*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2022*



*PUNCH*

Russian invaders frustrated by stiff Ukraine resistance -Pentagon

Ijekimora releases new song

Submissions for Nigerian Students Poetry Prize 2022 ends March 7

Invest in yourself, Alariwo advises young artistes

Osinbajo to attend Africa court for human rights launch in Tanzania

I ignore negative comments Kemi Ikuseedun (Mummy wa)

How sport is reacting to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Nigerians are helpless romantics though we pretend otherwise Ayra Starr

Japanese billionaire Mikitani donates $8.7m to Ukraine

Killing me, Igboho, Kanu wont end agitation for good governance Sowore

Nigeria holding youths back Falz

YouTube blocks monetisation for Russian channels

Politics: Many entertainers not aware of power they have, says Siri George

UN Security Council meets today on Ukraine

I want my music to put smiles on peoples faces Youngwiz Global

I want to inspire kids living in slums Patoranking

Ive never had surgery, my body is natural Beatrice BBN

Adulterated fuel: Someone must be held accountable

Making people smile, my greatest achievement as lawyer Ogun

I never prayed to become a pastor Rufus Ositelu, Primate, The Church of the Lord (Prayer Fellowship)

Ill tell Nigerias story with fashion Abiola Adeneye

FG, heed Zulums warning on ISWAP

APC primary: No grudge against Adeoti, Lasun, says Oyetola

Convention: APC group faults postponement, seeks Buni-led committee replacement

Obasekis ex-aide, others defect to APC, cite Rep members performance

Atiku visits Obasanjo, confident of presidential ticket

Adopting Emmanuels successor by Akwa Ibom Assembly is irresponsible Aniete Okon

Unending Edo Assembly crisis keeps 14 lawmakers away

How elders council resuscitated APC in Osun Oyetola

N2.55bn unremitted pensions recovered in 2021, says PenCom

Nigerias social safety net suffers from limited coverage, weak targeting IMF

NESG, ministry push for harmonisation of Food Safety and Quality Bill

Agric sector output grows by N3.89tn in two years despite rising insecurity

Africa needs single currency to boost trade Ukaoha

Establish gold plants in Nigeria, FG urges investors

EKEDC apologises to customers as power supply drops

Digitalisation key to future-proofing oil, gas industry -Huawei

Oborududu targets more gold after Ranking Series win

Rivers extend league lead, Remo halt losing streak

Ligue 1: Mbappe nets twice as PSG beat Saint-Etienne 3-1

Empoli vs Juventus: Vlahovic double renews Juve's title hopes

Sane seals Bayern win as Bundesliga shows solidarity with Ukraine

EPL: Newcastle claim vital win at Brentford on Eriksen's return

Everton vs Man City: Foden scores winner as City survive Everton scare

La Liga: Benzema scores again as Real Madrid beat Rayo

FCT police rescue 11 kidnap victims, launch manhunt for abductors

One killed, another injured as robbers invade Delta community

Microsoft announces new taskbar for Windows 11

AT&T set to shut down 3G network

2023: Whos endorsing whom

Medicine in unlikely plant parts: Onion and garlic peels

Using Vaseline as sexual lubricant increases risk of vagina irritation, yeast infection Physicians

Frequently wet diaper, large appetite may be signs a newborn is diabetic Paediatrician

Our health and the scourge of hard drugs

Medical experts upbeat over stem-cell transplant for Nigerian HIV carriers

Jonathan can speak for himself, shouldnt be lured into presidential race Chidoka

How fraudulent sellers of penis enlargement products rip off Nigerians with spurious claims

Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG directs fleeing Nigerians to four Polish borders, over 100 escape war

States may face salary crisis as FAAC drops to four-year low, sheds N125bn



*VANGUARD*

FCT Police rescues 11 kidnapped victims in Kuje Area Council

Olu of Warri harps on synergy between Isoko, Itsekiri

Face of Nigeria queen, Tracy Solomon donates educational materials to school in Taraba state

Electoral Act: A' Ibom CSOs kick against Buhari's request over political appointees

Britain to send more arms to Ukraine as fighting reaches Kiev

Ortom confronts illegal tax operators extorting traders, truck drivers on Makurdi-Gboko road

Police rescue 11 kidnap victims in Abuja

How drug kingpin attacked NDLEA operatives in Lagos

UK to support Nigeria's efforts at combatting terrorism financing

We are promoting formal trade between Nigeria and Chad ' Amb Abubakar

Group alerts of plans to smear Akpabio through sponsored protests

Imo Bye-election: INEC staff abducted, forced to thump print ' REC

Encounter with Obaseki 16 months after re-election

Paxful bridges the gender gap in financial inclusion via literacy initiatives

Abia 2023: Return of Three Musketeers

Bye-election: Tension in Ondo over alleged sharing of money by Deputy governor at voting centres

