*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

Many feared dead, others missing as Spanish trawler sinks off Canada

Aregbesola vows to stop Oyetola, gov says minister not God

Tinubu condoles Sultan over kingmakers death

FG appoints four new tertiary institutions principal officers

Olubadan-designate salutes Ibadan ascendancy system, promises peace

Negative reports to tarnish Emefieles image, say friends

Strike: UNN, UI lecturers shun classes, others hold congress

Yansakai ban: CSOs knock Katsina, police hunt for group members

ABU tackles Kaduna over land encroachment, alleges security threats

Abba Kyaris brother received N279m from Hushpuppi, others Police report

Ex-chair seeks probe of PRODAs school pencil project, finances

Ex-minister defends Emmanuel over declaration of commissioner as successor

Well improve BVAs, deploy device for Ekiti, Osun elections INEC

APC, PDP disagree on using Fayemis performance as campaign issue

Tinubu congratulates new Olubadan

Kyari: FG, police have badly sullied Nigerias image

Expose, punish importers of dirty fuel

Osun APC: Akandes constituency endorses Oyetola ahead of gov primary

PDPll challenge FCT council poll results, says Ayu

Flight cancellations: Most airlines yet to upgrade planes for bad weather, says FG

SIM porting suffers setback, crashes by 91% in 12 months

Inflation drops to 15.6%, food prices soar, experts advise FG on forex, others

Reps grill fire service boss over N1bn recruitment, logistics cash

Senate approves bureau to investigate air, road, other accidents

Maritime workers begin strike March 1, vow to ground port operations

Sevilla activate Umar transfer process

Onuachu eyes 62nd goal in 100th Genk game

I fought my way back after 20 months out ' Ujah

D'Tigress to know World Cup foes March 3

AWCON: Oshoala, Plumptre land in Falcons camp

EPL: Ronaldo strikes as Man Utd climb back into top four

Players urge Dare to intervene in NBBF crisis

UCL: PSG beat Real Madrid 1-0 in last 16 first leg

UCL: Man City beat Sporting Lisbon 5-0 in last 16 first leg

Champions League: De Bruyne, Cancelo return for Man City at Sporting Lisbon

PSG vs Real Madrid: Benzema back for Madrid, Neymar on bench, Messi starts

D'Tigress to receive N25m reward for winning 2021 Afrobasket

Protesting Lagos driver sets self ablaze, dies over impounded bus

ECOWAS fines FG N30m over killing of Kaduna youth

We filmed Oromoni with hope he would survive, for church testimony Father

Ogun landlords protest Christ Embassys claim to estate land

Edo communities petition Obaseki, demand flushing out of killer herdsmen

Police begin search as woman disguising as teacher abducts five children in Rivers

Gunmen invade Ajaokuta train station, kill one, abduct 10, demand N20m

Keke operators, mob attack DESTMA officials over seized tricycle

Assailants gun down three policemen in Ebonyi checkpoint

Studying Nigerias Constitution

Reflections on the 2022 FCT Area Council Elections

Senator seeks health insurance for Nigerians

LSACA takes HIV awareness to UNILAG

Lagos plans clampdown on unregistered, alternative medicine practitioners

Laboratory analysts must be involved in products testing

APC convention shaky, Buhari shuns govs, jets off to Belgium

Osogbo shootings: Police indict Aregbesolas men, NSCDC assaults cops, students demand sanctions

Fuel subsidy: FG, states set for showdown over planned N950bn FAAC deductions

Top military officer forfeits N10.9bn property to FG, EFCC shields identity

Marketers resolve to blend dirty fuel, scarcity persists in states

N250m donation: Davido releases list of 292 beneficiaries



*VANGUARD*

INC knocks FG over plan to relocate NAPIMS to Abuja

Reps mandate Army Chief, IGP to probe killings of Mbaise indigenes in Imo

Senate begins move to amend 35-yr old BEDA Act

Group asks Udom to contest presidency in 2023, says Nigeria needs tested leader

2 drowning fishermen rescued by APMT Terminal security

Famcoiner is first African token to launch on Metaverse

Delta 2023: Assembly Speaker, Oborevwori, joins guber race

Don't refine bad fuel, Lab Analysts warns FG

Students protest against violence at Osun NSCDC command

Pray for God's intervention in Nigeria, Okowa urges religious leaders

Powerful forces in S-West want to destroy OPC ' Gani Adams

PDP'll remain in opposition if' ' Lamido

Why we must impeach deputy governor ' Zamfara Legislature

Ex-PGF DG writes Buhari, alleges plot to sabotage Feb 26 APC convention

[JUST IN] National Convention: Buhari postpones meeting with APC govs

Ex-PGF DG writes Buhari, alleges plot to sabotage Feb 26 APC National Convention

2023 Presidency Battle: Amaechi'll represent Igbo ' Ex-Imo Deputy Governor

2023: North-Central deserves presidency more than South-East ' Yahaya Bello

BREAKING: Buhari writes Senate, sends N2.557trn supplementary budget for fuel subsidy

