News Headlines Mar 20, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Game on, Court Vacates Order Stopping APC’s Convention, Akpanudoedehe Returns
Awka Monarch: Ebelechukwu Obiano Has Desecrated Kingdom By Fighting Bianca, Says Serious Consequences Loom
Non-negotiability and Indissolubility of Nigeria: CNG and Plebiscite as Panacea to Separatist Agitations
DSS Raises the Alarm over Plot by Unknown Groups
*Says agency on trail of planners
Southern Govs Congratulate Soludo
New Senate Bill Will Curb Illicit Wealth Acquisition Among Civil Servants,…
Publish Names, Operators of Alleged Accounts Inherited from Us, Katsina PDP…
Ubani Tells State Governors to Demand for Stamp Duties Revenues
Sanwo-Olu Increases Support for Lagos Employment Trust Fund by 100%
Cadbury’s Tom Tom Commences Registration for ‘Breathe for It’
Presidential Aspirant Vows to Tackle Challenges Facing Nigeria
Ukanwoke: BetKing Changing the Face of Sports Betting
Stallion Celebrates Rolls Out 100,000th Bajaj Keke in Nigeria
Mercedes Further Upgrades V8 Models of AMG GT 4 Door Coupé
Dapo Abiodun:Ogun Attracting the Largest
Ehirim: The Technocrat who wants to be Soludo of Imo
Babangida, Others for Recognition at St. George’s Ambulance Foundation’s Anniversary
A Show for Feminine Flame
Identity Space as Theme of New Solo Show at Terra Kulture
‘Afroconfusionist’ Choreographer Explores African Dance, Music in Hamburg
Oligarch Governors and Politics in Troubled Times
TO BUILD ENDURING WEALTH, YOU MUST IMBIBE THE HABITS OF WEALTHY…
The Nation
Oluwo unveils new queen as they get married in Kano
How I prevented full blown physical combat between Bianca, Obiano’s wife —Umeh
Electoral Act: NASS seeks legal advice, may challenge court ruling
APC convention: Power sharing arrangements near collapse in zones
Nigerians count losses from electricity grid collapse
Gunmen raze Ohanaeze President Obiozor’s house, bomb Imo police station
Obiano spent Anambra money well, says Umeh
Import reduction: FG saves N5.3 trillion
‘We want to bring solution to Nigeria’s problems’
Bandits kill five, kidnap 22 others in Kaduna
Communal crisis: Eight killed, thousands displaced in Cross River…
Churches and political directorates
Defection: APC state chairmen decry court ruling sacking Umahi
Nigerians count losses from electricity grid collapse
Petrol scarcity: NARTO urges members to resume full operation
Import reduction: FG saves N5.3 trillion
‘We want to bring solution to Nigeria’s problems’
Bandits kill five, kidnap 22 others in Kaduna
Communal crisis: Eight killed, thousands displaced in Cross River…
Bandits kill five, kidnap 22 others in Kaduna
Bandits kill five, kidnap 22 in Kaduna communities
Teenager nabbed for allegedly killing brother in Bauchi
Police to sanction operatives for allegedly assaulting masquerade…
JUST IN: Gunmen set police division ablaze in Imo
NUGA 2022: Best Athletes to represent Nigeria in China – Games President
FA Cup Q-Finals: Chelsea beat Boro 2-0 to reach semi-finals
EPL: Saka’s opener keeps Arsenal stronger on top 4
Politics, parties and development
Dimming the Black Stars
The Punch
Engage stakeholders on proposed monthly rent, Experts tell FG
Bayero demand enhanced airline operations in Kano
Electoral Act: PDP rejects judgment, may report Malami, judge to NJC, NBA
SAN seeks increased funding of education sector
Ukraine: NIDCOM ready to provide therapy for Nigerian returnees, says Abike Dabiri-Erewa
2023: I will return to farm if Buhari backs Tinubu -Ojudu
Nigerians need to know how much Buhari spends on foreign medical trips – Ogun, Edo PDP Rep
How northern leaders, elite’s silence encourage forceful abductions, child marriage
