News Headlines Mar 3, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

President Insists Adamu is Preferred Candidate for APC Chair
Court Has Restricted EFCC from Arresting, Further Inviting Our Lawyer, Says Innoson
Strike: PCC Mediates in NANS, ASUU’s Rift
Atiku: Nigeria will Be Doomed If It Fails to Get it…
Sanwo-Olu: For His Unblemished Service in God’s Kingdom, Adeboye a Role…
200 Gunmen Neutralised as Niger SSG’s Village is Invaded
Dikio Seeks Stronger Partnership with Military to Empower Ex-agitators
Printers Commend Buhari on Law Backing Card Readers, Electronic Transmission of…
Ondo Monarchs Endorse Re-election of Tunji-Ojo as House Member
2023: Hayatu-Deen Declares Presidential Bid, Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Poverty
Insecurity Biggest Threat to 2023 Elections, CAN tells EU
Lawmakers to Probe Status of Stolen Nigerian Artefacts
Kwara Maintains Lead on Performance Ranking
Commission for Refugees, NITDA Partner to Train 10,000 Persons
INEC Registers New 113,255 Voters, Creates 960 Polling Units…
A’Ibom to Sanction Warring Communities
Lagos Sensitises Stakeholders on New Resident ID Card
2023: Amaechi More Qualified for Presidency, Says Rivers APC Chieftain
Anti-open Grazing Law: Bayelsa to Set Up Enforcement Teams in LGAs
Katsina NULGE Demands Local Government Autonomy
Work Begins on 37km Electrification Project in Edo
Lawmakers Task IG, Service Chiefs to Rescue Anambra Kidnapped Victims
BATTLE FOR APC CHAIRMANSHIP

LEVERAGING KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY FOR NATIONAL GROWTH
EVANS’ JUST DESSERTS
Rivers Community Turning into Tourism Hub, Attracts Global Prominence
Xerox Set to Digitise New Work Space with Electronic Document
Pollicy to Impact 1m African Females by 2040 with Digital Program
How Nigeria’s Tax Earnings Fell by 26% in Q4 2021
More Schools for International Schools Athletics Championships
HYPOCRISY OF THE WEST
Tallen Asks Nigerians to Pray for Legislators Who Voted Against Women…
FEC Okays N3.5bn Security Screening Equipment for Abuja, Lagos, Kano Airports
Lawmaker Queries N’ Assembly’s Rejection of Bills on Women Empowerment
Independent Investigation Panel on SARS Gives Police Six-day Ultimatum over Missing…
Fuel Subsidy: Lawan Urges Buhari to Forward PIA Amendment Bill to…
Deregistered Parties Accuse INEC of Ignoring Court Ruling
Gridlock: House Urges FG to Construct Rail Tracks to Dangote Refinery,…
Two Killed as Benue Communities Clash Again
2023: Saraki is Best Candidate, Says Hagher
NSCDC: Nigeria Needs Volunteers to Cater for 2.7m IDPs
NSCDC: Nigeria Needs Volunteers to Cater for 2.7m IDPs
FG Approves Release of $8.5m for Evacuation of Nigerians Stranded in…
Group Blames Three Senators for Slow Work on Benin-Auchi-Okene Dual Carriage…
Gunmen Invade Niger SSG’s Village
Former Nigeria’s Envoy to Japan Decries Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Give us Peter Obi, Get 10m Votes, Youth Group Tells PDP
Katsina NULGE Demands LG Autonomy
Ukraine: FG Approves Immediate Evacuation of Nigerians
Buhari Commissions 120-Bed Mother and Child Hospital in Benue
APC Chairmanship: Nasarawa Stakeholders Endorse Senator Adamu
Ukraine: FG Begins Evacuation of Stranded Nigerians
Insecurity: Osun NSCDC Tasks Residents on Credible Information Sharing
Qatari, Nigerian Manufacturers to Strengthen Economic Cooperation
2023: A’Ibom Youth Leaders Warn against Breaching Zoning Arrangement
Niger Gov Swears in Another Female High Court Judge, Grand Khadi
Osinbajo Pays Glowing Tribute to Adeboye at 80
Seplat and ExxonMobil Deal Positive for Nigerian Economy, Says Wood Mackenzie
‘KCB Bank Network Now Accepts Verve Cards’
HMD Global Records Profit, Releases Nokia C-series Smartphones
Spectranet Introduces Stryker Internet MiFi Modem
Glo Customers to Enjoy Bumper Bonus in Mi-Fi, Router Offer
Jive Technologies Showcases Benefits of Edtech Innovation
With Electoral Act Signed, Notice of Elections Released…
Jedy-Agba: Political Offices Are Not Reserved for Individuals, Groups
Tambuwal: The Next President of Nigeria Must Not Tilt Towards…
Lions Club Poised to Suppress Childhood Cancer in Nigeria
VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION (CANDIDIASIS) PART 1
Israel Adesanya Speaks on Fame, Freedom of Expression
Swiss Billionaire Set to Buy Chelsea from Abramovic
Former Sports Journalist, Modele Sarafa-Yusuf, Guns for Governorship Ticket
Rivers Utd Crumble Pillars in Kaduna to Stay Top of NPFL
Lewandowski Dethrones Messi as World’s Best Player
100 Crucial Days in Nigeria
Editorial: THE 2021 GDP GROWTH RATE

