*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

Ukraine: 13 latest developments as Russia steps up air operations

Putin may use chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine Biden

Adegoke: Prosecution to adopt final written addresses Friday

Group purchases PDP presidential forms for Saraki

We'll unravel those behind Obiozors house attack, says IPOB

Revisit Ige's murder case within seven days, group urges AGF, IGP

Treat South-South with fairness, Wike tells PDP

Military deployment in 36 states dangerous

In 2023, women will vote out National Assembly members who rejected gender bills Fijabi, CEO, Women Fund

19,000 PDP members join APC in Adamawa

Edo Assembly constitutes electoral commission

APC, party full of deceit, has ruined Nigeria Saraki

APC chairmanship:Christian, Muslim youths back Akume

APC chairmanship: Al-Makura, Adamu, Yari, others learn fate as aspirants screening holds today

Youths pledge to buy Tinubus nomination form

Insecurity: South-South PDP restates demand for state police

APC govs resolve differences ahead of national convention

Subsidy: FAAC meets today as NNPC deductions threaten states allocations

Go after importers of adulterated petroleum, NLC tells DSS

Massive oil thefts threatening external reserves, revenue MPC

Bad fuel: Marketers submit report on damages, await FGs compensation

Buhari inaugurates Lagos intl airport terminal today

Lagos, Ogun, Rivers lead as states debts hit N6.43tn in 2021DMO

Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP, WTA Miami Open

Ogun church founders allegedly kill member during fellowship

Youths desert Oyo community as soldier drafted to maintain peace killed

Ondo businessman escapes as kidnappers fall asleep in forest

DSS storms Enugu community, operative guns down fleeing mother of one

Father laments as female undergraduate disappears in Kwara

Police kill Delta iron excavator over alleged N1,000 bribe

Rid Nigerias forests of kidnappers, terrorists, forestry association urges Buhari

Gunmen kill three policemen, woman in Taraba communal clash

Buhari felicitates ex-president Jonathans aide, Okupe, at 70

61-year-old welder, driver defile four siblings in Anambra

Lagos dispatch riders protest multiple taxation, extortion

Panic as female guest dies in Benue hotel room

Fire torches Imo Catholic church, destroys equipment

NAPTIP rescues eight girls, nabs five suspects in Rivers brothel

Allow conscience to guide your functions, Ganduje urges lawyers, judges

Adulterated petrol: Stop scare alarms, go after importers, NLC chides DSS

Witness narrates how uncle drugged, defiled minor in Lagos

Nigerias ambivalence towards rising oil prices

Chrisland varsity gets NUC accreditation for Law

RECTEM graduates 92

UNIPORT postpones convocation

NUC gives LAUTECH approval for 13 courses

Afe Babalola advises new students on obedience

Be job creators, Kola Daisi varsity tells graduates

KWASU union laments poor funding

ASUU, FG crisis affecting graduates competence Barewa Old Boys

Professor emeritus or emeritus professor

Caleb counsels students on global relevance

Lassa fever kills doctor, health worker in Zaria

Again, bandits raid Kaduna, Zamfara, kill 62, abduct 62, raze 70 houses

LASTMA dismisses officials for misconduct, police hunt informant

IGP working on new police salary structure AIG

How northern leaders, elites silence encourages forceful abductions, child marriage



*VANGUARD*

2023: Youths pledge to purchase Presidential nomination form for Tinubu

Bandits kill 43 persons in Kaduna, Zamfara

Nigeria losses N150bn to fake batteries annually ' Emilinks CEO

Academic technologists embark on two weeks warning strike

APC Governors resolve differences, ahead of National Convention

Rights groups urge commercialisation of NIGCOMSAT

Adegbite tasks experts on harnessing untapped potential of solid minerals

ICYMI: WAEC releases results, as 1,886 pass English and Maths

Ex-Per Sec, Echono takes over from Bogoro at TETFund

Section 84(12) of Electoral Act 2022 meant to check mischief in Nigeria's electoral system ' Pepe, SAN

Reconciliation flop claim: APC lambasts Goje

Appeal court confirms Ononogbu as authentic Abia APC chairman

Convention: APC finally begins screening of aspirants

APC National Chairman: No aspirant has been endorsed by us, APC Senate Caucus

Nothing will stop APC convention on March 26 ' Uzodimma

Sack of 20 C'River Lawmakers: We're already shopping for their replacement ' PDP

Osun 2022: You've been shown red card, Senator Ademola tells Gov Oyetola

2023: PDP 'll lose Abia if Ngwa man flies guber ticket, Wabara warns

Customs impounds India hemp, timber, others worth N373.6m

Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act 2022: The law and politics

