News Headlines Mar 4, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers

Compiled by Demola Adefajo

ThisDay

NDLEA to Arraign Kyari, 4 IRT Members, Files Drug Charges
Breaking: FG Commences Extradition Proceedings against DCP Abba Kyari
Ukraine War: Air Peace Deploys Aircraft to Evacuate Nigerians
Diri: By Signing Electoral Bill, Buhari Wants Democracy to Thrive
* Advises aspiring appointees in his govt to resign or get sacked
FG: Nigeria’s Installed Electricity Capacity Stands at 18,000mw, Generates 8,000mw Daily
*Blames erratic power supply nationwide on low water level
Police Arrest 38 Terrorists, 50 Kidnappers, 110 Robbery Suspects
Unite to Help Buhari Produce Successor, Akpabio Tasks Group
Fuel Crisis: APC Has Lost Control of Governance, Says PDP
ASUU: FG Constitutes 7-Man Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement
N’ Assembly Redeploys House Clerk, Six Others
Lawmakers Reject Bill to Stop Public Officers from Using Govt Funds…
Tinubu: Our Democracy is Unstable, Buffeted by Insecurity, Hopelessness
FG: Nigeria’s Installed Electricity Capacity Stands at 18,000mw, Generates 8,000mw Daily
Police Arrest 38 Terrorists, 50 Kidnappers, 110 Robbery Suspects
Unite to Help Buhari Produce Successor, Akpabio Tasks Group
ASUU: FG Constitutes 7-Man Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement
N’ Assembly Redeploys House Clerk, Six Others
Lawmakers Reject Bill to Stop Public Officers from Using Govt Funds to Train their Children Abroad
Lassa Fever Kills Two Doctors, One Health Worker in Oyo
2022 UTME: JAMB Targets 1.5 Millon Candidates
ArcromRide Offers Cab Hailers Safer Ride at Cheaper Rate
Police Brutality: Victims Demand N3bn Compensation for Rights Violation
Customs Agents Rejects VIN, Says Policy Contravene Customs and Excise Management…
Russian Football Union to Drag FIFA, UEFA to CAS
House Rejects Bill to Repeal Sovereign Wealth Fund, Transfer Funds to…
FG Directs 4 Ministries, 11 Northern States to Combat Drought, Desert Encroachment
NDLEA to Arraign Kyari, 4 IRT Members, Files Drug Charges
Buhari Canvasses Broader Global Actions to Tackle Environmental Challenges
FG: Low Water Level in Hydro Dams Cause of Erratic Power…
Police Summon Orderly over VIP’s Food Tray, Warns Personnel against Demeaning…
NIWA Honours former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Abrahim
NCC Equips ICT Centre for Zik Varsity
Third Term Bid: Oshiomhole ‘Boys’ Regroup, Vow to Stop Alimikhena’s Aspiration…
Terragon to Boost SMEs Businesses with New Solution
Ekiti 2022: I’m Elated with Choice of My Running Mate, Says..
Ogun Senator Queries Rejection of Bills to Empower Women
Man Bags Life Imprisonment for Beating Father to Death…
2023: Saraki, Best Candidate, Says Prof Hagher
Buhari Felicitates Ata Igala, Oguche Akpa, on Investiture
UBEC, COREN Partner for Conducive Learning
PDP Calls on ICPC to Probe C’ River By-election, INEC REC
APC, PDP Reject Outcomes of Akpabuyo, Ogoja/Yala By-elections
End Illegality in NDDC by Inaugurating Board, Group Urges Buhari
Daniel Blames Neglect of LGs for Pressure on State Govt
House Passes Bill Seeking Stiffer Punishment for Exam Malpractices for Second…
Dangote Cement Record 44.2% Increase in PBT, Declares N20 Dividend
Fidelity Bank Presents N10m to Winners of 3rd Monthly Draw
How Visa Facilitators Scramble, Mop Up Visa Appointments Online to Swindle…
Report: Private Sector Productivity Rise Substantially in February
Reinvigorating Fight against Drug Trafficking
NSCDC Highlight Sectors Critical to Actualising FG’s National Development Plan
Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022 is Valid, Not Ultra vire
South Africa Betrays Mandela by Refusal to Vote Against Russia’s Invasion…
APC AND PARTY DEFECTIONS IN GOMBE
Princess Folaji Fasanya-Omoyeni: A Widow’s Passion for Empowering Women
Akeredolu Empowers Entrepreneurs in Ondo State
Lagos State, Content Warehouse Empower Youths
Simba Unveils TVS King Deluxe Plus iTouch 3Wheeler in Enugu, Asaba
The ORÍKÌ Wellness Bar Experience to Entice Lifestyle Culture
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Avoid Holders USA in Group Draw
Ceferin Reiterates Threat to Ban Super League Clubs
Okpekpe Race Organisers Mourn Late Ojeagbase
Coach Hails Edo Queens for Victory over Adamawa Queens to Lead Group A
FA Cup: Boro to Play Chelsea in Q’Final
A Reintroduction to History
Editorial
CURBING INCEST IN THE HOMES
Column
Fuel Scarcity and the Darkening Cloud

