Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 4 March 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Tyson Fury claims masturbating ‘seven times a day’ secret to boxing success

Lagos police arrest Timaya over hit-and-run allegation

OAU student murder: Court remands Adedoyin, six others in Ilesa prison

Court remands cleric, two others for allegedly killing LASU undergraduate for money ritual

Jennifer: Alleged UniJos ritual killer sings as witnesses testify in court

Okala recalls ‘rivalry’ with Black Stars, tips Eagles for victory

Nigeria racing against time in hydrocarbon utilisation, says Ahmed

Green Africa to train 1,440 pilots, engineers, others

Seplat, ExxonMobil deal to aid diversification to shallow waters, curb theft

Nigeria needs supportive policies to attract new infrastructure investment

Stakeholders seek increased government, private funding for education sector

Innovators extol Akwa Ibom Governor on tech, aviation devts

Experts urge African leaders to tackle poverty with technology

The worst yet to come, says Macron after phone call with Putin

Fear of domination, potential enemies spur Russia’s invasion

Diri commends Buhari for signing Electoral Act

Oyo, NMA confirm two doctors, one UCH worker died of Lassa fever

NSCDC arrests 11 suspected vandals in Delta

Governors insist on subsidy removal, say NNPC contributes zero to FAAC

Macron fears ‘worst to come’ after call with Putin

ASUU Strike: FG sets up new team to renegotiate 2009 agreement

Canada slaps 35 percent tariffs on Russia, Belarus imports

Putin vows ‘uncompromising fight’ as Ukraine war enters second week

NDLEA files 8-count charge against Abba Kyari

PUNCH 

MAN advises industries on clean energy

Ex-UNILAG VC canvasses creation of 100 firms annually

Ogun Cargo Airport to create 25,000 jobs, ready November

Customer bathes Lagos PoS operator with hot soup over data

Bayelsa LGs to set up panels on anti-open grazing law

Freedom of speech: Edo to abolish sedition, defamation laws

Public officers’ children free to attend schools abroad –Reps

Democracy has declined under Buhari —Ayu

Akiolu tasks NAFDAC on fake drugs

‘Shell, Exxon Mobil not leaving Nigeria’

Custom sets N3tn revenue target for 2022

FG invested N300bn in private sector in 2021 – Osinbajo

E-valuation: Reps give CBN, Customs two-week ultimatum to resolve port crisis

Governors fume over falling FAAC funds, carpet NNPC

Groups blame rising single-mother trend on marriage cost

Commission appoints new clerks for Senate, House of Reps

BPE rejects bill to repeal ICRC Act

Police nab Delta school principal for allegedly defiling six-year-old pupil

Why I wont allow my kids study abroad Yul Edochie

THISDAY

Dangote Cement Record 44.2% Increase in PBT, Declares N20 Dividend

How Visa Facilitators Scramble, Mop Up Visa Appointments Online to Swindle Nigerians

Report: Private Sector Productivity Rise Substantially in February

Airports Concession to be Completed in Q2, Says Sirika

How e-commerce alleviates challenges in Nigerias informal retail sector

Diri: By Signing Electoral Bill, Buhari Wants Democracy to Thrive

FG: Nigeria’s Installed Electricity Capacity Stands at 18,000mw, Generates 8,000mw Daily

Police Arrest 38 Terrorists, 50 Kidnappers, 110 Robbery Suspects

Fuel Crisis: APC Has Lost Control of Governance, Says PDP

ASUU: FG Constitutes 7-Man Committee to Renegotiate 2009 Agreement

N’ Assembly Redeploys House Clerk, Six Others

Diri: By Signing Electoral Bill, Buhari Wants Democracy to Thrive

N’ Assembly Redeploys House Clerk, Six Others

Lawmakers Reject Bill to Stop Public Officers from Using Govt Funds…

Lassa Fever Kills Two Doctors, One Health Worker in Oyo

2022 UTME: JAMB Targets 1.5 Millon Candidates

Police Brutality: Victims Demand N3bn Compensation for RightsViolation

Customs Agents Rejects VIN, Says Policy Contravene Customs and Excise Management…

