Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Nigerian Newspapers Headlines

GUARDIAN

Zelensky asks Canadian lawmakers to ‘imagine’ bombs at home

UN says West Africa’s food economy may hit $480 billion by 2030

Air travellers seek review of COVID-19 test as UK removes all protocols

Tougher days as energy costs trigger fresh round of inflation

Uzodimma pledges accountability in deployment of state resources

Judge threatens to dump Abba Kyari’s rights suit over delay tactics

‘Only four doctors available to every 10,000 Nigerians’

Maintain status quo in Ebonyi, HURIWA tells Umahi

Falana’s absence stalls Labour’s suit against Kaduna

Oromoni: House parent refutes claims deceased sustained injuries during football games

Reps wields stick against oil, gas companies for snubbing summons

Subsidy borrowings may exceed N3tr as landing costs surpasses N400/litre

Obiano urges Anambra legislators to support Soludo

APC convention: Buni’s team returns, takes charge in Abuja

Ebonyi Assembly declares three more PDP seats vacant

Why I didn’t pick Tinubu as running mate in 2007, by Atiku

Ekweremadu lied on rotation of guber position, say Enugu West leaders

Commuters stranded as commercial drivers protest NURTW’s outrageous levies in Iyana Ipaja

Civil servant bags 11 years imprisonment for N66.5m fraud

New guidelines rekindle hope for 9,000MW renewable energy in Nigeria

NMDPRA insists govt has no control over diesel, aviation fuel prices

Nigeria’s electricity grid collapses second time in less than 48 hours

Russia seeks new jail term for opposition leader Navalny

4 killed as gunmen attack NDLEA facility in Ebonyi -Police confirm

NYSC commends FG for enrolling youth corps members into NHIS

Gas blast kills two in Mexican beach resort

PUNCH

Nigerians disrespect me, belittle my achievements, Toke Makinwa rages

Fire guts EFCCs exhibit storage facility in Port Harcourt

Ukraine: Polish, Czech, Slovenian prime ministers meet Zelensky in Kyiv

VP Harris husband tests positive for COVID-19, White House says

Reps probe railway corporation over trains mid-trip refuelling

Power grid collapses again, stakeholders meeting enters second day

35million Nigerians lack access to digital financial services, others NCC

Why we are amending NIMASA Act 2007 Reps

Nigerias success against terrorists recognised globally, Army chief claims

Nigeria recorded N1.94tn trade deficit in 2021, says report

Bunis men tighten hold on APC, Akpanudoedehe returns to office

Emmanuel commissioners resign to pursue governorship, other interests

Kaduna Senator declares governorship ambition, distributes 59 cars

Ebonyi Assembly declares three PDP members seats vacant, alleges resignation

Comply with Electoral Act, Masari tells appointees nursing political ambition

Edo APC gives tickets to 14 absentee Assembly members

Katsina SSG visits APC secretariat, unveils governorship bid

Osun PDP petitions NJC, DSS, accuses judge of bias

FG not interested in fixing electricity challenge, says Dele Momodu

Transport ministry opposes 12% revenue allocation to maritime varsity

FGll tap $2.2bn Eurobond for fuel subsidy funding Minister

Reps go after 77 oil firms over unremitted N2.6tn revenue

Russia-Ukraine: Higher food prices may cause unrest in Nigeria, others

Brent oil ends below $100/barrel first time in three weeks

Lagos socialite gets N2m bail for doling out petrol souvenir at party

A Ibom NSCDC nabs 14 smugglers, seizes adulterated diesel

SWAT officers extort N100,000 from Abuja artiste, police order probe

Operative, rehab patient, two gunmen killed in Ebonyi NDLEA offices attack

Anambra bizman threatens suit against brother, elders for being buried alive

Google selects 15 startups from Nigeria, others for Accelerator Africa programme

Nigerians overindulge their government

Amid fuel crisis, Nigerias inflation hit 15.70% in February

Reps grill Amaechi, BPE officials over $214m Deep Blue contract

NEITI report: Reps go after 77 oil firms over unremitted N2.6tn revenue

