
Reps Blast Foreign Affairs Ministry, Order Withdrawal Of Letters To Embassies
Recruitments: Senate Panel Moves To Audit MDAs’ Staff Record
Hanifa: ‘We’ll Ensure Justice Is Done’
EFCC Files N2.9bn Fraud Charges Against Okorocha
Tariff Dispute: NHIS Brokers Truce Between Healthcare Providers, HMOs
Bandits Kill 9 In Sokoto, Kaduna, Niger
9 Years After: Banks Battle DisCos Over N820bn Debts
NIGERIA DAILY: Why Some Drivers Cause Crashes On Nigerian Roads
We Want To Vaccinate 112 Million Nigerians Against COVID-19 – Dr Faisal Shu’aib
EXCLUSIVE: How IPOB Killed Herder, Shot Igbo Man’s 30 Cows
Nigerians Now Prefer Local Rice To Foreign Rice – Chairman Gerawa Group Of Companies
2023: INEC To Sanction Politicians Violating Electoral Act On Campaigns
Godfathers Influenced Ekiti APC, PDP Primaries – Observers
I Will Run For Kaduna Gov’ship — Ex-Presidential Aspirant
Don’t Re-Elect Non-Performing Senators, Reps In 2023, Constituents Told
25 Days To Convention, APC Yet To Write INEC
APC Chairmanship: Unity, Stability Will Be My Bond – Sen Musa
ECOWAS Needs Innovation To Solve Instability In Member States
The Middle Belt In Contemporary Nigerian Politics
EDITORIAL: We Need More Food Pyramids
Consensus On Whose Behalf And For Whose Benefit?
Addressing The Menace Of Drug Abuse
Attention, Bauchi State Governor
Senate Sets N3trn Target For Revenue Agencies
MAN Wants Implementation Of E-Valuation, E-Invoicing Suspended
FG Spends N40bn On Export Expansion Programme
10 Domestic Airlines Airlift 12.05m Passengers In 2021
NIMASA Says N81bn Cabotage Fund Intact
FMN Awards Prizes To Food Security Innovators
NNPC Ltd Seeks Energy Transition Investments, Targets Low-Carbon Economy
Operators Task NIPOST On Payment Of Indigenous Contractors
How Niger Hospital Saves Premature Babies
‘How To Improve Implementation Of Accountability Framework For Health Security Financing’
Why Couples Should Seek Knowledge About IVF—Fertility Expert
HMO Tasks Private Organisations On State Health Insurance, NHIS
Court Of Appeal’s N50,000 Filing Deposit Stirs Controversy
NBA Honours Gani Fawehinmi
Osinbajo, Gbajabiamila Return To UNILAG On 60th Anniversary
How Best To Wean Babies – Pediatrician
NEMA Distributes Items To Windstorm Victims In Kogi
22 Girls Get Lifeline In Benue
Kwara Workers Jubilate Over Payment Of New Wage
Kano Commissioner In Dilemma Over Missing Son
Housewife Raped To Death In Ondo
Lagos Man, 52, Impregnates 15-Yr-Old Twice
‘Thieves’ Break Into BUK Female Hostel, Steal 17 Phones
Police Parade 98 Political Thugs In Ekiti
AMAC Donates 30 Vehicles To FCT Police
NBBF Crisis Deepens As Two Factional Presidents Emerge Again
Indian Community To Help Promote Cricket In Kaduna
Lagos Para Open 2022 Makes ITTF Calendar
Utim Eager To Open Goal Account At Akwa United
9 Years After: Banks Battle DisCos Over N820bn Debts
BREAKING: Gunshots As Zagon Kataf Comes Under Fresh Attack
Akwa Ibom Governor: Why I Chose Umo Eno As My Successor
Arrested Ogun Teenagers: We Got Money Rituals’ Guidelines From Facebook
‘Over 50’ Abducted As Bandits Hit Another Katsina Village
Senate Sets N3trn Target For Revenue Agencies
MAN Wants Implementation Of E-Valuation, E-Invoicing Suspended
FG Spends N40bn On Export Expansion Programme
10 Domestic Airlines Airlift 12.05m Passengers In 2021
NIMASA Says N81bn Cabotage Fund Intact
NBBF Crisis Deepens As Two Factional Presidents Emerge Again
Indian Community To Help Promote Cricket In Kaduna
Salah Switches Focus To Indomitable Lions Of Cameroon
ECOWAS Needs Innovation To Solve Instability In Member States
The Middle Belt In Contemporary Nigerian Politics
Of Wars And Coups
Obi Cubana: When Taking Photos Becomes Capital Offence
UNICEF: Secondary School Education Should Be Made Compulsory For Every Girl Child

