Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 28 February 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

DAILY TRUST

Nigeria’s Super Tucano aircraft to arrive this year – US

Relief as FG reopens Third Mainland Bridge seven months after

Zoning will determine my APC chairmanship contest – Sheriff

Don’t evacuate your children from schools, northern elders beg parents

Why we need value-driven education system – Sambo

COVID-19 vaccine: NPHCDA begins nationwide training for over 100,000 workers

IGP fails to produce Katsina whistleblower, Mahdi Shehu

We need evidence Daudawa has truly repented – Parents of Kankara Schooboys

Insecurity: Tackle small arms proliferation now

Road mishaps put Nigerian domestic league players, officials on edge

Africa Union must invest in preventive diplomacy – Amb Adeoye

2023: 6 former governors eyeing APC chairmanship seat

PUNCH 

Can Nigerian dogs be trained to detect COVID-19 as its done in Germany, others

Beating I got from mum discouraged me from caning my kids Prof Osadolor, ex-Dean of Students Affairs, UNIBEN

Nigerians unappreciative of military efforts to contain insurgency Buratai

Petrol price will definitely increase Realink MD/IPMAN PRO

Dangote wants only refinery licence holders to import fuel

Discos receive 407,622 customer complaints in six months

Online platforms and proposed Press Council Amendment Bill

Nigeria yet to maximise AUs procurement system NEPC

Air passengers paid more for flights in January NBS

Wike meets Secondus, explains why he criticises party

Foiled arrest: Ozekhome, US group urge Igboho to seek court protection

$2.6bn contract: Reps fault plan to invite 50 expatriates

Biafra: Ohanaeze knocks IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu over secession plan

Govt, abductors negotiate, set to release 317 Zamfara girls

How Buratai escaped Boko Haram ambush thrice- Major Banjo

We nearly died as bandits starved, tortured, dehumanised us Freed Kagara pupils

Any state where children are kidnapped should shut down in protest -Soyinka

COVID-19 vaccines arrive Nigeria Monday, Says SGF

Sheriff meets Buni, set to run for APC chairman

228 days after, FG finally opens Third Mainland Bridge

Anti-APC comment: PDP, Fayose condemn Gandujes ex-aide detention by DSS

FG intimidating youths for speaking up -Atiku group

Cleric urges Buhari to end banditry, herders killings

AfDB President, LCCI DG, Falana link terrorism to poverty

Herdsmen crisis: Guard your utterances, Abiara tells governors, others

Over 30 million poor Nigerians now on social register FG

Experts urge FG, states to check rising maternal, infant deaths

Two months after, Borno pastor still detained by Boko Haram -CAN

Checking fraudulent National ID registration

Treat unrepentant bandits as criminals, northern elders tell govs

Senate summons BPE over sale of national assets

Negotiating with bandits will encourage kidnapping -Experts

$11m debt: StarTimes risks winding-up court order

Britain dismisses Euro 2020 host speculation

Tiger Woods transferred to Los Angeles hospital

Pope Francis to spend final days in Rome

Two children killed, 30 injured in Syria fire outbreak

Sacked Gandujes aide in our custody DSS

North blocking food supply to South-West after herdsmen disrupted farming -Afenifere

Kwara mission schools reject hijab approval by govt

Outrage over DSS arrest of Gandujes aide, Yakasai

UK PM Johnson meets Nigerian pastor, others over Covid vaccination  

Amnesty International condemns arrest of Salihu Yakasai

Competency test: Court dismisses NUTs suit against El-Rufai

NDLEA seizes N50m worth of Tramadol capsules in Adamawa

Yakasai: Sacked Gandujes aide will rise politically, says Fayose

PDP flays Ganduje, says Yakasais arrest sad reminder of Dadiyata                                                                                 

THISDAY

Explosion Rocks Site of Electrical Installations in Borno

Ekiti Compensates 74 Farmers, Begins Construction of Rural Roads

4m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Arrive Nigeria March 2

Rescued Kagara Abductees ‘Went through Tremendous Torture’, Says Niger Gov

Three Injured as Explosion Rocks Power Infrastructure Repair Site in Maiduguri

ECOWAS Protocols and Regional Insecurity: Right of Establishment versus Armed Banditry…

Insecurity: Kano Shuts down Tertiary Institutions

After 7 Months, FG Reopens 3rd Mainland Bridge

Northern Elders: Nigerians Have Lost Faith in FG’s Ability to Tackle Criminals

Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Condemn Attempt to Arrest Sunday Igboho

Ganduje Sacks Media Aide, Yakasai, Who Criticised Buhari, APC

Kidnapped Kagara Students, Others Regain Freedom, Now In Minna

SUN

How to salvage Nigeria from tipping point ‘Prof Olurode

Recession exit: Test of resilience of Nigeria’s economy

REASONS herders are causing problems in Nigeria ‘ Ummah Getso, former YPP vice presidential candidate

