Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Netflix suspends service in Russia over Ukraine invasion: US media

APC crisis: Why Buhari approved Buni’s sack

Women seek end to discrimination, demand gender equality in leadership, employment

Excitement as Benin Republic grants Sunday Igboho conditional release

FG gives committee three months to re-negotiate with ASUU

WHO alerts on emergence of new COVID-19 variants

Oromoni: Father of suspected bully, claims son suffers ‘convulsion’

FG woos investors at Dubai Expo, pledges better innovations

Cocaine deal: Abba Kyari, others arraigned in court as two co-defendants plead guilty

Most Nigerian employers don’t trust fresh graduates, says Majekodunmi

Group urges Nigerians to resist continued fuel scarcity, erratic power supply

Gender-based violence: No perpetrator will be spared – Ebonyi government

Yoruba separatist leader Sunday Igboho released from prison – Spokesman

Repatriation of displaced Nigerians to North East urgent assignment – Osinbajo

Investors lose N4 billion as NGX reopens bearish

NCDMB, partners to produce 10% of local cooking gas demand

Sponsors key into Asaba 2022 Sports Festival as LOC unveils mascot April 7

IPMAN absolves members of blame in lingering fuel scarcity

LCCI, shareholders want more support for non-oil export

2.4 billion women don’t have same economic rights as men, says World Bank

APC crisis: Why Buhari approved Buni’s sack

Women seek end to discrimination, demand gender equality in leadership, employment

Excitement as Benin Republic grants Sunday Igboho conditional release

Moses to return after Ghana/Nigeria World Cup qualifier

FG gives committee three months to re-negotiate with ASUU

Why Africa needs to prioritise funding for oil, gas industry

Investors lose N4 billion as NGX reopens bearish

NCDMB, partners to produce 10% of local cooking gas demand

NNPC expresses interests in power plants acquisition

DisCos justify payment for meters despite FG’s ‘free meters

Missing’ Lagos BRT passenger is dead ‘ Police

PUNCH

FG, World Bank partner to digitalise mining licence application

Alhaji Alhaji lied, Falae resigned, N2m UK transfer false Spokesman

Confusion as assailants kill, burn another Ogun monarch

Constitution amendment, a wasteful charade

Newly elected Cross River lawmaker receives certificate of return

Young Reps endorse Adamu as APC chairman

Convicted Dariye forfeits Abuja mansion, ex-govs firms bogus

CNPP carpets National Assembly for rejecting gender bills

Customs bow to pressure, suspend e-valuation of imported vehicles

FIRS, others revenue collection cost rises by 49%, hits N329bn

Buhari approves houses for 1994 Super Eagles members

NNPC moves to acquire FGs power plants, meets BPE

Discos plan to close 8.1 million metering gap in 18 months

DSS operatives shoot soldier to death in Lagos

Three arrested for killing Niger-returnee soldier in Rivers during argument

Missing ladys corpse recovered, BRT driver arrested, lawyers tackle Lagos

My son traumatised, cant testify, says Dowen students father

JAMB investigates alleged candidates exploitation in six centres

Igboho cant leave Benin Republic despite release Lawyer

I, my brothers widow offered N120m for settlement Slain OAU students sibling

We wont allow Nigerians to join Ukrainian forces -FG

Bamise: Why I ran away, Lagos BRT driver opens up

Fresh voter registration hits 6.6 million-INEC

Russia-Ukraine war: 12 latest updates to know as Russia gives condition for peace

Osun 2022: Akinbade, Adeleke withdraw from primary as PDP elders endorse Babayemi

