*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

World School Athletics trials holds in Lagos

Falcons stars shine ahead ICoast clash

SIM-NIN: Telcos lose 9.28 million Internet subscribers in one year

Reps approve Customs N369bn budget, raises revenue target by N965bn

FCT loses N800bn annually to fraudulent estate developers NAssembly

Insurance firms earned N630.36bn, paid N238.05bn claims NAICOM

Drug business: Police tackle NDLEA, agency detains Abba Kyari, four others

PDP govs accuse FG of insincerity, duplicity in dirty fuel saga

Self-appointed Makindes media aide, 25 others arrested for cyber fraud

Group rejects govts choice of Epe Chief Imam

Ibadan school emerges winner of quiz challenge

Protesting Imo youths burn family house over camera mans killing

Katsina bans volunteer vigilantes, alleges criminal activities

Aregbesola backs Adeoti, Osun condemns shooting

National convention: APC fails to begin sale of forms, aspirants worry

Diaspora group faults APCs constitution amendment

Zamfara Assembly member alleges threat to life for not joining APC

Despite CBN interventions, rice records 92% price hike in six years

Despite CBN interventions, rice records 92% price hike in six years

FG gross debt to grow by 92%, hits N136tn in 2026, says IMF

Flour Mills, BUA disagree over alleged suspension of sugar sale

Regulatory requirements: 27 firms forced to exit Nigerian stock exchange in five years

Kebbi border, others remain closed 14 months after FGs directive

Insurance companies paid N224bn claims in 2020, says NIA

Boboye quits champions Akwa

Libertarianism: Nigerian unwritten economic policy

Police hunt for driver as Rivers truck kills man, injures four

Abuja beggar caught with N500,000, $100, suspect detained

Wife disagrees as husband testifies how spouse killed friend, dismembered body

Deadly flogging: Police await autopsy, parade suspects, Delta insists on justice

Lagos robbers shoot bizwoman, hospital demands police report, victim dies

Five arrested over murder of Kano woman, assault on children

Suspects withdrew money from Atagas account on birthday Super TV co-founder

Vigilantes wounded as terrorists abduct Zamfara directors wife, children

Four gunmen killed in Anambra police station attack

29-year-old Kaduna tailor kills neighbour with pestle during domestic argument

Market shut, Delta traders, others begin seven-day protests over redevelopment

Google records 50% drop in account breaches

Visa opens applications for $45,000 prize

Phone company launches new series

Igbophobia runs deeper than we think

Zero-sum game of politics

JUPEB suspends DELSU for five years, cancels 2021 results

JAMB has no power to conduct admissions ASUU

Lagos CP visits Caleb, promises partnership

Invest more in education, Ukrainian varsity tells Nigeria

Using apostrophes with names that end with s

ASUU begins four-week rollover strike, govs oppose action in state varsities

Julia Fox, Kanye West part ways after Valentine post on Kim Kardashian



*VANGUARD*

2023: APC has put' Nigeria on life support -PDP

2023: Group calls for nationwide prayer for Tinubu

Group lauds Lagos on two new State Universities

Save us from land-grabbers, Ogiyan begs Oyetola

FG launches 5-yr strategic roadmap on sustenance of effective humanitarian interventions

Banditry, insurgency led to closure of all schools, institutions in 8 Katsina LGAs, says Prof San Lugga

Sparkle assembles industry leaders to empower small business owners

FCT loses N800b annually in revenues from real estate sector-Reps

We're anxious to produce Nigeria first Nobel Laureate in Science ' FG

FCTA begins tree planting, beautification along Airport Road

Makinde approves appointment of 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland

Love is special to me ' Singer/actress, Sandra Ifudu

FRSC begins clamp down on motorists using drugs, intoxicating substances

I will accept a date with any available gentleman ' Actress, Chesan Nze

Ebubeagu causes confusion, panic in Imo

CP Frank Mba, five other police officers proceed to NIPSS

Insurance industry assets hits N2.1trn in 2021 ' NAICOM

Osun govt accuses Aregbesola of allegedly invading state capital with armed thugs

