News Headlines Feb 15, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

News Headlines Feb 15, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

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NDLEA: DCP Abba Kyari, 4 Others Now in Our Custody
Police Arrest DCP Abba Kyari, Four Others After NDLEA’s Drug Allegation
Full Text of NDLEA’s Statement on DCP Abba Kyari and Video of Sting Operation
(Updated) NDLEA Declares Suspended DCP Abba Kyari Wanted over Drug Links
(Updated) ASUU Begins Four-Week Roll over Strike
NSCDC Arrests 11 Illegal Migrants from Niger Republic, 10 Suspected Kidnappers
NANS Gives Akeredolu Two-Week Ultimatum to Reverse Fee Hike
American-trained Surgeon, Nweke, Jailed 27 Years over N35m Fraud
APC Chairmanship: Northern Group Drum Support for Mustapha
Osun 2022: Your Return for Second Term Non-negotiable, Monarchs Assure Oyetola
NBAWF: Building a Solid Structure to Support Nigerian Female Lawyers
Dradrock Opens Abuja Office, Promises Customers More Value
ARCON Registrar Urges Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Reduce Fire Outbreak
Intercontinental Park Presents Residential, Investment Hubs
LAGOS AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
Google Hustle Academy to Train 5000 SMEs, Entrepreneurs in Africa
‘Nigeria Needs Innovative Legal Solutions to Drive the Economy’, Agbakogba
Two NSCDC Officials Arraigned for Armed Robbery
Furore as FMC Workers Tackle MD over Travails at EFCC, Health…
Charting the Roadmap to a Circular Economy in Lagos
Again, AbdulRazaq , Saraki Fight Dirty
Osun APC Crisis: Aregbesola Loyalists Under attack
NIGERIA’S LEGION OF GHOST WORKERS
Awosika, Aboyeji, Brown, Others to Grace Agility Conference 2022
LASG Commences Town Hall Community Engagements on Sexual and Gender Based…
Folake Etomi Takes Over as NIWIIT Lagos Coordinator, Promises Better Regulations
Purple Makes Board Changes
NNPC AND THE ADULTERATED PETROL
Can ACJA/ACJL Regulate Practice and Procedure?
2023: Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Fault Atiku’s Comment on Zoning
Makinde Approves Appointment of Balogun as 42nd Olubadan
Removal from Office: Court to Hear Zamfara Deputy Gov’s Suit March…
Liberia’s Lonestar Drags Orange to London Court over Alleged Cyberattack
EU Okays €820m Digital Economy Package for Nigeria
No Excuse for Failure, Chief Judge Charges Abuja Magistracy
Full Text of NDLEA’s Statement on DCP Abba Kyari and Video of Sting Operation
Remove Burden of Borrowing, Restructure Nigeria, Clergy Urges Buhari
Niger Begs FG for Funds to Complete Minna-Bida Road
2023: Senatorial Ambition of Gov’s Allies Cause Ripples in Kwara
Kogi PRP Stalwart Urges President Buhari to Sign Electoral Amendment Bill
Kwara South Monarchs Lament Worsening Insecurity
2023: Plateau Group Urges Osinbajo to Heed Nigerian’s Call to Contest…
(Updated) ASUU Begins Four-Week Roll over Strike
Osinbajo Leaves for Monrovia to Attend Liberia’s Bicentennial Celebrations
‘NNPC’s Pre-emptive Rights on Sale of JV Assets Will “Demarket” Nigeria’s…
Stock Market Begins Week With Profit-taking in Airtel, BUA Foods
Heirs Life Introduces Annuity Campaign
CSOs Develop Self-regulatory Framework for Improved Accountability
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S22, S22+ Smartphones
TCN Commences Full Digitisation of Old Transmission Substations
Osun APC Crisis: Aregbesola Loyalists Under attack
Ooni: Nigeria Needs Unity, Patriotism to Overcome Insecurity
KASSIM AFEGBUA: I Fear APC’s Desperation to Win 2023 General Elections
Promoting Symbiotic Relationship between Nigeria, China
Okocha Excited as BetKing Hands out New SUVs to AFKON Campaign Winners
NGF Begins Integration of Nigerian Golfers into WHS
Ghana Fail in Bid to Field Hudson-Odoi against S’Eagles
Neymar May Return as PSG Host Real Madrid
What Is Behind The Resurgence of Coup in West Africa?
Supreme Court And Executive Order 10: Matters Arising
Editorial
SEPCOL DISASTER AND NIGER DELTA
2023 and Zoning’s Ecosystem

