Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 12 March 2021

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

 

GUARDIAN

Anxiety as more European nations suspend COVID-19 vaccine

FG talks tough as bandits kill over 40 in one week

Service chiefs, Makinde harp on need to tackle insecurity

Petrol price hits N212.61 per litre – PPPRA

Katsina, three others get 276,564 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Service chiefs, Makinde harp on need to tackle insecurity

Anxiety as more European nations suspend COVID-19 vaccine

Delta receives 85,700 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

INEC may not make NIN compulsory for voter registration

Southwest governors ought not have dialogue with herders, says Oshun

PDP governors seek financial assistance from Buhari

Reprieve as PDP trustees pass confidence vote on Secondus, others

European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine

At least 20 dead in Egypt clothing factory fire

Italy bans batch of AstraZeneca vaccine as navy officer dies after taking jab

PUNCH

Vaccine side effect fear: Vaccination continues, says FG, eight countries suspend rollout

Presidency officials allege Zamfara attempted to subvert no-fly-zone order

Five abducted persons regain freedom in Taraba

Reps canvass higher allocation, say National Assembly is broke

Reps question Kyari, allege $5bn not remitted in 14 years

NIPOST reclaims right as FG strips FIRS of stamp duty collection

PDP govs back FGs fight against insurgency

36 states, FCT shun N41bn UBEC funds

Niger ex-councillors protest unpaid N1.27bn severance package, disrupt activities

Apapa gridlock: Construction firm frustrating e-call system, says truckers

NHIS plans rebuilding destroyed health facilities in North-East

PDP organs meet govs, say party ready

Troops didnt repel BHaram attacks in Dikwa, they withdrew and insurgents burnt Emirs palace, kidnapped aid workers Dean, Borno Concerned Citizens, Dikwa

Timely disbursement of fundsll mitigate food crisis

COVID-19 disrupted access to health services Group

ABCON moves against forex speculators, black market dealers

Credit bureau launches solution to boost borrowers profiling

Nutritionist advises Nigerians on moderate consumption of oily fish

Seplat expresses commitment to protect citizens environment

Mainstreet assures 15% interest on investment

Buhari justifies shoot-on-sight directive on AK-47 bearers

Nigerias rising debt servicing, an economic threat SEC

Niger shuts secondary schools for two weeks over incessant raids

Banks owe telcos N42bn for USSD services, says NCC

Imo should apologise for lying over sealed estate Okorochas aide

Currency in circulation dropped to N2.83tn in Jan

FG offers consular services to Ogun refugees in Benin

Yoruba leaders to hold security summit in Oyo

Develop models to end farmers-herders clashes, FG tells NIAS

Malami, Bawa summoned over forfeited assets transfer to AGF office

Edo palm wine tapper killed, motorcycle stolen

FG rules out talks with bandits, opts for crackdown

Osinbajo commends Sanwo-Olu on COVID-19 management

NHIS plans rebuilding health facilities destroyed by Boko Haram

UK to stop recruiting doctors from Nigeria, 46 others

Buhari inaugurates NDDC headquarters after 25-year construction

Family laments as five members abducted in Kogi

FG stops grants to youths, alleges mismanagement

DELSU students protest hike in tuition

Bill seeking life pension for ex-govs scales first reading at Enugu Assembly

Denmark, Norway, Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

EU approves Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine

Over N41bn UBEC fund not accessed Executive Secretary

Buhari meets Ooni, Sultan, other monarchs in Aso Villa                                                                                   

THISDAY

BoT Hands Secondus Lifeline, to Serve Out Tenure

Govs: FG Can’t Force Federal Salary Structure on States

…Kill Seven in Fresh Attacks on Kaduna Communities

NDIC Mulls Increase in N2tn Depositors’ Insurance Fund

Buhari Wants NDDC, N’Assembly to Sustain Cooperation

OPEC Slashes Q2 Oil Demand Estimate by 690,000 bpd

Eastern Rail Corridor to Link 14 States, Says FG

Niger Closes All Public Schools over Insecurity

Gunmen Kill Policeman as Military Neutralises One Gang Member in Benue

ASUU: Why NLC Can’t Negotiate on Our Behalf

Ogun Distributes COVID-19 Vaccines as Lawmakers Take First Jab

AIB Retracts Statement on Air Peace, Says Flight’s Tyre Didn’t Burst…

Itsekiri, Urhobo, Others Ask FG to Return Repatriated £4.2m to Delta

Gunmen Abduct Two Students, One Teacher in Edo

Igboho Seeks Support for Yoruba Nation

Begin Sales of Seized Properties, House Tells EFCC

No Disparity among Security Agencies, CDS

Insecurity: Traditional Rulers Meet Buhari, Demand Roles in Constitutional Review

