News Headlines Mar 10, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

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Bello Constitutes APC Convention Sub-committees, Lawan, Masari, Fayemi, Others Appointed Chairmen (Full List)
Senate Confirms Five ICPC Commissioners
APC Zones National Chairmanship Position to North-Central, South-West Gets Secretary
(Breaking) Electoral Act: Senate Rejects Buhari’s Request for Fresh Amendments
APC Stakeholders Mull Soft-landing for Buni, Akpanudoedehe’s Fate Uncertain
Niger Workers Continue with Warning Strike
Seven NDLEA Officers Injured During Arrest of Taraba Drug Kingpin
2023: Ohuabunwa Urges PDP to Choose Credible, Visionary Presidential Candidate
Lawmakers Demand Justice for Slain BRT Passenger, ‘Bamishe
Insecurity: Tambuwal Vows to Flush Out Bandits, Informants
Five Killed as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community
Agboola: SMEs Will Benefit from Flutterwave’s New Investment Plans
Dr. Kemi Ailoje: Helping Women Tackle Fertility Challenges, Gain Access
NIRSAL Facilitates N73bn to Agro-processing, Focus on De-risking Agriculture
NCC Allays Fears of Market Dominance in 5G Network Rollout
THE MDAS AND THE UKRAINE MISSION
NIGERIA, THE BRIDGE AND 2023
Ayom: The APC Has Done So Much, I Want to Promote…
Nordica Fertility Centre Celebrates First Baby From Ibidun Ighodalo 40at40 Project
2023: Tinubu to Meet with APC Lawmakers, as Ohuabunwa Meets with…
Ondo Varsity was a Museum of Abandoned Projects before my Intervention,…
Professionals in Politics Call on Jonathan to Join 2023 Presidential Race
Defection: Umahi, Deputy Ask A’ Court to Reverse Sack
Four Police Officers in Detention for Alleged Extortion in Rivers
Bello Constitutes APC Convention Sub-committees, Lawan, Masari, Fayemi, Others Appointed Chairmen…
Tension As Bayelsa Community Protest Alleged Killing of Woman
Fuel Tanker Explodes in Lagos, Razes Petrol Station, Residential Building
2023: Kwara North Group Urges Indigenes to Support AbdulRazaq for Infrastructural…
Senate Confirms Five ICPC Commissioners
Bad Roads: House to Investigate Alleged Illegalities, Fraud by FERMA
Fleeing Bandits in Niger Kill 64 Vigilance Group Members in Kebbi
Petitioner Demands N115m Compensation for Police Brutality
Police Arrest 15, As Street Urchins, Scavengers Clash in Ogun
Electoral Act: Cross River Lobby Group Hails President’s Assent
Seven Dead, Others Injured in Auto Crash in Niger
Gunmen Kill Five, Injure Others in Raid of Niger Communities
Group Commends Senate President, Seeks Inauguration of NDDC Board
APC Zones National Chairmanship Position to North-Central, South-West Gets Secretary
2023: Bassey Unveils 10-point Blueprint for C’River
2023 Poll: Nigeria will witness True Unity if Jonathan Emerges President,…
House Urges FG to Review Mass Transport Policy, Management
Environmentalist Charges Delta to Curb Crude Oil Theft, Pipeline Vandalism
Court Fixes April 12 to Hear Ibeto Rights Case against EFCC
Nigerian Airlines Form Alliance to Improve Service to Passengers
DIG Joseph Egbunike, Police Chief Incharge of Force Criminal Investigation Dept,…
IWD: EKOEXCEL Affirms Commitment to Gender Equality, Inclusion
(Breaking) Electoral Act: Senate Rejects Buhari’s Request for Fresh Amendments
Mbaka: Ugwuanyi Remains Most Peaceful Governor in Nigeria
Slain BRT Passenger: Perpetrators Must Pay for the Crime, Says Sanwo-Olu
NBA Flays Umahi’s Attack on Judge over Sack from Office
Osinbajo Presides over FEC Meeting
Gov Sani Bello ‘ll Deliver Credible National Convention, Says Niger SSG
REVISITING THE SECOND NATIONAL OPERATOR LICENCE
Agboola: SMEs Will Benefit from Flutterwave’s New Investment Plans
Develop Digital that Offer Employment Opportunities for Women, AFF Urges…
LIRS Reaffirms March 31 Deadline for Filing Individual Annual Tax Returns
Gains in Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas Sectors LiftsStock Market by…
Ecobank Extends Mortgage Finance to Civil Servants in Ogun
Business Leaders, Experts Rally Entrepreneurs on Productivity at FCMB Forum
Odi-Okojie: ‘I’ll Be One of the New Faces In Abuja…
OF RASCALS, RADICALS AND REBELS
#IWD 2022: Before We Get Overtaken By Faux Platitudes
The Pandemic Undid the Global Strides Made Towards Gender Equality
IWD: Cycology Riding Club Canvasses Gender Equality
ESGN Takes Endometriosis Awareness to Schools
IWD: Eunisell Affirms Commitment to Equal-gender Workplace, Celebrates Female Employees
Osun Govt Seeks Stakeholders Collaboration in Tackling Maternal Deaths
WFP: Climate Crisis Threatens Good Security for Women and Girls
i-Fitness Expands to Become West Africa’s First, Fastest Growing Chain
AstraZeneca Marks Anniversary of First COVAX Vaccine Deliveries to Africa
Kidney Dialysis: How Three Sisters Cater for Low Income, Uninsured Patients
World Athletics Awards Okpekpe Road Race 2022 Elite Label
Woods Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
Man City Held, Qualify from First Leg 5-0 Advantage
NFF in Grief as Former Super Eagle, Justice Christopher, Dies at 41
Rangers’ Awka Move Excites Monimichelle
Ekong Back from Injury, to Play against Ghana in Playoffs
IWD2022: Bridge Nigeria Seeks Access to Quality Education for Broader Life Opportunities
APC, PDP, and the Mafia Game
Editorial
THE HIGHWAY CONCESSION PLAN