2023: S-West group tells Atiku to drop presidential ambition

6 tricks to make your mobile phone battery last longer

Super Falcons seek spot at Morocco 2022 Women AFCON finals

We sold my wife's friend's head for N70,000

Ojukwu's University says will not join ASUU strike

FCTA backtracks, says no plan to demolish Senate President, Speaker's residences

We'll not demolish official residences of Senate President, Speaker, says FCTA

Sylvester: Oromoni Snr. alleges cover-up by govt, police

How employers can manage workplace-related stress ' OTITOLOJU

Help! Man seeks N12m for kidney transplant

Healthcare facilities need federal regulatory body to tackle quackery ' HFN

CHILD NUTRITION: Gombe State receives Awards of Excellence

Lagosians to receive free healthcare through MTN's Y'ello Doctor

39 illegal tax collectors/checkpoint operators arrested in Benue

Fuel scarcity has worsened suffering of Nigerians ' CAN

Bauchi police nab army personnel with cannabis, charms, others

UNICAL Student who climbed 60ft stadium floodlight to protest was on 'hard drugs' ' Investigation

Black Valentine: Unknown gunmen allegedly kill 3 Policemen in Ebonyi
 


*THISDAY*

Yuguda: SEC Engaging NOA, Other Agencies to Tackle Ponzi Schemes

NGO Celebrates Seven Years of Service to Scholarship Scheme Project

Stanbic IBTC Completes 2021 Infrastructure Fund Distribution to Unit Holders

Bank of Industry Launches EUR700m Eurobond

Firm Storm Lagos Markets with Affordable Insurance Packages

APM Terminals Apapa Staff Rescues Two Drowning Fishermen

Revisiting the Aiteo Santa Barbara Oil Spill

Resurgence of Unpaid Pension Benefits

Driving Non-oil Export Revenue

Access Bank, ETI, Zenith, 10 Others Generates N5.96trn from Loans to Customers in 3 Years

LASG Pays Over N1bn to 222 Retirees RSA, Promises to Clear Backlog of Pensions

WBank: Developing Countries Face Growing Risks from COVID-19 Induced Fragility, Non-transparent Debt

Zenith Bank Donates Tabs to Indigent UNILAG Students

ESH LTD Launches Africas First All-Natural Foaming Hand Sanitizer

Staying Close With 2023

Abiru Meets Lagos East CDC Leaders

Why Ebonyi Politicians Dont Respect its Charter of Equity

The Primacy of Social Inclusion

Cup Holders, Super Falcons Seeking Spot in AWCON 2022

Agueros Heart Problem Persists

Okpekpe Race Organiser Dedicates SportsVille Award to Obaseki

Basketball Players Question Dares Silence on NBBF Leadership Crisis

Afrobasket: DTigress to Receive N25m Presidential Largesse

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Mbape Spares Messis Blushes with Late Winner against Madrid

Nigeria Gets Continental Approval for Fencing Academy

Ghana Fail in Bid to Field Hudson-Odoi against SEagles

Neymar May Return as PSG Host Real Madrid



*THE SUN*

Zoning exposes fragility of Nigerias unity Prof Kila

Election, performance dominate PDP govs meeting in Bayelsa

2023: North Central more deserving of presidency than SEast Yahaya Bello

Aregbesola under fire over attack on Akande, Tinubu

Emefieles friends clear air on rumoured presidential ambition

Enugu LG polls: Igbo-Eze South, North assure Ugwuanyi of PDP victory

APC Convention: February 26 date not sacrosanct, it can be changed if party finds it necessary Uzodinma

Osun APC Primary: Aregbesola leads APC faction on constituency tour in Osun

Road to 2023: Udom receives more endorsements

Eagles AFCON outing vindicated Rohrs sack NFF

Xiaomi introduces Redmi Note 11 series

Deel, aiding HR businesses, changing unemployment narrative in Africa

Seplat Energy committed to economic empowerment of Nigerian youths CEO

Aviation unions to withdraw security from airport danger zones over assault on members