The Nation

Court reinstates Odefa as Ebonyi Deputy Speaker
Bayelsa sets up teams on anti-open grazing law
Coalition to PDP: stop destroying Imo in the name of politics
Court fixes May 23 for verdict on Fed/states dispute over council funds
APC chieftain decries ‘sleeping senator’ tag by Oshiomhole’s allies
Govt kicks off process for Kyari’s extradition to U.S.
Suffering over petrol scarcity lingers
OAU student: Adedoyin, six others in Osun for trial Thursday
Sevilla beam searchlight on Umar Sadiq
Diri to launch Nembe-Brass road
Sir Ferguson recommends Ancelotti for Man United
Modele Sarafa-Yusuf bids for Ogun governorship ticket
Abramovich confirms £3bn Chelsea sale
Qatar 2022 Race: Ghanaian youngster fancies chances against Eagles
Waldrum tip Falcons to match USA, Germany
Ojeagbase: Shaibu mourns ‘distinguished Nigerian’
Minister, Lagos SWAN laud Lanipekun at 80
Usyk unsure of Joshua’s rematch
Two lovers found dead in car
Two lecturers in UI want court to dissolve their 20-year-old…
Portable ‘Zazu’ sets to commence road renovation in community
Fidelity Bank to mark int’l women’s day…
Firm, Siemens Energy seal power deal
Seplat, ExxonMobil deal positive for economy, says Mackenzie
Nigeria’s gas reserve hits 209.5 TCF – NMDPRA
Waldrum tip Falcons to match USA, Germany

The Punch

Russian forces capture Ukrainian city of Kherson
Police summon orderly carrying VIP’s food, ex-envoy denies
Court remands Kwara student over colleague’s death
2023: PDP’ll repeat past mistakes if elected, says ex-PGF DG
Destruction of alcoholic beverages wrong, unfair
Invasion: Nigeria,140 others vote against Russia, Ukraine to get $5.2bn lifeline
Ogun contractor kills girlfriend, writes wife, commits suicide
Nigerians suffering under reckless misrule of elites – Jega
UI lecturer asks court to dissolve 20-year marriage to professor
Enugu secretary defrauds job seekers of N14m, jailed seven years
Court remands Ekiti teenager for raping seven-year-old girl
Bricklayer beats father to death over wife’s complaint, jailed for life
‘12, 000 imported vehicles trapped in ports over strike’
Seplat Energy grows profit by 128.9%
Nigeria’s total domestic gas requirement now 4.482BCF – FG
Huawei develops technology to combat oil theft
Afenifere leader, Adebanjo, backs S’East presidency
2023: Group partners US Consulate on credible elections
APC convention: Kwara gov to chair zoning committee
Nigeria in process of total collapse ―Jega
Everton vs Boreham Wood: Iwobi dreams first FA Cup goal in three years
Napoli prepare for life without €100m Osimhen
Almeria to Sevilla: Pay €60m, get Sadiq
Ayew, Partey’s form thrills Ghanaians ahead Eagles clash
Kim Kardashian legally declared single
Lady accuses Timaya of hit-and-run, victim hospitalised
Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband celebrates son at one
Kate Henshaw laments worsening fuel scarcity, calls for action