Obaseki's aide dumps PDP for APC

Imo By-election: Fake security officers loyal to APC invade Ngor Okpala, PDP alleges

2023: Nigerians in Diaspora mobilise against career politicians

C'River By-elections: No room for rigging, manipulation of votes ' Jarigbe

Electoral Act Assent: Buhari does not deserve any commendation 'PDP Caucus leader

2023 Presidency: We'll mobilise voters against Northern candidates, says Group

DELTA 2023: Zoning, stubborn nut PDP must cracks

Abramovich hands Chelsea FC to Trustees of Chelsea's Charitable Foundation

Finally, Asa is in love, V Album review

Edo Robbery: We thought gunshots were from burials ' Banker

Cross River Bye-Election: Sen Jarigbe cheats death as gunmen attack his convoy in Ogoja

And Buhari ate Anyim's cake

Terrorists kill 7, abduct 57, injure prospective JAMB candidate in Kaduna

One dead, many injured as NDLEA, youths clash in Lagos

Goods, properties perish as fire guts Ladipo auto parts mart in Lagos again

Fuel scarcity persists as long queues resurface in Abuja
 


*THISDAY*

GDP: Nurturing the Low Hanging Fruits in 2022

Nasarawa: Creating New Investment Frontier

As Airline Passengers Protest Spike in Fares

Electoral Law: As Buhari Acquits Self, Nigerians Await INEC, Others

Will APCs Zoning of Presidency to South Rattle PDP

Schedule of Activities for 2023 General Election

Gusau, Another Victim of Govs Reckless Abuse of Power

Atikus Citizenship Suit as Academic Exercise

One Day in Zamfara History

South-east Govs Silence in the Face of Insurgency

2023: No Difference Between APC, PDP Says Monye

Ondo By-election: APC Candidate Chased Out of Polling Unit

CVR: INEC Approves 73 Registration Centres for Delta As over 442,600...

Diri: Its Time to End Terrorism in the North

Oil is $100 and Were Not Smiling

Fayemis Thoughtful Take on the National Question

Russia v Ukraine: Abramovich Hands off Chelsea

Poland Snub World Cup Qualifier with Russia

Liverpool Target Ninth EFL Trophy

City Craves to Bounce Back with Visit to Goodison Park

Pro-Am Tourney in Honour of Omoluwa, Okpuno Underway, Says Adekanola

Super Eagles Leicester Trio Draw Rennes Europa Conference League

FIFA Bans Kenya, Zimbabwe from World Football

Pinnick, Others Bid Farewell to Simeon-Okraku

Kelechi Nwakali: In the Eye of the Storm

Russia Stripped of Champions League Final over Ukraine Conflict

Makinde Appoints Sole Administrator for 3SC

QPR Reignites Interest in Kehinde

LMC Invokes Measures against Erring Clubs

NFF Describes Falcons Abuja Airport Incident as Unfortunate

Buhari Inaugurated Multipurpose Sport Complex Donated to NIPSS



*THE SUN*

Nigerias endless educational crisis

The way forward for Nigeria

2023 presidency : Atiku dares youths to contest with him

2023: Igbo file suit to compel parties to zone presidency to SEast

Osun APC: I bear no grudge against my opponents Oyetola

Why INEC shifted presidential, NASS, other elections

Enugu: Ugwuanyi swears in newly elected LGA chairmen, deputies March 3,

2023: Rivers group endorses Wike for president

2023 presidency: SWest youths storm Lagos, drum support for Yahaya Bello

How my failed attempt to see minister pushed me into politics Ude Oko Chukwu, Abia deputy governor

Fuel scarcity worsens amid NNPCs product sufficiency claims

Sokoto Multi Billion Naira Sports Complex Excites Dare, Sports Minister

NDLEA raids Lagos Island drug den, arrests kingpin, 6 others

IGP appoints new AIGs for PMF, FEDOPS, Zone 7, others

NSCDC arrests man, 40, for allegedly raping step daughter

Jonathans wife writes police, seeks ex-Bayelsa SSGs arrest over property demolition

Sanwo-Olu to motorists: Stop knocking down my sweepers

Over 14 feared killed in Anambra cult war

Russia-Ukraine crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians through Poland

Electoral Act: CSOs kick as pressure mounts on NASS to delete section 84 (10)

