News Headlines Mar 8, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
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Beninese Govt Releases Sunday Ighoho from Custody
UBA Posts N153bn Profit, Records 11% Balance Sheet Growth
In Dramatic Move, Buhari Orders Buni’s Removal as Malami, SGF, Urge Caution
Agriculture Remains Backbone of Nigeria’s Economy, Says CBN
Troops Vanquish 17 Insurgents as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash Claims Scores of Terrorists
Sanwo-Olu Appoints Acting VCs for New Varsities
ARISE TV Pledges More Support for Creative Industry
Police Arrest Three for Alleged Killing of Military Personnel in Rivers
Osinbajo’s Associates Unveil Initiative to Boost Enterpreneurship, Education
Nigeria is at War With Her Women Pervasiveness of Gender Inequality
Russia v Ukraine: Nuts,Boults and Consequences
Triller Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day
Gender Bill: Female Lawyers Mobilise against Return of Lawmakers
Osun 2022: PDP Aspirant Withdraws from Primary for Fear of Defeat
Ugwuanyi Calls for Synergy among Retired and Serving Security Personnel
Tribute to Nigeria’s Extraordinary Leading Women
Global Women Network to Hold Tech Seminar in Abuja
Women’s Group Celebrates Osinbajo at 65
Why Nigerian Real Estate Investors Eye Opportunities in Other African Countries
NNPC N15bn Tax Credit Boost to Badagry Expressway Reconstruction, Says FG
Pat Utomi Tasks Nigerians on Effective Leadership
Small Businesses in Africa to Benefit from Microsoft Initiatives
Navigating the ‘Messy Middle’ in Hybrid Workspaces
Makinde, wife bag traditional titles as Sakiland celebrates Beere Festival
Abia North Puts Right Foot Forward With Nwaka’s Guber Bid
Gwamna Urges Gombe Residents to Participate in Political Process
NIOB Advocates for Building with Integrity in 2022
Abba Kyari and the Tale of Two Criminal Jurisdictions (Part 1)
Bello: APC Convention Will be Hitch free
Nigeria Returning to Peace Time, Says Irabor
APC Govs Abandon Buni, Back Bello
2023: We’re in Alliance, Merger Discussion with NCFront, Rescue Nigeria Movement,…
2023 Presidency: FCT Yoruba Monarchs Endorse Tinubu
Gov Emmanuel Seeks N45bn Supplementary Budget from State Assembly
Breaking: Lady Missing in BRT Found Dead
Breaking: Police Arrest BRT Driver over Missing Lady Found Dead
Strike Paralyses Activities in Niger
Ekiti Community Protests over Autonomy, Urges Fayemi to Rescue Them from…
Buhari Rejoices with Veteran Actor, Pete Edochie, at 75
2023: PDP Group Advocates Scrapping of Zoning in Taraba
‘We’ll Strive to Approximate Awolọwọ’s Legacy of Commitment, Integrity, Excellence’
‘How FG Anchor Borrowers Programme Increased Kebbi’s Revenue, Attracts Investors’
Kwara South Residents Laud Governor AbdulRazaq over Rural Transformation
Osinbajo: Ideh’s Tenacity was Vital in Delta State Creation
Court Orders Kyari, Others Remanded in NDLEA’s Custody till March 14,…
Qatari Investments In Nigeria to Hit N500bn, Says Envoy
U.S. Mission Welcomes Kimberly-Clark’s $100m Investment in Nigeria
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Implications for Nigeria’s Wheat Importation
The MTN-UduX Streaming Partnership
FG Insists Nigeria Has Enough Petrol in Stock, Says Supply Disruption…
NCDMB, Partners to Produce 10% Local LPG Demand
Are We Moving Closer to Restructuring?
Breaking the Bias for Women in Journalism
Buhari, NFF Mourn Fabio Olanipekun
Port Harcourt, Asaba Set for Special UCL Experience
Klopp Warns Reds against Complacency ahead Inter Visit to Anfield
Ghana Delay Black Stars Squad List against Super Eagles
Edo State House of Assembly Confirms Yussuf Alli as New Sports Commission Chairman
I Went To The War Zone and Instead of Racism, I…
Zamfara, APC And The Politics Of Opportunism
Editorial
THE CASE FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN
The Nation
The curious case of Mai Mala Buni
IPOB battles own ghost
Kwara 2023: Whither equity, fairness and justice?