Leadership

Senate To Pass 2022 Amended Budget Next Week
Fuel Subsidy: Send PIA For Amendment, Senate Tells Buhari
Ukraine Crisis: China’s ‘Zero COVID’ Weighs On Global Growth
Illegal Refineries: Senate Wants Federal Govt To Introduce Pollution Tax
As Christians Begin Lent, CAN Decries Rising Insecurity
IMF Asks Nigeria To Consolidate On Fiscal Position
Pantami, Danbatta Lead Nigerian Delegation To MWC 2022
[EDITORIAL] Before Ritual Killing Consumes Us All
Tips On How To Improve On Your Savings
Legalisation, Not Criminalisation Of Artisanal Miners To Boost Economy
Russia-Ukraine War: 200 Nigerians Apply To Join Ukrainian Army As FG Evacuates 2,090 Today
AbdulRazaq Heads APC Zoning Committee As S’East Rejects Deputy Chairman Slot
Fuel Scarcity Hits Aviation Sector, Jet A1 Sells For N440 Per Litre
Russia/Ukraine: Billionaire Abramovich To Sell Chelsea FC
Federal Govt Directs Air Peace, Dana, Others To Suspend Airfare Hike
Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Federal Govt Begins Evacuation Of 2,090 Stranded Nigerians
Dangote Cement Shareholders Get N340.8bn Dividend
Russia-Ukraine War: 200 Nigerians Apply To Join Ukrainian Army As FG Evacuates 2,090 Today
Russia-Ukraine War: 200 Nigerians Apply To Join Ukrainian Army As FG Evacuates 2,090 Today
Ukraine Crisis: China’s ‘Zero COVID’ Weighs On Global Growth
Russia/Ukraine: Billionaire Abramovich To Sell Chelsea FC
Ukraine: Adidas Suspends Partnership With Russian Football Federation

The Sun

Ukraine: Only persons documented with Nigerian Embassies will be evacuated – FG
Labour dares APC, PDP
ASUU: NANS blocks major roads in Ondo
Govs know fate May 23 in suit challenging regulation of LG spending
Women vow to occupy NASS until gender bills are reconsidered
APC convention: S/East leaders reject dep chairman, opt for national secretary
APC appoints Kwara gov to head 8-member zoning committee
Independent Newspapers loses editorial board chairman
COVID-19 vaccine: FG gets additional 859,600 doses, 175 solar refrigerators
ASUU: NANS blocks major roads in Ondo
Govs know fate May 23 in suit challenging regulation of LG spending
Women vow to occupy NASS until gender bills are reconsidered
APC chairmanship: Ali Modu promises to obey Buhari’s decision on consensus
PDP’ll improve national economy, quality of life from 2023 –Wike
APC appoints Kwara gov to head 8-member zoning committee
Lekki deep seaport 81% completed – ICRC
FG opens bids for 4,000MW nuclear power plants
Adulterated Fuel: Commission engages regulators, distributors
Market capitalisation closes at N25.59trn on NGX
100% LPG supply has impacted Nigeria’s market price –NLNG
Sanusi: NFF’ll play key role in efforts to immortalize ‘Thunder’ Balogun
NFF, SWAN mourn Ojeagbase
Track Nations Cup: CFN invites 6 elite female cyclists to camp
Man U can’t afford £100m for Osimhen
Kida: Nigeria can rule the world of basketball
Milan suffering without leadership on pitch
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: I am not a realist
Obiano and Biafra of the mind
How China is re-colonising Nigeria ( 2)
Men in the midst of demonic forces (5)
Tale, not tales, of woe
Electoral Act 2022: Triumph of tenacity
2023 poll: INEC identifies balanced distribution of voters to polling units as priority project
Buhari does not deliberately delay assent to bills – Presidency
Stop destroying Imo in the name of politics ,coalition warns PDP
I never said Nigeria will impose sanctions on Russia – Onyeama
600 African youths compete for 3-year GAIN-GU mentorship program
Convention: Fresh controversy looms in APC over zoning arrangements
Living with COVID-19
Rage over Ebubeagu
APC chairmanship: Ali Modu promises to obey Buhari’s decision on consensus
Independent Newspapers loses editorial board chairman
PDP’ll improve national economy, quality of life from 2023 –Wike
COVID-19 vaccine: FG gets additional 859,600 doses, 175 solar refrigerators
ASUU: NANS blocks major roads in Ondo
Govs know fate May 23 in suit challenging regulation of LG spending
Women vow to occupy NASS until gender bills are reconsidered
Don’t scrap Police Trust Fund, stakeholders tell FG
APC appoints Kwara gov to head 8-member zoning committee
… State sustains lead on PGF performance ranking
Hayatu-Deen declares presidential bid, vows to tackle insecurity, poverty
Petrol scarcity: No plans to hike pump price- NNPC
Suspected killers of OAU student arrived Osun for trial
Police kill prison escapee in Edo ,recover arms
Again, suspected militia kill four in Benue
UBEC, COREN partner on project execution
Yoruba cultural values must be accepted, celebrated, preserved, says Olubadan-designate