Osun APC Primary: I'm confident of victory, says Oyetola

Anambra guber election petition tribunal begins sitting in Ilorin

Osun 2022: Adeoti will defeat Oyetola to emerge next governor ' Aregbesola

Adeoti will emerge Osun next Governor ' Aregbesola

2023: No power shift agreement in Delta politics since 1999 ' Group

2023: Andrew Igban joins Delta Assembly race

Celebrating at home, no boyfriend, no fiance ' Skit maker, Kofankii

Love is natural gift to humans ' Actress Ejine Okoroafor

Love is a beautiful thing ' Actress, Temidayo Babatunde

Hanifa: Prime suspect recants as Kano re-arraigns him, 2 others

WASSCE: 48.61% obtained 5 credits in English, Maths as WAEC releases results

Man allegedly defiles own 3 daughters in Lagos

Court fixes March 28 to rule on NIS prayer to join DSS, NIA in El-Zakzaky's suit

Sylvester Oromoni: Father reveals deceased was not taken to hospital

Ondo court jails widow for brutalizing 12-yr-old help with razor blade

7 things you didn't know about Abba Kyari

Nigerians celebrated Kyari's bravery but recent revelations show sharp contradiction ' CAN

Hanifa: School proprietor recants, denies killing pupil

Bad fuel: Inland depots yet to receive clean petrol, says IPMAN

Teenager kidnaps 4 yr-old girl, demands N70,000 ransom in Katsina

Court orders trial of two teenagers over death of RCCG pastor

Fake pastors worse than bandits, says Bishop Adeoye

Man kills neighbour over bucket of water in Kaduna

Prosecute parents of fraudsters to stop their heinous activities ' Chairman of Amotekun

Hanifa's murder: Prime suspect, Abdulmalik denies killing own student

Man who removed teenage girl's ovary during appendix surgery in Benue not a Doctor ' NMA

Police arraign teenager over alleged willful damage, theft

How Abba Kyari negotiated deal to forgo 15 kilograms of Cocaine ' NDLEA

EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan
 


*THISDAY*

NNPCs Pre-emptive Rights on Sale of JV Assets Will Demarket Nigerias Hydrocarbons

Stock Market Begins Week With Profit-taking in Airtel, BUA Foods

Heirs Life Introduces Annuity Campaign

CSOs Develop Self-regulatory Framework for Improved Accountability

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S22, S22+ Smartphones

TCN Commences Full Digitisation of Old Transmission Substations

Seplat Energys Entrepreneurship Initiative Graduates 15 Fellows

AEDC Ramps Up Metering of Customers with 180,000 Devices, Launches Direct Vending Platform

Addressing Challenges in Nigerias Agricultural Value Chain

Stakeholders Harps on Improved Varieties to Boost Nigerias Cassava Production

Dabiri: Lekki Port Will Reposition Nigeria as Regional Hub in Maritime Business

Paper Industry: A Sector in Death Throes

NERC, FCCPC Strike Deal to Enhance Efficient Service Delivery to Electricity Consumers

Former Shell Lawyer Cautions Prospective Buyers Against Purchase of SPDCs Toxic $3bn Assets

Galaxy Backbone Restores Service Outage, Assures Customers of Quality Service

Off-spec Fuel: The Blame Game Continues

FG, Japan to Sign $200m Power Transmission Agreement Next Month

Report: Retention of N3trn Fuel Subsidy to Raise Nigerias Budget Deficit from 3.4% to 4.7% in 2022

Our Auctioning Platform is Aimed at Redistributing Wealth

LG Launches New Products that Combine Art and Technology

Osun APC Crisis: Aregbesola Loyalists Under attack

What Is Behind The Resurgence of Coup in West Africa

Supreme Court And Executive Order 10: Matters Arising

Okocha Excited as BetKing Hands out New SUVs to AFKON Campaign...

