Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 27 March 2021        

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Italy suffered highest deaths since WWII in 2020: stats

Attacks on security officers in Southeast: We’re not responsible, IPOB, MASSOB insist

Exiting Nigeria may consume us, Yoruba elders warn agitators

Olugbode: I want children with autism to get good and quality therapy

Insecurity: Our refusal to speak truth from beginning worsened our situation – Northern elders

Arewa Youths threaten Ganduje over plan to host Tinubu’s birthday in Kano Government

Osinbajo: Nigeria’s development, economic plans must be all inclusive

NUC approves upgrade of three institutions in Delta to varsities

NDLEA arrests lady with heroin in private part at Abuja Airport

Edo commercial buses operate without rear, hazard lights

Obaseki commissions borehole, other vital COVID-19 prevention facilities

Gunmen kill 26 in Niger State

Navalny complains of nerve pain in Russian prison

EU backs Pfizer storage at regular freezer temperature

SW Angola facing worst drought in decades: UN

National Assembly may pass petroleum industry bill in April

Macron to be given report over French role in Rwanda genocide

Canadian judge questions ex-police officer’s refusal to testify in Huawei case

No, powdered avocado seed won’t treat high blood pressure and ‘excessive sugar’, or prevent cancer

PUNCH

Why UTME students must use NIN to register –JAMB registrar

Gang steals Nigerian vehicles, sells them off in Niger Republic

Current structure hindering Nigeria’s development — Aregbesola

Petrol price hike only after negotiation with labour — NNPC

Court awards N210m against police in Bauchi over extrajudicial killings, torture

How we nabbed Chadian lady who hid heroin in private parts –NDLEA

Nigeria can’t be better as one country –Charly Boy

Lagos, Ogun, Bauchi, Kaduna top chart as 374,585 get jabs

No serious politician will ignore opportunity of becoming President –Fayemi

£4.2m Ibori loot: Urhobo petition Buhari, take protest to AGF

#EndSARS violence rendered us homeless, our children now out of school –Displaced policemen’s wives

THISDAY

Petrol Price: NNPC Douses Tension, Says No Increase Now

Service Chiefs Agree, Submit to Authority of Defence Headquarters

ICPC Cautions Hospitals, Finance Directors against Budget-Padding

COVID-19: 113 New Cases Recorded

LASG Debunks Underhand Sale of COVID-19 Vaccines

Ortom Urges Air Force to Support Army to Weed out Bandits

Widow of Late Ekiti Surveyor -General, Osalusi, Freed from Kidnappers’ Den

Chadian Lady with 234 Grams of Heroin in Private Part Nabbed

Buhari: Nigeria Will Never Experience Civil War Again

Osinbajo: Nigeria’s Devt Plans Must be Dynamic for Economic Growth

NUC Approves 3 New Universities for Delta State

NPA Clamps Down on Illegal Jetty and Barge Operators

NEXIM Bank Wants FG to Establish More Functional Ports to Improve Exports

SUN

FG sees Niger Delta as a conquered people ‘ Ibok Essien, PANDEF Leader

Achike Udenwa, Ex- Imo gov: 2023: Igbo need restructuring more than presidency

A’Ibom electoral fraud: Court has vindicated APC, Akpabio ‘ Nabena

2023: Obasanjo’s son drums support for Gov Bello

Insecurity: IPOBs ESN, a threat to Nigerias security Naval Chief

Yoruba leaders in Kwara disagree over Oduduwa Republic

Ex-Akwa Ibom gov. faults Nigerias presidential system

Oyetola: How Osun is cutting wastages, plugging excesses

No hike in petrol price until talks with labour is concluded NNPC

VANGUARD

#EndSARS: Osun Panel winds down public sitting, concludes 34 cases

Priest remanded over alleged culpable homicide

Kwara Police rescues 3 from kidnappers in Ilorin

Naval Chief charges officers to redouble efforts against hoodlums

We won’t ban commercial motorcyclists in Oyo ‘ Makinde

British Council trains 150 officials on anti-corruption strategy

How police rescued 3 kidnapped farm managers in Kwara

Concerns about Nigeria’s future are legitimate, but’ ‘ Amaechi

Buhari pays tribute to martyrs of Nigeria civil war

PDP must win 2023 presidential election to rescue Nigerians from suffering ‘ Oyinlola

Gunmen abduct APC chieftain in Cross River

FG leveraging Fintech innovation to address agric, energy challenges ‘ Osinbajo

COVID-19: Africa-CDC says 72% Nigerians ready to accept vaccine

Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases nearly 4.155m ‘ Africa CDC

