*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2022* *PUNCH* Ukrainian lawmakers queue up for weapons to defend country How Sauce Kid, I inspired Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Teebillz FG to provide jobs for five million farmers NITDA Ukraine: US, UK, EU to remove Russian banks from Swift Full list: Nations who have banned Russian planes from their skies Ukraine: Putins nuclear alert dangerous -NATO chief Imo bye-election: PDP accuses Uzodimma of rigging as APC wins Ngor Okpala seat Missed flight: Group seeks amicable resolution between Air Peace, Kano emirate Anambra killing: Rival cult warned deceased family against burial Kinsman Alaafins daughter joins Nollywood Dont fall victim, verify lands before purchase, FG tells Lagos residents Gunmen kill eight, abduct bride in Niger Ukraine, Russia diplomats to meet at Belarus border for peace talks Keke, Okada ban will worsen crime rate in Enugu -Mbaka Your family will receive stray bullets, BBNaija Tega warns trolls Ukraine: Putin puts Russias nuclear forces on high alert Ukraine: Pressure mounts on FIFA to expel Russia from 2022 World Cup IGP orders probe of missing 91,985 AK-47 rifles, others FRSC clears illegal motor parks in Taraba 2023: PDP shouldnt trust Atiku with presidential ticket, says ex-campaign spokesman, Afegbua Soludoll justify confidence reposed in him by Anambra people APGA APC, PDP failed Nigeria for past 22 years, says ADC Chairman Ukraine: Italy closes airspace to Russian flights Plateau: PDP candidate floors APC, 10 others in Jos North-Bassa bye-election Loving Adeniyi Johnson always easy, wife hails actor on birthday Rep member tasks contractor on speedy completion of Umuahia- Ikot-Ekpene road Ukraine: FG in talks with Russia, Poland, others to evacuate Nigerians Onyeama Edo APC leaders condemn attack on Senator Alimikhena, caution members Mercy Aigbes ex-husband welcomes baby girl with new wife APC wins Imo bye-election Leeds United sack coach Bielsa Nigerian Consulate in New York to issue 10-year validity passport Russia-Ukraine crisis: 20 latest developments you should know 2022: Focus on aspirants messages, group urges electorate APCs Ngaji wins Reps seat in Cross River Ukraine ready for talks, rejects Russias Belarus proposal Elon Musk activates Starlink satellites to ensure Internet access in Ukraine US mission marks 75th anniversary of Fulbright programme Ondo bye-election: INEC declares APC candidate winner 2023: South-West youths vow to disgrace moneybags for Yahaya Bello Ex-beauty queen donates educational materials to Taraba school Ukraine: Trump praises Russias Putin, hints at 2024 presidential bid The doctor who became worse than the patient NCC alerts Nigerians of malware stealing banking app details North Korea fires ballistic missile Traders lament losses in Ladipo market fire Ondo: APC wins Akure South, North Federal Constituency bye-election BREAKING: Nadal defeats Norrie to claim Acapulco title, remains unbeaten in 2022 Imo by-election: PDP, APC trade words over vote-buying, intimidation Ankle injury knocks Kalu out of United game Spalletti allays Osimhen's injury fears Okoye set for 50th Sparta game MFM vs Sunshine: Gunners will return pointless, boasts Adebayo Champions hope to end hosts unbeaten run Seven killed, SS3 pupil shot, 57 abducted in Kaduna attacks Cultists invade Anambra burial, kill 20 mourners Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested Pastor shoots worshiper, arrested in Ogun 2021 NLNG prize winner, Onyemelukwe, confirms fathers killing *VANGUARD* Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Producing assets in Nigeria Adegbite tasks mining firms, host communities on strict compliance with CDA Rice farmers get protection with AYII Abia Rep member, Onyejeocha pays exam fee for all WAEC candidates in constituency 2023: Time for positive change in Enugu is now [Opinion] Hungary, Romania issuing access visas to Nigerians fleeing Ukraine ' FG Ugwuanyi invites Enugu State leaders of Tricycle, Tipper, Motorcyle unions to a security meeting on Tuesday National Convention: APC constitutes 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity Cross River by-elections: APC, PDP ready for tribunal Electoral Act 2022: Buhari becomes 'Darling' of oppositions Without electoral act, 2023 election would be compromised ' Ndigbo Lagos Presidential Ticket: Atiku taking PDP delegates for granted ' Wike National Convention: APC constitutes 20 sub-committees By-elections: APC wins House of Reps, PDP clinches State Assembly in C'River 2023: Umahi restates believe in God for realization of presidential ambition Confusion over Imo bye-election results Heavy security at venue of Lagos PDP state congress 2023: Dele Momodu visits mother's grave, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC's grip APC, PDP will collapse under weight of injustice In North-West, Tambuwal's consultative visit received rousing welcome The 'IDES' of February and a dirge for Gen Murtala Mohammed (1938-1976) Liverpool win Carabao Cup after 22-penalty shootout against Chelsea Attacks on NDLEA: Agency launches manhunt for 2 drug kingpins One killed, three injured as rival cult group clash in Osun Raid on Lagos Island: We're on trail of drug barons, peddlers ' NDLEA Nigeria Air to fly before June 2023 ' ICRC Fuel scarcity: NSCDC threatens to shut down erring petrol stations Traditional ruler, 8 mourners killed by bandits in Benue 6 dead, 6 injured in Delta lone accident Police nab 5 most wanted cultists in Ogun HORROR IN SOKOTO, NIGER, KADUNA: 'Bandits kill