The Nation

Agbakoba: how to drive growth through legal innovations
Gunshots, panic as Osun govt, Aregbesola trade blames
Buhari to grant scholarship to 3 best young Nigerian scientists
Osun 2022: Aregbesola endorses Adeoti, hits Oyetola
I miss you every day, Actress Eniola Badmus remembers mom 18 years after
UPDATED: Suspended DCP Abba Kyari, four others arrested over drug…
BREAKING: Police arrest suspended DCP Abba Kyari
How Abba Kyari offered $61,400 cash, negotiated release of 25kg cocaine –…
Toxic leadership
Lagos to launch Restorative Justice Centre
Can narcotics suspects be detained pending analysis of substances?
Wanted: new climate change rules for oil, gas producing countries
Third party
Editorial
Ode to reading
Editorial
ASUU strike: Black rose for Valentine’s Day
On banditry and why toll-gates could be a solution
Stomach infrastructure as new byword for corruption
IPOB: home to roost?
Nigeria’s millennium of food journeys
NUC and fake universities
Lagos to launch Restorative Justice Centre
FRSC begins clamp down on motorists using drugs, intoxicating…
Abba Kyari’s arrest: Obi Cubana trends on Twitter
Not every female clubber is broke, man-hunting – Pretty Mike
Nothing sweeter than money, says Wizkid
‘Why couples should go out with side chicks for val’
Valentine date with DJ Cuppy could go beyond social media- A$AP…
Iyabo Ojo shares stunning Valentine’s Day photos
PAN denies report on Kaduna factory sale
Ardova’s acquisition advances Enyo’s MechTech initiative
The blame game over toxic petrol import continues
Access Bank, AAWEF boost women entrepreneurship
Death toll in Lagos collapsed building now five
IPOB members’ houses set ablaze in Imo communities
Three women put to bed fleeing from terror attack
Suspected ritualists lynched in Ogun

The Punch

Vigilantes wounded as terrorists abduct Zamfara director’s wife, children
Four gunmen killed in Anambra police station attack
Using apostrophes with names that end with ‘s’
Reps approve Customs’ N369bn budget, raises revenue target by N965bn
Drug business: Police tackle NDLEA, agency detains Abba Kyari, four others
ASUU begins four-week rollover strike, govs oppose action in state varsities
NANS threatens nationwide protest as ASUU declares fresh strike
Suspects withdrew money from Ataga’s account on birthday – Super TV co-founder
Four gunmen killed in Anambra police station attack
29-year-old Kaduna tailor kills neighbour with pestle during domestic argument
Market shut, Delta traders, others begin seven-day protests over redevelopment
Reps approve Customs’ N369bn budget, raises revenue target by N965bn
FCT loses N800bn annually to fraudulent estate developers – N’Assembly
Insurance firms earned N630.36bn, paid N238.05bn claims – NAICOM
Despite CBN interventions, rice records 92% price hike in six years
Aregbesola backs Adeoti, Osun condemns shooting
Diaspora group faults APC’s constitution amendment
Zamfara Assembly member alleges threat to life for not joining APC
FCT poll: Go after electoral offenders, Situation Room tells EFCC, ICPC
Trippier ruled out of Newcastle’s fixtures after foot injury
Araujo injury blow for Barcelona before Napoli clash
Olympic mascot cakes land Chinese bakers in trouble
Animal rights group condemns Bayern player, Thomas Muller, for selling horse semen
Julia Fox, Kanye West part ways after Valentine post on Kim Kardashian
Boomplay Africa: Burna Boy breaks record with 200 million streams
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Churchill, celebrates wife Rosy on Valentine’s Day
Five Nigerian romantic songs for Valentine’s Day

Leadership

Tinubu Instrumental In Fixing APC Convention Date – Supporters
Yari Will Unite APC, Ensure Victory In 2023 – Tsafe
Northern Youths Tell Atiku To Support Southern Presidency
Schools Shut In 8 Katsina LGAs Over Banditry
Stakeholders Canvas New Approach To Security Threats
Osinbajo To Represent Nigeria At Liberia’s Bicentennial Celebrations
Reps Set ₦3 trn Revenue Target For Customs
Yiaga Africa Strengthens Constituency Engagement
Rotary Club Of Lagos To Invest More On Human Capacity Development
Vaccines Production: 3 Nigerian Varsities Get WHO Certification
Oromoni’s Father Admits Late Son Was Treated At Home
Orientation: NYSC DG Expresses Concern Over Camp Facilities
Buhari Congratulates New Olubadan
Convention: APC In Dilemma Over Governors’ Plot To Impose Chairman
Disagreements With FG Force ASUU To Strike For 15th Time In 23 Years Cumulative 4 Years
NDLEA Indicts Abba Kyari, 4 Other Cops Of Drug Trafficking
Poor Preparation, No Sale Of Forms Threaten APC Convention
Stakeholders Kick As NASS Moves To Empower Foreign Airlines On Domestic Routes
BREAKING: NDLEA Declares DCP Abba Kyari Wanted Over Illicit Drugs
Customers Groan As Gombe Revenue Board Seals Access Bank
Duchess Of Cornwall Camilla Tests Positive
UFC: NIDCOM Boss Hails Adesanya For Retaining Title
[EDITORIAL] Depleting Food Reserves

