Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Saturday, 26 February, 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Biden to pick Kentanji Brown Jackson as first Black woman on Supreme Court

UK freezes Putin, Lavrov assets over Ukraine invasion

Man United cancel 40m sponsorship deal with Russian Airline

Africa: BIC identifies Nigeria as leading market, reports sales growth

Group seeks more employment for people living with disabilities

Delta constructs new indoor hall for sports festival

Minister charges investors to emulate Kogi gold plant

NDLEA blames rising drug abuse on failed laws

Evans, two others get life jail for kidnapping

Ignorance, poverty, moral decadence causes of societal decay

NCC deploys RAS to plug revenue leakage

NDLEA blames rising drug abuse on failed laws

Evans, two others get life jail for kidnapping

Ignorance, poverty, moral decadence causes of societal decay

NCC deploys RAS to plug revenue leakage

Buhari applauds BUA for fixing cement deficit

Africa: BIC identifies Nigeria as leading market, reports sales growth

‘Godfatherism, intra-party rivalry destroying Nigeria’s democracy’

Ohanaeze, Bauchi Gov, VON DG lock horns over APC’s zoning of Presidency

Group seeks more employment for people living with disabilities

Russia Invasion: Ukraine gets first military aid from Poland

Power shift to South will not resolve structural issues, says ECA

Electoral Act: Atiku wants INEC to roll out guidelines for 2023

Customs confiscate truck-load of donkey skins, other items, worth N320m

PUNCH

Ukraine repels Russian attack on Kyiv military base

Ukraine: NATO deploys response force for first time

Buharis performance not good enough, Id take different approach if elected President 102-year-old aspirant

Fuel scarcity persists, NNPC engages security agencies to tackle distribution hitches

2023: New electoral law may not stop electoral fraud Prof. Olurode

Private investments to ensure job creation, economic growth Osinbajo

Ministry using court process to halt corruption cases Falana

Its too risky to evacuate 5,600 Nigerians in Ukraine now FG

Lecturer frustrated me out of medical school due to my paralysed legs, now I have companies in Nigeria, Ghana Polio survivor, Dr Nwachukwu

Ignore those saying Im sick, Ive mental capacity to lead Nigeria Tinubu

Wikell be happy to have me as Rivers next gov Lulu-Briggs

Zone presidency to South, Afenifere, others beg parties

Osun primary: Aregbesola, a godfather floored at home

PDP govs Forum begins comparative project review in states

ExxonMobil sells Nigerian shallow-water assets to Seplat for $1.283bn

Subsidy: Nigeria losing out as oil crosses $100, say marketers

Were elated becoming parents after years of waiting, spending, failed medical interventions Families

Man strangles wife to death in Abuja, flees

Judge sentences Evans to life jail, says convict not remorseful

Father of two breaks into neighbours house, rapes daughter

Police rescue two kidnapped children, arrest suspects in Rivers

33-year-old down with liver disease, needs N11m for transplant

Again, explosion rocks Niger community

Uromi robberies: Edo police recover N34.5m, four vehicles

Military rules out coup, hiring mercenaries to fight terrorists

Why its difficult to increase varsity lecturers salaries FG

Buhari signs Electoral Bill, demands fresh amendment, INEC meets today

Ill not stop investing in Benue despite farmland destruction Obasanjo

2023: Electoral Act to end APCs rigging, manipulation, says PDP

Reigning world 60m champion Coleman seeks third US Indoor title

Electoral Act: IPAC commends Buhari, says its victory for democracy

Gunmen kill one, kidnap two others in Anambra

Electoral Act: Ignore Buharis request for amendment, group tells NASS

Biden nominates Ketanji Jackson as first Black woman on US Supreme Court

Electoral Act: Buharis signature, will of Nigerian people, say CSOs

THISDAY

Minister Urges Startups to Explore Government Policies for Ecosystem Consolidation

Ukraine Conflict: Champions League Final Moved from Russia to Paris

Tinubu: Nigeria was a Sick Country in 2015, but…

FG Sets Up Task Team to Tackle Wild Polio…

Tinubu: Nigeria was a Sick Country in 2015, but APC was Used as Cure

FG Sets Up Task Team to Tackle Wild Polio…

Bomb Blast Reported in Niger Community

Buhari: I Look Forward to Leaving Office Next Year

Inaugurates CBN Lafia Branch as Emefiele Reassures on Financial Inclusion, Support for Agriculture

House Investigates Collapse of Automobile Assembly Plants Nationwide

Regardless of Diverse Difficulties, Nigeria Shall Attain Greatness, Gowon, Buhari Say

Nigeria’s Oil Royalty, Taxes from Shell Fell by $3.7bn in 2020

NLC, CBN, CEOs Give Reasons Why Banks’ Staff Cannot Declare Assets

VFD Group Acquires 5% Stake in Nigerian Exchange Group

SUN

How we abducted, raped 17-year-old girl

New law, death knell for APC, says PDP

Ohanaeze hails APC for zoning Presidential ticket to South

Theres need to restructure Nigeria -Tambuwal

Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria for $1.2bn

Car dealers threaten court action over controversial VIN valuation, label policy fraudulent