Hope Rises As Ajipe Leads the Way to Senate

How uncle allegedly defiled minor ' Witness

Police arrest pastor for allegedly sodomising three brothers

Don't link me with Adegoke's murder, Satguru Maharaj Ji cries out

Imo govt vows to punish workers who stay at home on Mondays

EFCC disciplines officer behind Obiano's leaked video

Adegoke's death: Adedoyin, others enter no-case submission

Obiano's Video: Anambra traditional rulers blast EFCC, says 'He was treated in dehumanising manner

Nigerian final year student dies 2-week after evacuation from Ukraine

BREAKING: School children return home over alleged threat by unknown gunmen in Imo

Kaduna govt declares 24-hour curfew in Southern Kaduna

Again, unknown gunmen hit Imo villages, burn vigilante patrol vehicles, kill horticulturist
 


*THISDAY*

NPA Committed to Elimination of Systemic Corruption at Nations Seaports

Creditwise Financial, Empire Media Others clinches 2022 Africa Brand Awards

Ex-OPEC Scribe Urges Host Communities to See Investors as Partners

PENGASSAN Seeks Incentives for IOCs, Warns of Activities of Briefcase Investors in Oil Industry

BUA Cement Installs 3 500KVA Transformers, Drills 2 Power Solar Boreholes in Sokoto Community

Stakeholder: CBNs $250m Intervention in Discos, TCN Interface Will Stabilise Power Grid

Customers are Treated as Kings, Queens at Majesty-Realm Hotels

Despite FGs Platitudes, Nigerias Gas Production Remains Stagnant in Five Years

AfDB, AFEX, Others Tasks Nigeria On Food Security

Jigawa Governor Visits WACOTs Sesame Farm, Hails Contributions to State, Nigerias Economy

Sanwo-Olu Breaks Ground for Oak Heights on Eko Atlantic City

Olayebi: Nigeria Yet to Explore Leather Industry to Spur Economic Growth

WAfrica Automotive Show in Lagos to Host 100 Exhibitors, 3,000 Visitors in May

Quantity Surveyors Propose Death Sentence for Persons Indicted in Building Collapse Incidents

OPEC+ Compliance Jumped To 136% In February, Say Delegates

Vendease Harps on Continuous Stakeholders Engagement to Boost Food Production

NACC, Stakeholders Push for Food Safety Bill to Address Rejection of Nigerian Non-oil Exports

MOWCA Chairman, Others Expresses Support for SGs Reform Agenda

NIDO-E Cautions Nigerians on Online Information

Amaechi: A Ministers Last Laugh

APC, Mai Buni and Matters Arising

Anticipating Soludos Solution to Worsening Insecurity in Anambra

How Nigerians Can Be Wealthy In One Generation

For Doyin Okupe, The Attack Lion at 70

Sports Minister Lauds Ese Brumes Silver Medal Win

Runsewes Plaudits for Gov Lalong Over Devt of Golf in Nigeria

Super Eagles Camp for Kumasi Battle Opens with Five Players

Ghana No Longer a Threat for Nigeria, Says Chukwu

5th Ondo Auto Rally to Hold on April 16

We Are Ready to Host Women T20I Cricket, Says Akpata



*THE SUN*

Beauties behind bar

Rotary honours police, LASTMA officers

IWD: FIDA sensitises rural women in Delta

ASUUs costly strike

UNILAG Senate stops conferment of honorary award on Babalakin

Foundation responds to plight of physically challenged UNILAG undergraduate

UNICAL Demonstration Schoolcreates social platform, inaugurates first book club

Stakeholders advocate sports development in schools

He has shamed critics with his first appointments- APGA

Convention: APC rolls out stringent criteria, orders disqualification of aspirants with baggage

Govsve resolved differences Nasarawa gov

Ogun 2023: Supporters besiege PDP headquarters as Showunmi picks governorship form

APC Senate caucus throws chairmanship contest open

APC convention: We cant allow infighting to rob us of what we have Uzodinma

Buhari has ruined Nigeria Saraki

Osun APC caucus kicks against Omisore as party scribe

Wabara warns against jettisoning of Abia Charter of Equity

N7.32 million up for grabs at Jome National Open Tennis Championship in Benin

Energy Crisis: MAN cries out over power crisis, high cost of diesel

CBN to meet NNPC, finance ministry over petrol scarcity

Court sacks Cross River speaker, 19 others over defection

Nnamdi Kanu narrates ordeal in hands of alleged abductors in Kenya

Umahi, deputy, 16 lawmakers move battle to ACourt

Seplat trains 214 teachers, six CIEs in Edo, Delta

Exam fraud: Rivers demotes 14 principals, shuts 21 private schools

Insecurity: Buhari approves more personnel for Imo

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on recall of 5 brands of sex enhancement pills

Politics fuelling insecurity Useni

Murder of OAU student: Prosecution closes case as defendants file no case submission