Senator Sani Musa visits El-Rufai in Kaduna

Military incursions and development in Africa

Aisha Buhari: Pushing a delicate women agenda

Contributory pension of woes, agony

Evans: End of the road

Rising cholera-related deaths in Nigeria



*GUARDIAN*

Russia tightens noose on Ukraine as U.S., EU bark with sanctions

Teacher rapes 8yr in Kebbi

Kaduna Police vows to investigate domestic violence against 12-year-old housemaid

Again, fire guts Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market

IMF decries economic loss over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Pope expresses 'deep pain' in call to Ukraine's Zelensky

We'll make HiFL Africa's number one tertiary institution's sports hub, says Onubogu

SGFC Athletics beat Beyond Limits, win NNL One Pre-season tourney

Commonwealth Games: Judo is back in Nigeria, says Oshodi

Homegrown basketball, lifewire of Nigeria's youth development'Mark

Eguma unmoved by title talks as Rivers beat Nasarawa 2-1

Ukraine Invasion: Abramovich handover running of Chelsea FC

Our customers enjoy technology, innovation, not just better pricing ' Xiaomi Sales Manager

Seplat to acquire ExxonMobil assets in Nigeria

Low power allocation from national grid causes black out ' Eko Disco

#Electoral Act-22: As Buhari chases history

Party people

Intolerance and Hijab crisis in Kwara schools

Like play like play the USA goes to war with Russia

Dampening the Jagaban's under-pant

When a magistrate suffers injustice

COVID-19: Not much to cheer two years after

Electoral Act 2022: President Buhari's fresh battle cry against NASS

Despite Abuja rice pyramids, price crash remains tall order

Atiku meets Obasanjo, Alake

CORA announces 2022 programme, dedicates year to Bruce Onobrakpeya

Commuters relish, agonise over Oshodi transport interchange

Voter apathy, threat to Nigeria's democracy ' Obiedelu

Bye-Elections: Violence trails election in Imo, Ondo

Ndukuba, Wike harp on good leadership, citizens' participation in political process

Patience Jonathan seeks ex-SSG arrest over alleged illegal demolition of property



*LEADERSHIP*

COVID 19: 103.7m Nigerians Not Fully Vaccinated

[EDITORIAL] No Life Pension For NASS' Presiding Officers

234 Express Unveils Nigeria Heritage Series

How To Open A Business Bank Account

Gunmen Kill Gov Ishaku's Aide, Attack Mourners In Anambra

Abiodun Vows Tough Measures Against Ritual Killings

IGP Appoints Senchi As DIG Operations, Redeploys AIG Ciroma

7 Years After, Federal Govt, States Yet To Implement Tobacco Control Act

NUPENG Gives Oil Marketers 24 Hours To Return Fuel Price To N165 Per Litre

Cultists Invade Burial Ceremony In Anambra, Kill 20, Desecrate Corpse

JUST-IN: 7 Killed, 57 Kidnapped In Kaduna

2023: Atiku Visits Obasanjo, Says He's Optimistic Of Picking PDP Ticket

Gov Emmanuel Inspects Legacy Projects, Says Timely Completion Not Negotiable

As Exclusively Reported By LEADERSHIP, Citing Provisions Of New Act, INEC Shifts 2023 Polls



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

World Language Day: Saving Nigeria's local tongues from extinction

No commendation for Buhari on signing of Electoral Bill 'PDP Caucus

2023: Akasa vows to ensure Benue is secured if elected

Lawmaker tasks women Journalists on proper education

Mmahu killings: Imo lawmaker, monarch fingered as sponsors of killer-gang

Electoral Act: Gobir lauds Buhari's courage, statesmanship

Again, Ortom bursts illegal revenue operators' gang

AbdulRazaq to ECOWAS Court: We 'll support judiciary

Ganduje reads riot acts to rustlers, kidnappers

Imo bye-election: INEC adhoc staff abducted

Electoral Act: INEC has no reason to fail, says CUPP

LAPO, Mercy Corps partner to support vulnerable Nigerian farmers

NCC's CSIRT discovers banking app-targeting malware

Microsoft frets over lack of protection for businesses as cyber threat rises

Auto Skills: Lanre Shittu Motors trains dropouts, empowers young graduates

Buhari affirms commitment to public-private partnership

VIN valuation: Auto dealers threaten to shutdown operation

Weststar unveils allnew Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Nigeria

NCC CSIRT discovers banking app-targeting malware

Force headquarters announces fresh appointments

FG directs AIB workers to relocate to Abuja

Fuel subsidy: Nigeria heading in wrong direction 'Onyekpere

Why I want to govern Delta State, says Edevbie

APC Chairmanship: Who wears the consensus cap

Amnesty programme poorly managed, says Akpanari, Ijaw leader

Akeredolu: We need a mentally, physically fit President in 2023

2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo, Amaechi, others battle for Buhari's nod