The Nation

Zulum celebrates Shehu of Borno on 13th anniversary
Why infant death rate is high, by paediatricians
Ayade to illegal wood loggers: hard time awaits you
Fed Govt inaugurates passport centre for Southeast
Qatar begins Doha-Kano flight
Our concerns about 2023 general election, by INEC
Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Uzodimma in APC convention panels
NDLEA files charges against Kyari, others
FA Cup Q-Finals: Liverpool, Chelsea and Man City avoid each other
Zulum celebrates Shehu of Borno on 13th anniversary
Why infant death rate is high, by paediatricians
Group demands sack of INEC chair, REC over Imo by-election
Klitschko brothers ‘ready to die’ fighting for Ukraine
Cricket revival in Kaduna excites Onoja
GCI Trumps GCI to firm up Second Place at the CCC League
Ibadan bubbles for South West U-19 Cricket tourney
MoC begins hunt for talented new athletes
‘Nigerian boxing at crossroads’
Lagos Int’l Polo Tournament: Kano Lintex breaks stronghold of home…
Help! Ex-Eagles Christopher battles to regain sight
2022 Headies: I deserve an award, says Portable ‘Zazu’
Erica grateful for unanswered ‘foolish’ prayer
Dating Kanye West best thing that happened to me – Julia
Nigerian Breweries rewards trade partners
Brent oil hits $112 on Russian crude ban.…
EDITORIAL
575 s3x workers
MoC begins hunt for talented new athletes
‘Nigerian boxing at crossroads’

The Punch

2023: Desperate politicians may attack polling units, INEC warns
Journalist unveils book
Nigeria needs competent leader – Tinubu
Presidential aspirant seeks national rebirth, renewa
Buhari’s N/West under security siege, says Makarfi
Governors fume over falling FAAC funds, carpet NNPC
2023: I’m contesting to make our children’s future great – Tinubu
OAU student: Court remands Hilton hotel owner, Adedoyin, others
Police nab Delta principal for alleged rape of pupil
Two injured as trailer rams into CBN building in Jos
Court remands couple for alleged murder of 22-year-old woman
Money laundering: Court adjourns Fayose’s trial
Rising oil price: NNPC subsidiary foresees demand growth
Nigeria failed to increase export diversification overtime –IMF
32% of Nigeria’s flagged projects failed loan conditions –AfDB
FG, airlines disagree over flight delays, cancellations
Kaduna 2023: I’ll serve as bridge between north, south if elected gov – Shehu Sani
Insecurity has worsened under Buhari – Makarfi
Akwa Ibom gov hopeful seeks end to social inequality
UEFA chief slams clubs still committed to Super League project
FA Cup: Chelsea face giant-killers Middlesbrough in quarter-finals
UEFA orders Belarusian teams to play at neutral venues
FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress draw France, Australia, Canada in Group B
I feel studying at Oxford affects my music career – DJ Cuppy
Why I won’t allow my kids study abroad – Yul Edochie
Endometriosis caused me pain for over 20 years – Actress Zainab Balogun

Leadership

Foundation Advocates Quality Healthcare For Vulnerable Nigerians
Asuu Strike, How Nans Failed To Punch Adamu Adamu
Nigerian Army Not Recruiting – Official
As Aspirants Ramp Up Contest For APC Top Seat
Foundation Advocates Quality Healthcare For Vulnerable Nigerians
Customs, CBN Disagree On e-Invoice Policy
Women’s Day: Aisha Buhari Insists On Gender Equality, Women Empowerment
Governors Criticise NNPC’s Profit Without Remittance To Federation Account
As Women Occupy NASS
What Differentiates Me From Other Musicians – DJ Zeeez
Africa And Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
Growing Insecurity Threatening 2023 General Elections – INEC
Why There Is General Blackout – Minister
Foreign Education: Reps Reject Bill To Regulate Children Of Public Officers
Strike: Federal Govt, ASUU To Renegotiate 2009 Agreement
Ex- AGF, Adoke, Writes Malami, Denies Alleged Complicity In JP Morgan’s Case
NNPP Dissolves Exco As Ex-Kano Gov Kwankwaso, Others Join Party
Agbomhere Declares For South-South APC Zonal Secretary
Customs, CBN Disagree On e-Invoice Policy
‘Seplat, ExxonMobil Deal Offers Huge Upside For Oil & Gas’
Police ‘Arrest’ Timaya Over Hit-and-run Allegation
EDITORIAL
As Women Occupy NASS
Nigeria’s Experiences On Protection Of Holy Sites; Role Of Religious Leaders And Communities – Islamic Perspective