Pantami to speak at 5th Ogun Tech summit

Stock market: 13 coys to file unaudited results within 60 days

Fuel scarcity bites harder in Abuja, grounds vehicular movements

FG committed to graduating Nigeria from monolithic to diversified economy NCEEC

Aviation unions threaten to withdraw security from airport danger zones over assault of members

Adulterated fuel' Count us out, oil marketers say

Drinking coffee, tea related to lower risk for stroke, dementia

UK to return another looted artefacts to Oba of Benin Saturday

FG appoints VCs, other officers for 4 new varsities

Reps direct COAS, IGP to probe alleged invasion of 5 Imo communities

Igbo youths call for arrest of Ebubeagu operatives

Terrorism: Kanus trial resumes today

Probe school pencil production project, ex-PRODA chair urges Buhari

They increased our pain, says Chimamanda on priests actions at mums funeral

Ex-militants urge NSA to ignore allegations against Dikio

Edo communities lament herdsmen invasion

Managing complex litigation: A personal experience (2)

Anyim Pius Anyim: A man of the moment

Men in the midst of demonic forces (3)

Live, not life, bullets

Anambra central senatorial district: Why Umeh is called out

Reviving the cassava sub-sector

Abuja declaration for Yahaya Bello

Bala Mohammed: Doctrine of necessity, heroism and national unity

Day of rage

Ex-banker honours father with educational foundation

Kayanmata on the prowl

Most abusive people battle with low self-esteem Chiamaka Ugoo, women advocate

AFCON, S/Eagles and World Cup qualifier



*GUARDIAN*

Intrigues as aspirants intensify campaign for APC chairmanship

PDP chieftain accuses Ebonyi politicians of insincerity over zoning

Five children abducted from their homes in Rivers

There is massive cover'up on my son's death, says Oromoni's father

Enugu APC crisis continues despite issuance of COR to Agballah

2,500bpd modular refinery, 5MW power plant set to go live in Edo

Group sues FCC, others over appointment of Lagosians into public offices

Oshodi lists expected gains from Commonwealth Games' national judo trials

African fencing body approves academy for Nigeria

D'Tigress set to receive government's N25m Afrobasketball largesse

Lagos SWAN, CGF agree on 2022 Commonwealth Games media accreditation

NSSF World School Athletics trial ignites Lagos

Fixing Nigeria's export gateways, making RT200FX work for all

Senate expands AIB's mandate to probe rail, maritime accidents

NASS backs reinvestment of sector's 25% revenue for airport development

Investors bemoan huge losses, capital flight from delisting of 27 firms

LSETF commends Google on empowerment initiative

Learn Africa, Morison others lead NGX N1 billion gain

Investment attorney, Gbede named among top 40 black lawyers under 40

Regional infrastructure projects key to realising AfCFTA benefits

Enhancing Nigeria's transportation system through blue economy

NIEEE claims 3.5GHz bands best for 5G, hails auction process

Attackers' rising threats to Nigeria's cyberspace

IHS, TechQuest STEM Academy, LASG empower 1000 teachers with digital skills

Why we appointed Tayo Sobola as ambassador-Amb. (Dr.) Williams Oluwafemi

Driving economic growth through legal innovations- Part 2

Bad news

Who will save Kwara

Congratulations to the Jakandes

To rescue the embattled electricity sector

Beyond financiers list, blame and wailing

Tenure policy restoration in the federal service: Matters arising

Revamping Adapalm, Imo's goldmine

Harder times loom as fuel crisis lingers

Emefiele reinforces commitment to Nigeria's economic growth

NDLEA replies police, vows to prosecute officers indicted with Kyari

Eagles captain Troost-Ekong launches campaign to end Africa's 'Neglected Diseases

EFCC recovers nine filling stations, lands, others from serving military officer

America-trained surgeon gets 27 years imprisonment for N35m fraud

Police, NSCDC disagree over attack on Aregbesola in Osogbo

I 'll make Ibadan greater African city, new Olubadan vows

Lagos Assembly tasks Sanwo-Olu on completion of rail project

Ex-PGF boss writes Buhari, accuses Buni of planning to scuttle APC convention



*LEADERSHIP*

Senate Passes Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau Bill

Buhari Leaves For EU-AU Summit In Belgium

Bankers To Declare Assets As Senate Moves To Amend 35-year-old Act

Atiku Caught In Web Of PDP's Zoning Dilemma

Hypertension: Why You Need A Healthy Lifestyle

10-30% Couples Have Burden of Infertility In Nigeria ' Dr. Yahaya

TY Danjuma Foundation Releases N150m Grant For 16 Projects

APC Chairmanship: CSOs Rally Support For Mustapha

ICPC Recovers N189bn Unspent Wages By MDAs

Matters Arising On The FCT Council Elections 2022

Weep Not For Abba Kyari

Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder Amid NNPC's Assurance Of 1billion Litres

