Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 9 March 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

PUNCH 

Meghan accuses UK royals of racism

Death toll in Equatorial Guinea explosions rises to 98

Secondus plays down S’West PDP crisis, says its normal

Four million registered with the APC in Kano Ganduje

Well set standards with 2023 polls, says INEC

APC states reiterate commitment to six months maternity leave

LASG officials back tech use for continuous learning

Adams blames Wakilis men for four villagers killing in Oyo

Wakili: Release our men to avoid crisis, OPC boss tells police

Hounded by agents of death at home, Ogun victims of herders attacks locate shelter in Benin Republic

Oil falls after hitting $70, OPEC+ output plunges

Nigeria recorded N7.37tn foreign trade deficit in 2020 NBS

States, others not funding 3.5 million workers pension PenCom

Emefiele meets Senate today on alleged missing $9.5m PPT fund

FG begins training of 1,110 agric extension workers

Apapa gridlock: Lagos vows to punish errant truckers

NSE to include women on board of new entities

E-bills transactions dropped by 9% in February NIBBS

Gas investors want fiscal clarity before investing NNPC

Bill recommends imprisonment for discrimination against old people

BOI seeks financial bodies support on economic growth

Ogun, Katsina, Anambra, seven govs stick to illegal LG caretaker panels

Edo: Appeal Court upholds Ize-Iyamu, Audu as APC candidates

NDLEA arrests notorious trafficker, stops US, China, UAE-bound parcels

Another suspect arrested as security operatives rescue Osun abducted traveller

Its a shame constructing 200km-road for 15 years CAN President

Kwara extends closure of mission schools over hijab crisis

Alleged fraud: Speaker not invited by EFCC, says Ondo Assembly

Abducted police intelligence officer rescued in Edo

Police begin probe as mothers kidnap claim contradicts daughter

Dollar video: Ganduje seeks amendment of claims, witnesses

Resident doctors threaten strike over salary delay, others

Farmers killing: Secure Ekiti forest, Fayemi orders police, Amotekun

Aisha Buhari breaks silence, laments incessant abduction of women

Niger plans to arm vigilantes against bandits

10 million girls face child marriage, says UNICEF

Nigerians must join govt against banditry, kidnapping Jonathan

Police probes Rivers poly student, mother over conflicting kidnap claims

Protesting students shut down Maritime varsity over colleagues death

EFCC arraigns expower minister, Wakil, for N148m bribe

Retired police officers begin NHIS enrolment second phase

Obasanjo is Nigerias best president since 1999, says Moghalu

COVID-19 vaccination: Lagos to prioritise health workers, petrol attendants, others                                                                           

THISDAY

INEC Intensifies Preparations for 2023 Polls, Directs Electoral Materials’ Inventory

Report: Inflation Eroding Value of Minimum Wage

FG Begins Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine to States

Army Cautions Gumi, Says Troops Not Deployed on Religious Basis

Again, Bandits Kidnap 30 in Niger Villages

Appeal Court Sets Aside Judgment Disqualifying Ize-Iyamu, Audu

NDLEA Uncovers Heroin, Cocaine at Palace of Anambra Monarch

Banditry: ACF Applauds Matawalle for Exposing Soldier, Traditional Rulers

OPC Kicks as Gunmen Kill Four in Oyo Community

Malami: Nigeria Committed to End Gender-based Violence

Relief as UK Approves Work Permit for Nigerians

PDP to Commence Sale of Anambra Guber Forms March 10

A’Court Reserves Judgment on Certificate Forgery Suit against Obaseki

Ogun Becomes First State to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Anambra Women Protest Naked, Accuse Obiano of grabbing Land for Airport…

U.S. Renovates Consular Pavilion to Improve Visa Applicants’ Experience

Govt College Ughelli Old Boys Mourn Aikhomu

World Wildlife Day: Exploitation of Rosewood Threatens Nigeria’s Forests

30% of Boreholes in FCT Rural Communities Malfunctioning

Oil Rises Above $71 on Saudi Crude Terminal Attack

GUARDIAN

Biden names two women generals to lead military commands

Pope says meeting Shiite cleric ‘good for my soul’