farmers, seize survivors' harvest, turn abducted women into sex slaves *THISDAY* NGX Reiterates on Investors Diversification of Portfolios in Capital Market CBNs OMO Auctions Drop by 67% to N400bn on Weak Economic Activity, Illiquidity Off-spec Fuel: Distilling Emadebs Position Hogan Guards sets up Journey Management to combat insecurity VFD Group Plc Gets A Rating PTAD Reiterates Commitment to Pensioners Welfare, Pays N8.1bn Benefits Tracking Marginal Fields Bid Round Conclusion FCCPC Partners NCAA to Curb High Airfare, Consumers Rights Breach in Aviation NSE Partners Vitapur to improve Local Content National Budget: Insurance Sector Operators Brainstorm on Survival Strategy Sanusi: Electrification of 90% Rural Communities Achievable by 2030 Embraer, Air Peace Sign Services Agreement for E195-E2s Fleet Cadbury Nigeria: Battling to Stay Afloat FITC Bridges knowledge Gap, Opens Africas FinTech Industry for Regulators-Operators Collaboration Championing Prefabricated Green Buildings in Nigeria with EDGE Dana Air to Partner Travelstart on Seamless Booking, Deals for Customers PwC Partners Cognext on Enterprise Risk Management Automation FinTechNGR Targets Accelerated Startup Growth with Marketplace Platform WAW Emerge WAfricas Premium Multi-use Detergent Brand in 2021 SpeedChecker Ranks Airtel Fastest Network in Nigeria, 16th in Africa Ife: Central Banks Finance Interventions Timely, Yielding Positive Results United Nigeria, Air Peace to Sing Partnership Deal, Says Okonkwo Electoral Law 2022: The Biggest Bipartisan Victory for Buhari SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS SERVICE TO GOD We, the African bystanders Joker as Dumebi Kachikwu Joins Presidential Race NPFL: Rivers Utd, Heartland Pick Remarkable Wins Ashleigh Plumptre: Oyinbo in Super Falcons Jersey *THE SUN* Electoral law: The intrigues, battles 2023: Nigeria has been unfair to Middle Belt Ayom, APC presidential aspirant Plateau by-election: PDP wins Jos North/Bassa, APC takes Pankshin South APC wins Ogoja/Yala Imo Assembly poll: INEC declares APC candidate winner ADF warns Igbo youths against election boycott Elders reject tenure elongation in Ohanaeze Lagos Youll regret it if anyone buys your conscience, Ekwuemes son warns Nigerians Coups detat: Why African continent must promote democratic governance Osinbajo 2023: Again, Afegbua tackles Atiku Russia-Ukraine crisis: Nigeria to pay more for fuel subsidy, as capital projects may take a hit MSMEs: NCEEC laments 50% profit spent on energy Ukraine crisis: Nigeria may lose petro-dollar windfall from crude price Expert warns Nigeria set to unveil LNG stove Agents to resume clearing after NSC intervention NACCIMA seeks end to fuel queues, functional PIA NCC discovers banking app-targeting malware Maritime workers set to shut down ports from March 1 NUPENG threatens marketers hoarding fuels CISLAC hails Buharis assent of Electoral Act Firm launches fashion brand, rewards distributors Imo traditional ruler debunks killing allegation UNN research group secures $110,000 grant for smart agriculture Ugwuanyi, Utazi, others celebrate Ajogwu at 80 Nigeria Air to fly before June 2023 ICRC Osun govt to go tough on cult related killings ASUU strike: NANS to protest in Abuja, other cities today Why were shutting down varsities SSANU Ugwuanyi invites Enugu leaders of tricycle, tipper, motorcycle unions to security meeting tomorrow Buhari has brightened Nigerias electoral future-Norsemen Tambuwal unbound Nigerian lawmakers self-serving scramble for life pensions The test of friendship Ndigbo, Nigeria waits Service to humanity is service to God Between Wikes loquacious attack on Uzodimma and reality Russia and knights moves war strategy Al-makura and APC chairmanship Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited Life pension for National Assembly officers *GUARDIAN* Oni, Ekiti government trade words over alleged imposition of taxes NDLEA intercepts Tramadol, cash consignments at Lagos airport Abia needs new breed of politicians, says Onyekwere Udom Emmanuel insists on Umo Eno as successor, presents him to stakeholders Police arrest fake soldier, three child traffickers in Rivers Outcome of PDP presidential primaries will shock many, says Wike Cleric secures release of eight inmates from prison in Anambra Council vice-chair, others arraigned for allegedly assaulting policemen in Delta Plateau United thrash Akwa United 3-0 as Enyimba lose again Triumphant Ilo eyes world light 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killing of 7 in Mmahu community Breaking: Prize money exposed as Liverpool edge Chelsea in grilling final, win Carabao Cup Russia, Ukraine Presidents set for peace talks as war escalates 2023: Zone presidency to Middlebelt, Ayom beckons Buhari, APC Why Leeds United sacked coach Bielsa First bank, UBA, GTbank, 2 others gain over N35bn 2023: Alternative Mega Party for formal launch March 8 ' Scribe NCC uncovers malware that steals users' banking details $2bn Nigerian/Russian trade at risk as Russian/Ukraine war lingers 2023: NNPP launches TV station, says Nigeria deserves to chart new direction Russian/Ukraine war: Global markets take beatings as NGX gains N101.3bn Akwa Ibom community decries marginalisation, demands slot at House of Reps Ondo bye-election: APC congratulates winner Mayokun In Ogun, Police arrests 5 most wanted armed robbery gang 2022 Electoral Act: LG vice chairmen commend Buhari, task INEC on implementation 2023: How Atiku lied on PDP ticket ' Afegbua New election 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