Slain passenger: Police reveal name of BRT driver, keep back photograph

Keep nurturing talents, Buhari, Atiku tell Pete Edochie at 75

Well treat Nigerian refugees repatriation as emergency Osinbajo

Soludos wife advocates gender inclusiveness in governance

Plateau recorded 625 violent attacks in 20 years -Groups

THISDAY 

Bello Serves Notice for APC NEC Meeting, Moves to Stabilise Party

National Assembly Suspends Amendments Pending Legal Advice, after Court Order

NURPC Gives Notice of Withdrawal of Award to Bid Winners over…

Report: CBN Issued N2trn OMO Bills in 2022

US Firm, Kimberly-Clark Expands Investment in Nigeria to over $100m

NEITI: Companies Owed FG N1.32trn in 2020, Oil Revenue Dipped by…

Fashola: Foreign Contractors Must Deliver Same Quality of Work as their…

Discos: Why We Cannot Give Out All Electricity Meters for Free

Seplat: Our $1.28bn Deal with ExxonMobil Not Cancelled

28 Years After, FG Approves Allocation of Houses to 1994 Super…

Alleged Cocaine Deals: Court Orders Kyari, Others’ Remand in NDLEA’s Custody…

Obaseki Faults Nation’s Budgeting Process, Urges More Transparent, Accountable System

UNICEF, Tony Elumelu Foundation to Empower 20 Million Nigerians with Skills,…

Reconstructed 197 Year Old Consulate Building Commissioned in Bonny

ASUU Strike: Ngige Seeks NLC’s Intervention to Resolve Dispute

‘The New Dress Code of the Nigeria Police is Illegal’, Ebun-Olu…

Troops Vanquish 17 Insurgents as Boko Haram, ISWAP Clash Claims Scores…

Police Arrest Three for Alleged Killing of Military Personnel in Rivers

Osinbajo’s Associates Unveil Initiative to Boost Enterpreneurship, Education

March 8, 2022 3:58 am

Why Nigerian Real Estate Investors Eye Opportunities in Other African Countries

NNPC N15bn Tax Credit Boost to Badagry Expressway Reconstruction, Says FG

Small Businesses in African to Benefit from Microsoft Initiatives

APC Govs Abandon Buni, Back Bello

FG Insists Nigeria Has Enough Petrol in Stock, Says Supply Disruption an Accident

NCDMB, Partners to Produce 10% Local LPG Demand

NMDPRA: Nigerias Gas Reserves Now 209.5tcf, Increases by 2.87tcf

Oil Producers Call for Decisive Action against Crude Oil Theft

Report: Nigeria to Maintain Top Positions as Africas Biggest Oil Producer, Production to Peak in 2023

NNPC Exceeds January Petrol Subsidy Budget Spending by N173.4b

Farmers-Herders Conflict: NSCDC Vows to Protect Nigerian Farmers

SUN

2023: Its turn of Ijaws to rule Rivers Douglas-West

APC chairmanship: Musa intensify consultations, reels out programme

2023 presidency: Christian elders insist on power rotation

APC averse to internal democracy -Wike

Confusion, anxiety reign in APC over leadership crisis

Road 2023: Kwankwasos third force adopts NNPP to defeat APC, PDP

FG, HUAWEI sign MoU to train 1,000 civil servants in 2nd phase ICT for change programme

Customs suspends implementation ofVIN policy for 30 days

IPOB unmasks unknown gunmen sponsors in SEast

Insecurity: Buhari urges Kogi monarchs to be more proactive

Osinbajo marks birthday with Project 774, as friends roll out empowerment plans

Call ASUU to order, FG urges NLC

Afenifere hails Igbohos release from prison

FG warns against recruitment of Nigerians to fight in Ukraine

Judiciary staff declare indefinite strike in Plateau

Customs suspends implementation of VIN policy for 30 days

Deployment of off-grid solar will create 370,000 jobs, says FG

Osun govt alerts police over plans to use APC shirts to disrupt PDP primary

37 okada riders rewarded with motorcycles worth N19 million in Oyo

VANGUARD

Fuel scarcity:NANS constitutes Taskforce on product monitoring

Russia Vs Ukraine: World powers should quickly intervene to avert 3rd world war, says Amb Nurudeen Muhammed

Coast clear for Ademola Adeleke; major opponents withdraw as Osun PDP primaries hold today

APC Crisis: How Niger Gov emerged Acting Chair

APC Crisis: Palace Coup as Niger Gov arrives Secretariat, presides over CECPC meetings

APC Crisis: I’m still in charge, Buni insists, dismisses ‘fake news’ on alleged sack