TB testing drops drastically in 2020 due to COVID-19

COVID-19: NCDC announces 149,882 recoveries as at March 25

How police officer in Kano rejected N1m bribe, arrested giver

Nigeria’s destiny can only be actualized through unity

I never demanded 10% of N159bn refund to Paris Club contractors as kickback ‘ Fayemi

Anxiety as Osun community accuse police of killings over land dispute

NSE moves 250.92m shares worth N2.79bn in negative trading

FRSC deploys 25, 224 personnel, patrol vehicles, ambulances for Easter

CSOs describe federal character commission as ‘non-federal’, want infraction corrected

President Buhari has ordered security agencies to flush out marauders from Benue ‘ Ortom

LEADERSHIP

Vaccine Row Escalates As France Accuses UK of ‘Blackmail

NUC Approves Establishment Of 3 New Varsities In Delta

Ex-Militants Threaten Return To Arms Agitation

Makinde Vows To Block Loopholes, Prevent Wastages

Reps Approve Establishment Of New Orthopedic Hospitals In 3 States

Kwara Assembly Seeks Establishment Of Joint Task Force To Tackle Kidnapping

NIN Imposed To Checkmate Exam Malpractice ‘ Oloyede

NDLEA Nabs Chadian Lady With Heroin Concealed In Private Part

Borno Assembly Debunks Impeachment Plot Against Zulum

Parents Of Kidnapped 39 College Students Meet Kaduna Govt Behind Closed Door

2 Police Officers Commended For Rejecting N1m Bribe

Police Confirm Abduction Of Housewife From FAAN Staff Quarters In Plateau

We’ll Welcome Our Daughter Back With Or Without Babies ‘ Leah Sharibu’s Parents

Nigeria’s Mineral Deposits And Illegal Mining

Sokoto Shuts Down School Over Cholera Outbreak

Ortom vs Former Speaker: Court Fixes April 28 For Adoption Of Final Addresses

Poverty Alleviation: FG Empowers 3,400 Women In Edo

Banditry: CAS Asks Security Operatives To Synergise, Avoid Seen Each Other As Rivals

Insecurity: Our Refusal To Truth Worsened Situation, Says Northern Elders

Media, Agenda Setter For Society ‘ NCPC Boss

NIN Imposed To Checkmate Exam Malpractice, Insecurity -Oloyede

TRIBUNE

Nigeria records 113 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,388

Tribune columnist, Farooq Kperogi, promoted full professor in US varsity

OAU Resumption: Second group expected on Monday ‘ Management

Abia by-election: APC dismisses claim, says Mascot Uzor Kalu is candidate

ADP asks Buhari to seek support of mercenaries over insecurity

Torture to death: Court orders police to pay N210m compensation to families of victims

Oyetola inaugurates State Integrated Financial Management Information System in Osun

FRSC deploys 25, 224 personnel, 580 vehicles for Easter special patrol

NATION

Edo APC, PDP in war of words over demolition of GRA houses of APC chieftains

Court fines Ethiopian Airlines N7m for cancelling flights without notice

Biden invites Buhari, Putin , Xi Jinping, 37 other world leaders to climate summit

Nigerias development plans must be dynamic Osinbajo

NNPC: No petrol price hike until after labour talks

Presidency tackles secession agitators

Ministers, Presidential aides, others contribute $1.1mn for North-East stabilization

2023: Well capture South-East zone APC Caretaker chairman

Troops protest in Borno over obsolete weapons

Police officers reject N1m bribe, arrest giver

FG leveraging fintech innovation to tackle agric, energy challenges Osinbajo

Soldiers have right to demand for better weapons-Army

Court awards N100m to ex-Ondo Deputy Gov over rights violation

Second term ticket wont stop me from fighting corruption Makinde

NUC approves three new Delta varsities

Kaduna meets parents of kidnapped 39 college students

No one can bring down Buharis administration Presidency

Alleged move to sack Ondo Chief Judge: Court fixes judgment for April 23

DAILY TIMES

Donation to Buharis state wont buy you APC ticket Bamgbose attacks Tinubu

Ex-Reps Speaker in closed door meeting with Gov Abiodun

Gunmen attack Jos airport quarters; abduct husband, wife, others.