Buharis complaints about Electoral Act selfish Wike

Gunmen abduct 12 in Kaduna

Police rescue victim from kidnappers, arrest other suspects in Delta

Operators of illegal refineries are murderers -Dikio

Bandits kidnap Plateau traditional ruler

NECO faults FGs mandatory 25 per cent deduction

Buhari finally signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law

Its time to end banditry in the North, Diri Urges FG

Many hurdles of the girl-child

Sex now cheapest commodity in Nigeria John Badaiki, actor/producer

Ukraine-Russia crisis: FG raises concern over refusal of Nigeria into Poland

Work towards making journalism a professional body, Nsirim tells NUJ

Prove youre not rubber stamps, ignore the call to expunge Section 84 Group dares NASS

Lack of intelligence, porous nature of Uromi accounted for ease of banks robbery Edo Speaker

G7 countries meet FG over Russia-Ukraine crisis

Agents to resume clearing of general cargo after Shippers Council intervention

Ukraine: Only 7 Nigerian students cross to Poland in the night

Appeal Court voids sack of Federal High Judge, Justice Olotu

VANGUARD

Edo banks robbery: cash, vehicles recovered from fleeing robbers

Rep Onuigbo excited as work finally begins on Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road

2023: I’ll resolve issues surrounding NIGERCEM within 100 days in office, says PDP Governorship election aspirant

Warri Stadium was never abandoned by Okowa ‘ Ossai

2023: We’ll mobilise one million youths to galvanise support for presidential bid of Funmi Adekojo ‘ EYN

Boko Haram kills traditional ruler’s son, 2 IDPs, raze largest church in Chibok village

Biden nominates first black woman for U.S. Supreme Court

Pure water producers announce price increase in Ekiti

PDP, APC reduced Nigeria to poverty capital of the world ‘ ADC

Buhari’s assent to electoral bill is PMB’s greatest legacy ‘ Concerned Nigerians

Zoning of 2023 Presidency: Emulate APC, Ohanaeze tells PDP

Electoral Act ‘ll promote sound election processes, good governance ‘ Buhari

CBN unveils plans to raise $200 billion for Non-oil Exporters

CBN unveils N65/$ rebate for non-oil exporters

Uromi bank robbery: We’ve recovered N37m, 5 abandoned vehicles ‘ Edo CP

Catholic priest sentenced to 12 years in prison for child sex abuse

Evans showed no remorse during trial despite huge evidence ‘ judge

Ibadan residents decry worsening power supply, fuel scarcity

EFCC returns ‘1,120 to German fraud victim

Teenager gets 12 strokes of cane for receiving stolen phone

$3m bribery: Appeal Court affirms conviction of Lawan

Breaking: G7 countries meet FG over Russia-Ukraine crisis

Offa Bank Robbery: Residents protest alleged delay in trial

Europe braces for wave of refugees as Ukrainians flee Russian attack

JUST IN: 47-country Council of Europe, suspends Russia due to Ukraine attack

Wike fires Buhari, says complain about Electoral Act selfish

Electoral Act: CUPP hails Buhari over presidential assent

LEADERSHIP

Regional Bodies, CSOs, Parties Demand Commitment On Enforcement Of Law

Trapped Nigerians Can’t Be Evacuated Until Airport Reopens ‘ Federal Govt

Recruitment: VIPs Lose Out In NSCDC’s 5,000 Jobs

Signing Of Electoral Bill Into Law Historic, ‘ll Facilitate Credible Polls ‘ INEC

ASUU Strike: Kachikwu Berates Federal Govt Over Indifference

FAAC Disburses N574.6bn To Federal Govt, States, LGAs

Crude Oil Hits $105pb After Russia Invades Ukraine

Air Fare: Federal Govt Begins Investigation Of Price-fixing By Airlines

TRIBUNE

Seplat to acquire ExxonMobil share capital at $1.3bn

New Electoral Act: Reps to consult with stakeholders on Buhari’s request

We’ve govt schools in Nigeria with only one teacher ‘ UBEC boss

PANDEF lauds Buhari for signing amended Electoral Act Bill

Final signing Electoral Bill by Buhari, victory for all Nigerians ‘ Bode George

Abaribe declares interest for Abia guber electiom

I’ll make LASUST best choice, reduce tuition fees, Sanwo-Olu assures

NATION

Constitution Review: Bill seeks to make Senate President, Speaker Security Council members

Gunmen kill three, kidnap two in Anambra night raid

We know nothing about Sunday Igboho’s trial – ECOWAS Court

Appeal Court voids sack of Justice Olotu

Ukraine: FG assures Nigerians of safe evacuation

Court freezes Katsina local governments joint account

Varsities shutdown looms as SSANU, NASU, NAAT threaten strike

MTN, Mafab pay for 5G Spectrum, says NCC

Court sentences Evans, two others to life imprisonment for kidnapping businessman

