Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Sunday, 27 February, 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Russia tightens noose on Ukraine as U.S., EU bark with sanctions

Teacher rapes 8yr in Kebbi

Kaduna Police vows to investigate domestic violence against 12-year-old housemaid

Again, fire guts Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market

IMF decries economic loss over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Pope expresses ‘deep pain’ in call to Ukraine’s Zelensky

Ukraine Invasion: Abramovich handover running of Chelsea FC

Our customers enjoy technology, innovation, not just better pricing ‘ Xiaomi Sales Manager

Seplat to acquire ExxonMobil assets in Nigeria

Low power allocation from national grid causes black out ‘ Eko Disco

Electoral Act 2022: President Buhari’s fresh battle cry against NASS

Despite Abuja rice pyramids, price crash remains tall order

Bye-Elections: Violence trails election in Imo, Ondo

Patience Jonathan seeks ex-SSG arrest over alleged illegal demolition of property

PIA: NUPENG alleges marketers capitalising on challenges to rip off Nigerians

Kaduna Trade Fair: Federal Govt to partner with private sector for economic growth

Kano Emirate gives Air Peace 72-hour ultimatum to apologise to Emir

Yoruba youths frown at obnoxious provisions in Electoral Law

Abaribe optimistic amended electoral act will curb rigging

CNPP commends Nigerians over pressure on Buhari to sign amended Electoral Bill

Kaduna Police vows to investigate domestic violence against 12-year-old housemaid

COVID-19: Not much to cheer two years after

Electoral Act 2022: President Buhari’s fresh battle cry against NASS

Despite Abuja rice pyramids, price crash remains tall order

CORA announces 2022 programme, dedicates year to Bruce Onobrakpeya

Commuters relish, agonise over Oshodi transport interchange

Police confirm attack at funeral of man killed by suspected cultists

The Paradox In the Language Of The CoumboscuroPeople Of Italy

NDA commissions 295 cadets into the Nigerian Army

PUNCH

Russian invaders frustrated by stiff Ukraine resistance -Pentagon

Submissions for Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2022 ends March 7

Nigerians are helpless romantics though we pretend otherwise Ayra Starr

Japanese billionaire Mikitani donates $8.7m to Ukraine

Killing me, Igboho, Kanu wont end agitation for good governance Sowore

YouTube blocks monetisation for Russian channels

Politics: Many entertainers not aware of power they have, says Siri George

Adulterated fuel: Someone must be held accountable

Ill tell Nigerias story with fashion Abiola Adeneye

FG, heed Zulums warning on ISWAP

Convention: APC group faults postponement, seeks Buni-led committee replacement

Obasekis ex-aide, others defect to APC, cite Rep members performance

Atiku visits Obasanjo, confident of presidential ticket

Adopting Emmanuels successor by Akwa Ibom Assembly is irresponsible Aniete Okon

N2.55bn unremitted pensions recovered in 2021, says PenCom

Nigerias social safety net suffers from limited coverage, weak targeting IMF

Agric sector output grows by N3.89tn in two years despite rising insecurity

Digitalisation key to future-proofing oil, gas industry -Huawei

One killed, another injured as robbers invade Delta community

Medicine in unlikely plant parts: Onion and garlic peels

Using Vaseline as sexual lubricant increases risk of vagina irritation, yeast infection Physicians

Frequently wet diaper, large appetite may be signs a newborn is diabetic Paediatrician

Medical experts upbeat over stem-cell transplant for Nigerian HIV carriers

Jonathan can speak for himself, shouldnt be lured into presidential race Chidoka

How fraudulent sellers of penis enlargement products rip off Nigerians with spurious claims

Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG directs fleeing Nigerians to four Polish borders, over 100 escape war

States may face salary crisis as FAAC drops to four-year low, sheds N125bn

Kaduna fair: FG to partner private sector to revamp economy, says Buhari

Kano govt threatens harsh penalties for cattle rustlers, bandits

Hundreds arrested over breach of Kwara sanitation law

Ukraine: Nigerians not denied entry into Poland Ambassador

Insecurity: Igbo youths call for apprenticeship scheme revival in South-East

We Wont stop destroying alcholic drinks, Kano has other revenue sources Hisbah Commander-General, Sheikh Ibn Sina