The Nation

Lawmaker drums up support for Nigeria Startup Bill
Minister urges ITF, others to tackle unemployment
APC NEC meeting now holds next Thursday
El-Rufai: 19 APC governors endorsed Buni’s removal
Umahi under fire for attacking judge
El-Rufai: 19 APC governors endorsed Buni’s removal
Umahi under fire for attacking judge
Bamise: Family demands autopsy as BRT resumes operations
Editorial : Lari Williams
Cerebral triumph
UNICEF donates drugs to Borno, Yobe
Why are oil majors fleeing Nigeria?
Nigeria and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict
Transformation of my town
APC: The war within
Makinde and the cleaning of Ibadan
Of VIP’s misuse of the police personnel
Nollywood and the rage of rituals
Problem with the new Electoral Act
‘Seven men raped 13-year-old’
BRT murder: Family challenges police claim on body
Charly Boy meets Bobrisky, shares photos
Davido mocks cousin as uncle wins Osun PDP factional primary
Minister: Why Nigeria can’t meet OPEC quota
Jaiz Bank opens new branch
$10b fund to empower 100m women launched
Coca-Cola appoints public relations agency

The Punch

Petrol tanker explodes, Lagos filling station, building burnt, many homeless
They attacked me, cut my face –3SC striker brutalised by soldiers
General’s killers, over 200 terrorists, others arrested in Kaduna
Why can’t Nigerian men’s love for women pass gender bills?
Soldier detained for refusing to fight Boko Haram, three bandits escape from Kogi detention
Buni’s lawyers, rebels colluded to procure judgment stopping convention – El-Rufai
Ex-DIG says cops’ new dress code illegal
CAC disowns firm awarded $214.8m contract, Reps summon officials
Petrol tanker explodes, Lagos filling station, building burnt, many homeless
Family of Lagos soldier allegedly killed by DSS demands justice
Delta primary school worker arrested with seven missing computers
Fake NSCDC officers nabbed for extorting money from petrol stations
5G: Telcos mull phased rollout, fear consumers’ weak purchasing power
Aviation fuel: Airfare hikes loom as marketers predict N700/litre
IOCs’ exit stalls Nigeria’s ability to meet OPEC quota – FG
FG bans direct farmers, foreigners trade, demands agents
Don’t be distracted, Akeredolu tells APC chairmanship aspirant
Osun 2022: Medical doctor emerges NNPP candidate
APC zones chairmanship to North Central, nat’l secretary to South-West
Forget 2023 presidency, Tinubu supporters tell Osinbajo, others
Igoche questions FIBA backing for Ahmadu-Kida-led NBBF
NNL: Gateway go top after Insurance win
NFF, ex-Eagles stars mourn fallen Christopher
Timaya left me in pool of blood, hit-and-run victim breaks silence
Bamise: How I escaped similar experience with Uber driver – BBN Khloe
Dramas of clash, babysitter after Davido’s mammoth O2 Arena concert
We’re underpaid, work like slaves, declares actor, Okeke