Biden nominates first black woman for U.S. Supreme Court

130 children charged with murder, rape, robbery released in Kano

Electoral Act: Controversy as Buhari seeks amendment of newly-signed law

Evacuation of Nigerian students not possible, sky unsafe to fly – Ukraine tells…

FG to Russia: Withdraw your troops from Ukraine, stop ‘aggression…

HERALD

Europe braces for wave of refugees as Ukrainians flee Russian attack

We’ll evacuate you safely ‘ FG assures Nigerians in Ukraine

Life imprisonment sentence for Evans not surprising, evidence overwhelming ‘ Lawyers

I’m not applying for bricklaying, grave digging job’ ‘ Tinubu says he’s fit for 2023 presidency

Senate reacts as Buhari finally signs reworked Electoral Amendment Bill

2023: I want Buhari to hand over to me ‘ Tinubu tells Ooni

How police nabbed woman supplying charms to Katsina bandits

Ukraine invasion: Canada cancels $700m in export permits to Russia

DAILY TRUST

Pull your troops out of Ukraine, FG tells Russia

Buhari signs electoral bill, rejects exclusion of appointees from primaries

Osun CSOs ask politicians to stop heating up the polity

Rising cases of bullying in primary schools worrisome – NGO

You can’t stop my investment in Benue, Obasanjo warns arsonists

Terror on education: Untold story of out-of-school children in North Central

NCAA petitioned as Air Peace ‘disrespects’ Emir of Kano

We didn’t disrespect Emir of Kano, says Air Peace

NYSC Trust Fund long overdue – Gbajabiamila

Troops kill 55 bandits in Kaduna

EFCC, CCT, others, back declaration of assets by bank employees as NLC kicks

Experienced people, academics needed for governance – Buhari

Osinbajo promises new life for repentant Boko Haram members

1 killed, houses burnt as Benue communities resume clash

Ohanaeze condemns Enugu killings, seeks govt intervention

Polio: WHO urges Nigeria to increase surveillance, immunization

Ukraine crisis: 12,000 students, other Nigerians trapped

Traffic jams as people leave the city of Kyiv, Ukraine yesterday

Chibok parents cry as Clark tasks Buhari on release of abducted schoolgirls

Investigations link police, military personnel to bandits – El-Rufai

FG signs MOU with Danish coy on diabetics care

BUSINESSDAY

Electoral Act: Saraki lauds Buhari, NASS, CSOs, Nigerians for working for free polls

The West is no model

Seplat to acquire ExxonMobil share capital at $1.3bn

No repayment date, uncooperative debtors: Takeaways from Crowdyvest investors’ meeting

Why Russia-Ukraine crisis will not lead to World War 3

Russia/Ukraine brawl: It’s too late to speak of de-escalation, says Envoy

Petrol to noodles: How Russia-Ukraine crisis affects Nigeria

Nigeria’s biggest firms’ profits outpace inflation in 2021

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Russian Invasion Could Drive 5 Million Ukrainians To Flee Abroad, UN Says

UK Bans Russian Airlines From Entering British Airspace, Russia Retaliates

New Electoral Act Will Deepen Nigeria’s Democracy ‘ CTA

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Could Drive Us Inflation To 10%

War In Ukraine Sparks Panic Buying At Polish Fuel Stations

NATO Leaders Agree To Bolster Eastern Forces After Invasion

Biden Nominates 1st Black Woman To Supreme Court

7 Dead, Dozens Injured After Strong Earthquake Shakes Indonesia

Saraki, Atiku, CUPP Commend Buhari, CSOs For Signing Electoral Act

Wike Slams Buhari Over Complaint On Section 84 Of Electoral Bill

Armoured Vehicle Filmed Crushing Civilian Car In Kyiv Street

BLUEPRINT

NLC set to storm NASS for state judiciary, legislature, LGA autonomy

APC national chair: Buhari hasn’t endorsed any aspirant ‘ group

Missed flight: We protected Kano Emir’s reputation, says Air Peace

Igboho’s matter not before ECOWAS court, authority declares

Niger police repel bandits, kill scores as village loses 3

Electoral Act: Gobir salutes Buhari’s courage, statesmanship

Overreaching objectives of Electricity Bill 2022 and the need for stakeholder support

Russia attack: FG assures Nigerians of safe evacuation from Ukraine

2023 Presidency: Disregard purported zoning to South, Adamu as chair ‘ APC

Immunisation, PHC: We’re making progress ‘ Buhari

2023 presidency: Betray Southeast, face dare consequences, groups threaten

Ukraine: Evacuate stranded Nigerians now ‘ Ohanaeze tells FG

2023: I’ll fix NIGERCEMin 100 days ‘ PDP governorship aspirant

Stop NASS from raising minimum qualifications for President, others, Aspirant tells court

2023: Internal conflict by political parties affecting our democracy ‘ CNG

Electoral Law: CUPP expresses optimism in credibility of future polls

Conspiracy, kidnapping: You’re guilty as charged, court tells Evans, 2 others

Report of Emefiele nudgeting N500bn for presidential campaign laughable ‘ Group

2023: PDP govs begin projects review

Reps probe sharp practices in COVID-19 vaccine certificate issuance

Shiroro youth urge Niger to deploy bomb experts to Galadima Kogo

Strikes: Female students vow to end trend

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