We must balance contending interests before APC's national convention, says Ogunjebe

How far can the new TNM go to challenge APC, PDP in 2023

Those criticising Anambra Airport are clueless about priorities ' Commissioner for Works

Ukraine crisis: Poland to boycott World Cup playoff against Russia

Awoniyi ends goal drought to help Union Berlin halt poor run

Eriksen returns in Brentford's 2-0 loss against Newcastle

Wasteful Man United held by Watford

Kazeem Eletu Queens emerge winner of Afusat Abiodun Cup

JUST IN: Abramovich hands over 'stewardship, care' of Chelsea

EPL: Bees lose to Newcastle on Eriksen return as wasteful Man Utd held

EPL: Dominant Spurs hit four to deepen Leeds misery

JUST IN-Ukraine crisis: Lewandowski backs Poland's boycott of Russia Qatar 2022 play-off game

Ronaldo: I want to play for four more years

Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji set to launch film academy

I have charm, raid my house and collect 'Singer Portable warns

Come Play Naija: Why we are investing in game show 'Busola Tejumola

Ochekpe: A day of infamy for ex-minister

Timeless appeal in Xtacy Conspired's Feature.21 Collection

Exposing relationships online responsible for break-ups 'Annjay Chioma

The Queen of Flow' season 2 debuts

Cartoon Network Africa's favourite family is back for season 2



*BLUE PRINT*

Tragedy! Plane with passengers crashes

Breaking: Russian airlines 'banned from EU airspace' as more sanctions beckon over Ukraine invasion

Breaking: Roman Abramovich 'hands over' Chelsea amid Russia ' Ukraine war

2023: Atiku visits Obasanjo, Alake over Presidential bid

INEC officials kidnapped as ballot box snatching, other irregularities mar state constituency bye-election in Imo

Russia ' Ukraine war: We are monitoring situation of our students ' Sokoto commissioner

Shake-up as IGP appoints new DIG, redeploys AIG Ciroma, others

Over 115, 000 Ukrainians flee to Poland as Twitter blocks Russian users

[Breaking] 2022 Electoral Act: INEC reveals new dates for 2023 general elections

Ukraine invasion: Poland to boycott World Cup playoff vs Russia as attack escalates

PDP, APC chieftains laud INEC as Cross River bye-election records massive voters' turnout in Ogoja, Yala

Cleft gave me different understanding of life ' Patient

Pictures: Goods destroyed as fire razes shops at Ladipo market in Lagos

Breaking: Missile hits Kyiv apartment building as Ukrainian President turns down US offer

No retreat, no surrender, more than 3500 Russian Soldiers killed ' Ukrainian President, Military

Ukraine invasion: Russians get limited access to Facebook, others

Bad fuel: Nigerians recount experience, count losses

NPower: 300,000 beneficiaries to get CBN loan ' FG

CTA commends Buhari for signing new electoral act

2023 presidency: Betray Southeast face dare consequences, groups threaten

Presidential assent to Electoral Act democratic milestone ' Youth Forum

Fleeing Edo bank robbers abandon N34.5m, flee

EFCC returns '1,120 recovered from fraudster to German Embassy



*TRIBUNE*

Film on Ayinde Barrister coming soon 'Kelani

How workplace sexual harassment forces many out of their dream jobs

Form of Government

According to

Traditional 'Alaga' conference set for March 2

Oyo State government restates support for girl-child initiatives

Kwande, Unongo back Governor Bala's presidential bid

Ganduje threatens death sentence, life imprisonment for cattle rustlers, bandits

Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine



*SPORTS*

Abramovich hands Chelsea FC to Trustees of Chelsea's Charitable Foundation - Vanguard

Abramovich hands over control of Chelsea amid link to Putin - The Cable

Al Ahly beaten by Sundowns - African Football

Analysis: Wales pay harsh price for brain fade and set-piece horror show at Twickenham - Yahoo

Art Briles Faces 'Hurdles' Before Approval as Grambling State Football OC - Bleacher Report

Awoniyi ends goal drought to help Union Berlin halt poor run - New Telegraph

Ben Simmons Reportedly Won't Make Nets Debut March 10 vs. 76ers Despite Speculation - Bleacher Report

Ben Simmons Rumors: Nets Star Has Sore Back Injury from Reconditioning Process - Bleacher Report

