News Headlines Mar 9, 2022. Headlines From Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
Compiled by Demola Adefajo
ThisDay
Breaking: Court Sacks 16 Ebonyi Lawmakers over Defection to APC
Breaking: Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor, Deputy over Defection to APC
Breaking: House to Reconsider Rejected Gender Bills
Breaking: Senate Rejects Court Order Stopping Amendment of Electoral Act
NCDMB: Afreximbank Invested over $42bn in African Enterprises in Five Years
Terrorists Kill Two, Abduct Catholic Priest,Three Others in Kaduna
House Urges FG to Extend Evacuation to Nigerians Trapped in Ukraine’s…
Electoral Act: Labour Party Challenges N’Assembly
Ogun Promises to Promote Local Content in Projects
Ekiti TUC Berates Petrol Marketers over Outrageous Price
Dangote Sustains Late Brother’s Dream in Fight against Malnutrition
2023: A’Ibom Youths Task Emmanuel to be Neutral in PDP Primaries
Sogunle: Harnessing Youth Potentials Vital to Accelerating Economic Growth
UBA: Growth in Interest Income Drives impressive Performance
NFF Celebrates The Whistle Man, Linus Mba, at 81
Breaking Biases Women Face in the Workplace
APC Young Legislators Endorse Abdullahi Adamu as Party Chair
PDP Submits Nominees for Ebonyi Governor, Deputy to INEC
Biden Bans Russia Oil Imports to US
Buhari Flays Killing of Kebbi Vigilantes, Asks Security Agencies to be…
Constitution Amendment: CUPP Urges Lawmakers to Expedite Work on Gender Bills
Ukraine War: US, EU, UK Target Russia Oil and Gas Sector
City Park, Sagamu-Abeokuta Road Give New Lease of Life to Ogun…
Senate Urges INEC to Allow Eligible Prison Inmates to Vote during…
Senate APC Caucus Meets over Party Crisis
Timely Information to Soldiers, Panacea to Ending Insurgency, Says Ndume
Senbanjo Declares Interest in Ogun East Senatorial Seat
Sanwo-Olu Talks Tough as Missing Lady in BRT is Found Dead…
Breaking: Senate Rejects Court Order Stopping Amendment of Electoral Act
Gunmen Attack Niger Village, Kill 5, Injure Others
2023: Southern Christians Insist No Going Back on Power Rotation
Group Demands Young, Vibrant President, Others for 2023 Elections
Strike Paralyses Govt’s Activities in Niger
APC Chairmanship: Sani Musa Intensifies Consultations, Unveils Programm
LAPO, Mercy Corps to Support Vulnerable Farmers in North East
Business Leaders, Experts Rally Entrepreneurs on Productivity at FCMB Forum
FIRS Offers One-Month Window for Taxpayers to Settle Foreign Currency Liabilities…
Sogunle: Harnessing Youth Potentials Vital to Accelerating Economic Growth
Pension Assets and Matters Arising
UBA: Growth in Interest Income Drives impressive Performance
Can Segun Oni’s Third Force Turn the Table in Ekiti?
Nudity as Politics in Joy Labinjo’s Inaugural Show at Tiwani Contemporary, Lagos
Up Close with RMD, Alex Ekubo at ‘Conversations in Transit’ Film Location
A Glimpse of ‘Entities & Identities’ at Mydrim Gallery
Conquering the World of Equestrian Sport the Nigerian Navy Way
Two Years of Sterling Human-faced Projects, Commitment to Bayelsa
LAGOS PLOUGHS THROUGH A FOOD REVOLUTION
TRIBUTE: THE SUNNY OJEAGBASEI KNOW
Premier League Suspends Broadcast Deal with Russia
Real Set to Restore Pride against PSG, Says Ancelotti
Eguavoen Targets Victor Moses for Eagles Return
FIFA Gives Poland Bye into Playoff, Suspends Russia
Lewandowski’s Hat trick in 11 Minutes Fire Bayern into Q’Finals
Greensprings Students Win AISEN’s Regional Debate Competition
Queen’s College Principal Urges Youths to Acquire Skills for Future Jobs, Careers
Government, Stakeholders Seek Inclusive Learning in Schools
258 Teachers Shortlisted for 2022 Merit Award
Lagos Commissioner Urges Varsities to Improve Lecturers’ Teaching Capacity
Editorial
HANDLING DEATH-ROW INMATES
The Nation
Failure of bills on women inclusion: What went wrong?
Endless wait for third force political platform
Farotimi’s anarchism on Arise tv morning show
Bandits kill two, abduct Catholic priest in Kaduna
Family counters police, insists Bamise’s body was mutilated
APC crisis deepens as Akpanudoedehe resigns
BREAKING: Judge has no power to sack me as Gov – Umahi
What is working for UBA?
