News Headlines Feb 6, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

Osinbajo: Shonekan Was a Man of Destiny Chosen for His Time
Power Generation Crashes By Alarming 630MW as Fire Outbreak Forces Lagos Egbin Plant to Suspend Operation
US Identifies Bad Governance, Corruption as Motivations for Coups in Africa
Buhari at AU Summit, Reiterates Commitment to Poverty Alleviation, Access to Education
Zamfara Lawmakers Move to Impeach Deputy Governor Over Alleged Corruption
Oni Dumps PDP for APGA, Cites Manipulation of Primary
AMACOS Elects Pioneer EXCOS
Crisis Hits APM Amid N16m Diversion Allegation
I’m Nigerian for All Nigerians, Says Saraki
Court Jails Two Persons for Illegal Firearm Possession
Monarchs’ll Have Constitutional Roles Soon, Says Lawan
In 30 Days, Lassa Fever Death Cases Hit 40
NiMet Warns of Deteriorating Weather Condition in 10 Northern States
Monarchs’ll Have Constitutional Roles Soon, Says Lawan
Cycology Cycling Club Donates Food to Lagos Street Sweepers
Why We Specially Celebrate Feb 14 in Bayelsa, Says Gov’s Aide,…
Experts Urge Effective use of Tax for Development
WorldRemit Seeks Expansion of Access to Remittance Inflows
National Assembly and Endless Amendments
2023: It’s the Power of Ideas, Stupid!
Akintunde-Johnson and the Trouble with Perception
Made in Nigeria, Enjoyed Worldwide
Frames Sustaining Nigeria’s Wasteful Petrol Subsidies

The Nation

Three feared dead in Onitsha market building collapse
VIDEO: Amaechi rides a horse after turbaning as Dan Anamar Daura
How Al-Makura, Sheriff, Lalong, others missed Amaechi’s turbaning
2023 Presidency: Southern position will shock Nigeria, says Wike
FG promises more weapons for military operations
Three feared dead in Onitsha market building collapse
BREAKING: Sunday Igboho will be released soon – Lawyer
Fashola: An analogy that almost marred a great speech
Editorial: Immunity with caution
Politics in Nigeria and the imperatives of prophecy
Tenure policy restoration in the federal service: Matters arising
Ekiti 2022 and Oyebanji’s emergence: Exceeding expectations?
Is APC unravelling?
Nexus between human nature, spirituality
Ritual killings don’t produce billionaires – Laura…
Fathia, Saheed Balogun ignore each other on birthdays
Fathia Balogun visits destitutes for birthday
Kwara Police Command nab suspected transborder kidnapper
Kaduna traffic official beats driver to death
FA Cup: Manchester City thrash Fulham 4-1
FA Cup: Alonso grabs extra-time winner to put Blues in fifth…
Is APC unravelling?
Olubadan: Ladoja laughs last

The Punch

I’ve lost interest in pursuing SAN title, but I won’t stop going to court – 80-year-old lawyer, Uno
25 jostle to become president as Costa Rica poll holds today
European oil facilities suffer cyber attacks
Season of false prophets
Amazon’s profit doubles, to raise membership fees
Governors, ex-govs, others meet in Lagos over insecurity, 2023 polls
Sofiat shouted for help when ex-boyfriend hit her head with a cutlass –Boyfriend of Ogun lady killed for money ritual
Why I dumped Eleka for Kolawole to become next Ekiti governor –Fayose
Residents panic as 40 suspected ‘Yahoo boys’ in white storm Abuja estate
Stolen car recovered in Lagos park
Court jails two Ogun politicians for illegal possession of firearms
Kano Hisbah intercepts four vehicles laden with beer
European oil facilities suffer cyber attacks
Amazon’s profit doubles, to raise membership fees
Technology and the reality of real estate development in Nigeria
Snap shares jump after first-quarter profit announcement
Oni free to defect, we’ll win without him – Ekiti PDP
2023: Desperate politicians scheming for PDP’s ticket against Nigerians’ interest says Wike
Electoral bill: How NASS barked, failed to bite
35-year-old medical doctor joins Osun gov race
Rooney reveals binge drinking during football career
Bundesliga: Lewandowski, Mueller score as Bayern edge Leipzig 3-2
EPL: Watford held by Burnley in relegation battle
AFCON: Cameroon come back from 3-0 to beat Burkina Faso, win bronze
Nollywood celebrates as Saidi Balogun, ex-wife Faithia Wiliams mark birthdays
My next album 95% ready, may be my last – Rapper Olamide
Don Jazzy, Toke Makinwa, others celebrate Tiwa Savage on 42nd birthday
Money used to build my house didn’t come from rituals, drugs – Laughpills