NGF Begins Integration of Nigerian Golfers into WHS

Onuachu, Bongonda Inspire Genk Past Standard Liege

NPFL: Gombe Utd Halt Remo Stars Unbeaten Run

Ndidi, Lookman in Action, Iheanacho Unused Sub as West Ham Hold Leicester



*THE SUN*

How I ran home front, pursued PhD Joy Umudu, UNILAG overall best graduate

Nigerias education system needs serious re-think

LASPOTECH staff laud Sanwo-Olu, lawmakers, SAE for conversion of poly to varsity

UNILAG VC advises new DLI students to avoid exam malpractice, other social vices

UNIZIK holds matriculation March 4

MTUs best graduate with 4.96 CGPA attributes success to support of

Gradely partners Ehizua to offer quality learning to 1,000 pupils

2023: Pressure mounts on Atiku to jettison presidential ambition

PANDEF tackles ex-VP, describes statement on zoning as mockery of constitution

Nigerians in Germany host Kalu, endorse him for president

Ebonyi PDP alleges plot to frame up its leaders

APC chairmanship race narrows to Al-Makura, Adamu, Musa

Amuwo Odofin SSF affirms commitment to PDP, urges members to brace up as election approaches

Nigeria in urgent need of motivated politicians, not jobbers Olaopa

APC chairmanship race narrows to Al-Makura, Adamu, Musa

Sign Electoral Amendment Act immediately, PDP govs tell Buhari

Anxiety at party secretariat over non sales of nomination forms

EU earmarks 820m digital economy package for Nigeria

Fuel scarcity:11 ships laden with petroleum products waiting to berth at Lagos ports

Episode 2 of Glo Battle of the Year Nigeria airs

Dufil marks valentine by donating cartons of Indomie to orphanages

Over8,000 child soldiers recruited by armed groups in North East UNICEF

Renewable energy pivotal to Nigerias economic prosperity VC

Hanifa: Kano govt re-arraigns school proprietor, 2 others

Police kill 4 gunmen, recover weapons in Anambra

Disputed Olams land: El-Rufai, others seek out of court settlement

NSCDC parades 9 suspects for criminal offences

New GOC tasks officers, men on peace

Family raises alarm over destruction of properties

Abba Kyari lands in NDLEA custody

Osun: NSCDC secures court order to destroy 56, 400ltrs of adulterated diesel

Plea bargaining: Not ideal to fight corruption

Damachi: Big game player

Clampdown in Bayelsa

Rivers police nab 35 suspected robbers, kidnappers, others

Applause as Osezua gifts community school blocks, town hall

AU and EU: Two unions, shared vision



*GUARDIAN*

Hanifa's murder: Suspects deny killing victim, reject confessional statements

Court jails 36-year-old widow for brutalising minor in Ondo

Despite hardship, Nigerians celebrate love, call for sacrifice

My son was treated at home, Oromoni'sfather tells court

LAWMA begins fumigation of landfills

Pius seeks N4m for medical treatment

Ataga's hands, legs were tied, witness tells Court

ICC rejects Bolivia claims against Morales

Okocha still sad over Eagles' early exit at AFCON, BetKing rewards fans with SUVs