THISDAY

Electoral Law: As Buhari Acquits Self, Nigerians Await INEC, Others

Will APCs Zoning of Presidency to South Rattle PDP

Schedule of Activities for 2023 General Election

Gusau, Another Victim of Govs Reckless Abuse of Power

Atikus Citizenship Suit as Academic Exercise

South-east Govs Silence in the Face of Insurgency

2023: No Difference Between APC, PDP Says Monye

Ondo By-election: APC Candidate Chased Out of Polling Unit

CVR: INEC Approves 73 Registration Centres for Delta As over 442,600…

NEMA, Lawmaker Distribute Relief Materials to Flood victims in Bayelsa communities

Germany to Send Weapons Directly to Ukraine

Obaseki’s Former Aide Dumps PDP for APC

Group to Raise over N250bn for Infrastructure Devt

FG Committed to Partnering Private Sector to Build Strong Economy, Says…

PDP to Challenge Impeachment of Zamfara Deputy Gov in Court

Africa and the Russo-Ukrainian Imbroglio: Lessons Beyond Mediating Revellers and NATO…

Police Confirm Attack at Funeral of Man Killed by Suspected Cultists

IG Appoints New DIG Operations, Redeploys AIGs

Breaking: INEC Changes 2023 Election Dates, Releases Adjusted Timetable

PDP to Challenge Removal of Zamfara Deputy Gov in Court

Expansion of New Lagos Terminal: AIB Staff Moved to Abuja for Planned Demolition of Lagos Office

NASS Should Listen to CBN and EFCC

No Governorship Zoning Agreement in Enugu

SUN

2023 presidency : Atiku dares youths to contest with him

2023: Igbo file suit to compel parties to zone presidency to SEast

Osun APC: I bear no grudge against my opponents Oyetola

Why INEC shifted presidential, NASS, other elections

Enugu: Ugwuanyi swears in newly elected LGA chairmen, deputies March 3,

2023: Rivers group endorses Wike for president

2023 presidency: SWest youths storm Lagos, drum support for Yahaya Bello

How my failed attempt to see minister pushed me into politics Ude Oko Chukwu, Abia deputy governor

Fuel scarcity worsens amid NNPCs product sufficiency claims

Sokoto Multi Billion Naira Sports Complex Excites Dare, Sports Minister

NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den, arrests kingpin, 6 others

NSCDC arrests man, 40, for allegedly raping step daughter

Jonathans wife writes police, seeks ex-Bayelsa SSGs arrest over property demolition

Over 14 feared killed in Anambra cult war

Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians through Poland

Electoral Act: CSOs kick as pressure mounts on NASS to delete section 84 (10)

Road to 2023: CAN against Muslim-Muslim ticket

INEC shifts presidential, NASS elections to February 25

Electoral Bill: Buharis assent will encourage transparency in electoral process Ortom

Over 58,000 Lagos households have been rescued from poverty Sanwo-Olu

Anambra: Suspected cultists disrupt funeral, kill 14

Cross River: Ogoja/Yala by-election witness massive voters turn out as Sen Jarigbe, Ayades aide describe exercise as peaceful

VANGUARD

Electoral Act: A’ Ibom CSOs kick against Buhari’s request over political appointees

Britain to send more arms to Ukraine as fighting reaches Kiev

Ortom confronts illegal tax operators extorting traders, truck drivers on Makurdi-Gboko road

Police rescue 11 kidnap victims in Abuja

How drug kingpin attacked NDLEA operatives in Lagos

UK to support Nigeria’s efforts at combatting terrorism financing

Imo Bye-election: INEC staff abducted, forced to thump print ‘ REC

Bye-election: Tension in Ondo over alleged sharing of money by Deputy governor at voting centres

Obaseki’s aide dumps PDP for APC

Imo By-election: Fake security officers loyal to APC invade Ngor Okpala, PDP alleges

2023: Nigerians in Diaspora mobilise against career politicians

C’River By-elections: No room for rigging, manipulation of votes ‘ Jarigbe

Electoral Act Assent: Buhari does not deserve any commendation ‘PDP Caucus leader

2023 Presidency: We’ll mobilise voters against Northern candidates, says Group

DELTA 2023: Zoning, stubborn nut PDP must cracks

Abramovich hands Chelsea FC to Trustees of Chelsea’s Charitable Foundation

Edo Robbery: We thought gunshots were from burials ‘ Banker

Cross River Bye-Election: Sen Jarigbe cheats death as gunmen attack his convoy in Ogoja