House Rejects Bill to Repeal Sovereign Wealth Fund, Transfer Funds to…

FG Directs 4 Ministries, 11 Northern States to Combat Drought, Desert…

SUN

2023 presidency: Be more serious, Ohanaeze, Ahamba charge South East aspirants

APC Ghana insists on making delegate, committee lists

2023 presidency: I m in the race to unite the people, bring serious change in Nigeria Tinubu

Multiple destinations: Foreign airlines not contending with domestic operators NANTA

How Russia-Ukraine war affects real estate in Nigeria Experts

Investors raise the alarm over tariff disparity in oil, gas free zones

Weve reduced insecurity in Gulf of Guinea by 80% NIMASA

Fuel scarcity: NNPC warns against price hike

NNPC objects to Exxonmobil $1.6bn oilfield asset sale

Failed banks: NDIC reassures customers of safety, recovery of deposits

ASUU strike: FG reconstitutes team to renegotiate 2009 agreement

Lassa fever: 2 doctors, healthcare worker dead as Oyo confirms outbreak with 19 cases

Nigeria needs more French investment to tackle unemployment FG

Constitution review: Women groups sustain protest, insist meeting Lawan, Gbajabiamila

NASS disappointed forward thinking Nigerians -Aisha Buhari

Fayemi carpets firm over N287bn profit claims without meeting obligations

Biafra self determination struggle at point of no return MASSOB

Delta government accused of paying N500 million compensation to wrong community in land dispute

Ayade vows to deal with illegal wood loggers in CRiver, says hard time awaits them

More knocks trail outcome of Ogoja/Yala federal constituency by-election

VANGUARD

FAAC Shortfall: NLC kicks as Kano govt cut workers take-home pay

2023: Northern Movement adopts ADC as third force to oust APC, PDP

Russia-Ukraine war: MTN compensates affected subscribers with free International Calls, SMS

UPDATED: Convention: APC drops Dambazau, Onyeama, expands Sub-committees membership

National Convention: APC constitutes new approved 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity

Cancel Imo bye-election in 48 hours, or face mass action ‘ OPAC tells INEC

Prioritise empowerment of constituents, APC chieftain charges politicians

Akoko-Edo, Owan stakeholders kick against Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition

Bill to amend 2022 budget scales second reading in Senate

Woman drags hubby to court for allegedly ‘stuffing’ tissue-paper in her private part

Lassa fever: Oyo confirms deaths of 2 doctors, 1 hospital staff

Angry mob sets two suspected phone thieves ablaze in Onitsha

2022 UTME: Over 500,000 candidates have so far registered, says JAMB

Why we’re increasing price of sachet water in Ogun ‘ Producers

E-passport out to eliminate corruption, racketerring ‘ Aregbesola

Auto crash: Corps Marshall, traffic offender crushed to death in Ondo

Court strikes out FG’s suit against resident doctors

Socio-Economic Rights: Judges, lawyers explore creative enforcement approach

Again, tax collector, three others killed by suspected Gana’s loyalists in Katsina-Ala

Dental patients groan over exorbitant billings by LUTH

Lassa fever: Oyo confirms deaths of 2 doctors, 1 hospital staff

Obesity, overweight rising in Africa ‘ WHO

1bn people at risk of hearing loss due to loud music ‘ WHO

[BREAKING] Adegoke’s death: Court remands Adedoyin, six others

NDIC declares 100% liquidation dividends to 22 DMB’s in-liquidation

Electoral Act must not be manipulated to give undue advantage to anyone ‘ Anglican Bishop counsels

We are not recruiting now ‘ Army

We want Ife indigene as next OAU’s Vice-Chancellor ‘ Ife elders, youths beg Buhari

Reps reject bills seeking to stop children of public officers from schooling abroad