Blackout worsens as national grid suffers second collapse within 48 hours

Oil production: Again, Nigeria fails to meet OPEC quota

APC to proceed with NEC meeting Thursday Spokesman

Akwa Ibom court jails 38-year-old hunter over possession of firearms

Convention: APC faults leadership crisis claim, affirms Bunis chairmanship role

THISDAY 

Eni: Force Majeure on Vandalised Oil Facilities to be Lifted This…

Drama as Reps Move to Conduct Status Inquiry on NRC, Ibadan-Lagos…

With Worsening Power Supply, Rising Price of Diesel, OPS Foresees Tough…

House Moves to Recover $6.479bn Debts Owed By Oil Companies

OPL 245: UK’s Anti-fraud Agencies Gave Us Go-ahead to Pay Malabu,…

UK Suspends Student, Work, Family Visa for Nigerians

N800bn Judgment: Ex-Shell Lawyer Hails Ruling, Says It will Send Right…

500,000 Maize Farmers Benefit from CBN’s Anchor Borrowers Programme

House Committee Tackles NNPC for Allegedly Protecting its Subsidiaries from Lawmakers’…

Edo APC Promises Automatic Ticket to 14 Members-elect

Youths Threaten Attack on Oil Installation in Delta over Marginalisation

Anxiety as PDP NEC, Caucus, BoT Adjourn to Today on Presidential…

Falana: Ekwo’s Judgment Sacking Umahi, Deputy, 15 Legislators in Tandem with…

Deep Blue Project: We Followed Due Process to Secure $195.3m Contract,…

2023: PDP on Course with INEC Guidelines, Timetable, Says Ayu

30 Nigerian Youths Graduate from US Consulate Fashion Entrepreneurship Program

APC Chair: Sheriff Restates Interest as Mustapha Picks Nomination Form

2023: Group Supports Osinbajo Presidency for Stronger, United Nigeria

NERC Urged to Caution Ikeja Electric over Exorbitant Estimated Billing

OPEC: Nigeria’s Oil Production Drops to 1.417mbpd in February

APC Chairmanship: Mustapha Picks N20m Nomination Form

Banks Temporarily Suspend, Reviews International Transaction of Naira Cards

SEC Seals Oxford International, 2 Other Firms for Alleged Illegal Capital Market Activities

Dangote Cement, MTN Nigeria Lead 14 Others in N589.6bn Tax to FIRS, Others

SUN

APC chairmanship aspirants to pay N20m

Jostle for VP ticket tears northern govs apart

APC has taken Nigeria from top to bottom Ortom

Guber: Enugu group, Nnaji, Ekweremadu supporters bicker over zoning

APC promises 14 Edo lawmakers-elect automatic tickets

Nweze, 18, Nigerian, emerges West Africa best overall in WASSCE

Katsina 2023: SSG set to resign, notifies APC of ambition

Gunmen kill DPO, 4 officers, 7 others in Niger, Kebbi

Court threatens to strike out Abba Kyaris N500m fundamental rights suit

Terrorism: We wont let Nigerians down COAS

Diesel price hike: Dont allow manufacturing sector collapse Operators tell FG

4 killed as security operatives repel attack on Ebonyi NDLEA office

Bandits attack: Kebbi deputy gov debunks resignation rumour

LCCI, stakeholders push for petroleum subsidy removal

Dont go on strike, its act of mutiny, IGP urges Zone 10 Police officers

2 arrested over alleged killing of army officer in Delta

Investment into commercial farming, will solve revenue issues Osinbajo

VANGUARD

Road crashes: Kano road safety decries reckless driving along Kano-Zaria-Kaduna highways

Breaking: Blackout persist, as power grid collapses again

Osun PDP petitions NJC over judge’s alleged frivolous injunctions

APC National Convention: Senator Sani Musa obtains Chairmanship Nomination forms for N2OM

Nigeria’s crude oil production drops to 1.417mbpd in February ‘ OPEC

Design curriculum in line with 21st century challenges,Osinbajo tasks WAEC

Osun residents rescue newborn baby abandoned in carton

Convention: Mustapha picks form, as APC pegs Chairmanship nomination form at N20m

Breaking: APC Crisis: Buni’s allies retake National Secretariat

Nigeria, humbler government and economic development

Umahi’s response to Federal High Court judgement, a disregard to ruleof law

35 million Nigerians lack access to telecom services ‘ NCC

Group tasks FG on intellectual property rules for COVID-19 vaccines

Police confirm arrest of officers involved in alleged shooting of Poly student in Ibadan