Many killed as suspected cultists invade burial ceremony in Anambra

2023: Presidential, NASS polls hold Feb 25 ‘ INEC

2023: Nigerians in Diaspora mobilise against career politicians

AIB staff ordered to move to Abuja without relocation allowances

Boko Haram again invades Biu Communities in Borno

Udom inspects drainage, roads, cable bridge projects, assures timely completion

Electoral Bill: Buhari has signed APC death warrant ‘ Jandor

Fuel price hike: NUPENG gives 24 hours ultimatum to marketers

LEADERSHIP

COVID 19: 103.7m Nigerians Not Fully Vaccinated

234 Express Unveils Nigeria Heritage Series

Gunmen Kill Gov Ishaku’s Aide, Attack Mourners In Anambra

Abiodun Vows Tough Measures Against Ritual Killings

IGP Appoints Senchi As DIG Operations, Redeploys AIG Ciroma

7 Years After, Federal Govt, States Yet To Implement Tobacco Control Act

NUPENG Gives Oil Marketers 24 Hours To Return Fuel Price To N165 Per Litre

Exporters To Get N65/$ Rebate On Non-Oil Exports ‘ CBN

Sanwo-Olu To Reduce LASUST Tuition Fees

Amotekun Not In Rivalry With Other Security Agencies, Says Akeredolu

Federal Govt Relocates AIB-N, FAAN Staff From Lagos To Abuja

TRIBUNE

Ganduje threatens death sentence, life imprisonment for cattle rustlers, bandits

Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine

Student shot, seven killed, 57 others abducted in Kaduna

Kaduna trade fair: Nigeria’ll promote ease of doing business ‘ Buhari

FG lists four Poland borders for stranded Nigerians to take refuge from Ukraine

FCT Police arrest alleged prime suspect in murder of Evelyn Omape

Again, bomb explosion rocks Niger community

Nigeria’s fintech company seeks $500m to expand across Africa

NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den

Electoral Act: CSOs support section barring appointees from seeking party nomination

Nigeria admonishes Russia to prioritize diplomacy, dialogue in Ukraine

NATION

Teen killers on the prowl! Ritual killings escalate as underage boys…

Ogun: Speaker voices concern over ritual killings

Politics hots up as INEC fixes presidential, NASS elections for Feb 25

Constitution Review: Senators, Reps push stronger law to override president’s…

More kudos, knocks for Buhari over Electoral Act

Voter apathy, violence mar bye-elections in Imo, Ondo, Plateau

2023: Tinubu’s presidential ambition should be payback, says group

IGP appoints Bala Senchi acting DIG, redeploys three AIGs

Ukraine: FG moves to evacuate stranded Nigerians through Poland

NSCDC arrests man, 40, for allegedly violating step daughter

NDLEA storms Lagos drug den, arrests kingpin, six others

Imo bye-election: INEC ad hoc workers kidnapped

HERALD

NDLEA arrests drug kingpin, 6 others, recovers 5,862kg drugs in Lagos

Police confirm attack at funeral of man killed by suspected cultists in Anambra

Update: Lady killed by Nigerian man in Houston alleged to be prostitute who robbed him

Ogun pastor arrested for shooting lady hiding in church

Obaseki’s aide dumps PDP for APC

2023 presidency: ‘Orji Kalu has integrity’ ‘ Technocrats back Senate chief whip

2023: Why we’re backing Bauchi governor for president ‘ Igbo youths

Video: Nigerian man charged with murder in Houston after vicious attack on woman, 26

Electoral Bill Signing Death Knell To Manipulations ‘ PDP

DAILY TRUST

Father, son shot dead as bandits abduct many in fresh Niger attacks

2023: Youths supporting Yahaya Bello vow to stop ‘recycled Presidency’

Avoid Crime Or Face Death Sentence, Ganduje tells Herders

FG lists borders for Nigerians fleeing Ukraine to Poland

INEC Sets New Dates For 2023 General Elections

One dead, many injured as NDLEA officers clash with hoodlums in Lagos

Uromi Robbery: Obaseki vows to arrest perpetrators, increase surveillance in Edo

NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den, arrests female kingpin, recovers 5,862kg drugs