FG May Earn N30bn from Cargo Transfer to Onitsha Port, Others

FG Explains Continued Closure of Other International Airports

Q2:Custodian Investors Forecasts N 4.7bn Profit after Tax Profit

SUN

2023: APC women target 180 N’Assembly seats, constitute lobby group

INEC reads riot act to staff on new technology

Insecurity: Nigeria witnessing signs of state failure ‘Pwajok, Ex-Reps member

Anambra guber: ADP’ll end APGA’s 16-yr-old reign ‘Ume-Ezeoke

Fayose not Fayemi proposed cattle ranches in Ekiti, APC tells PDP

COVID-19: Speaker, lawmakers take first jabs in Ogun

Former Councillors in Niger protest non payment of N1.27billon severance, furniture allowance

2023 general elections: APC women constitute lobby group, target 180 NASS members

Nigeria leaders have ambition without vision ‘ Okorocha

Herders/farmers’ clashthreatening N33tr livestock GDP ‘Minister

Nigeria to rank among 100 countries on Ease of Doing Business by 2023 ‘Adebayo

COVID-19: Airlines need help from FG to stay afloat ‘Capt Ilegbodu, Arik MD

PPPRA pegs guiding price of petrol at N212.61/litre

Bandits kill 7, rustle 20 cows in Kaduna

UBECs un-accessed fund hits over N41bn Bobboyi

Gunmen storm Edo poly, abduct 2 students, teacher

Anambra police parade woman, 80, others for child trafficking, murder

Gunmen kill policeman as OPWS neutralises suspected attacker

VANGUARD

No state will be left out of Digital Switch Over ‘ Information Minister

BDCs battle black market dealers over forex malpractices

Insecurity: Makinde urges military to deploy troops to Oyo border towns

COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine has no side effect ‘ NAFDAC D-G

Court halts bidding process of Onitsha, River Port concession

We will support FG to fight insecurity ‘ PDP governors

Okowa to inaugurate Ovwor-Effurun-Otor bridge

Help us with training to create jobs, fight insecurity in the country ‘ People with Disabilities beg NITDA

Sasa crisis: Yoruba traders unhappy over relocation of market

How Obaseki’s comments on Oshiomhole caused ripples in PDP

Buhari to Traditional Rulers: We’re going to be harder on criminals

N521bn Case: Court strikes out suit seeking to compel EFCC to prosecute Theodore Orji, son

Sweden finances Nasarawa State’s waste management project

Ministry unveils new enrolment portal for N-Power batch C program

LEADERSHIP

Collapsed Synagogue Building: Court Fixes May 27 For Adoption Of Addresses

States Fail To Access N41.6b UBEC Grant

IGP Moves To Improve Police Welfare

Banditry: Nigeria Paying For Failure To Act Quick ‘ Senator Shehu Sani

2023: APC Women Target 108 Elective NASS Seats

How Gaps In 1999 Constitution Festers Insecurity ‘ Lawan

We’ll Back FG’s New Offensive Against Insecurity ‘ PDP Governors

Tinubu: CCB Dismisses Report Of Missing Assets Declaration Record

We Must Reverse Medical Tourism ‘ Osinbajo

Manufacturing Sector Struggles Despite FG’s N1trn Grant

PMB Goes Tough, Says We’ll Be Harder On Criminals

Returning 4.2m Ibori Loot To Delta ‘ll Encourage Corruption ‘ Ex-Kaduna Dep Gov

25 Years After, PMB Inaugurates NDDC Headquarters

We Must Reverse Trend Of Medical Tourism ‘ Osinbajo

Armed Bandits Kill 7, Burn Properties In 3 Kaduna LGAs

PMB Restates Shoot On Sight Order For Illegal Possessors AK-47

CDS Assures Of Adequate Security In South-West

Synagogue Collapsed Building: Court Fixes May 27 For Adoption Of Addresses

Shun Cultism, Hooliganism, Chrisland VC Tells Matriculants

Nigeria To Rank Among First 100 Countries In Ease of Doing Business By 2023 ‘ Adebayo