Citing Irregularities, Buhari Seeks Amendment To 2022 Budget

APC Governors Disagree On Zoning Of Party Chairmanship, Other Positions

After ASUU, Colleges Of Education Lecturers Threaten Strike

How Aregbesola Escaped Gunshots In Osogbo

5 Killed As Boko Haram IED Explodes In Borno

Russia's Attack On Ukraine Is Possible ' Biden

No Plan To Demolish Senate President, Speaker's Official Residences ' FCTA

BetKing Presents Brand New SUVs To Winners

As CBN Pumps N115bn To Boost Healthcare Sector



*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*

Kaduna Trade Fair: Police, DSS, others assure of security

Medical doctor shot dead in Edo

Ogene loses mother, burial slated for March 4

Oyo govt suspends SSS 2 student for slapping NYSC teacher

2023: Dikko best for Southern Kaduna senatorial seat ' LG chair

Again, Ebonyi boils as gunmen kill 3 police officers, set vehicle ablaze

Group raises the alarm over 'looming religious crisis' in Taraba

NUAAE takes protest to ICPC office, calls for own president's arrest

Reps 'dig' ghost workers in MDAs

NASS, NILDS seek functional constituency offices for Legislators

Lagos assembly tasks Sanwo-Olu on projects completion

Magajin Garin Sokoto was a worthy ambassador of Sultanate ' Kaduna Electric MD

Oyo to build airport in Oke Ogun to boost IGR ' Commissioner

Bello meets Buhari on political, security issues

Be proactive in addressing challenges, FG tells NISS

UNSCR 1325: UNWomen urges Nigeria to key into national action plan

FEI hails DEPOWA's skills acquisition programmes for windows of fallen heroes, vulnerables

Why APC'll sweep Cross River by-elections ' Chairman

Osun APC crisis: Aregbesola slams Tinubu, Akande (VIDEO)

FCT council election: AMAC Chairman-elect hails Buhari, INEC, wants amended electoral bill signed

Breaking: Gombe sport commission boss, Hamza resigns

Police, NSCDC disagree over alleged attack on Aregbesola in Osun

2023: General Nnaa, others declare support for 'The Nigeria Agenda

VIDEO: Drama as ladies fight over boyfriend on valentine's Day in Ibadan

Population management critical to sustainable devt. ' Director

Valentine's day: NGO put smiles on faces 1000 widows, aged in Zaria

Enugu: Court remands man for alleged murder of wife

EFCC arrests 'media aide to gov', 25 others over internet fraud



*TRIBUNE*

I'll still marry you in my next life' and how Nigerians celebrated Valentine's Day on Twitter

Demolition of shanties: Tears as poor Rivers residents are rendered homeless

Cyber information: ICASA challenges IT firms on cybersecurity

Customs to intensify patrol in Kogi/Niger Area Command

Ila Federal Constituency party loyalists pass vote of confidence in Oyetola, endorse him for second term

IBB University students escape death as school bus catches fire on highway

Nigeria may likely come to an end if PDP loses in 2023, says Sule Lamido

No court can stop us from impeaching deputy governor, says Zamfara Assembly

Foundation donates intervention drugs to Unizik teaching hospital, others in Anambra

COVID-19: Developing countries face growing risks from financial fragility ' World Bank

Nigeria yet to fully harness tech innovations to address fraud in real estate, business sector ' Expert

NGX: Market closes flat on reduced activities

Inflation rate declines slightly to 15.60%

Titan Farms disburses N246m to investors in two months



*SPORTS*

Adam Silver Talks Harden-Simmons Trade, Wishes It 'Didn't Happen in That Fashion - Bleacher Report

Adrian Peterson's Wife Ashley Says RB Never Struck Her; Confirms Verbal Argument - Bleacher Report

African fencing body approves academy for Nigeria - Guardian

Afrobasket: DTigress to Receive N25m Presidential Largesse - Thisday

Afrobasketball: DTigress to receive N25m presidential reward - The Cable

Agueros Heart Problem Persists - Thisday

Amakhosi held, while Royal and Maritzburg claim clutch wins - African Football

Andy Murray news: Brit comfortably advances to Qatar Open fourth round - Yahoo

Andy Murray vows to make life difficult for Roberto Bautista Agut at Qatar Open - Yahoo