Benzema Earns Real Madrid Late Win At Rayo Vallecano - Daily Independent

Berger opens up five-stroke lead at Honda Classic - Yahoo

Britains Strongest Man 2022 Results: Tom Stoltman Wins Back-to-Back Titles - Bleacher Report

Bruno Lage finds right connections at Wolves to shrug off Portuguese struggles - Yahoo

Buhari Inaugurated Multipurpose Sport Complex Donated to NIPSS - Thisday

Carabao Cup final: Chelsea and Liverpool meet in Wembley showpiece - BBC

Cheyanne Evans-Gray leading charge of talented newcomers at British Indoor Championships - Yahoo

Christian Eriksen: Brentford midfielder makes first appearance since cardiac arrest - BBC

City Craves to Bounce Back with Visit to Goodison Park - Thisday

Commonwealth Games: Judo is back in Nigeria, says Oshodi - Guardian

Dominik Hasek Calls Out Alex Ovechkin, Says NHL Should Suspend Russians' Contracts - Bleacher Report

Draymond Green Felt Good in Return to Warriors Practice amid Back Injury Recovery - Bleacher Report

Eddie Jones dismisses impact of referee's influence in England's win over Wales - Yahoo

Eguma unmoved by title talks as Rivers beat Nasarawa 2-1 - Guardian

Empoli vs Juventus: Vlahovic double renews Juve's title hopes - Punch

England player ratings: Marcus Smith and Maro Itoje impress in Six Nations win over Wales - Yahoo

England v Wales, Six Nations 2022 player ratings: Maro Itoje immense as hosts edge thriller - Yahoo

EPL: Bees lose to Newcastle on Eriksen return as wasteful Man Utd held - New Telegraph

EPL: Dominant Spurs hit four to deepen Leeds misery - New Telegraph

EPL: Newcastle claim vital win at Brentford on Eriksen's return - Punch

Eriksen returns in Brentford's 2-0 loss against Newcastle - New Telegraph

Everton vs Man City: Foden scores winner as City survive Everton scare - Punch

Fabinho yearns to celebrate a Carabao Cup success with Liverpool fans - Yahoo

FIFA Bans Kenya, Zimbabwe from World Football - Thisday

Foden pounces on error to give Manchester City win at Everton - Yahoo

Frank Lampard blasts officials after Everton's defeat to Manchester City - Yahoo

Frank Lampard: My three-year-old knows Everton should have had a penalty - BBC

Homegrown basketball, lifewire of Nigeria's youth development'Mark - Guardian

Hue Jackson Invited Art Briles to Browns Camp in 2016 After HC Was Fired at Baylor - Bleacher Report

Josh Taylor retains world titles with controversial split decision win over Jack Catterall - BBC

Jrgen Klopp's Liverpool are a great team with a need for more trophies - Yahoo

JUST IN-Ukraine crisis: Lewandowski backs Poland's boycott of Russia Qatar 2022 play-off game - New Telegraph

JUST IN: Abramovich hands over 'stewardship, care' of Chelsea - New Telegraph

Kazeem Eletu Queens emerge winner of Afusat Abiodun Cup - New Telegraph

Kelechi Nwakali: In the Eye of the Storm - Thisday

Knicks Rumors: Donovan Mitchell Trade Being Plotted by Exec VP William Wesley - Bleacher Report

Knicks' Quentin Grimes out at Least 2 Weeks After Suffering Knee Injury vs. Heat - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Benzema scores again as Real Madrid beat Rayo - Punch

Ligue 1: Mbappe nets twice as PSG beat Saint-Etienne 3-1 - Punch

Liverpool Target Ninth EFL Trophy - Thisday

LMC Invokes Measures against Erring Clubs - Thisday

Magnitude' of England achievement hasn't sunk in, Youngs says after Six Nations victory - Yahoo

Makinde Appoints Sole Administrator for 3SC - Thisday

Manchester City march on after narrow victory at Everton - Yahoo

Marcelo Bielsa set to leave Leeds with Jesse Marsch in line to replace him - Yahoo

Milestone in Draymond return: 'I'm stronger than I've ever been in my life - Yahoo

MLB, MLBPA Reportedly Fail to Make Significant Progress on New CBA on Saturday - Bleacher Report

NBA GM Heard LeBron James Wanted Sam Presti to Replace Rob Pelinka as Lakers GM - Bleacher Report

Nets coach Nash confirms Durant return this week - Yahoo

Nets' Kevin Durant Expected to Return from Knee Injury Within 'The Next Week - Bleacher Report

NFF Describes Falcons Abuja Airport Incident as Unfortunate - Thisday