Terrorists kill five, release 32 Kaduna kidnap victims after N16m ransom payment
Gunmen kill Lalong’s aide’s stepbrother, abduct stepmother, one other
Police arrest Bayelsa woman for burning stepdaughter’s bum with hot knife
We’ll fish out, punish cops who assaulted masquerader in viral video – Enugu CP
IMF asks CBN to scale back credit intervention schemes
Manufacturing trade deficit hits N27.33tn in two years -NBS report
Payment firms are fierce competitors to banks -Coronation Merchant Bank CEO, Adegbohungbe
Customs to decongest ports with new inspection regime
Wike betrayed Amaechi, he should apologise to him first – Aguebor, Edo PDP chieftain
Umahi: Caught in the web of defection
Electoral Act: Why APC convention may be nullified -Lawyer
Transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, finishes last in final championship race
Nigerians Eduwo, Iwuala take Tunisian giants Esperance to quarters
India 2022: Nigeria’s Flamingos fly past DR Congo, win 5-0
Lukaku scores as Chelsea beat Middlesbrough to reach FA Cup semi-finals
You can conceive if you have endometriosis, but…
Sickle cell and nuts
Set your marital values in pursuit of love and happiness
I want to shatter biases against men with music – rapper, Dotman
Barrister wanted me to take after his military career, not music —Son
Ayinde Barrister’s widows in search of ‘true love’ 11 years after his death
Being sexy doesn’t make one a slut –Peju Johnson
Leadership
Kaiama Emirate To Honour Lawan In Kwara Sunday
Section 84 Of Electoral Act Made To ‘Witch-hunt’ Govt’s Appointees – Group
Court Verdict On Electoral Act, Victory For Rule Of Law – Arewa Youths
DSS Uncovers Plot To Cause Ethno-Religious Crisis In North-Central
2023: Come And Save Nigerian Democracy, Unity, Diaspora Group Writes Atiku
UniJos Teaching Hospital Denies Discrimination Allegation Against Hausa/Fulani Patients
NISS Trains 55 DSS Operatives In Advanced Weapon Handling
APC NWC: 19 Youth Leader Aspirants, Others Join Dada’s Team
Road Safety: It Takes Only Two Seconds
Mentoring Women To Be Independent Remains My Priority – Roni Akins
APC NWC: Late MKO Abiola’s Daughter, Rinsola, Vies For Youth Leader Position
NPFL: Heartland, MFM Square Up In Relegation Battle
Football Transfer: Barcelona, PSG To Battle For Salah’
2022 NUGA Games: Vbank Announces Partnership With Unilag
Filmmaker Decries Growing Menace Of Agberos In Lagos
Organisers Announces Date For 2022 AMVCA
2023: On The Eligibility Of Political Appointees To Contest
2023: Coalition Drums Support For Abdulfatah To Vie For Kaduna Gov’ship
APC Chair: Zulum Declares Support, Rallies Govs, Deputies, Others For Akume
2022 NUGA Games: Vbank Announces Partnership With Unilag
Filmmaker Decries Growing Menace Of Agberos In Lagos
Organisers Announces Date For 2022 AMVCA
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The Sun
BREAKING: Gunmen bomb Ohanaeze PG, Obiozor’s country home in Imo
APC convention: Unity list, micro-zoning, consensus pose fresh challenges
2023: Fresh anxiety in PDP over presidential zoning
Horror in Imo as gunmen bomb Ohanaeze PG home, police division
Advocates of 2023 presidency for North are separatists – Prof Itse Sagay
EFCC denies Obiano bail, may get court order to hold him
DSS raises alarm of plots to destabilise country
Oyetola charges Sharia councils to preach unity
Lai Mohammed, Makarfi, Peter Obi, Gbenga Daniel, others for Freedom Online 4th annual lecture
Union Bank charity initiative gives joy to communities
Brace up for herculean job ahead, Akeredolu tells Soludo
Horror in Imo as gunmen bomb Ohanaeze PG home, police division
APC convention: Unity list, micro-zoning, consensus pose fresh challenges