Coach Eguavoen's attitude to NPFL players excites Akuneto

Lagos ready tor national judo trials, says Hammed

Leighton Saopolo lead Lagos' clean sweep with Open Cup, Oba of Lagos Cup

Biking community moves to boost indigenous businesses, tourism

FSI banks on financial inclusion to boost digital economy

BUA debunks suspension of sugar sales, says no to price hike

Insurance industry's assets hit N2.13 trillion

Green Energy donates mini barracks to Navy

IoD to support FRCN on Act amendment

Delta unveils sustainable tools to boost entrepreneurship

Why youths must set leadership agenda

NDE boss tasks civil servants on work ethics, service delivery

Slowpersonal development impeding information managers' efficiency

Driving economic growth through legal innovations

President, take responsibility for bad fuel

The politics of religious pilgrimage

Unfinished business

NOUN: The facts about attracting good teachers

Soludo's transition scheme foretastes his governance mode

Damachi: Big game player

State Police: Waddling on a precipice

PDP governors knock FG over duplicity on fuel subsidy, delay on electoral bill

PLSI indicts 70 MDAs over failure to account for N455b in 2019 budget

ASUU ruffles JAMB, Pantami as it fires four-week warning shot

Lagos truckers suspend planned protest

Aviation workers to picket Aero Contractors over unpaid salary, others

Sell-off in 23 stocks drags capitalisation by N75 billion

Nigeria fingered as England records Lassa fever death

VAT increase will trigger extreme poverty, Oxfam warns FG

Amotekun blacklists Yahoo Yahoo boys, ritualists in Ondo

Soludo denies requesting applications for political appointments



*LEADERSHIP*

Tinubu Instrumental In Fixing APC Convention Date ' Supporters

Yari Will Unite APC, Ensure Victory In 2023 ' Tsafe

Northern Youths Tell Atiku To Support Southern Presidency

Schools Shut In 8 Katsina LGAs Over Banditry

Stakeholders Canvas New Approach To Security Threats

Osinbajo To Represent Nigeria At Liberia's Bicentennial Celebrations

Reps Set N3rtn Revenue Target For Customs

Yiaga Africa Strengthens Constituency Engagement

Rotary Club Of Lagos To Invest More On Human Capacity Development

Vaccines Production: 3 Nigerian Varsities Get WHO Certification

Oromoni's Father Admits Late Son Was Treated At Home

Orientation: NYSC DG Expresses Concern Over Camp Facilities

Buhari Congratulates New Olubadan

Family Of Student Whose Throat Was Slitted, Decries Non-release Of Findings

World Radio Day: Federal Govt Urges Stations To Shun Fake News

EFCC Secures Forfeiture Of Military Officer's N3.7bn Property

Osun Govt, Aregbesola Trade Blames Over Gunshots As Minister Visits Osogbo

Federal Govt Woos Best Students In STEM With Scholarship Up To PhD

Duchess Of Cornwall Camilla Tests Positive

Ataga's Hands, Legs Were Tied ' Super TV Co-founder

WAEC Results: Only 48.61% Candidates Pass English And Mathematics

Disagreements With FG Force ASUU To Strike For 15th Time In 23 Years Cumulative 4 Years

[EDITORIAL] Depleting Food Reserves

Seven Tips On How To Avoid Heat'Related Illness

Valentine's Day In The Time Of Fuel Scarcity

NDLEA Indicts Abba Kyari, 4 Other Cops Of Drug Trafficking

Poor Preparation, No Sale Of Forms Threaten APC Convention

Stakeholders Kick As NASS Moves To Empower Foreign Airlines On Domestic Routes

Akwa Ibom Tasks NIS On Illegal Immigrants, Human Trafficking, Others

2023: Abe May Become Wike's Successor ' APC Stalwart

Green Energy Donates Mini Barracks To Nigeria Navy

Customers Groan As Gombe Revenue Board Seals Access Bank

Danbaba: Buhari, Ganduje, Bayero, Obaigbena Condole With Tambuwal, Sultan



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Senate uncovers N698 million NDDC's payment to retired generals without service delivery

Abba Kyari: Police Commission gives IGP 2 weeks to submit report

Biafra liberation struggle, fight against injustice, says IPOB

Contaminated fuel: How Nigerian suppliers asked foreign traders to increase methanol

3 Nigerian siblings in the US Army

Oil prices gain 2% after IEA says market tight

2023: Tinubu's dilemma over Lagos governorship ticket

2023: South West hopefuls woo Sanusi for North's support 'Sources

2023: APC'll present united front to remain strong 'Zulum

Buhari's committed to provision of low cost housing, says Osinbajo

Oil prices gain 2% after IEA says market tight

Why I'm aggrieved over my stolen mandate ' Olorunrinu

2023: All political parties should reserve vice president ticket for women aspirants 'Obinabo

Tinubu remains best option to succeed Buhari in 2023, says Sen. Adeyeye

2023: Osinbajo set open campaign office in Abuja

Amunike: Eguavoen and I have common goal to qualify Nigeria for Qatar

Minister, NFF to meet Eagles in London over World Cup playoffs

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: $30,000, N1m up for grabs at 7th edition