FG meets with envoys of G7 countries over Russia-Ukraine crisis

Abductors of my son, six others want N120m ransom, Taraba monarch cries out

PDP to challenge removal of Zamfara deputy governor in court

Zamfara State deputy governor, Barrister Mahdi Aliyu Muhammad Gusau

Fuel scarcity: Long queues resurface in Abuja

Tight security in Jos, Bassa over by-election in Plateau

Low voter turnout marks Imo constituency by-election

Fani-Kayode paid N820,000 for forged medical report, witness tells court

FG moves to evacuate Nigerians trapped in Ukraine to Poland

Traffic jams as people leave the city of Kyiv, Ukraine

2023 Presidency: Atiku plays down age factor, says youths free to contest

NYSC Trust Fund long overdue – Gbajabiamila

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila

Troops kill 55 bandits in Kaduna

BUSINESSDAY

Electoral Act: Nigeria on the march to credible election in 2023

1999 Constitution: Here are 68 proposed amendments to know

Imo bye-election witnesses low voter turnout

Atedo Peterside commends Buhari for signing 2021 Electoral Amendment Act

Ondo by-election: Voters laud INEC on early commencement

2023 presidential race: Let youths compete with elders ‘ Atiku

INEC releases 2023 general election timetable

Why did Russia choose to attack Ukraine now

AUTHORITY

Over100 Sokoto students on scholarship in Ukraine Tambuwal

Strong support from motherland gives Hong Kong confidence in prevailing over COVID-19

China accelerates steps to promote green consumption

Chinas robotics industry catches up, eyes on higher development

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Tackling Traffic Induced Indiscriminate ‘On-Street Parking’ In Lagos

Many Mourners Killed As Suspected Cultists Storm Funeral Venue In Anambra

UPDATE: 2023 Presidential Election Holds Feb 25, 2023

Digitalisation Key To Future-proofing Oil, Gas Industry ‘ Huawei

Ukraine Denies It Refused To Negotiate With Russia

NEW TELEGRAPH

Electoral Act: Gobir lauds Buhari’s courage, statesmanship

Again, Ortom bursts illegal revenue operators’ gang

Imo bye-election: INEC adhoc staff abducted

Electoral Act: INEC has no reason to fail, says CUPP

Buhari affirms commitment to public-private partnership

VIN valuation: Auto dealers threaten to shutdown operation

FG directs AIB workers to relocate to Abuja

Fuel subsidy: Nigeria heading in wrong direction ‘Onyekpere

Why I want to govern Delta State, says Edevbie

APC Chairmanship: Who wears the consensus cap

Amnesty programme poorly managed, says Akpanari, Ijaw leader

Akeredolu: We need a mentally, physically fit President in 2023

2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amaechi, others battle for Buhari’s nod

We must balance contending interests before APC’s national convention, says Ogunjebe

How far can the new TNM go to challenge APC, PDP in 2023

Those criticising Anambra Airport are clueless about priorities ‘ Commissioner for Works

Ukraine crisis: Poland to boycott World Cup playoff against Russia

BLUEPRINT

Breaking: Russian airlines ‘banned from EU airspace’ as more sanctions beckon over Ukraine invasion

Breaking: Roman Abramovich ‘hands over’ Chelsea amid Russia ‘ Ukraine war

2023: Atiku visits Obasanjo, Alake over Presidential bid

INEC officials kidnapped as ballot box snatching, other irregularities mar state constituency bye-election in Imo

Over 115, 000 Ukrainians flee to Poland as Twitter blocks Russian users

[Breaking] 2022 Electoral Act: INEC reveals new dates for 2023 general elections

Ukraine invasion: Poland to boycott World Cup playoff vs Russia as attack escalates

PDP, APC chieftains laud INEC as Cross River bye-election records massive voters’ turnout in Ogoja, Yala

Breaking: Missile hits Kyiv apartment building as Ukrainian President turns down US offer

No retreat, no surrender, more than 3500 Russian Soldiers killed ‘ Ukrainian President, Military

Ukraine invasion: Russians get limited access to Facebook, others

Bad fuel: Nigerians recount experience, count losses

NPower: 300,000 beneficiaries to get CBN loan ‘ FG

CTA commends Buhari for signing new electoral act

2023 presidency: Betray Southeast face dare consequences, groups threaten

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