Leadership

IFC Launches $75m AFI To Promote Growth, Jobs in Africa
IWD: Stallion Auto KeKe Reiterates Support For Women Empowerment
Nasarawa Govt Priorities Housing Of Citizens
Corruption, Hindering Progress In Maritime Sector – NSC Boss
Huawei Recommits To Supporting Nigeria’s Energy Sector, Lauded By Partners
Tax Dispute: FIRS, MultiChoice Nigeria Agree To Resolve Tax Dispute
BOI Wins Award For $1bn Syndicated Term Loan Facility
6 Domestic Airlines Sign Spring Alliance For Improved Service Delivery
Minister Restates Commitment To School Sports Development
NPFL: Rangers’ Move To Play In Awka City Stadium Thrills Monimichelle
Mark D’Ball: Delta Force Survive Scare, Beat Kada Stars 67-63, Kano Pillars Win
World Athletics Awards Okpekpe Road Race 2022 Elite Label
Buni Won’t Return As APC Caretaker Committee Chairman – El-Rufai
Electoral Act Amendment: For Once, 9th Senate Rejects Buhari’s Request
ASUU Strike: UTAS Has Failed Integrity Test, Federal Govt Insists
Defection: Umahi Appeals Sack By Court
West Fears Russia May Use Unconventional Weapons
Electoral Act Amendment: For Once, 9th Senate Rejects Buhari’s Request
ASUU Strike: UTAS Has Failed Integrity Test, Federal Govt Insists
NWC: Finally, APC Releases Approved Zoning List
APC Crisis: Drama As Akpanudoedehe Storms Out Of Committee Meeting
2 Candidates Emerge At Osun PDP Gubernatorial Primary Election
Rejection Of Gender Balance Through Constitutional Amendment Disservice To Women
Mayegun Is Thy Name, S.O. Oyebode, My Father, My Mentor
2023 Presidency: Coalition Lobbies Jonathan To Contest
2023: Intervene To Save APC Now, Nwaokobia Tells Buhari
Minister Restates Commitment To School Sports Development
EDITORIAL
Nigerian Volunteers And The War In Ukraine

The Sun

FG bans foreigners from buying farm produce directly from farmers
Court fixes March 23 to hear FG’s request to extradite Abba Kyari
Why NASS killed it –Ekwunife
Ibadan agog ahead Olubadan’s coronation
Strike: ASUU yet to meet govt’s demand –FG
Former Iyalode’s daughter assassinated in Ibadan: family source
Anambra awards: Obiano honours Obi, Anyaoku, Amaechi, Ekwueme, others
Bandits attack Kebbi deputy gov’s convoy, kill police officer
More lawyers fault court as Umahi, others appeal judgment
Gender bills: NASS has declared war on women –Groups
Why NASS killed it –Ekwunife
We’re yet to receive certified copy of judgment –INEC
2023: Ukwa-Ngwa leaders insist on Abia charter of equity
Ebonyi: Umahi, deputy, lawmakers ask Court of Appeal to set aside judgment removing them from office
APC CECPC releases zoning formula for national convention
Eunisell pledges to deepen gender equality in workplace
Zero investment, insecurity reason for not meeting OPEC production quota – Sylva
ITF spends N1.1 billion for SIWES
AFEX, CIS ink deal to drive Commodities Market education among Capital Market players
Six Nigerian airlines form ‘Spring Alliance’ to tackle flight delays, cancellation
FIBA confirms Kida NBBF president
World Cup playoff: Injuries rock Black Stars camp
Eguavoen sweats on Troost Ekong fitness
Super Falcons’ Plumptre listed for PFA Fans award
Ex-Super Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher is dead
Nigeria to host first Africa Beach Soccer League
LOC gives NUGA go-ahead for UNILAG 2022
Russia drags FIFA, UEFA to CAS
Deviant first ladies without borders
Citizen Oluwabamise Ayanwole and plight of women
Temperature rise: Everywhere not so good for Nigeria
Constitution amendment and citizens’ expectations (2)
New female police uniform, what an idea!
Sterling rays from Suleiman’s corner
Oyo: Makinde, EFCC at loggerheads
Why I want to be king of Ajah/Okun Ajah –Olumegbon
Nigeria Police and contributory pensions
Tambuwal’s consultative visit to North West and matters arising
Oyo: Makinde, EFCC at loggerheads
Why I want to be king of Ajah/Okun Ajah –Olumegbon
Why Kidney disease remains a silent killer –Udoh
Bandits attack Kebbi deputy gov’s convoy, kill police officer
Why NASS killed it –Ekwunife
Binance, Utiva partner to empower women with blockchain skills
NYC calls for collective action
Mrs. Ugwuanyi advocates robust campaign for gender equality
Ibadan agog ahead Olubadan’s coronation
2023: Ukwa-Ngwa leaders insist on Abia charter of equity
Media awards excite Briggs
Imo govt recovers 1,130 shops from Okorocha’s family, cronies
Strike: ASUU yet to meet govt’s demand –FG
2023 zoning, Atiku and Ekweremadu
Abia guber: Ibe as a game changer
Constitution amendment and other matters