Usman dismisses talk of fight with Adesanya

Eguavoen, Amuneke combo and the Cisse feat

Club suspend Zouma's brother over cat incident

EPL: Utd need cutting edge as Rangnick urges Ronaldo to end drought

Chelsea 'desperate' to avoid repeat Club World Cup flop

Bundesliga mulls new play-offs format amid Bayern dominance

Russian skater failed drug test taken before golden Games debut



*BLUE PRINT*

Impeachment: Zamfara deputy governor's suit for definite hearing March 10

Pictures: Yunusa Sani Masaga bags new chieftaincy title in Niger

Valentine's Day: NGO sensitises Nigerians on trans-fatty foods consumption

Legislative aides write EFCC, ICPC Buhari over salary arrears, minimum wage, others

FCT loses N800bn revenue annually in real estate-Reps' panel

2023: Kebbi Islamic scholars endorse Yariman Bakura for President

Nephrologists advocate renal care policy for kidney patients

Reps okay N3.01 trn Customs revenue target for 2022

Police nab Abba Kyari, 4 others, hand them over to NDLEA

Engage war contractors to end banditary, insurgency ' Waziri Katsina tells FG

UNICEF calls for end to child soldiers, abuse

Nasarawa assembly moves to create additional district areas

Nigeria needs 'live-and-let-live' politician like late Alao- Akala ' Prof Olaopa

Enugu council polls: IPAC demands credible polls, warns against apathy

2023: 19 northern states clamour for Ladaja

20,000 protesters march to Aso Villa over 'APC governor's plot to hijack National Convention

Ramat Cup: 20 teams fight for honour

Newcastle defender Trippier breaks foot

Zaka buries father in grand style at Barkin Ladi

Amuneke's appointment will add value to Super Eagles ' Okocha

Police, Army rescue 20 people, neutralise scores of bandits in Niger

NSGF mourns Magajin Garin Sokoto Hassan Danbaba

FCT-IRS extends filing of annual returns over server failure

NDLEA detains Indian over 134,700 bottles of smuggled codeine

Baker decries raw material cost, multiple taxation, poor electricity

Akwa Ibom threatens monarchs with certificate withdrawal over boundary squabbles

Kebbi watermelon farmers to get boost soon ' Bagudu

Energy therapy expert Berian James bags integrity award



*TRIBUNE*

Expert raises alarm over increasing childhood cancer

Bauchi agency begins awareness, sensitisation campaigns on importance of tree planting

Magistrate court integral, critical aspect of justice institution ' FCT CJ

Mental disorder largely neglected ' Ganduje's aide

Netflix's first African reality show, Young, Famous & African, comes alive March

Equities investors earn N54bn as NGX opens week bullish



*SPORTS*

Alcaraz fights back for victory at Rio Open, Johnson beats Anderson at Delray Beach - Yahoo

Amuneke's appointment will add value to Super Eagles ' Okocha - Blueprint

Anna Gasser Wins Gold Medal for Snowboarding Big Air at Olympics 2022 - Bleacher Report

Barcelona's late special delivery breaks Espanyol's derby hearts - Yahoo

Becky Hammon, Penny Taylor Headline 2022 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Class - Bleacher Report

Ben Simmons in a 'Pretty Good Place Mentally' After Trade to Nets, Steve Nash Says - Bleacher Report

BetKing Delights Customers With Brand New SUVs At AFKON Campaign Finale Event Lagos - Complete Sports

Boboye quits champions Akwa - Punch

Brock Lesnar Discusses Relationships with WWE's Vince McMahon, UFC's Dana White - Bleacher Report

Bryson DeChambeau Denies 'False Reports' That He Won't Play in PGA Tour Events - Bleacher Report

Bucks lose Connaughton for four weeks amid Dragic interest - Yahoo

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen to Replace James Harden on Team LeBron at NBA All-Star Game - Bleacher Report

Coach Eguavoen's attitude to NPFL players excites Akuneto - Guardian

DeChambeau dismisses 'inaccurate reports' linking him with Saudi Golf League - Yahoo

Ellis Genge may have helped save Sebastian Negri's life in Italy v England game - Yahoo