Financing rural SMEs
World’s oldest tennis player won’t quit war-torn Ukraine
Ex-youth int’l Orode set to join Paraguayan top club
Why we kept pregnancy secret, by Banky W, wife
Toyin Abraham slams Lagos over murdered BRT passenger
‘At 88, I am not tired’
DisCos: not all meters are instantly free
EDITORIAL
So long, SO
Slow lynching
Prince of the air
IWD: SWAN wants more women in sports management
Scotland, Ukraine WC playoff postponed
‘NASS-No: Election ‘VOTE-WOMEN-2023’ Yes’
The Punch
Scores injured, shops burnt as Yoruba, Hausa traders clash in Ogun
Robbed Delta bursar, PTA chair arrested, freed over N1.5m theft
Ukraine: Reps celebrate as FG evacuates Nigerians from Sumy
Teenager disappears while going to church, mother seeks help
OAU student: How Adegoke’s body was evacuated, dumped in bush – IPO
Crude oil price: MAN warns of hyper inflation, subsidy hits N400, diesel, 625
PDP submits Umahi’s replacement to INEC, sacked governor sits tight
APC to release zoning formula, suspends zonal congress amid confusion
ASUU strike: Protesting students barricade Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, carpet FG
Gunmen abduct Kaduna Catholic priest, woman, children, kill guard
Power disruption looms as Second Niger Bridge gets April completion date
TCN blames low generation for nationwide incessant outages
Minister laments raw ore export, decries capital, job losses
CBN increases currency in circulation by N418bn over cash transactions
Osun PDP gov primaries produce Adeleke, Babayemi as candidates
Emmanuel candidate’s governorship bid backed ‘by host of heaven’ – Spokesman
Tinubu proposes meeting with APC Reps caucus on presidential bid
Sacked adviser attacks Emmanuel, alleges gov self-centred
Lewandowski breaks record, scores fastest Champions League hat-trick
Liverpool vs Inter: Liverpool enter Champions League quarters despite defeat
Bayern vs RB Salzburg: Lewandowski hat-trick as Bayern win 7-1, enter UCL quarter-finals
10 arrested over Mexico football brawl
My music is real, Tems speaks on self awareness
P-Square’ll sell out London’s O2 Arena even without new songs, Mr P boasts
Leadership
IWD: Women That Will Influence 2023 Elections (2)
Moderna Signs MOU With Kenya For First mRNA Facility In Africa
Borno Student Whose Throat Was Slit Undergoes N2.5m Surgery
IWD: Urgent Need To Prevent Increase In Gender Based Violence
APC Crisis: Drama As Akpanudoedehe Storms Out Of Committee Meeting
Senate Ignores Court Ruling, Begins Amendment Of New Electoral Act
Court Verdict: PDP Names Replacements For Umahi, Deputy
Businesses Groan As Diesel Price Hits N650 At Depot
2022 ALCIF: Stakeholders Seek Funding To Salvage Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector
Group Unveils APC’s 2-year Scorecards In Patigi
I Have Not Resigned As APC National Caretaker Secretary – Akpanudoedehe
PDP Nominates Igariwey To Take Over From Umahi As Ebonyi Gov
Crisis: APC Senators Move To Save Party
IWD: Buhari Applauds Nigerian Women’s Contribution To National Devt
Expedite Action On All Women-friendly Bills, CUPP Charges Lawmaker
Businesses Groan As Diesel Price Hits N650 At Depot
Group Unveils APC’s 2-year Scorecards In Patigi
BREAKING: APC National Caretaker Secretary, Akpanudoedehe, Resigns
2023: Ganduje Speaking For North, Pro-Tinubu Group Tells Shettima
2022 ALCIF: Stakeholders Seek Funding To Salvage Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector
Dala Port Ready For Take-off, Unveils Logo, Summit Theme
EDITORIAL
2023: Political Class In Disarray
The Sun
Airlines cancel more flights as scarcity of jet fuel worsens
Umahi talks tough after court sack .Judgment cant stand , he insists
Murder in BRT: Family faults driver’s account, sends SOS to Buhari, Sanwo-Olu
Senate tackles judiciary, begins fresh electoral amendment
Kalu’s bill seeking to improve revenue generation passes first reading
Buni to resign at NEC meeting as APC adopts zoning arrangements
Reps bow to women, make U-turn on gender bills
Igboho should be allowed to take care of his health abroad -Gani Adams
Panic as NURTW official kills bus driver, park, shops razed
Murder of OAU student: IPO testifies in court, reveals outcome of investigation
Gunmen kill 65, rape women, abduct scores in Niger
There’ll be no cover up, gov assures
… PDP nominates Igariwey as gov’s replacement
2023: Beware of APC, PDP cautions aspirants
Osun 2022: Adeleke emerges PDP governorship candidate
UK, UBA, 10 others launch over N10bn to aid girls education, employment in developing countries
9th March 2022
Energy transition: Oil producers allege conspiracy to pauperise Nigeria, Africa
Airlines cancel more flights as scarcity of jet fuel worsens
Why nationwide blackout persists –TCN
Presidential aspirant pledges support to boxing