2023: Fresh anxiety in PDP over presidential zoning
2023 presidency: Bauchi standstill as youths endorse Yahaya Bello
… As Northern youth groups call Emefiele to contest
2023: 260 ex-councillors reiterate support for Ugwuanyi
Union Bank charity initiative gives joy to communities
Evacuation: NIDCOM, ASSP plan post-traumatic therapy for Ukraine returnees
FAAN bans immigration officers from airport jobs for extorting 14-year-old passenger
Napoli cautious of Osimhen’s fitness
It’s tough being Super Eagles coach – Eguavoen
NSF: Delta approves upgrade of Keshi stadium
UCL Q/Final: Chukwueze faces Bayern test
Italian scouts storm Paddysco Sports Academy
Egbeyemi, Ogunjobi win 2022 CBN Juniors Tennis awards
Ikeja Golf Club: 700 Golfers battle for Captain’s Day tourney glory
D’Tigress to open World Cup campaign against Japan
Ghana technical advisor, Hughton arrives Accra
Delta 2023: War over summit on zoning deepens among royal fathers
2 Warri pastors fight over controversial testimony
Gas explosion kills expatriate, 2 others at BUA Cement factory
Awka: Nigeria rapidly collapsing, Obi, Jerry Gana, others declare
Nationwide blackout: FG directs NBET to negotiate with Agip on energy supply
New NBC Board and Lai Mohammed
Weird things women do to keep their marriage
Union Bank charity initiative gives joy to communities
Brace up for herculean job ahead, Akeredolu tells Soludo
Horror in Imo as gunmen bomb Ohanaeze PG home, police division
2023: 260 ex-councillors reiterate support for Ugwuanyi
Community confers titles on Diri, deputy over Elebele bridge
Evacuation: NIDCOM, ASSP plan post-traumatic therapy for Ukraine returnees
Nigeria to strengthen bilateral ties with Sierra Leone, says Onu
Be active in politics, Abe tasks youths
Ugwuanyi: Celebrating a unique personality at 58
Ugwuanyi: 58 Garlands for a Pathfinder
Advocates of 2023 presidency for North are separatists – Prof Itse Sagay
Umahi tasks engineers to harness abundant resources for industrial revolution
Epileptic power supply: Governors invite minister to give reasons at Wednesday meeting
2023: Atiku, Tinubu threat to Igbo presidency – Chekwas Okorie
Daily Trust
2023: I’ll Resume Farming If Buhari Supports Tinubu – Ojudu
How Nigerian Institutions Can Explore Alternative Funding Sources – Liman
Increasing State Varsities Depend On TETFund For Survival
We Should Stop Establishing More Universities – Prof Jibril
Why We’ll Never Encourage Tuition Fees – ASUU
HND/BSc Dichotomy As Albatross
How Art Deepens Diplomacy – Pauline Yang
Art Exhibition Set To Add Value To Persons Living With Sickle Cell Anaemia
Cinema Exhibitors Seek Religious Communities’ Support For Viewership
Amid Soaring Fertiliser Prices, Farmers To Spend More On Agrochemicals
Women Learn ‘False Bottom’ Rice Parboiling Technology
Use Resistant Seeds To Mitigate Drought, IAR Tells Farmers
Failure To Promotes Local Fabricators Slows Agric Mechanization Drive
Poly Innovation Centre Manufactures Defeathering, Juice Extractor, Castor Oil Machines
JSS3 Students Use Broken Chairs To Invent Grain Threshing Machine
AGRO SOLUTIONS: Key Drivers Found For Environmental Adaptation In Ethiopian Chickens
We Are Sending Our Innovations To The Field – ARCN
CSS To Produce Vitamin A Cassava Biscuit
Only 10 Per Cent Of Nigerian Farmers Use Hybrid Seeds
As Previous Reports Gather Dust, NASS Initiates Fresh Probes Of MDAs
Inside The Politics Tearing Edo PDP Apart
How NAICOM Pushes Reforms To Attain N6trn Yearly Premium By 2030
Optimism As FG Set To Increase Abuja’s Grid By 624mw
8 Keys To Power (I)
Vows: Make And Fulfil Them
Beyond The Myth: Will 2022 Census Complicate The 2023 General Election?