Bandits attack tomatoes company in Kebbi, kill one, abduct many women

Confront terrorists, bandits, to save your image ‘ Shehu Sani tells Sharia Police

Coups in Africa: Probability of non-democratic leadership in Nigeria is zero ‘ General Irabor

Blackout as national grid suffers second system collapse in 2 days

Nigeria fails again to meet OPEC quota with 1.25mpd production

Alleged death of soldiers: I never led troops to duel with bandits ‘ Kebbi Deputy Gov

Coups in Africa: Probability of non-democratic leadership in Nigeria is zero ‘ Gen Irabor

Electoral Act: NYCN leads massive protest to National Assembly, insists Section 84 (12) be expunged

LEADERSHIP

45% Of Mothers In Nigeria Exposed To Formula Milk ‘ WHO, UNICEF

Federal Govt To Provide Land For N-Youth Sports Academy

Osinbajo Rates Nigerian Scientists High, Urges More Support

As Buni Finally Takes Charge: INEC Confirms Attendance Of APC NEC Meeting Tomorrow

PDP NEC To Produce Schedule For Party Primary

Nigeria’s 2022 Budget Deficit May Hit N10trn As Oil Export Drops

JUST-IN: Inflation Increases To 15.7%

JUST-IN: 4 Killed As Gunmen Attack NDLEA Office In Ebonyi

APC Convention: Lawyers Disagree Over Representation As Court Refuses To Vacate Order

NAF Fighter Jets Attack Katsina Bandit Leader’s Marriage Feast, Kill Many Bandits

BREAKING: Ebonyi Assembly Declares Seats Of 3 PDP Members Vacant

TRIBUNE

Nigerian Army operational successes applauded globally ‘ COAS

Petrol souvenir: Police arrest, arraign party organiser

Disregard Claims That Osinbajo Has Denied 2023 Presidential Ambition ‘ Group Urges Nigerians

FG urges stakeholders to support healthcare for 70 per cent rural dwellers

Blackout as national grid suffers second system collapse in two days

APC Convention: Chairmanship aspirant to pick nomination forms for N20m

Security agencies assure Olubadan of protection of lives, propery in Ibadan, environs

Maritime reforms: Nigerian Navy, Maritime stakeholders, others support amendment of NIMASA Act

ADP guber candidate says party next to govern Osun

Mustapha picks N20m nomination forms for APC national chairman seat

18-year-old Nigerian, Chinasa, emerges overall best in 2021 WASSCE

FG intensifies effort to regulate digital financial schemes in Nigeria

NATION 

Akpanudoedehe: APC convention plans on course

I’ll lead APC to victory in 2023, says Adamu

Mustapha obtains nomination form for APC national chairman

Despite interests, APC still intact, says Sani Musa

Obiano takes final bow, Soludo steps in Thursday

Why 12 per cent of NIMASA revenue can’t go to Maritime University, by Amaechi

Incessant grid collapse: Evidence of moribund power sector

Judge threatens to throw out Abba Kyari’s fundamental rights suit

Sahara Group urges investments in Africa, others to achieve low carbon world

NYSC hails Fed Govt for enrolling corps members into NHIS

HERALD

Over 2,000 civilians killed in Mariupol ‘ Ukrainian officials

Financial Inclusion: CBN releases guidelines for Bank Neutral Cash Hubs operations

Iran says it foiled Israeli sabotage of nuclear facility

Indian court upholds hijab ban in educational institutions

Ali Modu Sheriff still in APC Chairmanship race ‘ Ojougboh

Poultry farmers quit due to high cost of feeds

PDP adjourns national caucus meeting, reschedules NEC, BOT meetings for Wednesday

DAILY TRUST

APC crisis: Buni’s camp bounces back as activities for convention begin

Four Officers killed as bandits overpower policemen at Kebbi factory

Redesign curriculum, fight examination malpractice, Buhari tells WAEC

APC fixes N20m for chairmanship form, gives female aspirants 50% discount

No country can develop further without contributions of its scientists – Osinbajo