ICYMI: We’ve capacity to resolve issues in APC ‘ Buhari

Galaxy Backbone facilities and Nigeria’s digital economy

Breaking: Police nab BRT driver indicted in fashion designer’s death

Breaking: Body of missing lady on BRT recovered

BRT: Outcry as missing fashion designer found dead

Adegoke’s murder: Court denies Rahman Adedoyin, 6 others bail

Fuel scarcity worsening economic woes of Nigerians ‘ Middle Belt group

Sunday Igboho’s release, victory for self-determination ‘ AFENIFERE

Sunday Igboho can’t leave Benin Republic yet ‘ Counsel

Ill health: Court to rule on Nnamdi Kanu’s request for DSS DG to give oral evidence

LEADERSHIP

International Women’s Day: Women That Will Influence 2023 Elections

Uncertainty Over Buni’s Fate As Sani Bello Takes Charge Of APC Affairs

Brent Hits $123pb, Traders Predict $200pb Price By March ‘ end

Off-spec Fuel: Arewa Youths Berate PDP, CSOs, Laud NNPC For Transparency

Customs Suspends VIN Policy, Asks Importers To Clear Trapped Vehicles

Murdered Lady: Police Arrest Driver Of Lagos BRT Bus

TRIBUNE

Woman missing in Lagos BRT found dead

Ekiti 2022: Why I want to be governor ‘ Reuben Famuyibo

NCC targets 1 bn devices on 5G in 2 years

We’ll expedite action on displaced persons repatriation ‘ Osinbajo

OAU postpones matriculation until further notice

Price of diesel not subsidised, uniform ‘ Marketers

Kaduna govt releases N1.2bn for gratuity, death benefits for retirees

NATION 

‘We must restrategise to rescue Nigeria’

ASUU shuns inauguration of panel on 2009 pact renegotiation

Confusion in APC over caretaker boss Buni’s fate

No going back on power rotation, say Christian elders

JAMB probes six centres for alleged exploitation, warns vendors

NEITI: 51 oil, gas firms owe Fed Govt N1.32tr

Court bars National Assembly from amending Electoral Act

IPOB blames political thugs for Southeast killings

Edo PDP crisis deepens

Freed Igboho to remain in Cotonou

Court orders final forfeiture of Dariye’s Abuja mansion

Abba Kyari, others plead not guilty to drug trafficking

How security operatives arrested BRT driver, by Lagos CP

HERALD

Benin Republic frees Sunday Igboho from prison

Russia absent at UN court hearing on Ukrainian ‘genocide

OAU student’s death: Court rejects Adedoyin, other suspects’ bail

Russia will stop military operations immediately Ukraine meets demands ‘ Presidential spokesman

Oil, gas companies owe federation accounts N1.32trn in 2020 ‘ NEITI

UNIBEN final year student hit by armed robbers’ bullet, dies

5 workers trapped, die while excavating sand in Kano

DAILY TRUST 

APC crisis: Buni’s fate hangs as Bello takes charge

Protests in Nasarawa community over eight months blackout

Troops exchange gunfire with ISWAP in Damboa

‘NERC permits customers to pay for meters, get refund’

Restoring displaced Nigerians in North East is an urgent assignment – Osinbajo

We’ll treat repatriation of Nigerian refugees as emergency – Osinbajo

EU, GIZ donates IT equipment to ECOWAS Commission

University technologists threaten strike over FG’s failure to implement agreement

2 farmers killed, 4 others kidnapped in Sokoto

Please Don’t Send Me To Prison, Abba Kyari Begs Court

FG: We won’t allow Nigerians to be used as mercenaries in Russia-Ukraine war

Driver of BRT where Lagos tailor got missing arrested

Abba Kyari to remain in custody as court fixes bail for Mar 14

Conflict: Irigwe alleges plan to attack their community

Ondo returns schools to missionaries 46 years after

Slain Ogun monarch’s family, community demand justice

FG gets Ukraine’s nod to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Sumy

Gombe governor urges NNPC to begin oil exploration at Kolmani River

Almajiri: Foundation to introduce western education, skills acquisition in Tsangaya schools

How shop owners lost millions to midnight inferno in Lokoja

Operators excited as S/Arabia reopens hajj to foreign pilgrims

The leaders Nigeria needs in 2023 – Catholic Bishops

Don’t feel intimidated to wear hijab on duty, Hijrah council tells female police officers