Independent

Remita Fast Tracks Registration For 2022 JAMB Examination
GSMA Urges Industry Leaders, Govts To Enable Mobile Connectivity…
Russia-Ukraine War Will Have Long Time Effects On Nigeria’s…
“I Now Accept Fuel Money” – Actress Chinonso…
Alerzo Boss, Opaleye, Wins Fintech 2021 African Prize For…
MTN Celebrates Brand Refresh With Grand Industry Event
I’m Considering Dropping Out Of Oxford University – DJ Cuppy
Qatar Airways Debut In Kano
Energy Shifts: Oil, Gas Extraction Equipment Producers May Soon Face Pressure To…
Airports Concession’ll Be Completed In 2nd Quarter – Sirika
Nigerians Lament, Slam Buhari, Wife For Travelling Overseas Despite Fuel…
COVID-19: Japan Donates 859,600 Doses Of AstraZeneca Vaccine, 175 Solar…
Nigerians Lament, Slam Buhari, Wife For Travelling Overseas…
COVID-19: Japan Donates 859,600 Doses Of AstraZeneca…
2023: INEC Reassures EU Observer Mission
OAU Student: Retrial Of Adedoyin, 6 Others Begins In Osun
. As Police Confirm Arrival Of Suspects In Osogbo
Econet, Ericsson Launch 5G In Zimbabwe
IMF, Experts Project Optimistic Outlook For Nigeria In 2022
Airlines Directors Speak On Air Fares Hike
I Was Not Buried Alive, Says Anambra Community Chief
Roman Abramovich Confirms He Will Sell Chelsea
Bayern Munich To Compete With Arsenal And Spur For Signing…
Poyet Warns Chelsea Star Over ‘Brutal’ Reality At Barcelona
Ebonyi: Mother, Three Children Consumed By Mysterious Fire
32-Year-Old Teacher Arrested For Defiling 6-Year-Old Girl
Police In Ogun Nab Five Runaway Suspected Cultists Over…
Increasing Chances Of Pregnancy Through Intrauterine…
Peptic Ulcer Diseases
How Intervention Programmes Can End Female Genital…
2023: INEC Reassures EU Observer Mission
2023: Oshiomhole Boys Vow To Stop Alimikhena’s 3rd Term Bid
. Only God Can Stop My 2023 Return Bid – Alimikhena Dares
2023: Akoko Monarchs Suspend Rotation Arrangement, Endorse Rep, Tunji-Ojo
2023: Elect Right Leaders Or Nigeria Is Doomed, Atiku Tells Nigerians
Commonwealth Games 2022: NJF Invites 17 Judokas To Camp
Over 150 Golfers For HRM Orodje 2022 Tourney Excellence At 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
Evelyn Oyome Shines At Ibadan Ladies Open
Nearly 6,000 Russian Soldiers Killed – Zelensky
Russia Says Sanctions Won’t Affect S-400 Missile Deal With India
Governor Emefiele, Stay At CBN To The End
The Legitimacy Of Current ‘Amendments’ To The Constitution