TRIBUNE

FG mulls deployment of technologies to improve cassava production

FG to commence phase two digital switch over rollout April ‘ Lai Mohammed

Nigeria records 287 new COVID-19 infections, total now 159,933

BREAKING: PPPRA sets ‘guiding price’ of petrol for March at N211.11 per litre

Muslim experts examine cryptocurrency, CBN ban at UNILAG Muslim alumni event

One-year-old David Oyewole, suffering heart defect, needs N5m to live

Bandits kill seven in fresh attacks in Kaduna

Osinbajo hails Sanwo-Olu, Lagos govt on COVID-19 management

We’re ready to support FG in fight against insecurity ‘ PDP governors

PDP zonal Congress: Olabode George throws support for Arapaja’s aspiration

Service Chiefs address officers, troops in Ibadan over security challenges

Reps, NNPC differ on $5bn unremitted crude oil revenue

NIPOST reclaims right to collect stamp duty charges from FIRS

NATION

Police declare child traffic suspect wanted in Anambra

Two killed in Osun bank robbery attack

Gunmen abduct students, teacher at Edo tech school

Weve spent N150b on infrastructure, says Sanwo-Olu

NLC cant negotiate on ASUUs behalf

We are broke, says House of Reps

N41b UBEC fund unaccessed, says executive secretary

PDP pledges fairness ahead of December national convention

Bandits kill seven, destroy properties in Kaduna

Bandits demand N200m to free Niger 19

Outcry over partitioning of Lagos/Ibadan expressway

Nigeria loses $235b to non-passage of PIB

Two killed as armed robbers invade bank in Osun

Supreme Court delivers judgment on ex-Gov Dariyes appeal

New GOC to bandits: your days numbered

Kidnapped Lagos businessman regains freedom, another abducted

Insecurity: Southwest leaders meet in Ibadan

Two policemen die in Kwara auto crash

Maina: Falana attends court, expresses readiness to testify

DAILY TIMES

Buhari commissions NDDC building 25 years after

Ortom rescues accident victims

Lafia Poly students protest closure of registration portal, damage school property

NLC storms National, State Assemblies, rejects bill to decentralize minimum wage

Senate probes PPPRA over missing N120bn subsidy money

National Assembly to include gender parity in constitution amendment

Ownership of 4.2m seized by UK from Ibori ignites more controversy

IPOB: Change of registration status vindicates our position South-east professionals

Ekiti police naps four suspects for impersonation, eight others for heinous crimes.

Sheik Gumi mocks Nigerians calling for his arrest, reveals why he negotiates with bandits

Cross River Covid-19: State Govt commences vaccination of health workers in Calabar

Senate issues one-week ultimatum to NNPC over unremitted N4.076 trillion

CAN urges govt to emulate Bello in religious balance, honors him

UBAs gross earnings surpassed N600 billion, profit hit N132 billion in 2020

Join politics for you have limitless potentials, Peter Obi urges women

Merchants making huge foreign exchange on COVID-19 vaccines

DAILY TRUST

PPPRA Projects Fuel Price At N212 Per Litre

Borno elders, experts to FG: Hire mercenaries to end Boko Haram

Buhari to traditional rulers: We’ll be harder on criminals

Joint security network for S/east impossible — Umahi

Returning Ibori loot to Delta will encourage corruption — Bawa Magaji

NAFDAC warns of ‘possible infiltration of fake COVID-19 vaccines’

Insecurity: South-West leaders meet in Ibadan

Air Peace’s burst tyre incident was after landing – AIB

BRT buses hijacked over death of commercial motorcyclist

‘Federal, state governments should include cancer care in health insurance schemes’