The Sun

FG dealing with entire Igbo not Kanu – Umeh, ex-APGA chairman
APC chairmanship race narrows to Al-Makura, Adamu, Musa
Abba Kyari lands in NDLEA custody
ASUU declares one-month nationwide strike
Fuel scarcity: 11 ships laden with petroleum products waiting to berth at Lagos ports
Sign Electoral Amendment Act immediately, PDP govs tell Buhari
49 % WASSCE candidates obtains 5 credits, including English, Maths
Over 8,000 child soldiers recruited by armed groups in North East –UNICEF
Renewable energy pivotal to Nigeria’s economic prosperity – VC
Hanifa: Kano govt re-arraigns school proprietor, 2 others
Police kill 4 gunmen, recover weapons in Anambra
Disputed Olams land: El-Rufai, others seek out of court settlement
Ebonyi PDP alleges plot to frame up its leaders
…Anxiety at party secretariat over non sales of nomination forms
EU earmarks €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
Episode 2 of Glo Battle of the Year Nigeria airs
Dufil marks valentine by donating cartons of Indomie to orphanages
FG begins digital training for 10,000 IDPs
American sprinter Justin Gatlin retires
Black Stars vs Super Eagles Bring on Black Stars –Lookman
Damachi: Big game player
The powerbroker and the Igbo question
South-East and the looming anarchy
Abba Kyari lands in NDLEA custody
Osun: NSCDC secures court order to destroy 56, 400ltrs of adulterated diesel
ASUU declares one-month nationwide strike
…We’ll mobilise against FG, ASUU –NANS
AU and EU: Two unions, shared vision
Celebrating the amazing life of Elizabeth Eweyemi Oritsejafor
Over 8,000 child soldiers recruited by armed groups in North East –UNICEF
Renewable energy pivotal to Nigeria’s economic prosperity – VC
Police kill 4 gunmen, recover weapons in Anambra
Disputed Olams land: El-Rufai, others seek out of court settlement
NSCDC parades 9 suspects for criminal offences
EU earmarks €820m digital economy package for Nigeria
New GOC tasks officers, men on peace
Family raises alarm over destruction of properties
Too young to be widows
Day Okowa offered lifeline to budding entrepreneurs
When Abia govt’s bulldozers descended on ‘Vulture Market’ in Aba
Abba Kyari lands in NDLEA custody
Osun: NSCDC secures court order to destroy 56, 400ltrs of adulterated diesel

Daily Trust

BREAKING: Police Arrest Abba Kyari, Four Others
Insecurity: Nasarawa Assembly To Create Addtional Districts, Village Areas
Fuel Scarcity: Transporters Increase Fares In Lokoja
PDP Will Challenge The Outcome Of FCT Council Polls – Ayu
Five Controversies That Trail Abba Kyari
Ten Issues Discussed At ASUU NEC Meeting In Lagos
JUST IN: Makinde Approves Of Lekan Balogun As 42nd Olubadan
BREAKING: Police Arrest Abba Kyari, Four Others
Nigeria, EU To Work Together On Digital Economy, Explore Raising LNG Supply To European Countries
Sex-For-Role: Kannywood Women Give Sarkin Waka 72hrs To Apologize Or Face Legal Action
ASUU Strike: Students Lose 13 Months Under Buhari
Inside Abuja’s Manhole Of Death
2023: Choice Of Presidential Candidate Will Determine Igbo’s Status In Nigeria – Ohanaeze
Actress Anita Joseph Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary
BREAKING: ‘Killer’ Proprietor Makes U-Turn, Denies Murdering 5-Year-Old Hanifa
VIDEO: How NDLEA Nailed Abba Kyari
JAMB Has No Power To Decide Qualification For Admission – ASUU
PDP Will Challenge The Outcome Of FCT Council Polls – Ayu
Hurdles Before Anyim’s 2023 Presidential Bid
APC Convention: Confusion As Sale Of Forms Begins Amidst Zoning Controversy
Is There A Plot To Scuttle The Electoral Amendment Bill?
Kwara’s Unending War Of The Veils
We Are Working To Save Indigenous Languages From Extinction – Prof. Pate