Phantom police strike: AIG Adeleke cautions officers

Fight of the decade: Some valuable lessons

APC, reality and crisis foretold

2023: The Peter Obi option

Prioritising police welfare



*GUARDIAN*

Imperative of social security law for Nigeria

Inuwa Yahaya inaugurates Gombe APC exco

APC chairmanship: Sani Musa visits Gombe gov

If restructuring fails, best option for Ijaw nation is to pursue self-determination

Umuahia North monarchs, Ohuhu 20 disagree over Ikpeazu's supporters

APC convention panel begins screening of aspirants today

Senate caucus denies endorsing Adamu as APC Chairman

Immigration officer assaulted by colleague, accuses NIS of shielding accused officer

61-year-old driver, welder, 27remanded forallegedly defiling four siblings in Anambra

Court admits forensic test on Adegoke's hotel room in evidence

Despatch riders protest extortion, multiple permits in Lagos

Oyo police arrest two kidnap suspects in Ibadan

Kidnappers demand N5m for abducted stepmother of Plateau governor's aide

Biden says Putin considering using chemical, biological weapons in Ukraine

Four Mali soldiers killed in twin attacks: army

Russian court bans Instagram, Facebook as 'extremist

Troost-Ekong, Ighalo, seven others arrive as Eagles' camp bubbles

Virginia hires Missouri State's Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as women's basketball coach

We fear no foe, says Eguavoen as Nwosu urges Eagles to go for early goals

Rivers State University wins first NUGA 2022 gold as battle for medals thickens

Rugby Africa sanction tops agenda NRFF holds 2022 General Assembly in Benin

We offer state-of-the-act facilities for NUGA Games, UNILAG VC boasts

I'm fulfilled, Brume speaks after silver medal feat in Belgrade

Microsoft invests $200m in Nigeria as FG rallies private sector

Boeing faces fresh hurdle as China grounds 109 planes over new crash

CBN visits Agro-Allied Resources, Processing Nigeria Limited plantation in Edo

Sanwo-Olu breaks ground for Oak Heights on Eko Atlantic City

Ground handlers seek duty waiver, FX incentives from FG

Investors advocate review of protection mechanisms in capital market

Seplat advocates technology adoption for educational devt

NPA restates commitment to addressing corruption at seaports

Tank farm owners to supply 40 trucks of PMS to Abuja daily

Tomato processing firm commences production in Kaduna

Church trains 1,000 youths on vocational skills

Eko Disco appoints Sanda as deputy chief executive

Increased investment in care services could create 300m jobs, says ILO

Experts decry gender-based harassment, seek workable policies

Firm institutes award for consumers

Aftermath

Abba Kyari and the wicked conspiracies - Part 2

Oral cancer and its prevention

For Bene Madunagu at 75 - Part 2

UNESCO, Knight Centre, IWMF seek safety of women journalists

Leadership qualities Nigeria needs in 2023

MPC retains lending benchmark after tough deliberations

Knocks as president summons Imo governor, power minister, economic adviser

Soludo assures of Obiano's release as cleric, Umeh, group condemn detention

Court grants order to ensure HYPREP complies with Ogoni cleanup report

Kaduna imposes 24-hour curfew on two councils over death of 23, burning of 70 homes

FIDA appoints country president, unveils plans to tackle GBV

Court dismisses terrorism, treasonable felony charges against rights activist, Agba Jalingo

Corruption fuelling military takeovers in W'Africa, says ICPC



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Citizens've right to protest, petition govt-NLC tells DSS

Insurance: Lagos, NIA, others seek domestication of FG's policy

COVID-19: FG relaxes int'l travel protocols

Buhari inaugurates Lagos airport terminal today

C' Rivers: Court sacks 20 lawmakers for defecting to APC

APC National Chair: Tension in Senate over alleged endorsement of Adamu

ICPC: Corruption, weak institutions fuelling coups in W'Africa

ASUU Strike: Govt constrained by limited resources 'TETFund

Delta communities give Agip 14-day ultimatum to sign MoU

KDSG declares 24-hour curfew, as terrorists sack Southern Kaduna community, kill 17

Group seeks more support to decentralise national grid

Seplat advocates technology for educational devt

Fuel importation: Evaluating options in modular refineries

Concession: FG to name preferred bidders for airports

Pension assets: Investment in FG securities drops by N4bnand

Sugar: 'Nigeria needs 250,000hct of land to end importation

NIMET warns of slight temperature rise in coming days

Prospects as Olumide pilots national carrier

$182 million bailout delay forces Kenya Airways to reinstate salary cuts

FAAN withdraws access cards as NIS penalises officers over extortion

Why Soludo should partner with federal govt, by Umenzekwe

APC has no rival in Ebonyi 'Emegha

Successful state congress has united Lagos PDP 'Pearse

LaLiga, Spanish Consulate host El Clsico for football lovers

Qatar 2022 Playoff: We are all committed

12 players hit Eagles camp in Abuja

Benin agog as Jome Tennis meet serves off

Wounded Fritz ends Nadal win streak to lift Indian Wells title

Serie A: Juve keep pressure on top three, Roma thump Lazio

World Indoor: Brume completes global athletic medal sweep

Ghana in trouble, Osimhen'll face Black Stars with anger for missing AFCON ' Kpakor