Enemies of Buhari
Finally, the meltdown…
Police confirm missing BRT passenger dead
Confusion in APC over caretaker boss Buni’s fate
Freed Igboho to remain in Cotonou
Kwara 2023: Whither equity, fairness and justice?
Putin peril
‘No female miner has accessed N5b facility’
Firm pickets Century Energy over debt
NACCIMA appoints Opeyemi Ag. DG
‘Agropartnerships’ strategy not choking businesses’
New 25% freight rate may raise petrol price
‘Nigeria got $6.8b from IMF in two years’
‘Agropartnerships’ strategy not choking businesses’
OAU student’s death: Court denies Adedoyin, others bail
VIDEO: Driver of murdered BRT passenger opens up
Group to Buhari: get soldiers off streets, equip police
Davido thanks God for successful concert
Korede Bello, Mr Macaroni, Wathoni, others react to BRT…
Money rituals: Jide Kosoko carpets critics of Nollywood
EDITORIAL
Prince of the air
Egypt vs. Senegal: Queiroz issues clarion call to Salah, others
WORLD CUP PLAYOFFS: Brentford celebrate Onyeka’s…
Super Eagles: Udeze, Siasia knock Eguavoen
Ogunbiyi pulls out of Osun PDP Gov primary
Sani Bello denies taking over APC leadership
The Punch
Tech-U gives employment to 12 first class graduates
Hmm. Some still mix ‘were’ with ‘where’!
Anambra hoodlums disarm vigilantes, police deploy detectives
Nasarawa community protests eight-month outage, slams power firm
Two Ekiti youngsters land in prison for stabbing mediator
Govs dump Buni, back Bello as confusion reigns in APC
Igboho can’t leave Benin Republic despite release – Lawyer
I, my brother’s widow offered N120m for settlement – Slain OAU student’s sibling
Anambra hoodlums disarm vigilantes, police deploy detectives
Two Ekiti youngsters land in prison for stabbing mediator
Arepo tea seller kills customer over N10
DSS operatives shoot soldier to death in Lagos
Customs bow to pressure, suspend e-valuation of imported vehicles
FIRS, others’ revenue collection cost rises by 49%, hits N329bn
Buhari approves houses for 1994 Super Eagles members
NNPC moves to acquire FG’s power plants, meets BPE
Osun PDP: Ogunbiyi attacks Ayu, Adeleke quits, elders endorse Babayemi
Young Reps endorse Adamu as APC chairman
Convicted Dariye forfeits Abuja mansion, ex-gov’s firms bogus
CNPP carpets National Assembly for rejecting gender bills
Forest beat Huddersfield to book Liverpool clash in FA Cup
Mbappe injured in training, may miss Real Madrid clash -Report
Tributes as veteran sports broadcaster, Lanipekun, dies four days after 80th birthday
Former Man United manager Frank O’Farrell dies at 94
I stopped DJing to focus on Oxford – Cuppy
Keep nurturing talents, Buhari, Atiku tell Pete Edochie at 75
Bill Cosby: US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive sex assault case2
Age is not just a number, says Pete Edochie
Leadership
International Women’s Day: Women That Will Influence 2023 Elections
Uncertainty Over Buni’s Fate As Sani Bello Takes Charge Of APC Affairs
We Won’t Tolerate Nigerians Joining Ukranian Army – Federal Govt
At Last, Benin Republic Releases Igboho
Brent Hits $123pb, Traders Predict $200pb Price By March – end
Custom Bows To Pressure, Suspends VIN Automation System
Rescuing The APC: A Task For All Party Leaders
Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of Ex-Gov Dariye’s Mansion
Off-spec Fuel: Arewa Youths Berate PDP, CSOs, Laud NNPC For Transparency
2023 Elections: ‘Nigerians Must Wake Up, Get It Right’
AID-Imoukhuede Foundation Motivates 49 Exceptional Public Servants
Ogoja/Yala By-election: INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Winner
REDAN Bill ‘ll Halt Corruption, Mitigate Building Collapse – Wamakko
Murdered Lady: Police Arrest Driver Of Lagos BRT Bus
2023: ‘Why Omo-Agege, Keyamo Avoided Osinbajo ln Delta’