Anthony Edwards Ruled Out for Timberwolves vs. Hornets With Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

AWCON: Oshoala, Plumptre land in Falcons camp - Punch

Basketball Players Question Dares Silence on NBBF Leadership Crisis - Thisday

Ben Simmons happy to be a Net after 'dark times' with mental health - Yahoo

Celtics' Marcus Smart Exits vs. 76ers After Suffering Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Champions League 2022: Top Scorers After Tuesday's Round of 16 Results - Bleacher Report

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Mbape Spares Messis Blushes with Late Winner against Madrid - Thisday

Champions League: De Bruyne, Cancelo return for Man City at Sporting Lisbon - Punch

Champions League: Manchester City Trash Sporting 5-0 - Daily Independent

Champions League: PSG 1, Real Madrid 0 - Daily Independent

Commonwealth Games set for Victoria, Australia, in 2026 - BBC

Cristiano Ronaldo earns the praise of Ralf Rangnick after breaking scoreless run - Yahoo

Cristiano Ronaldo ends barren spell as Man Utd labour to victory over Brighton - Yahoo

Cristiano Ronaldo ends drought to spark Manchester United win over Brighton - Yahoo

Cup Holders, Super Falcons Seeking Spot in AWCON 2022 - Thisday

D'Tigress set to receive government's N25m Afrobasketball largesse - Guardian

D'Tigress to know World Cup foes March 3 - Punch

D'Tigress to receive N25m reward for winning 2021 Afrobasket - Punch

Djokovic: Id rather miss future grand slams than get COVID vaccine - The Cable

Eagles AFCON outing vindicated Rohrs sack NFF - The Sun

Eileen Gu reveals mom helped her turn freeski slopestyle final around and win second medal of Beijing 2022 - CNN

EPL: Ronaldo strikes as Man Utd climb back into top four - Punch

Former child actor Su Yiming grabs Beijing 2022 limelight - CNN

Garin routed in first-round shock on return to Rio - Yahoo

Ghana Fail in Bid to Field Hudson-Odoi against SEagles - Thisday

Giannis Erupts for 1st 50-Point Game Since 2021 NBA Finals in Win vs. Pacers - Bleacher Report

Harden ready for 'opportunity of a lifetime' as he leads 76ers title charge - Yahoo

Heineken To Host Premium UEFA Champions League Viewing Centres Across Nigeria - Complete Sports

Here's who won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday - CNN

Hudson-Odoi Undecided About Representing Ghana Ahead W/Cup Qualifiers With Nigeria - Complete Sports

I fought my way back after 20 months out ' Ujah - Punch

Ja Morant Ruled out for Grizzlies vs. Pelicans with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

James Harden: 'Hell Yeah' 76ers Can Win Championship After Trade from Nets - Bleacher Report

Jarl Magnus Riiber: Norwegian's wrong turn in large hill/10km competition proves costly at Beijing 2022 - CNN

Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Combine for 57 as Celtics Crush Joel Embiid, 76ers - Bleacher Report

Kouyate talks Senegal's AFCON triumph - African Football

Kylian Mbappe scores last-gasp winner against Real Madrid after Lionel Messi misses penalty for PSG - CNN

Kylian Mbappe's 94th-Minute Goal Leads PSG Past Real Madrid in UCL Leg 1 - Bleacher Report

Lagos SWAN, CGF agree on 2022 Commonwealth Games media accreditation - Guardian

Late Kylian Mbappe goal gives Paris St Germain the edge against Real Madrid - Yahoo

Manchester City on brink of Champions League last eight after Sporting rout - Yahoo

Manchester United 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Ronaldo scores as Man Utd beat Brighton - BBC

Manu Tuilagi named in 25-man England training squad - Yahoo

Mbapp gives PSG late win over Real Madrid after Messi has penalty saved - Yahoo

Men's Freestyle Skiing Results Olympics 2022: Slopestyle Medal Winners - Bleacher Report

Mike Krzyzewski Exits Duke vs. Wake Forest Early; Jon Scheyer Takes Over as HC - Bleacher Report

Morikawa snubs Saudi-backed Super Golf League: 'It's always been the PGA Tour - Yahoo

Murray gains Daniel revenge at Qatar Open - Yahoo

Nets Rumors: Nic Claxton Was Nearly Traded to Raptors for 1st-Round Pick at Deadline - Bleacher Report

Neymar May Return as PSG Host Real Madrid - Thisday