The Sun

World’s eyes on Nigeria, says US ambassador
FG moves to hand Kyari over to US
Fuel scarcity: NNPC warns against price hike
NNPC objects to Exxonmobil $1.6bn oilfield asset sale
FG blames epileptic electricity supply on low water levels in dams, insecurity
Ukraine: FG delays evacuation of Nigerians
Constitution review: Women groups sustain protest, insist meeting Lawan, Gbajabiamila
Iwuanyanwu tasks govt on massive investment in agriculture
ASUU strike: FG reconstitutes team to renegotiate 2009 agreement
Lassa fever: 2 doctors, healthcare worker dead as Oyo confirms outbreak with 19 cases
Nigeria needs more French investment to tackle unemployment –FG
Constitution review: Women groups sustain protest, insist meeting Lawan, Gbajabiamila
PDP has magic wand to reverse APC failures –Wike
Edo Assembly impasse: The politics, waiting game continues
2023 presidency: How Igbo can win trust of Northerners –Mustapha Imam, President, Arewa Support Group
2023 presidency: Be more serious, Ohanaeze, Ahamba charge South East aspirants
…Insecurity, IDPs’ll pose challenges to 2023 elections –INEC
Nigeria’s gas revolution’ll make W’Africa energy self-sufficient –Sylva
Pension fund assets hit N13.61 trn, as RSA holders rise to 9.55m –PenCom
Dangote Cement sustains tax charge of N173.93bn for 2021
FCMB appoints Odeghe as Executive Director
GAIM 5: Fidelity Bank reiterates commitment to improving savings culture among Nigerians
Real Madrid puts Osimhen on standby
Ogbeh, 21 others cry out over N47m debt owed them by Akwa Utd
Hughton boasts: I’ll help Ghana beat Nigeria
NWFL: Edo Queens beat Adamawa 2 nil to go top of NWFL Group A
Handball League: Edo Dynamos’ winning streak halted by Borno Spiders
Aruna, Assar lead African contingent at WTT Contender Series
Hypocrisy on the world scene
Ukraine: Victim of Russia’s expansion and world abandonment
As Nigeria toys with youth, gambles with the future
Correlating Gov. Sule’s success story with his Dangote background
Go after terrorists, insurgents, NAF chief charges troops
Nigeria’s endless search for a messiah
Excitement as Family Fame TV game show debuts
Constitution amendment and ghost of ‘restructuring’
Kassim Afegbua as ‘Alaroka’
Hypocrisy on the world scene
Celebrity parade as Zikel unveils skin fit collections
The creative world is my oyster –Emmanuel Oke (Emmy)
Lagos Women Dance March 12
Iwuanyanwu tasks govt on massive investment in agriculture
Nigeria’s gas revolution’ll make W’Africa energy self-sufficient –Sylva
Qatar Airways begins operations in Kano, Port Harcourt
Multiple destinations: Foreign airlines not contending with domestic operators –NANTA
How Russia-Ukraine war affects real estate in Nigeria –Experts
The creative world is my oyster –Emmanuel Oke (Emmy)

Daily Trust

Buhari Donates $1m To Afghanistan
Russia-Ukraine War: First Batch Of Evacuees To Arrive Friday Morning
Every Time Nigeria Was Expected To Sink, We Soared – Osinbajo
Group Urges National Assembly To Reconsider Rejected Bills
2023: I’m Contesting Because Of Your Children’s Future, Tinubu Tells Nigerians
Russian General Gunned Down In Ukraine
EXCLUSIVE: How Reluctance Of Nigerians To Return Aborted First Evacuation Mission
Trending Abia Video: Guards Dancing On Duty Were Removed, Not Sacked – Boss
Police Arrest 462 Suspected Terrorists, Murderers, Others, Recover Guns
Aisha Buhari Asks N/Assembly To Reconsider Special Parliamentary Seats For Women
We Have 1.7bn Litres Of Petrol In Stock, No Price Hike — NNPC Boss, Kyari
Wizkid Quells Rumour Of Attending Davido’s O2 Concert
‘Nigeria Endowed With Renewable Energy Sources To Meet Net Zero Carbon Emission’
Skiibii To Release New Song With Canadian Singer, Tory Lanez, Friday
ASUU Strike: CNG Calls For Education Minister’s Resignation For Walking Out On NANS
Air Peace, Kano Emir And Unwarranted Attacks
2022 UTME: Over 500,000 Register As JAMB Targets 1.5m Candidates
Extradition: Is It Finally Over For ‘Super Cop’ Abba Kyari?
Electoral Act Is Buhari’s Only Gift To Nigerians – Diri
Ukraine Crisis: Evacuation Of Stranded Nigerians Postponed
ISWAP Training Suicide Bombers To Attack Security Agents – DSS
250,000 Passports Uncollected In Nigeria – Aregbesola
NDLEA Files Charges Against Abba Kyari
Hanifa: Wife Of Self-Confessed Killer Testifies Against Him In Court
Extradition: Put Security Ring Around Abba Kyari, Ex-AIG Tells F
Ukraine Crisis: Evacuation Of Stranded Nigerians Postponed
Badagry Deep Seaport Construction Starts June
FG To Open Airline Bid Tuesday, Complete Airport Concession Midyear
Lawmakers Decry N1tr Tax Waivers As 2022 Amended Budget Bill Progresses
Nigeria Needs N12.4tr Investments For Local Energy Demand – NAPIMS
I’ll Dump PDP Before End Of March – Kwankwaso
APC: N/Central Govs Meet Al-Makura Over Consensus
Tyson Fury Set For Retirement In Apri
Cohabiting With The Devil For Two More Decades
Editorial: Illegal Extension Of Office For Public Officers
Lent
Farmers Hopeful As Makurdi Varsity Releases 2 New Beans Varieties