AUTHORITY

Vote only for competent people, Catholic Bishops charge Nigerians

APC crisis: Group expels Gov. Bello, declares Buni still national chairman

DG hails Army records command for supporting NYSC

Sokoto Teaching Hospital and Diagnostic Centre will end medical tourism in Nigeria Tambuwal

Many injured as youths clash in Langtang South LGA of Plateau

Ohanaeze to induct Obasanjo as honorary member

New female Police dress code and the many arguments

BUSINESSDAY

The geopolitics, economics spurring oil rally to 13-year highs

Prescriptions on International Women’s Day

IWD: Nigerian women face uphill task of breaking bias

How cleaner energy in manufacturing can improve productivity, better environment

Over 550 businesses benefit from BOI’s business resilience initiative

Technology will drive efficient cargo processing at Lekki Port ‘ Ruogang

Who is bankrolling Emefiele’s political campaigns

Foreign criticism: Nigeria must stop shooting the messenger

DAILY INDEPENDENT

OAU Postpones Matriculation Till Further Notice

JUST IN: Yoruba Nation Activist, Sunday Ighoho Released

BREAKING: Benin Republic Releases Sunday Ighoho

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Tension May Impact Negatively On World’s Economy, Others ‘ Kila, Wapmuk

Excitement Greets Release Of Sunday Igboho

Oil Price Pushes Towards $130 Amid Embargo Concerns On Russian Oil

Support Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Development Strides, Bayewu Tells Lagos LG Workers

UPDATE: Police Parade Suspected Killer Of Missing BRT Passenger, Bamise

NEW TELEGRAPH

Confusion reigns over leadership of APC

2023: Need for S’East, N’East and N’Central political cooperation and understanding

Varsity offers employment, scholarships to First Class graduates

Row over school fees hike in Delta varsities

Ortom intensifying efforts to end ASUTIBS’ strike ‘ Commissioner

OOU VC seeks more funds for varsity’s development

2023: Christian elders insist on power shiftto South

Court stops Buhari, NASS from tampering with Electoral Act 2022

ASUU Strike: FG gives c’ttee 3 months to renegotiate workable terms of agreement

Fraud: Falae tackles Abubarkar Alhaji over his sack by Babangida’s administration

Russia says it will open humanitarian corridors to Ukrainian cities Monday

More than 4,300 detained at anti-war protests in Russia

2023: Get your PVCs, vote competence ‘ Catholic bishops advise Nigerians

51 firms owing FG N1.32trn

Ukraine conflict: Petrol at fresh record as oil, gas prices soar

Nigeria Air: FG asks private sector partners to submit proposals

Oil hits 13-year high as US mulls Russia crude ban

Wike not giving out govt properties to cronies ‘ CRP

Global recession risks rise after Russia invades Ukraine

Oil and gas industry profitability dependent on operators’ pricing

BLUEPRINT

APC leadership:Confusion as Sani-Bello takes over, Buni’s fate uncertain

Russia suffers fresh casualties as Ukraine Soldiers kill 2 more military commanders

Journalists tasked to humanise, employ multimedia techniques in crime reporting

APC convention: Nasarawa West endorses Al-Makura

2023: NGF cautions electorate to shun violence

Traditional rulers key to peace, security ‘ Bello

Cocaine deal:Abba Kyari’s co-accused plead guilty, court remand suspended DCP, others in NDLEA custody

El-Rufai releases N1.2bn for gratuity, death benefits ‘ Pension Board

We’ll continue to occupy NASS over gender bills ‘ WOMENIFESTO

Court orders NNPC staff to vacate N260m Abuja property, firm petitions Kyari

Alleged land grab: ABU lecturers protest demolition, seek revocation of el-Rufai certificates

Fuel scarcity: CNG identifies those responsible, appeals for urgent intervention

Breaking: Lagos Police comfirm missing fashion designer dead, arrest indicted BRT driver

Breaking: Missing lady found dead after boarding BRT in Lagos

Breaking: Niger governor arrives APC national secretariat, begins closed-door meeting

Off-spec fuel: Arewa youths berate PDP, CSOs, laud NNPC for transparency

APC crisis: Heavy security men deployed to national secretariat

No leadership change in APC CECPC ‘ Akpanudoedehe

Breaking: Abba Kyari, others arraigned in court over ‘cocaine deal’, 2 co-defendants plead guilty

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