Again, electricity grid collapses to zero 24hrs after restoration

Agriculture can solve revenue generation problems – Osinbajo

Four killed as gunmen hit Ebonyi NDLEA HQ

Mob sets ablaze truck for crushing motorcycle rider, passenger

APC convention will hold next week – Ganduje

Kidnapped four-year-old boy killed in Borno despite ransom payment

How Leaders can build a culture of innovation-Delves

2023: Nigeria Does Not Need Outdated Economic Manager

Police arraign Lagos socialite for distributing petrol as souvenirs

2023: Niger displaced persons to vote in camps – INEC

Outage as grid crashes after losing 1,100MW electricity

AUTHORITY

NFF condemns Aguleri community for debasing Nigerian women

Inflation hits 15.7% in February

Smile boosts subscribers with new USSD service

Enugu Guber: Ekweremadu was signatory to zoning agreement, group declares

9th National Assembly, worst in Nigerias political history, clergy declares

Ebonyi Assembly declares three PDP lawmakers seats vacant

BUSINESSDAY

Aviation fuel: Pipeline idle for 30 years could ease scarcity

Here is a thought’ about hitting your projected numbers

How we damage Nigerian children for the culture

Australian central bank warns of higher inflation over Russia-Ukraine war

Nigeria’s economy unravels at worst time ahead elections

Trade deficit jumps 986% as imports hit N20.8trn

Nigeria facing unprecedented budget deficit, surging inflation says EIU

Power outage deepening Nigerians’ woes

As operators trade blame, grid collapse worsens outages

How Twitter is fast changing conversations in Nigerian media spaces

Rotational presidency as an imperative for 2023 presidential election

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Is Obaseki On His Way To APC After Accomplishing Mission In PDP

Police Arrest Officers Involved In Shooting Poly Student

Erelu Okin Charged To Court Over Petrol Souvenir

Accident Claims 11 Along Zaria-Kaduna Road

Senate Makes U-Turn On Proceeds Of Crime Bill

Malami To Declare Judiciary Reporters’ Conference Open, March 17

Four Killed As Security Operatives Repel Attack On Ebonyi NDLEA Headquarters

NEW TELEGRAPH

APC Convention: Discussions on consensus, selection ongoing ‘Ganduje

FG eyes $2.2bn borrowing to fund oil subsidy

Strike: FG/ASUU should find common ground to save our children ‘Group

Ukraine: UK Embassy suspends student, work visa applications for Nigerians

Atiku to PDP BoT Members: Support my ambition or we retire together

APC: Leadership change drama ends as Akpanudoedehe returns

Inflation surged to 15.70% as Nigeria records negative trade balance of N173.96bn

eNaira: Report hinges success on mass adoption

APC’s move to vacate order stopping convention suffers setback

Ukraine: Global inflation validates CBN’s local production drive

Customs to deploy scanners for 432,000 containers

Oil and gas stocks gain N147bn in 2 months

Power: Egbin moves to overhaul plant, equips trainees

Customs bans middlemen over extortion, complaints

Probability of non-democratic leadership in Nigeria zero ‘Irabor

APC: CNPP commends INEC for foiling ‘coup’ against Buni

BLUEPRINT

Buni’s CECPC bounces back, APC kick starts convention activities *Mustapha, Al-Makura, Musa pick N20m chairmanship form each

Breaking: Atletico Madrid boot Manchester United out of UEFA Champions League

Russia vs Ukraine: UK suspends applications for Nigerians

ASUU: Uniben issue students 48hrs to vacate campus

Senate approves NASS Library Trust Fund bill, others

2023: Atiku begs PDP BoT for another opportunity

Deep Blue Project: BPP shocks Reps with ‘no records’ excuse

Flooding: HYPPADEC avails 10, 000Kogi residents free medical services

FCT begins implementation of emergency medical service, ambulance system

Berger’s job on 2nd Niger Bridge visible, iconic ‘ Gambari

Zoning arrangement tears Taraba PDP apart

Board vehicles at officially registered parks, Ibrahim tells corps members

Recovered lands: Imo commissioner heaps blames on committr for non-implementation of white paper

FG move to provide land for N-youth sports academy

Fuel scarcity: NLC tasks FG on local refineries

Autonomy: NLC protest holds in Rivers,Oyo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Bauchi

2023: Uba Sani raises stake, declares for Kaduna governorship, donates 59 cars

11 dead as car crashes in Zaria

APC professionals to Buhari: Proffer comprehensive solution to recurrent ASUU strikes

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