Vanguard

Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG postpones evacuation flight from Poland to Nigeria
Auto crash: Corps Marshall, traffic offender crushed to death in Ondo
2023: Nigeria needs leaders who are restructured — Utomi
We won’t participate in any renegotiation with FG, says ASUU
Remain upbeat, Nnamdi Kanu tells followers
Woman drags hubby to court for allegedly ‘stuffing’ tissue-paper in her private part
I was framed by FBI — 35-yr-old Nigerian in US prison
Pandemic had particularly harsh effects for Africa’s women ― WHO
FAAC Shortfall: NLC kicks as Kano govt cut workers take-home pay
2023: Northern Movement adopts ADC as third force to oust APC, PDP
National Convention: APC constitutes new approved 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity
‘Ukraine-Russia negotiations ended with no immediate agreements’
Cost of governance, threat to Nigeria’s devt — Peter Obi
Officers in viral video assaulting civilian in Benin arrested
Russia-Ukraine war: MTN compensates affected subscribers with free International Calls, SMS
UPDATED: Convention: APC drops Dambazau, Onyeama, expands Sub-committees membership
Lassa fever: Oyo confirms deaths of 2 doctors, 1 hospital staff
Dental patients groan over exorbitant billings by LUTH
NDIC declares 100% liquidation dividends to 22 DMB’s in-liquidation
Electoral Act must not be manipulated to give undue advantage to anyone — Anglican Bishop counsels
We are not recruiting now ― Army
We want Ife indigene as next OAU’s Vice-Chancellor — Ife elders, youths beg Buhari
Reps reject bills seeking to stop children of public officers from schooling abroad
Killings: We won’t favour anybody, spare perpetrators, Akeredolu vows
We won’t participate in any renegotiation with FG, says ASUU
CNG calls for mass action, country shutdown over ASUU strike
Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG postpones evacuation flight from Poland to Nigeria
Angry mob sets two suspected phone thieves ablaze in Onitsha
Emir of Kano, Air Peace tango: This harassment must stop
2023: Nigeria needs leaders who are restructured — Utomi
ABSU rusticates 500 level law student, suspends staff for falsification of degree result
The Agbonifo Asemota Eghosa that we know
Lassa fever: Oyo confirms deaths of 2 doctors, 1 hospital staff
Ukraine, Russia agree to create safe corridors to evacuate civilians
National Convention: APC constitutes new approved 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity
Cost of governance, threat to Nigeria’s devt — Peter Obi
Cancel Imo bye-election in 48 hours, or face mass action — OPAC tells INEC
Prioritise empowerment of constituents, APC chieftain charges politicians
Akoko-Edo, Owan stakeholders kick against Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition
Woman drags hubby to court for allegedly ‘stuffing’ tissue-paper in her private part
Why we’re increasing price of sachet water in Ogun ― Producers
E-passport out to eliminate corruption, racketerring — Aregbesola
What sets me apart from other Nigerian DJs – Jimbo
‘Me no get no bad mind for nobody’, says Timaya, as woman accuses him of hit-and-run
Poor financial motivation affecting our fight for NPFL title – Gombe United coach
D’Tigress draw France, Australia, Canada, 2 others in Group B of FIBA Women’s World Cup
Breaking: Abramovich confirms intention to sell Chelsea
Ukraine-Russia crisis: Abramovich preparing for total exit from UK economy – Report
Tyson Fury believes Whyte wouldn’t last up to sixth round
EDITORIAL
Buhari and the Electoral Amendment Bill