Buhari allocates houses to AFCON ’94 Super Eagles team
International Weightlifting Open Championship Nigeria wins two gold medals in Mauritius
Kamaru Usman hints at triology with Covington
Soludo: Beware of your own error
Ukraine or wherever
The burden of APC presidential aspirants
Akpabio’s garment of honour
A ‘Professor’, a university, and debate over title
Ukraine and Nigerian volunteer fighters
Nigeria to Turkey: We’re open for onshore investments
Coronation MFB: Optimism, uncertainty besets Nigeria’s 2022 outlook
Fuel scarcity: Stop selling above pump price – Ekiti TUC tells marketers
Police arrest 4 operatives for extorting student N204,000 in Rivers
IGP Orders evacuation of accidented vehicles others from police stations
Ibeto vs EFCC: Court fixes April 12 for hearing
Murder in BRT: Family faults driver’s account, sends SOS to Buhari, Sanwo-Olu
UK, UBA, 10 others launch over N10bn to aid girls education, employment in developing countries
2023: Beware of APC, PDP cautions aspirants
Senate tackles judiciary, begins fresh electoral amendment
A’Ibom lawmakers approves N150bn loan to Udom
Energy transition: Oil producers allege conspiracy to pauperise Nigeria, Africa
Reps bow to women, make U-turn on gender bills
Daily Trust
Osun 2022: Confusion As Two Candidates Lay Claim To PDP Ticket
Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct Rev Father, 3 Others In Kaduna
Rising Ritual Killings, Kidnapping, Rape Worry Ogun Assembly
Reps Seek Humanitarian Aid For Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine
Court Sack: Ebonyi Gov Kicks As PDP Nominates Replacements, Writes INEC
APC Senators Lament Escalating Crisis, Say Buni Not Sacked
Osun Gov’ship: Adeleke Picks PDP Ticket, Babayemi Emerges Parallel Candidate
Allow Prisoners To Vote During Elections, Senate Urges INEC
Benue Gov Says PDP Will Produce 69 Women Councillors, 9 Female Chair Persons
Another Ganduje’s Critic, Kwamanda, Remanded For Defamation
Nigeria Heading Towards Disaster – Ex-PDP Govs Forum
APC Chair: More Endorsement For Akume, Adamu Ahead Of Convention
Is Mohammed Hayatudeen The Messiah
What To Make Of The French Exit From Mali?
EDITORIAL: Time To Revamp Primary Health Care Services
The Real Estate Development Bill: A Need For Caution
2023: Our Youths Must Avoid Being Used As Thugs
Confluence State Of Water Scarcity
Happy Women’s Day
Let’s Stop Children From Hawking On Our Streets
Many Injured, Shops Burnt As Yoruba, Hausa Clash In Ogun
Minister Warns Against Marginalization As Female Town Planners Celebrate Women’s Day
FCTA Donates 6,000 Tree Seedlings To Commemorate Women’s Day
Reverend’s Son Drills Borehole In Kaduna Mosque
2 Ekiti Boys Arrested For Defiling Minor Hawking Fried Meat
Osun Man Making Pepper Soup With Stolen Goat Arrested
Female Farmer Killed In Bayelsa
14-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Kano Pond
ASUU Strike: Motorists Stranded As Students Protest, Block Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Plateau Health Agency Tackles Drug Scarcity
Fake Police Officer Arrested After Defrauding People In Kano
Crime: Ex- Edo Police Commissioner Makes Case For Vigilante
Airlines Groan As Aviation Fuel Exceeds N600 Per Litre
Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Foods Company Commissioned In Kano
‘I’m Still Governor’, Umahi Accuses Judge Of Embarrassing APC
Ayade, Matawalle And Lawmakers Who May Lose Their Seats Over Defection
Court Sacks Ebonyi Governor, Speaker Over Defection To APC
APPLY: Nigerian Army Recruitment 2022
Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct Rev Father, 3 Others In Kaduna
Reps Seek Humanitarian Aid For Nigerians Trapped In Ukraine
Int’l Women’s Day: Buhari, Akeredolu, Others Hail Women, Seek More Inclusion
Leadership Crisis: APC Has Barred Itself From Contesting Elections – PDP
Kano PDP LGA Executives Resign, Join Kwankwaso
Rising Ritual Killings, Kidnapping, Rape Worry Ogun Assembly
Airlines Groan As Aviation Fuel Exceeds N600 Per Litre
Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Foods Company Commissioned In Kano
FIRS Gives 30 Days Concession To Taxpayers With Outstanding Foreign Currency Tax Liabilities
Oil Prices Jump As Biden Announces Full Ban On Russian Oil
Electoral Act: Lawan Rejects Court Ruling, Says Judiciary Can’t Stop N/Assembly
2023: Tinubu Meets APC Reps Wednesday
Eguavoen Sheds Light On Why He Recalled Onazi For Ghana Clash
Nigeria, 5 Others For T20 Female Cricket Tourney In Lagos
Liman Lauds Sports Ministry’s Neutrality In NBBF Crisis
Young Talent Academy Lagos Win Maiden Ibarapa Sports Festival
Real Ready To Restore Pride Against PSG – Ancelotti
Constitutional Amendment Process Without Nigerian Women
Fuel Scarcity Takes Toll On Irrigation Farmers In Jos
More Poultry Farmers Sell Off Layers As Cost Of Feeds Bite Harder