Daily Trust

APC Crisis: El-Rufai, Umahi Divided Over Buni
Teenager Steals Shisha Pot In Ekiti
FCT Security Team Demolishes Shops In Karu Market
More Households Shun Open Defecation, Embrace Latrines In Abuja Suburb
Mixed Reactions As Air Peace, Azman, 4 Others Form Alliance
Hasty Exit Of IOCs Blurs Nigeria’s 1.8m Barrel Daily Oil Quota – Sylva
Mixed Reactions As Air Peace, Azman, 4 Others Form Alliance
Hasty Exit Of IOCs Blurs Nigeria’s 1.8m Barrel Daily Oil Quota – Sylva
BOI Wins Award For $1bn Syndicated Term Loan Facility
Reps Direct Oil Marketers To Make Aviation Fuel Available
Jaiz Bank Hajj Savings Account Accrual Hits N1bn
NYSC Governing Board Urge Ventures Department On Diversification
How Gas, Water Issues Rip Power Grid Of 4,100MW In 4 Days
Marketers Blame Aviation Fuel Price Hike, Scarcity On Delayed Payment
FG Bans Foreigners From Buying Produce Directly From Farmers
Nigeria Agribusiness Group Wants Anchor Borrowers Institutionalised
FairMoney MfB Boosting Financial Inclusion With Digital Banking
As Renewable Drive Rises, Nigeria Seeks Funding For Oil, Gas Projects
Farmer Proves Commercial Banana Production Possible In Kano
Hard Work, Only Way To Achieve Academic Excellence – VC
Despite N31.9bn Earmarked For Education, Nasarawa Pupils Learn Under Trees
High Charges By FG Agencies To Review Educ Materials Worry Publishers
World Athletics Award Okpekpe Road Elite Label
Falconets Land In Dakar For Battle With Senegal
Ex-Eagles’ Justice Christopher Dies Aged 40
Ex-Super Eagles Stars Grace Paris Africana Int’l Sch Sports Festival
Djokovic Entered On Indian Wells
Barca Excited To Win Europa League Title, Says De Jong
Umahi’s Misadventures, Matawalle’s Escape And The Law Being A Prancing Ass
The Prospect Of Nigeria’s Tourism In A Digital Economy
In The North West Killing Fields, One Man’s Bandit Is Another’s Freedom Fighter
Mannerless’ Young People
Governor Zulum, Please Repair Galtimari By-Pass Road
EDITORIAL: Time To Overhaul Social Intervention Programmes
Tsangaya Schools: Kudos To Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation
Zamfara: Twin Theatre Of Unrest And Religious Absurdity
Quantity Surveyors Urged To Imbibe Professional Ethics
FG: ASUU Yet To Meet Demand On UTAS
APC Crisis: El-Rufai, Umahi Divided Over Buni
Six Die In Edo Road Accident
How Soldiers Turned Commercial Driver To A Sweeper For Refusing To Part With Bribe
How Bandits Forced Kidnapped 13-Year-Old To Rear Cattle For Two Years
APC Crisis: Buni Is Gone, Bello Has Backing Of Buhari, 19 Govs – El-Rufai
Ukraine War: Western Sanctions Taking Toll On Us, Nigerian Students In Russia Speak
Witness: Bandits Who Gunned Down Soldiers Rode On Over 200 Motorcycles
Bandits Gun Down Soldiers In Kebbi
Quantity Surveyors Urged To Imbibe Professional Ethics
FG: ASUU Yet To Meet Demand On UTAS
Six Die In Edo Road Accident
Councilors’ Forum Task State Assemblies On Ratification Of LG Autonomy Bill
ECOWAS Engages Stakeholders On Security Of Citizens
2023: INEC Sets Dates For Campaign Activities, Increases Polling Units In Kaduna
Sack: NBA Knocks Gov Umahi Over ‘Influenced Judgement’ Comment
We Won’t Tolerate Politics Of Thuggery In Kano – Ganduje
APC Zones Chairmanship Position To North-Central
World Athletics Award Okpekpe Road Elite Label
Falconets Land In Dakar For Battle With Senegal
Ex-Eagles’ Justice Christopher Dies Aged 40
Ex-Super Eagles Stars Grace Paris Africana Int’l Sch Sports Festival
Umahi’s Misadventures, Matawalle’s Escape And The Law Being A Prancing Ass
Constitutional Amendment Process Without Nigerian Women