Non-Payment Of Salaries: Niger Schools Shut As Teachers Remain At Home For Second Term
Declining Glory Of Igbo Apprenticeship System That Bred Billionaire Bizmen
Workers’ Strike Paralyses Healthcare Delivery System
CP Orders Probe Of Policemen Over Assault On Man, Masquerade
Buhari Support Group Members Dump APC For NNPP
2023: Group Asks Amaechi To Declare For President
2023: ITF DG Denies Running For Elective Position
NDE Trains 50 Unemployed Graduates
Youths Storm Streets, Say ‘No Going Back On Yahaya Bello’
Masari Lauds Buhari On Social Intervention Programmes
Rangers Beat Lobi Stars 5-3 To Put More Pressure On Tama
Mahuchikh Strikes Gold For Ukraine After Fleeing Russian Invasion
Swiatek, Sakkari Set Up Indian Wells Title Clash
Osimhen Creates Serie A Record With Another Double For Napoli
There Will Be No Jollof Rice For Super Eagles In Kumasi
Saka Strike Enough To Earn Arsenal Win At Villa
Nigerian Para Powerlifter Gets Four-Year Ban For Doping Violation
Ruthless Flamingos Crush DR Congo 5-0 In 2022 W/Cup Qualifier
Clasico Is Perfect Time To Show What Barca Can Do – Xavi
Giroud Handed France Recall After Benzema Injury
What Buhari Must Learn From Bianca Ojukwu
APC Youth Leader: 19 Aspirants Join Dada’s Camp
Six Persons Feared Killed In Farmer-Herder Clash In
PHOTOS: Tinubu Hosts Kanu, Okocha, Ex-Super Eagles Players In Bourdillon
Media Trust, Startup Kano Hold Maiden Media Hackathon
Osimhen Sends Warning To Ghana, Hits Brace Again For Napoli
Kano Politician, Little, Picks PDP Gubernatorial Form
Woman Burns Step-Daughter’s Buttocks With Hot Knife In Bayelsa
Ortom Told Me He’d Return To APC Soon – Benue Politician, Agbese
Former NEMA DG Defects To PDP
Bandits Kill Teacher, Four Others In Kaduna
We Escaped After Our Abductors Drank To A Stupor, Katsina Girls Recount
Come To The Negotiating Table Without Delay, Zelensky Begs Russia
EPL Top Four: Saka Strikes To Give Arsenal Edge Over Manchester United
Oluwo Of Iwo Marries Kano Princess
Bandits Kill Teacher, Four Others In Kaduna
APC Crisis: How Buni, Yahaya Bello Defeated El-Rufai’s Camp
Editorial: Address Soaring Fertiliser Prices As National Emergency
Vanguard
BREAKING: 3 Govs placed under watch by security agencies over plot to destabilise Nigeria
Energy crisis: FG moves to resolve gas supply challenges to power plants
EFCC: Obiano didn’t build projects with sands, he did well as governor, says Sen Umeh
Create department of political affairs, Tinubu urges Muslims leaders
Kwankwaso, Galadima, Hunkuyi others set to join NNPP
APC Convention: Battle for top positions shifts to zones
Abduction of Medical Doctor: Gubio Chair sympathizes with victim’s family; warns opposition to ‘stop playing politics with lives’
IMO: Uzodinma blows hot as gunmen bomb Ohanaeze leader’s house, police station
SECTION 84 OF ELECTORAL ACT: Rage over ‘secret’ court verdict
Communal clash claims 8, thousands displaced in C’River — NEMA
Anger in four parts
Ereyitomi empowers more constituents with skill acquisition
NDLEA arrests 15 Nigerians, foreigners, seizes 187,791kg drugs in Lagos
Only God’s intervention can save Nigeria — Gani Adams
Worsening economic, security challenges: Ortom calls on President Buhari to resign
Why we must invest in education – Gbajabiamila