Imo stakeholders mandate Uzodinma to recover looted property from Okorocha, Ihedioha

Edo: APC ward leaders disown Oyegun, Ehanire in Oredo, threaten suspension over alleged anti-party activities

Fayose demands release of former Ganduje aide Yakasai

My comment on APC revalidation misinterpreted ‘ Oshiomhole

Ekiti: APC registration pathway to victory in 2022, 2023 elections ‘ South-West spokesman

We did not arrest Yakasai’s son ‘ DSS

2023 elections: Kogi governor against zoning for presidency

Tiger Woods ‘in good spirits’ after latest treatment

Mining companies urged to integrate communities in operations

For criticising Buhari, Ganduje sacks Tanko Yakassis son

Insecurity: Kano govt shuts down tertiary institutions

Group drags EFCC to court, demands Aiteo chairmans prosecution

Police officer drags police authorities to court over non-promotion for 14 years

Ikpeazu: Your statement reckless, unethical, Bamgbose tackles Smart Adeyemi

GUARDIAN

FG finally reopens Third Mainland Bridge to regular traffic

Niger abduction: Parents commend Niger Government over victims’ release

Bayelsa Project Monitoring Directorate says pace of work on 23 km ring road impressive

Nasarawa Government threatens shutdown of Lafia modern market over filthy environment

Police free abducted Bayelsa civil servant, arrest two kidnappers

US ‘deeply troubled’ by Russia’s intolerance of free speech

Libya speaker flags March 8 for government confidence vote

Britain says farewell to pandemic hero Captain Tom Moore

South Africa receives second batch of Johnson & Johnson jabs

Fear over fuel scarcity as CSOs tackle Labour Unions

Buhari owes Nigerians explanation for decay in National Security –– CNG

Agba says Obaseki’s claim on Benin storm-water project misleading, mischievous

Forum condemns Sunday Igboho’s attempted arrest

Ortom spoke the truth, owes no apology — Group

Security arrests Ganduje’s aide after comments against Buhari

VANGUARD

2023: We will do everything to ensure youth access political office ‘lawmaker

How Students’ Notes taking can determine their examination Performance

Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude to FG in naira ‘ Emefiele

NAFDAC busts alleged illegal maize production facility in Yobe

I survived three assassination attempts as CAS ‘ Buratai

PAP moves to prioritise entrepreneurship amongst beneficiaries

UPDATED: FG to sell oil in Naira to $15bn-Dangote Refinery

Boko Haram’s landmine injures TCN staff working on damaged facilities

COVID-19: As Nigeria marks 1 year of index case, NCDC calls for continuous adherence

Presence of elected LG administrations will reduce security challenges ‘ Lawan

Imo people mandate Uzodimma to recover all Property, money stolen from state

APC registration: Ward leaders threaten suspension as Oyegun, health minister register

Anambra election: I’m running to bring prosperity to S’East ‘ Soludo

2023: Gov Bello dismisses zoning, says Nigerians should focus on competence

Undertake regular exercise for fitness, longevity, NMA tells patients, stakeholders

Police rescue abducted Bayelsa civil servant, arrest 2 kidnappers

Zamfara abduction: Police intensify aerial surveillance to rescue schoolgirls ‘ PPRO

NAFDAC busts alleged illegal maize production facility in Yobe

Buhari hails intelligence, security agencies on rescue of Kagara students

Police recover firearm allegedly stolen during #EndSARS protest in Anambra

Fayose demands release of Ganduje’s aide arrested for asking Buhari to resign

Adegbite urges mining companies to prioritize host communities’ welfare

LEADERSHIP

Aregbesola Never Collected Salaries In 8 Years As Osun Governor, Aide Insists

Third Mainland Bridge Opens Fully To Vehicular Movement

SMBLF Condemns Attempted Arrest Of Sunday Igboho By Security Forces

IPMAN Hails Appointment Of Bawa As EFCC Chairman

Uzodimma Tackles Okorocha, Says Ex-Gov Saw Himself As A ‘god

Insecurity: Kano Govt Orders Closure Of Tertiary Institutions

Hijab: Proprietors Ask Kwara Govt To Return Grant-aided Schools To Owners

TRIBUNE

Salihu Yakasai’s arrest: DSS still expecting official reaction from Kano command

APC chairmanship: I am likely to contest ‘ Ali Modu Sheriff

Nigeria records 341 new COVID-19 infections as total hits 155,417 in one year

NUT threatens to shut down schools over abductions of students

Saraki Committee: The final push to save PDP

How other security agencies are frustrating our efforts ‘Olayanju, Oyo Amotekun Commandant