Port operators raise concerns about e-call up system, advocate overhaul

Cash crunch reduces National Assembly’s sittings to once a week

Division, insecurity, hallmark of APC’s government, says Lamido

ECOWAS Commission lauds women for resilience amid COVID-19 crisis

Northern leaders hail Zamfara governor for exposing sponsors of bandits

NDLEA arrests suspected drug trafficker with three parcels of cocaine

Community leaders, NGO urge women to seek education in ending trafficking in Nigeria

Police arrests 113 clubbers over alleged violation of Covid-19 protocols

Police confirm killing of four persons in Oyo by unknown gunmen

Senegal opposition leader charged with rape, freed from detention

Pope returns to Rome after historic Iraq trip

Covid’s impact could mean millions more child marriages: Unicef

No regrets, I’ll rise again, Israel Adesanya vows

I love sport and money’: Millionaire Saudi prince to buy French club

NLC, centre move against gender-based violence in workplaces

APC condemns killing in Ekiti community

Number plates: Motorists decry cumbersome issuance procedures, urge authorities to ease bottlenecks

VANGUARD

5,000 Nigerian refugees repatriated from Cameroon

Borno constructs N2 billion motor park

COVID-19 pandemic, most challenging for women in Nigeria ‘ Women-in-leadership Coach

Covid’s impact could mean millions more child marriages: Unicef

Why PDP may zone 2023 presidential ticket to North

Violence mars PDP primary as thugs unleash terror in Oyo

APC registers 2.5 million members in Kano

SAUDI DRONE ATTACK: Oil price fluctuates, as Nigeria’s petrol price stabilises

FG to partner Nile University in COVID-19 vaccine production

35 healthcare professionals graduate from PharmAccess, EDC capacity building programme

What Nigeria needs to overcome COVID-19 ‘ NCDC

COVID-19: 10 million additional girls at risk of child marriage ‘ UNICEF

Man allegedly disguises as army officer to beat police inspector

Indigenes raised alarm about N127m fraud at Lagos scholarship board, EFCC alleges

El-Zakzaky’s ‘secret trial’ adjourned to March 31

School feeding injects N450m monthly into Abia economy ‘ Govt source

Women’s Day: Reps to amend UBE Act for Girl child free education

International Women’s Day: NYC tasks FG on 35% Affirmative Action

Kwara Hijab controversy: Government deploys security to schools in Ilorin

Bonny Deep Seaport: FG not sincere on project’s delivery -‘ Wike

Lagos Igbo leaders join ex-LG chair, Ayodele, urge Tinubu to contest 2023 presidential election

LEADERSHIP

Bandits Using Zango Urban As Hideout, Group Declares

COVID-19: 10m Additional Girls At Risk Of Child Marriage ‘ UNICEF

COVID-19: Nigeria To Ban Flights From UAE, Netherlands

INEC’ll Set Standard With 2023 Election

PTF Members, Journalists Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Oprah Interview: Black Figures Empathise With Meghan

Matawalle Removes Maru Emir For Supporting Bandits

EFCC Chairman Appoints, Redeploys Principal Officers

Rules Of Origin Can Make Or Break AfCFTA ‘ Mene

10 Million Additional Girls At Risk Of Child Marriage Due To COVID-19 ‘ UNICEF

Ondo Assembly Debunks Rumour Of Speaker’s Arrest By EFCC

We Don’t Deploy Troops Along Ethnic, Religious Lines ‘ Army

TRIBUNE

Organic skincare industry will help Nigeria’s forex, economy ‘ Expert

NGO raises concern over National Assembly’s N59bn empowerment projects

Nigeria records 371 new COVID-19 infections, total now 158,906

FG flags off training of 1,110 extension agents nationwide

Gani Adams raises alarm over killing of four men at Idiyan village

Okowa warns against abandoned projects as 25 council chairmen take oath of office