Leadership

2023: APM Passes No Confidence Vote On BoT
Our Traditional Stool Not For Sale, Says Emir Of Daura
US Death Toll, Sped By Omicron, Surpasses 900,000
…Nigeria Will Continue To Push For Justice, Fairness – President Buhari
Plant A Tree, Save The Environment For Humanity, Aregbesola Tells Nigerians
Osinbajo, Tinubu Rivalry Boosts Online Voter Registration In S/West
Uneasy Calm As Ritualists, Scavengers Hunt For Human Parts
AU Summit Holds Amid Coups, Pandemic Crises
4.16m Girls, Women At Risk Of Genital Mutilation In Nigeria – UNICEF
APC Chairmanship: Mustapha Promises To Establish Progressive Institute
Impeaching Your Deputy Illegally Is Recipe For Crisis, PDP Warns Matawalle
Oyo Denies Altering Policy On Freedom Of Religion
The Planned Return Of IDPs
APC Chairmanship: Mustapha Promises To Establish Progressive Institute
Uneasy Calm As Ritualists, Scavengers Hunt For Human Parts
AU Summit Holds Amid Coups, Pandemic Crises
Benue APC Chairman Tasked On Party Unity, Winning 2023 Elections
Nigeria’s Debt-to-revenue Ratio May Hit 90% In 2022
EDITORIAL
The Planned Return Of IDPs

The Sun

Monday sit-at-home order: What Nnamdi Kanu told Ekweremadu, 2 bishops and I –Abaribe
2023 presidency: APC plots to dump S’East, S’West
2023 presidency: Anxiety in PDP as Atiku, Anyim, others await zoning formula
PDP won’t support candidate without interest of Nigerians –Wike
Whenever I sleep, I see people screaming my name –Marytonette Okudare, singer
Rochas Okorocha exclusive: EFCC has no reason to drag me to court
TCN explains reason for blackout in Lagos
Nigeria‘ll push for justice, fairness in global affairs –Buhari
Enugu govt begins full reconstruction of Agbani road
Group backs Oyerinmade for Senate
2023: Lawmaker tasks Ohanaeze, S/East govs, others on Igbo presidency
Our education reforms not targeted at anyone – Oyetola
Peter Obi, credible presidential candidate, says Nwodo
2023: Northern youth group backs Igbo presidency
Dabby Chimere’s Head Over Bills hits cinemas
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire stages comeback with new host
What is fitness?
Ndigbo, 2023 and parties presidential permutations 3
Are children listening more to Satan than parents?
I really don’t want to be thinking of that witch!
End of tenure blues (1)
Soot of death in Rivers of life
The coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau
Embrace the senator trend
Hair Academy holds youth empowerment workshop in Asaba
Finger of God
Lagos beggars: No end in sight
What can be done to curb insecurity in Nigeria –Philip Umeh (SAN)
Why we wear military camouflage to rob –Kidnap kingpin
Why we wear military camouflage to rob –Kidnap kingpin
End of the road for petrol station, gas plants, ATM facilities robbers
Are you getting enough lutein and zeaxanthin?
What is fitness?
The sadness and joy of teachers elongated service
That smoking can ruin your life
Nigeria‘ll push for justice, fairness in global affairs –Buhari
Northern first ladies not strongly campaigning against practices harmful to girl-child –UmmuSalma Philips, film producer, writer

Daily Trust

Cameroon Produce Stunning Comeback To Win AFCON 3rd Place
We’re On A Mission To Rescue Kaduna From APC – Sen. Shehu Sani
How Domestic, Foreign Carriers Airlifted 14.2m Passengers In 2021
NGX To Diversify Listings, Attract Tech Companies
Unilever Returns To Profit As MTN Raises Revenue By 45%
21 Years After Jos Crisis, Displaced Residents Relive Life In New Settlements
Burkina Faso Coup Ignites Fear Of More Political Instability In Africa
I’ve Developed Perfect Formula For Cattle Rearing — Emir Of Muri
Barkindo: The Last Wiseman Standing In OPEC
Police Arrest 5 Over Kidnapping, Banditry
APC Declares Abe Winner Of Jos North/Bassa Constituency Primary
Youths Unveil Movement To Eliminate Politics Of Godfatherism, Thuggery
NEMA Distributes Relief Items To 300 Flood Victims
Navy Warns Illegal Refinery Operators
LG Polls Generally Peaceful
Insecurity: Gov Tasks Communities To Be Vigilant
2023: Group Wants Abia North To Produce Governor
Falconets Spank Young Lionesses 3-0 To Inflict More Misery On Cameroon
Abuja Almat, Kano Lintex Lead Others To 2022 Lagos Polo Festival
Pillars Fall In Uyo As Shammasu Can’t Stop Saving Nasarawa Utd
Mark D Ball Championship For Men Dunks Off In Abuja
Curtains Fall On 2021 AFCON As Senegal Battle Egypt For Ultimate Prize
Aboubakar’s Heroics Earn Indomitable Lions Bronze
Pharaohs Promised $635m Egyptian Pounds To Beat Senegal
Glamour Of The ‘Little Tournament’ In Africa
Lampard Enjoys Winning Start At Everton
Mahrez Double As Man City Crush Fulham
Season Of False Prophets
Cameroon Produce Stunning Comeback To Win AFCON 3rd Place
Lawan: Buhari In A Hurry To Develop Nigeria
2023: I ‘Ve No Rift With Oshiomhole, Says Edo Senator
2023: It’s Turn Of Abia North To Produce Governor – CSO
Women, Children Killed As Bandits Abduct Zamfara Residents
Amaechi: Daura Emirate Doesn’t Give Titles Anyhow, Says Emir
Sule Lamido: I Doubt If Jonathan Is Still A Member Of PDP
2023: We’ll Meet At Eagle Square, Orji Kalu Tells Tinubu, Other APC Presidential Aspirants
Daura Agog As Amaechi Receives Traditional Title
Zoning Taking Nigeria Backward – Sule Lamido
Katsina: 17 People Killed In Fresh Attack
We’re On A Mission To Rescue Kaduna From APC – Sen. Shehu Sani