Killings: We won’t favour anybody, spare perpetrators, Akeredolu vows

We won’t participate in any renegotiation with FG, says ASUU

CNG calls for mass action, country shutdown over ASUU strike

LEADERSHIP

Customs, CBN Disagree On e-Invoice Policy

Governors Criticise NNPC’s Profit Without Remittance To Federation Account

Nigerias Experiences On Protection Of Holy Sites; Role Of Religious Leaders And Communities Islamic Perspective

Seplat, ExxonMobil Deal Offers Huge Upside For Oil & Gas

Student Allegedly Kills Friend Over Missing Food Plates In Kwara

Abba Kyari To Stand Trial In Nigeria As NDLEA Files Charges

Police ‘Arrest’ Timaya Over Hit-and-run Allegation

Oil Prices Hit $117 As Buyers Reject Supply From Russia

How Military Fighter Jets Killed 200 Terrorists In Niger

TRIBUNE

2023 elections: IGP says preparations to commence in line with new electoral law

Lagos boosts employment funds with N10bn

National Assembly Service Commission promotes, redeploys top management staff

FG laments non-collection of 250,000 passports from Immigration Service

2023: I’II engineer Nigeria’s turnaround as president ‘ Tinubu

Zungeru power project suffers setback due to rising insecurity

2022 UTME: JAMB targets 1.5 million candidates, registers over 500,000

Anambra NSE honours member who made bombs, others for Biafrans during civil war

NATION 

Political spending pushes up dollar demand

UNEP at 50: Buhari seeks broader action against environmental…

APC zonal congress threatened as CECPC failed to sell nomination forms

Obasanjo seeks all-inclusive education reforms

Our concerns about 2023 general election, by INEC

Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Uzodimma in APC convention panels

Fed Govt blames erratic power supply on low water level

Why govt can’t meet union’s demands, by Ngige

Govt raises panel to renegotiate agreement with ASUU

Adoke tackles Malami over link to JP Morgan’s case

Fed Govt denies imposition of sanction on Russia

IG sets rules for mounting road blocks

Political spending pushes up dollar demand

UNEP at 50: Buhari seeks broader action against environmental challenges March 4, 2022

HERALD

Abuja woman drags husband to court for ‘stuffing’ tissue-paper in her private part

Court strikes out FG’s suit against resident doctors

Comedian Klint Da Drunk Marks Birthday, Names Venue For Party Everyone Can Attend

Ukraine invasion: Japan to freeze assets of 4 more Russian banks

Ukraine: Air Peace deploys aircraft to evacuate Nigerians

2023: Don’t allow professional politicians dodge critical questions on national devt ‘ NLC begs Nigerians

California launches investigation into TikTok’s impact on kids

Ukraine: Only those documented with Nigerian embassies eligible for evacuation ‘ FG

Hushpuppi: FG okays extradition of Abba Kyari to US

DAILY TRUST

Every Time Nigeria Was Expected To Sink, We Soared – Osinbajo

Extradition: Put security ring around Abba Kyari, Ex-AIG tells FG

Police Arrest 462 Suspected Terrorists, Murderers, Others, recover Guns

Aisha Buhari asks N/Assembly to reconsider special parliamentary seats for women

We Have 1.7bn Litres of Petrol in Stock, No Price Hike — NNPC Boss, Kyari

Group urges National Assembly to reconsider rejected bills

Buhari directs northern govs, others to tackle desert encroachment

ASUU Strike: CNG Calls for Education Minister’s Resignation for Walking Out On NANS

2022 UTME: Over 500,000 Register As JAMB Targets 1.5m Candidates

250,000 passports uncollected in Nigeria – Aregbesola

Jungle justice: Two persons set ablaze for snatching handbag in Anambra

Residents flee Plateau villages as bandits close in

Fuel scarcity hits airlines as passengers suffer delays, cancellations

Mother, 3 kids burnt to death in Ebonyi

Edo records 136 cases of Lassa fever

Zamfara gov launches cash transfer to widows, orphans, others

Reps urge FG to connect Dangote Refinery with rail system

Chad seeks OIC members’ support to end insecurity in W/Africa

Reps urge FG to complete Hajj terminal in Sokoto

2023: Northern CSOs, others parley on civic space, election credibility

Petrol scarcity to linger as cargoes ‘stranded’