The Guardian

Only 2.5m motorists captured as insurers plan N7,500 for third-party
In fresh attacks, bandits kill dozens in Kaduna, Niger
Movement demands information on N3tr fuel subsidy
SSANU gives FG February deadline to settle minimum wage, IPPIS
Alao-Akala’s burial begins Feb 14
Next administration will inherit stable democracy, revamped security forces, says Buhari
WHO warns of Covid medical waste threat
Court remands Kano ex-commissioner for allegedly defaming Ganduje
Bunkering: NSCDC responds to Wike’s allegation, restructures Rivers command
NITDA tasks S’East youths on ICT
Customs, Immigration raise alarm as revenue losses threaten N17tr 2022 budget
Amaechi announces delay in rail projects as China suspends funding
How Nigeria, others can leverage technology to boost energy access, transition, by Kyari
Valuejet Lagos Para Open on ITTF’s listed events for 2022
Dare assures on early completion of National Stadium, Lagos
We’ve seen other side of Garoua, Tunisian journalist laments after defeat by Burkina Faso
Two Camerounians injured, hospitalised as fans celebrate semifinal ticket
Detectives question suspect over Mason Greenwood’s alleged rape charge
Gladiators dig in as NBBF factions elect officers
Next administration will inherit stable democracy, revamped security forces, says Buhari
WHO warns of Covid medical waste threat
Editorial
Poor mental health of Nigerians
Legal Aid Council and challenges of fulfilling its mandate
‘NIMASA alleges sabotage of territorial waters by other GoG member states’
Notore revenue grows by 43 per cent to N27 billion
NCAA allays flight safety concerns on 5G rollout in Nigeria
National Open University: How not to attract good teachers
Kicking Super Eagles on the shin
Approaches, strategies in election forensics investigations – Part 7
Guardian Life
Rihanna Expecting First Baby With Rapper A$AP Rocky

Vanguard

APC Convention: CPC, ACN blocs in supremacy battle
It’s finished, Don Jazzy mourns ‘losing’ Rihanna to A$SAP
IPOB: Ohanaeze rejoices as Kanu urges supporters to embrace peace
WAEC release withheld results
CBN’s ‘Form A’ policy drives positive sentiment in Forex market
30,000 Minimum wage: Labour leaders, workers in Kwara, applaud Gov AbdulRazaq over implementation
We’ve increased power supply to 22 hours — Kola Adesina
Jetty, marine police base excite Ologbo residents in Edo
Appeal court verdict triggers panic in Edo community
Spiritualists in police net for aiding bandits with charms, prayers in Katsina
Oil Prices: IOCs look forward to $28.5bn earnings – Report
FG’s out-of-school policy unachievable, says Gov Bello
METERING: Consider pricing, port congestion, political risk, other issues —Experts
2023: I’ll contest Presidential election if…— Peter Obi
Don’t patronise quacks, consult experts for your fertility needs — Dr Olaleke Fasasi
Ending menace of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Sit-at-home records low compliance: Banks, markets, schools open in South East
Hajj Scam: EFCC grills Medview Airline MD, Bankole
OOU VC advises universities against indiscriminate award of first-class degree
Ekiti Pensioners take case to God, laments N2bn unpaid gratuities
Hoodlums burn ex-President Obasanjo’s mango farm in Benue
‘Agbo’: Experts express mixed reactions over efficacy
SOLA EBISENI: Afenifere and 2022 [Opinion]
Crooks, reptiles, weeds take over Bayelsa-owned hotel
Monarch urges FG to end illegality in NDDC, inaugurate board
Don’t patronise quacks, consult experts for your fertility needs — Dr. Olaleke Fasasi
How innovation is pushing Nigeria’s financial inclusion drive [Opinion]
Uncertainty trails Nigeria’s plan to achieve Herd Immunity
Controversy over schoolteacher, son’s death: Suicide or murder?
Dakuku Peterside: Searching for Dan Amana of Nigeria [Opinion]
It’s finished, Don Jazzy mourns ‘losing’ Rihanna to A$SAP
Suspected herdsmen gang rape, kill housewife in Ondo
Making a Case for Commercial Production of Cannabis in Nigeria
ATM fee reduction: Youths, ethnic leaders hail CBN Gov
3Revisiting the online shopping, food ordering culture of the pandemic era
Insecurity: What exactly is govt getting right?
CBN’s ‘Form A’ policy drives positive sentiment in Forex market
APC Chairmanship: Why I’m supporting Al-makura – Chief Ubawuike
Spiritualists in police net for aiding bandits with charms, prayers in Katsina
Rivers United grab away draw to remain top of NPFL table
Frank Lampard confirmed as Everton coach
Christian Eriksen makes Premier League return with Brentford
Our worries over N3trn FEC approval for subsidy on petrol —NECA
Oil revenue stagnates at N4trn
Ernest Adegunle Shonekan and Nigeria’s unending tale of three masters
Is AMCON being blackmailed by debtors
Amaechi never betrayed Jonathan — N’Delta youth leader, Comrade Douye Kebbi

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