Vanguard

[Breaking] AFCON 2021: Cameroon come from three goals down to win third place play-off
Ekiti 2022: Again, ex-Governor Segun Oni dumps PDP
Flamboyant lifestyle of religious leaders fueling money ritual – Don
2023: Nigeria needs younger, vibrant leadership to make it a greater place — Abdulsalami
2023 poll: Group preaches peace, political tolerance, others
Anchor Borrower: Farmers erect maize pyramid in Kaduna
Wike warns Rivers traditional rulers against oil bunkering
2023: Youths unveil rescue Nigeria mission for Yahaya Bello
NDDC now messier than when Buhari ordered forensic audit ― Agitators
Shonekan: Catalyst for stability, progress — Diya
Egbin fire: How we saved national grid from total collapse ― TCN
Panic as ‘Yahoo boys’ in white invade Abuja estate at midnight
14 Edo Assembly members-elect seek Ayu’s intervention on exclusion from parliamentary duties
Chinese President congratulates African countries, others on the opening of 35th African Union Summit
Buhari in a hurry to develop Nigeria – Senate President, Lawan
2023: Why power should shift to Southeast — Ezeife, Arewa youths
Three feared killed in Ochanja market building collapse
Flamboyant lifestyle of religious leaders fueling money ritual – Don
Controversy trails Kebbi LG polls as PDP alleges vote buying, late arrival of sensitive materials
High success rate of surgical procedures drives India-Nigeria medical relations — Expert
Civil Society laments high cost of rent in Delta, calls for govt intervention
2023: Nigeria needs younger, vibrant leadership to make it a greater place — Abdulsalami
2023 Presidency: Why Yahaya Bello remains Nigeria’s best choice — Prof Nwaokobia
Rail line project ‘ll extend beyond Daura-Katsina before Buhari leaves office — Amaechi
Aisha Buhari tasks stakeholders on cancer awareness
Sen Abaribe bemoans insecurity in South-East, says Nnamdi Kanu didn’t order Monday sit-at-home
2023 Presidency: Decision of south ‘ll shake Nigeria — Wike
PDP vows to challenge IPAC election in Ebonyi
Buhari at AU: Nigeria ‘ll continue to stand, fight for justice
Our education reforms not targeted at anyone — Oyetola
I’m not owing any worker in Imo — Uzodimma boasts
My prayer is for God to give you a higher office — Daura Emir prays for Rotimi Amaechi
TSG scores TotalEnergies AFCON high
Crucial for sustainable democracy — APM urges Buhari to sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Motsepe visits families of victims of Olembe stadium crush
Don’t truncate democracy with your actions, Catholic Bishop tells politicians
Predicting Sunday’s final is a hard call – Mimi Fawaz
2023: Youths unveil rescue Nigeria mission for Yahaya Bello
2023: Why power should shift to Southeast — Ezeife, Arewa youths
2023 Presidency: Decision of south ‘ll shake Nigeria — Wike
Crucial for sustainable democracy — APM urges Buhari to sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill
Don’t truncate democracy with your actions, Catholic Bishop tells politicians
Wike warns Rivers traditional rulers against oil bunkering
Panic as ‘Yahoo boys’ in white invade Abuja estate at midnight
Civil Society laments high cost of rent in Delta, calls for govt intervention
Crisis over plan to smuggle out Dialysis machine from Imo community health center
Kidnap Victim:I was to be beheaded when God intervened —Wali Bukkuyum, Youth leader
I built my Instagram page by shaking my butt- Janemena
My marriage would have killed me – Onyeka Onwenu
Rochas and the security vote honey pot
Leadership is difficult because governance is very stubborn
Why Enugu people, not one man, should choose next governor
EdoJob Centre: Obaseki Ramping Up Employment Figures With Free Skills Training, Job Matching, Others
Are we prepared for what it takes to be successful?
How Sammie Okposo is a danger to Nigeria’s democracy