APC Crisis: Why Akpanudoedehe’s sack may fall through
Yoruba Nation Agitation: We have no connection with terrorists – Canadian activist, Bokini
2023: Delta North Monarchs to Orodje: Proposed summit has nothing to do with DTRC
Bagudu approves payment of N556m severance gratuity to ex-councillors
Police arrest ‘spirit’ attempting to dupe victim of N2.2m in Borno
2023: Ex Edo revenue Boss, Owie declares for senate
Nigeria’s foreign policy lacks national interests, values, others— Gambari
Groups hail courage of FHC Umuahia in quashing Section 84 (12) of Electoral Act
BUA explains fire incident at diesel storage tank farm in Sokoto
Nigeria loses N300m annually for deficiency in oral hygiene
Energy crisis: NARTO confirms FG’s implementation of 25% freight rate hike
Flood displaces 7 communities in Niger
Ignorance still driving human trafficking to thrive in society — NAPTIP
85-year-old man ‘killed’ in Ogun, body dumped beside river
Arrest of Obiano political intimidation, warning signal to serving Govs — Pepe, SAN
EMEFIELE: The arrowhead of Buhari’s economic revival policies
Russian invasion of Ukraine horrifying, say Heads of Int’l Finance Institutions
Nigeria must promote its national interest to be globally accepted – Gambari
Create department of political affairs, Tinubu urges Muslims leaders
Communal clash claims 8, thousands displaced in C’River — NEMA
NDLEA arrests 15 Nigerians, foreigners, seizes 187,791kg drugs in Lagos
Flood displaces 7 communities in Niger
Davido celebrates clearance of his long-awaited N80million Lamborghini
‘How our marriage break up rumours shook my husband and I’
Independent
Police Nab Woman For Burning StepDaughter With Hot Knife
2023: Insecurity, Hard Times Top Nigerians’ Anxieties
Gunmen Set Ohanaeze President’s House Ablaze
Internal Wrangling Takes Toll On APC, PDP
APC Micro-Zoning Collapses As Screening Begins
Expectations Heighten Over Soludo’s Govt In Anambra
Nigeria Needs Visionary Leaders In 2023 –Itua Ighodalo
Real Madrid Announce Squad For El Clasico Against Barcelona
Lewandowski Passes 30 Bundesliga Goals As Bayern Extend Lead
Lukaku Helps Fire Chelsea Into FA Cup Semi-Finals With…
Turan Wanted To Confront Alba During Galatasaray Vs…
Chelsea Booed On Arrival At Middlesbrough After…
Don’t Rush Into Any Business – Nnazor
Eti Plans To Pay 0.16 Cents As Dividends, How Much Is That…
Adopting Oyo State Model In Managing Lagos Transport Unions
Electricity Supply Disrupted By Network Vandalism –…
Enugu Guber: Zoning Debate Retains Centre Stage
APC May Break Up If It Denies Tinubu Presidential Ticket – Elebute
Nigerians Should Shun Politics Of Stomach Infrastructure – Kola-Daisi
2023: Waiting For Osinbajo’s Next Word
26th NUGA Commences Today, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu, Others To Grace Opening Ceremony
Iran Aiming To Increase Oil Exports, Says Minister
Sudan Raises Local Fuel Prices For The Second Time In A Month
Canada UN Mission ‘Corrects’ Letter Sent By Russian Counterpart
Mariupol Police Officer Pleads For Help From Biden, Macron
Brazil Bans Telegram Messaging Service In Crackdown On ‘Fake News’
FMs Of Iran, Oman Discuss Bilateral Ties…
Bulgaria Refuses Military Aid For Ukraine Amid US Defence Talks