Our founding father never envisaged Nigeria of today ‘Shagari

Niger gov, Abubakar Bello, receives abductees of Govt Science College, Kagara

Court remands commercial bus driver for killing immigration officer in Osun

We never appointed Tonto Dikeh as Peace Ambassador ‘ NCPC

PDP demands Salihu Yakasai’s unconditional release

Fuel queues resurface in Abuja as CSOs seek full deregulation

Bauchi gov revokes N75m Palace reconstruction project over slow pace of work

Abducted Kagara schoolboys: I am relieved they are released, UNICEF Reps expresses

NATION

On the brink of a failed state, three scenarios outgoing military chiefs; incoming army chief; our wealthiest politician-tycoons

Criminal Herders/ Bandits: Its time Buhari emulates Ganduje, El-Rufai Gumi

If APC chairmanship stays in our zone, I will contest Sheriff

Badagry Expressway: Lagos Confab raises 7-man team to meet FG

Revamp economy through real estate, Wike urges govt

Imo stakeholders urge Uzodimma to recover stolen funds, property

Southwest GDP worth over $80bn, says Odua Investment Group

I didnt collect salary for 8 years as governor, says Aregbesola

#EndSARS: Petitioner accuses police of withholding brothers corpse after collecting N203, 000

Tension in PDP as Secondus, NWC members rift deepens

Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude to FG in naira Emefiele

75, 000 households in Adamawa, Kebbi benefit from 11m EU project

We can revive real sector with deliberate policies, says MAN boss

CSOs seek sustenance of deregulation of petrol

FG directs increase in passenger traffic on Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge

Ganjude sacks aide for allegedly criticising Buhari

Schools abduction: Buhari owe Nigerians explanation for decay in national security- CNG

DAILY TIMES

COVID-19: ECOWAS receives medical supplies from UNDP for Second Wave

If the North blocks food supply to the South, the South will block oil money to the North -FFK

Chinese coy to support agric investment in Nasarawa with $50M

Kano police arrest most wanted kidnapper

Salihu Yakasai Arrest: PDP demands immediate release

Kwara Hijab Controversy: CAN faults Govt vow to prevent usage in mission grant-aide schools

Ganduje sacks media aide, Salihu Tanko Yakasai

Pilgrims Commission Disowns Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh

Outrage, protests over gunmen abduction of 300 school girls in Zamfara

Murder convict, Rev King gets 17 pages of newspaper birthday advert while on death row

SEC floors Oando in landmark judgement

So you expect me to leave my investments in Lagos & Abuja to create Biafra with You -Igbokwe

HERALD

Boko Haram: Nigerians don’t appreciate military’s efforts ‘ Buratai

Dangote Refinery to Sell Refined Crude to FG ‘ Emefiele

NDLEA Seizes 46.8 kg of Tramadol Capsules Worth N50m in Adamawa

Expulsion Awaits any Student Engaging in Cultism, Cybercrime ‘ Igbinedion University

Army Hands Over Suspected Drug Peddlers to NDLEA

Release Yakasai, stop hounding critics ‘ SERAP tells Nigerian govt

Attacks on Traders: MATAN Urges FG to Compensate Victims

Yakasai: PDP demands unconditional release of Ganduje’s sacked aide

BUSINESSDAY

How National Assembly’s weak oversight role encouraging poor governance in Nigeria

Devt projects: How insecurity puts wedge in Nigerian governors’ competition

The more multifaceted women are, the easier they can overcome adversities

Agency set to develop youths’ creative capacity through talent, modelling competition

Bitcoin isn’t the ultimate face of cryptocurrency

NPA lists approved satellite truck parks for electronic call-up

Here’s experts’ view on why bandits now target Nigerian schools

Nigerian schoolboys freed as forces search for 300 abducted girls ‘ Reuters

SEPLAT drives sustainability with growing gas business, says Roger Brown

Making a difference with experiential marketing

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Elected LG Presence Will Reduce Insecurity ‘ Lawan

Oyo LG Poll: PDP Withdraws Names Of Returning Officers, May Opt For Selection Process

Beyond State Of Emergency On Security

Much Ado About Cryptocurrency

Ellah Lakes Moves To Boost Liquidity As Major Investors Sell Down Shareholding

NEW TELEGRAPH

Anambra 2021: Disqualification fever grips aspirants

Insecurity: Nigerians have lost faith in FG ‘Northern Elders Forum

Worsening insecurity: Govs’re scared of Abuja -‘Gen Ishola Williams

Local govt presence’ll reduce security challenges ‘Lawan

EFCC: Fake Bawa’s Twitter handles attract 500 followers in few days

Local govt presence’ll reduce security challenges ‘Lawan

Banditry: Why Gumi must be called to order ‘Gen Ikponmwen

Released Kagara pupils: They fed us beans in our palms once daily

Soyinka: Shut down Nigeria if abduction of school children persists

 

 

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