NIPOST responsible for stamp duty collection — Pantami

FG to commission 10MW Katsina wind farm

We spent our way out of recession — Finance minister

820 travel agencies get N196m from aviation bailout

FG unveils central platform for N-Power, others

HERALD

No state will be left out of Digital Switch Over’ ‘ Lai Mohammed

Former Councillors Protest Non-Payment of N1.27bn Benefits in Niger

NSE Indices Reverse, Down 0.60% on Dangote Cement loss

DMO Decries Nigeria’s Debt Servicing to Revenue Ratio

N1.4bn Counterfeit, Expired Products Destroyed in South East, South South ‘ NAFDAC

National Assembly is broke’ ‘ Reps demand bigger budget

NCC, CBN Strategise on Making Nigerians Financially Inclusive

BUSINESSDAY

How we plan to address housing deficit in Nigeria ‘ Akinyemi

Cost of petrol subsidy: What NNPC’s unremitted N4trn can do for Nigerians

It is value-adding for companies to insert gender concerns into corporate strategy ‘ Nwakoby

Why Nigeria is struggling to attract five-star hotels

Corporate oil, gas deals in Nigeria fall to lowest in 5yrs

Bulk of young Nigerians shut out of N75bn youth investment fund

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Financial Experts Warn Against Relegation Of Women At DBN’s Seminar

Food Security: How LAPO Disbursed N12.2bn To 152,446 Rural Farmers

Air Peace Aircraft Tyre Bursts During Taxiing, Not On Landing ‘ AIB

Ikpeazu Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Warns Against Abandoning Non-Pharmaceutical Protocols

Nigeria Records 20,000 New Cases Of Renal Failure Yearly, Says Expert

Sunday Igboho Rallies Support For Yoruba Nation, Says FFK Part Of Struggle

N128bn Inadequate For NASS, Says Reps Spokesman

Education: States Fail To Access N41bn Matching Grants From UBEC ‘ Bobboyi

PEOPLESDAILY

FEC approves construction of 3 power substations in Kano, Benue

$9.8m Cash: EFCC seeks court’s permission to amend Ex NNPC GMD, Yakubu charges

Reps summon Benin DISCO over 8 years power outage in Ekiti communities

Rise above limitations ‘ C &I Leasing urges women

Alleged money laundering : Maina’s lawyer withdraws from case

Restructuring Nigeria, easier and best route to return the country to basics, says Nwodo.

PIB: South-South Govs demand 10% as host community Trust Fund

Edo: Police claim ignorance as 5 die in communal clash

NEW TELEGRAPH

Bandits dare el-Rufai, kill seven in three LGs

Buhari restates shoot-on-sight order on AK 47 bearers

DMO admits debt service to revenue ratio high

Stimulus: Manufacturers lament poor access to funds

Minimum wage: You can’t impose federal structure on states, Govs tell FG

We’re broke, House of Reps cries out

FG to bandits, insurgents: No negotiation, we’ll crush you

FG arraigns 3 FIRS Directors, 6 others for N4.5bn fraud

BLUEPRINT

Switzerland bans face coverings but COVID 19 face coverings must be worn in public

Insecurity: What Sultan, Ooni, other Traditional rulers told Buhari at Aso Rock

We’ll be harder on criminals, Buhari tells traditional rulers

Ironsi, Gowon, Obasanjo shut us out of governance ‘ Traditional rulers

Alleged N2.1bn fraud: Why I opted to withdraw from Maina’s case ‘ Katu

El-Rufai insists on force against Bandits as gunmen attack another Zamfara school, kill 13

NERC: Discos to replace faulty, obsolete meters under Mass Metering Programme

NIGERIAN PILOT

UBECs un-accessed fund hits over N41bn Bobboyi

Transparency International proposes new guidelines for online political campaigns

We cannot operate in Niger Delta without support of NN NLNG

Fight against terrorism, banditry is a collective responsibility CAS

Delta sets to Flagg off 85,700 COVID-19 vaccination tomorrow in Asaba

Partner with other agencies to implement non custodial measures

Pull out of IPOB now, group tasks Ndigbo -NigPilot

Ironsi, Gowon, Obasanjo stripped us of constitutional roles -Monarchs

 

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