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: 'You Can Bet' Giants Use 1 of 2 First-Round Draft Picks on OL - Bleacher Report

Evans and Khachanov advance in Qatar, Shapovalov learns opponent - Yahoo

Fiorentina leave it late to see off Spezia - Yahoo

Giannis and Simmons out as new Nets acquisition joins shootaround - Yahoo

Graham Potter's courage in adversity rewarded as landmark game looms - Yahoo

Harden out of All-Star Game with hamstring injury, replaced by Allen - Yahoo

I heard him choking ' Alert Ellis Genge on coming to aid of Sebastian Negri - Yahoo

Iconic Hollywood Sign to Read 'Rams House' After Super Bowl 56 Win vs. Bengals - Bleacher Report

Jack Eichel to Debut for Golden Knights on Wednesday After November Trade from Sabres - Bleacher Report

Kyler Murray on Rumors, Critics: 'All of This Nonsense Is Not What I'm About - Bleacher Report

Lagos ready tor national judo trials, says Hammed - Guardian

LeBron James passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most regular season and playoff points in NBA history - CNN

LeBron James Suggests Joint LA Parade for Lakers, Dodgers, Rams: 'City of Champions - Bleacher Report

Leighton Saopolo lead Lagos' clean sweep with Open Cup, Oba of Lagos Cup - Guardian

Luke Fickell, Cincinnati Agree to Contract Extension Worth $5M per Year Through 2028 - Bleacher Report

Manu Tuilagi set to add to Eddie Jones' options for England's game against Wales - Yahoo

Mark Cavendish: Quick-Step rider 'lucky' injuries are not serious after Tour of Oman crash - BBC

MLB Reportedly Asks MLBPA for Ability to Reduce Size of Domestic Reserve List - Bleacher Report

Murray: All of this nonsense is not what I'm about - Yahoo

Naby Keita On Juventus Radar - Daily Independent

Ndidi, Lookman in Action, Iheanacho Unused Sub as West Ham Hold Leicester - Thisday

Newcastle defender Trippier breaks foot - Blueprint

NGF Begins Integration of Nigerian Golfers into WHS - Thisday

Nick Tompkins not interested in hype ahead of Wales' game with England - Yahoo

NPFL: Gombe Utd Halt Remo Stars Unbeaten Run - Thisday

Ojeagbase Bags Iconic Honour At 2022 Sportsville Special Recognition Awards - Complete Sports

Okocha Excited as BetKing Hands out New SUVs to AFKON Campaign... - Thisday

Okocha still sad over Eagles' early exit at AFCON, BetKing rewards fans with SUVs - Guardian

Omeruo, Iwobi, Moses TheCables team of the week - The Cable

Onuachu, Bongonda Inspire Genk Past Standard Liege - Thisday

Patrick Beverley, Timberwolves Agree to 1-Year, $13M Contract Extension - Bleacher Report

Pep Guardiola 'a reference for all managers', says Sporting boss Ruben Amorim - Yahoo

Rafael Nadal news: Australian Open heroics worthy of a Netflix film - Yahoo

Ralf Rangnick backs Manchester United captain Harry Maguire despite errors ' for now - Yahoo

Ralf Rangnick: Fourth-placed finish is the best Manchester United can hope for - Yahoo

Ramat Cup: 20 teams fight for honour - Blueprint

Rams Parade 2022: Date, Route, Expectations After Super Bowl Win - Bleacher Report

Rams Parade 2022: Route, Date, Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream and More - Bleacher Report

Richard Sherman Questions Matthew Stafford's HOF Resume After Super Bowl LVI Win - Bleacher Report

Six Nations 2022: England's Ellis Genge on moment Italy's Sebastian Negri was knocked out - BBC

Super Bowl LVI: Rams concede uncertainty on 'wiped' McVay and Donald's futures - Yahoo

Swiatek, Halep and Krejcikova all cruise into second round in Dubai - Yahoo

Tyreke Evans Reinstated by NBA After 2019 Suspension for Drug Policy Violation - Bleacher Report

US anti-doping chief says Russia has 'hijacked the competition' after Valieva ruling - CNN