Buhari donates $1m to Afghanistan

AUTHORITY

How NAF routed scores of terrorists leaders, fighters in airstrikes in Niger State

Frontline APC Chairmanship Aspirant, Senator Sani Musa visits Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong

Extradition application is the right step to take, no deception please, HURIWA tells government

DSS mismanaging Nnamdi Kanus case by denying him access to lawyers HURIWA

Cost of governance, big threat to Nigerias development Peter Obi

Mother, 3 children killed by fire in Ebonyi: Police, family suspect foul play

2023 presidency: CAN rejects Tinubu, Atiku, Saraki, others, insists Southern Christian must succeed Buhari

BUSINESSDAY

Amid poor power supply, FG vows to sanction Discos

APC chairmanship: Aspirants intensify lobby ahead of convention

FEC approves new National Gender Policy 2021 ‘ 2026

Enugu lifts ban on tricycle operations

FG to assist 50 unemployed to own businesses in Ebonyi

Seplat/ExxonMobil deal puts new oil law to test

Delta lawmakers pass state’s financial management bill into law

Nigeria’s gas reserve hits 209.5 TCF ‘ NMDPRA

Wheat production drops despite FG’s funding, surging demand

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Cost Of Governance Threat To Nigeria’s Development ‘ Peter Obi

Hope Dims For Atiku, Tambuwal As Power Shift Gains Traction

I Will Surpass The Achievements Of Former Ebonyi Governors If Elected ‘ Nwazunku

My Vision Is Modernisation Of Delta State ‘ Edevbie

How Russia Invasion Of Ukraine Will Impact Negatively On Nigerian Economy ‘ Afrinvest

IGP Cautions Officers Against ‘Stop And Search’ Duties, Extortion

NEW TELEGRAPH

Fuel scarcity: NNPC warns against inflating price, threatens sanctions

ASUU Strike: FG reconstitutes new team to negotiate 2009 agreement

FG blames erratic power supply on low water level at hydro dams

2023: I’ll bring new hope, tech for positive change in Nigeria as president ‘Tinubu

2023: Why I may abandon PDP, by Clark

Insecurity threatening 2023 general elections -‘INEC

2023: PDP power bloc plots to stop Atiku

Investors inject $313.5m into 10 Nigerian start-ups

APC Convention: Don’t destroy our party, Integrity Group tells Amaechi, El-Rufai

Hushpuppi: Why FG filed extradition request against Kyari-Malami

High oil price boosts external reserves by $93.57m

Rice: Gauging success story via integrated milling plants

COVID-19: ILO adopts revised practice code for construction workers

BLUEPRINT

FAAC: ‘How Aregbesola’s N200bn loan landed Osun in -N375m allocation

Court bars Kogi government from coronating Yakubu as Ejeh of Ankpa

Electoral Act: Buhari has given Nigerians best gift ‘ Igboanugo

Customs targets N3.019 trillion in 2022

Stakeholders back Senate over PPPRC bill, BPE kicks

Why FG will extradite Abba Kyari to US ‘ AGF

Revealed! When Nigeria will pay off$3.5bn loan debts to China

Sahara Storm: Police nab 38 ‘bandits’, recover rocket launcher, 32 AK-47, others

$30bn investment needed for gas transition ‘ Wunti

NANS: PDP demands Education Minister ‘s resignation

Withdraw from Ukraine, UN General Assembly tell Russia

I’m committed to impacting lives of Otukpo residents ‘ LG chair

Joint Account: FG asks court to throw out Nigerian governors’ suit

Court restores sacked Ebonyi assembly deputy speaker

Atiku to Rep PDP caucus: I’ve mental, physical energy to salvage Nigeria

Ukraine ‘ Russia war: First batch of trapped Nigerians set to return as Buhari approves evacuation

Supreme court to deliver ruling on Abaji APC chair March 16

Troops smoke out 200 terrorists in Niger, lose 2, neutralise bandits’ commanders, recover rustled cows

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