Introduction of NIN will curb exam malpractices, insecurity JAMB explains

Why Igbo monarchical system was destroyed by Christian missionaries and colonial masters

Religion, regional attachment slowing down progress in fight against insecurity Northern elders

Buhari urged to use Israels cybernetics to fight insecurity

Man bags 1-year imprisonment for alleged stealing

NDLEA files drug trafficking charge against minor

DAILY TRUST

Despite FG’s ban, Zamfara peasants stick to mines

I want my daughter’s killers executed – Father of Minna slain bride

2023: Group urges APC to zone presidency to South

Army, reps meet over insecurity, secession agitations

Kwankwaso to Ganduje: Kano people need education more than flyovers

Gov Buni receives ex-COAS, Ihejirika, into APC

Insecurity: Be on alert, naval chief charges personnel in Anambra

Secessionists will end up with weaker countries within Nigeria – Monarch

Kano’s mysterious 200-year well that connects River Wudil from city

Uncovered manholes across Abuja pose danger to residents

Still on separatist agitations in Nigeria

Samson Gbadebo: Adeleke, Noble, Iwuala’s invitation to Super Eagles is morale booster

World Bank to spend $43 million on infrastructure

HERALD

BPE Boss Calls for Increased PPP in Maritime Sector

EFCC Arrests ‘Keanu Reeves’ In Raddison Blu Hotel Lagos For N50m Fraud

Work on Lagos-Calabar Railway to Start This Year- Amaechi

Africa-CDC Says 72% Nigerians Ready to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine

Buhari Pays Tribute to Martyrs of Nigerian Civil War

Land Registration Will Boost IGR ‘ Gov. Ganduje

Ex-Commissioner Urges Inclusion of Private Schools in FG’s Education Grants

NUC Approves Upgrade of 3 Institutions to Universities in Delta

BUSINESSDAY

Party politics in Nigeria: What Buni refused to learn from Ogbulafor

Worsening state of the nation amplifies calls for restructuring

Will investing in Port Harcourt refinery be more beneficial

Herder-farmers’ conflict: Embracing the Ganduje, Abounu solution

Dangote Cement considers debt funding options for N300bn Bond

Banks, Telcos collaboration key in fight against e-fraud ‘ ACAEBIN Chairman

Nigeria equities gain over N400bn as buyers eye dividend income

Nigerians turn to crypto amid growing remittance fees, currency devaluation

PHED takes the fight to vandals, energy thieves

Lawmakers’ break, intrigues may delay PIB

DAILY INDEPENDENT

How Abuja DisCos Killed My Only Daughter ‘ Mother

Fresh Crisis Looms In Ohanaeze Ndigbo Over Elders’ Council

Borno Assembly Passes Vote Of Confidence On Zulum, Dismisses Impeachment Report

CBN To Reduce Wheat Import By 60% In 2yrs

Mass Metering: CBN Releases N33.4b To DisCos

Delta Women Protest Herdsmen’s Killing Of Father, Sons

Police Rescue 3 Kidnapped Farm Managers In Kwara

Makinde Commissions Ultra-Modern Okada, Tricycle Loading Points In Ibadan

ECCIMA Charges CBN To Save Indigenous Businesses, Industrial Sector From Imminent Collapse

7 In Police Net For Attempted Murder, Killing In A’Ibom

PEOPLESDAILY

Reps report indicts NNPC, CBN, others for under remittance to federation account

Nigeria can’t be left behind in protecting women ‘ Gbajabiamila

Tinubu, Lalong to grace 11th Sir Ahamadu Bello Memorial Lecture

Ortom frowns at shoddy road construction by Chinese Firm for 7 years

KDSG to stop relying on federal allocation soon ‘ El-Rufai

Buhari to envoys: Let’s collectively tackle rising threats to our common existence

NEW TELEGRAPH

Ortom calls for aerial surveillance against criminals in Benue

Leave hijab, face serious issues, Onaiyekan tells NASS

UTME: NIN imposed to checkmate exam malpractice, insecurity ‘Oloyede

PRESIDENCY’S UNITY CLAIM: Buhari’s body language portrays disunity ”PDP, MPF, Igbo group

Poverty, inequality liable for Nigeria’s problems ‘Ameachi

No fuel price hike for now, NNPC BACKTRACKS

BLUEPRINT

Why South East businesses fail to access govt funds ‘ Official

NAF to henceforth uphold seniority, hierarchy in command appointments, says CAS

51 people in Makurdi out of 609 screened tested positive for TB

Plateau gets new head of service, 14 perm secs

Why PDP must win 2023 presidential election ‘ Oyinlola

 

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