Why people are not putting money into rental housing ‘Ajayi

Queen and her husband didn’t speak about Archie’s skin ‘ Oprah

Investors earn N34bn as equities market opens week bullish

No more dialogue with armed bandits, Niger governor insists

Indigenes alerted us of alleged N127m fraud at Lagos Scholarship Board ‘ EFCC

Buhari commiserates with Equatorial Guinea over deadly explosion

Ogun receives 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19: Nigeria to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands

Mustapha, PTF members, others receive COVID-19 vaccine

Kano identifies 509 health facilities as COVID-19 vaccination centres

NNPC pushes for clear fiscal terms for gas development

NATION

How jailed prophet helped 82 inmates regain freedom

Banditry: Army cautions Gumi against inciting comments

Govt/Labour power panel okays subsidy removal Dec.

Rewane: Nigeria needs domestic, international capital to attain $1.5t GDP by 2030

Law allows me to remain IG till 2024, Adamu tells court

Wakili returns to police custody after leaving hospital

States roll out COVID-19 vaccination for Nigerians

Four killed in renewed Ibarapa violence

Killings: Ekiti to establish ranches for herdsmen

Ogun receives 50,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Nigeria more divided under APC Lamido

Court adjourns El-Zakzakys trial to March 31

Kanu vows to rid southeast of criminality

Kidnapped ASP regains freedom in Edo

Gunmen abduct 19 in Niger community

HERALD

Nigerians are ‘terribly angry’ over insecurity, economic hardship ‘ Bishop Kukah

Why Obasanjo is Nigeria’s best president since 1999 ‘ Moghalu

2023: Bawa Did Not Advise INEC Not to Sell Forms to Anyone ‘ EFCC

Billionaire Bezos’ ex-wife weds school teacher

Man, 39, impersonates army officer to beat police inspector

COVID-19: Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad, Wife Test Positive

Pope returns from Iraq, criticises treatment of women

DAILY TRUST

Aisha Buhari celebrates from abroad, seeks end to abductions

Govs’ wives urge FG, states to address needs, concerns of women

Abducted Edo police officer regains freedom

Fuel price hike looms as crude oil hits $71/barrel

UNESCO scores Buhari high on women inclusion in governance

Missing $9.5m PPT fund: CBN to appear before Senate panel today

APC govs pledge to approve 6-month maternity leave

Collapse of extension services hindering food security – FG

COVID-19 vaccine delivery to states ends today – FG

Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor in Nigeria

Benin Republic to engage Nigerian rice farmers

‘NNPC can earn more from gas with clear framework’

Maritime varsity boosting N/Delta economy

Allow us to explore our oil, gas deposits — Ayade

Workload high in FCT High Court despite Buhari’s appointments

Anambra airport: Women protest half-naked, accuse gov’t of land grabbing

Nurses deserve better treatment, recognition — Unionist

Drivers, cyclists clash with union members over extortion in Lagos

Edo: Group wants ex-LG chairmen probed

Kaduna: Atyap chiefdom peace c’ttee worried over renewed attacks

FCT: Administration unveils 10-year education plan

DPO, others recalled for allowing nightclubs in Lagos

Woman arraigned over unlawful detention of 3 children

NDLEA arrests drug trafficker with 3 parcels of cocaine at Lagos airport

Police arraign man for stealing N296m property

Man impersonates army officer to beat police inspector

Yakubu gives RECs 7 days to submit 2023 election inventory

Abductions: FG moves to secure schools nationwide

PTF members, journalists receive COVID-19 vaccine

1 killed, 2 injured as armed men ambush 3 men in Plateau

Ibarapa crisis: We won’t condone miscarriage of justice — Makinde

ACF hails Matawalle for exposing soldier arrested for supplying arms

DAILY TIMES

FG to establish specialized courts, judicial divisions on GBV Malami

Kaduna traffic situation worsens as El-zakzakys trial resume

Alleged $850m fraud: Reopen investigation on Lulu-Briggs, firm, Moni Pulo Dan Obuekwes widow tasks EFCC