Vanguard

Sylvester Oromoni: Father reveals deceased was not taken to hospital
7 things you didn’t know about Abba Kyari
Ebubeagu causes confusion, panic in Imo
WAEC reverses No-NIN No-Exam policy for 2022 WASSCE
The last 5 times ASUU has gone on strike
Man allegedly defiles own 3 daughters in Lagos
2023 elections and the sons of Barabbas
2023: APC has put Nigeria on life support -PDP
2023: Group calls for nationwide prayer for Tinubu
Kogi disburses N6.3bn for infrastructure in CUSTECH
Group lauds Lagos on two new State Universities
Save us from land-grabbers, Ogiyan begs Oyetola
ASUU sensitises students on planned strike
FG launches 5-yr strategic roadmap on sustenance of effective humanitarian interventions
Osun govt accuses Aregbesola of allegedly invading state capital with armed thugs
Banditry, insurgency led to closure of all schools, institutions in 8 Katsina LGAs, says Prof San Lugga
Sparkle assembles industry leaders to empower small business owners
Beijing against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for children
2023: Lagosians ‘ll determine if I deserve 2nd term – Sanwo-Olu
FCT loses N800b annually in revenues from real estate sector-Reps
Osun APC Primary: I’m confident of victory, says Oyetola
We’re anxious to produce Nigeria first Nobel Laureate in Science – FG
FCTA begins tree planting, beautification along Airport Road
EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
2021 premium income for insurance industry hits N630bn — NAICOM
Makinde approves appointment of 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland
Love is special to me – Singer/actress, Sandra Ifudu
FRSC begins clamp down on motorists using drugs, intoxicating substances
Court fixes March 28 to rule on NIS prayer to join DSS, NIA in El-Zakzaky’s suit
I will accept a date with any available gentleman – Actress, Chesan Nze
Ebubeagu causes confusion, panic in Imo
Celebrating at home, no boyfriend, no fiance – Skit maker, Kofankii
CP Frank Mba, five other police officers proceed to NIPSS
Ondo court jails widow for brutalizing 12-yr-old help with razor blade
7 things you didn’t know about Abba Kyari
Love is natural gift to humans – Actress Ejine Okoroafor
Insurance industry assets hits N2.1trn in 2021 – NAICOM
Nigerians celebrated Kyari’s bravery but recent revelations show sharp contradiction ― CAN
2023: APC has put Nigeria on life support -PDP
2023: Group calls for nationwide prayer for Tinubu
Group lauds Lagos on two new State Universities
Anambra guber election petition tribunal begins sitting in Ilorin
Osun 2022: Adeoti will defeat Oyetola to emerge next governor ― Aregbesola
Court fixes March 28 to rule on NIS prayer to join DSS, NIA in El-Zakzaky’s suit
Ondo court jails widow for brutalizing 12-yr-old help with razor blade
Nigerians celebrated Kyari’s bravery but recent revelations show sharp contradiction ― CAN
Hanifa: School proprietor recants, denies killing pupil
Celebrating at home, no boyfriend, no fiance – Skit maker, Kofankii
Love is natural gift to humans – Actress Ejine Okoroafor
Love is a beautiful thing – Actress, Temidayo Babatunde
I love everything about Valentine’s Day – Influencer, Eva Adaeze
I didn’t choose gospel music, Gospel music chose me – Bimbo Ponmile
Five varsities vie in NUGA preliminary games Zone N in Mubi
Kennedy Boboye, Akwa United part ways, as fans blame club for team’s slump
Increased Internet Access changing the way Nigerians interact with Sport
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala makes history for Barcelona
Here’s the form guide as UCL returns
CRC Credit Bureau unveils new group structure
European investors harp on Nigerian pact, opportunities, challenges
CBN cuts TB rate again as oversubscription hits 355%
Negative returns in Fixed Income set to boost equities trading – Analysts
Bullish oil prices firm up Naira value across markets
Nigeria and the price of sovereign innumeracy
Govts incompetently running NNPC deserve the Nobel prize
2023 elections and the sons of Barabbas
Games politicians play
EDITORIAL
Candidates should table their agendas