BREAKING: Niger Gov Takes Over APC Leadership
Omo-Agege, Govs, Senators Visit APC Secretariat Over Change Of Leadership
Ogoja/Yala By-election: INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Winner
JUST-IN: Security Personnel Take Over APC Secretariat
Gov Diri, Dickson Bag Chieftaincy Titles
Dangote Cement Wins Best Quality Brand Award In West Africa
IWD: BoI Advocates Gender Equality In Workplace
Emefiele: Agricultural Sector, Nigeria’s Saving Grace
In Search Of National Savings Scheme For Nigeria
UBA Posts N660bn Earnings, N153bn Profit In 2021
Lekki Deep Seaport At 85% Completion, Begins Operation December
Sahara Group Embarks On Strategic Appointments To Drive Global Expansion
GTCO Records N221.5bn Profit Before Tax
Stocks Trading To Turn Bullish This Week
Ighalo Knocks Critics Over Super Eagles Comeback
NPFL: Rivers, Plateau Utd Maintain Winning Streak As Pillars Ease Relegation Threat
Serena Alleges Double Standards In Tennis
Sports Minister Tasks Youth On Agro-allied Venture
New Bumper Match Bonuses, Allowances Unveiled For Bayelsa Utd
EDITORIAL: Celebrating Women
The Sun
51 firms owe FG N1.32trn, says NEITI audit report
Confusion, anxiety reign in APC over leadership crisis
Bamishe: Police confirm arrest of killer BRT driver in Lagos
Strike: Why renegotiation of agreement with ASUU, others lingered –FG
Don’t tamper with Electoral Act 2022, court tells Buhari, AGF, Senate president, others
Cocaine saga: Kyari, 3 others arrainged, deny charges
Insecurity: South East monarchs, bishops hit FG, govs over silence
IPOB unmasks ‘unknown gunmen’ sponsors in S’East
Insecurity: Buhari urges Kogi monarchs to be more proactive
Osinbajo marks birthday with ‘Project 774,’ as friends roll out empowerment plans
Call ASUU to order, FG urges NLC
Afenifere hails Igboho’s release from prison
Electoral Act, beginning of new Nigeria –Monye, ADC presidential aspirant
2023: It’s turn of Ijaws to rule Rivers –Douglas-West
Nigeria can be great again –Umoekereka
APC chairmanship: Musa intensify consultations, reels out programme
2023 presidency: Christian elders insist on power rotation
Our sale, purchase agreement with ExxonMobil intact –Seplat Energy
FG, HUAWEI sign MoU to train 1,000 civil servants in 2nd phase ICT for change programme
Customs suspends implementation of VIN policy for 30 days
Oritsejafor honoured as African Philanthropist of the Year
Buhari mourns Olanipekun’s death
Kamaru Usman snubs Paul boxing match
Fabio Lanipekun dies four days after 80th birthday
Presidential aspirant pledges support to boxing
Ukraine and Nigerian volunteer fighters
Dimensions of the Ukrainian conflict
Constitutional and Electoral Amendments and our nascent democracy
Ugwuanyi calls for enhanced synergy between retired, serving security personnel
APC averse to internal democracy -Wike
Confusion, anxiety reign in APC over leadership crisis
… Forum applauds Bello’s appointment
Bamishe: Police confirm arrest of killer BRT driver in Lagos
Strike: Why renegotiation of agreement with ASUU, others lingered –FG
IWD 2020: Breaking the gender bias globally
Nigeria can be great again –Umoekereka
International Women’s Day: Ifeyinwa Nnanna Mba: New face of agribusiness
Dansol College wins Nigeria-Britain Association school debate
Flying over challenges
Rotary reaffirms commitment to charity
BSN’s 13th founders day: Stakeholders call for justice, peace
Call ASUU to order, FG urges NLC
Nnanna Mba: New face of agribusiness
FG warns against recruitment of Nigerians to fight in Ukraine
2023 presidency: Christian elders insist on power rotation
Judiciary staff declare indefinite strike in Plateau
Jigawa gov lauds WACOT’s farm contributions to economy
NPA decries abuse of book review by states’ education ministry