Afenifere, others kick as police arrest OPC members who nabbed alleged kidnapper

Banks woo customers over incentive policy on Diaspora remittances

APC blames Obaseki for lunatics, beggars roaming Edo streets

PDP tasks Buhari to speak up on alleged allocation of N1.6 trillion properties to cronies

Syrian President, 1st lady test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 has worsen gender inequality Rep. Gimba

U.S. House set to vote on bills to expand gun background checks

AUTHORITY

Group hails NPHCDA over arrival, distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines

Prof Ejike: A distinguished academic, administrator and great friend of Anambra State

China to accelerate suburban railway construction, build more one-hour commuting circles

Function, role consolidation of HK Election Committee core of electoral system reform: expert

In-depth investigation helps Chinas political advisors make targeted suggestions

Remarkable progress achieved one year after Chinas implementation of foreign investment law

BUSINESSDAY

Solar is pathway to increasing electrification rates, jump-start economic recovery

Men and women should have equal opportunities to learn, grow, lead

Understanding former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s active life @ 84

Nigeria can save N3.7trn by gutting inefficient MDAs

Nestl raises stake in Nigerian unit by N3.63bn amid optimism for rebound

FX liquidity declines by 61.18% after CBN announced N5 reward for diaspora remittances

Nigeria’s stock market reroutes to green zone as investors buy Ardova, others

Oil price above $71 as attack on Saudi plant jolts market

Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO win is inspirational, but gender equality gaps persist at home

Nigeria can save N3.7trn by gutting inefficient MDAs

Nigeria’s risk premium hits 1yr high despite rising oil prices

DAILY INDEPENDENT

State Police Is Here To Stay In Nigeria ‘Akeredolu

Buhari Will Resolve Challenges Facing Nigeria ‘ APC Govs

War Against COVID-19 Not Yet Over, FG Warns

No Coordination Among State Governors In The War Against Insecurity ‘Sani

COVID-19: Onuesoke Foundation Begins Phase 2 Distribution Of Face Masks, Exercise Books

FG Not Giving Gas Industry Enough Attention

Edo First Lady Commends Young Nigerian Investors For Being Patriotic

Buhari’s APC Visionless, Says Sule Lamido

Uber Driver Bags Three Months Jail Term Over Internet Fraud

Missing $9.5m PPT Fund: CBN To Appear Before Senate Tuesday

Reps Lament Dearth Of Medical Doctors In Nigeria

Suspended 51 Teachers In Bayelsa Seek Reinstatement After Court Ruling

Wakili Not Blind, Only Acting Drama To Get Sympathy ‘ Gani Adams

PEOPLESDAILY

FCT community lives in fear as gun men kill pregnant woman

COVID-19: Buhari urges Nigerians to take vaccine after receiving jab

I will win 2023 election if ‘ Gov. Yahaya Bello, Says no zoning in APC

FG resumes rehab works on Marine Beach bridge on Tuesday

Our congresses showcase our unity, readiness to end misrule In Nigeria, says PDP

COVID-19 vaccination: We must rally behind government to fight unseen enemy ‘ Gbajabiamila

NEW TELEGRAPH

Nigeria’s security challenges worrisome, says Jonathan

Ministers, Presidency officials take COVID-19 jabs

FG to probe Borno gov’s claim on ‘repentant’ ex-combatants

Lamido: APC’s govt characterised by insecurity

Nigeria must grow economy at 7% or risk mass poverty ‘Rewane

Oil skyrockets to $71 per barrel, highest in 14 months

BLUEPRINT

As bandits abduct 30 again in Niger

Experts in Southwest express concern over environmental pollution on human health

2023: Plateau guber aspirant vows to create jobs

Ogun receives 100,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses

No more negotiation with bandits, Niger gov. declares

A/Ibom: Man to die by hanging for hacking father to death

Hajj: NAHCON calls for sustained collaboration with Islamic scholars

 

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