Lagos SWAN Exco visit Fabio Lanipekun's family

Napoli won't give up on Serie A title



*BLUE PRINT*

The thriving 'Moi-moi' business in Nigeria

KTHA: Bill for violence against persons and prohibition passes 2nd reading

Amid renewed Imo sit-at-home order, Buhari takes fresh steps over security situation in Southeast, summons Uzodinma

APC Elders Forum demands review of Supreme Court ruling on Abaji chair

Nigeria needs proper training, funding of agric for economic growth ' Folarin

2023: Buhari-Osinbajo support group endorses Tinubu for president

Choose candidates that 'll restructure, tackle insecurity, Gana tells Nigerians

Defection: PDP talks tough as Court upholds Umahi's sack, removes 20 Cross River lawmakers

Russia-Ukraine conflicts: War of supremacy and accentuated lessons II

APC National convention: We 've not endorsed any aspirant ' Senate Caucus

Medical doctor die of suspected Lassa fever in Zaria

2023: Young Professionals buy N40m Presidential nomination form for Saraki

Buni inaugurates Yobe APC executive members

Gonga emerges Jigawa NNPP chair

Stakeholders bemoan encroachment on school lands in Ogun

UTME: 1.5m candidates registered for JAMB ' JAMB Registrar

APM reorganises, suspends national chair, secretary

2023: Olajide picks form, vows to win Lagos for PDP

Defection: We are replacing sacked Cross River lawmakers immediately ' PDP

2023: Yobo unveils political group to dislodge 'corrupt, insensitive' politicians

How touts alerted authorities on Imo Cathedral fire ' Fr Nzerogu

2 in police net over attempt to abduct 9-year-old girl in Ibadan

EXPO 2022: RMRDC clinches STI best prize on QUICKLIME

KADSEMA partners UNICEF on natural disasters

Global warming: Embark on aggressive tree planting now, FAN tells FG

NHGSFP: FG, stakeholders strategise on pupils' deworming nationwide

CIBN/NIBSS to hold e-payment certification exam

FCTA commences cleanup on airport road, impounds 27 motorcycles

Ekiti 2022: Oni appoints ex ' SSG as campaign DG

Updated: Obiano granted bail



*TRIBUNE*

Group purchases N40m PDP presidential nomination forms for Saraki

2023 presidency: PDP will respect whoever emerges flagbearer ' Peter Obi

NLC lampoons DSS over its enlistment as a violent, clandestine group

Climate Change: Nigeria launches Energy Calculator to aid net-zero by 2060

Osun 2022: 18 candidates will contest election ' State INEC commissioner

APC is a failed party, ruling Nigeria in deceit, self-denial ' Iyorwuese Hagher

Lagos 2023: Jandor picks PDP nomination, expression of interest forms

Maize scarcity: Farmers mull adoption of new technologies, varieties to increase production

(BREAKING): 193 Nigerians evacuated from Ukraine tested positive for COVID-19, says FG

Petrol, diesel storage tanks explode in Niger State

Boeing passenger jet with 132 on board crashes in China



*SPORTS*

12 players hit Eagles camp in Abuja - New Telegraph

5th Ondo Auto Rally to Hold on April 16 - Thisday

A Hollywood ending to World Cup qualifying appears fanciful for depleted Socceroos - Yahoo

Barcelona humiliates Real Madrid to signal return of form for club in recovery - CNN

Benin agog as Jome Tennis meet serves off - New Telegraph

Billy Ray Turner Convicted in Killing of Lorenzen Wright, Sentenced to Life in Prison - Bleacher Report

Call of Duty Reveals Snoop Dogg Operator Bundles for Warzone, Vanguard, Mobile - Bleacher Report

Clippers' Ty Lue Not Ruling Out Injured Kawhi Leonard, Paul George for Postseason - Bleacher Report

Collingwood credits Stokes for healing England 'scar tissue' from Ashes thrashing - Yahoo

Cowboys Rumors: Jayron Kearse Re-Signs on 2-Year Contract Worth Up to $11M - Bleacher Report

Cowboys' Dak Prescott Says Shoulder Is 'Great' After February Surgery on Injury - Bleacher Report

Damian Lillard to sit remainder of NBA season - Yahoo

Embiid and Harden sit out 76ers' crunch Eastern Conference clash with Heat - Yahoo

Etebo, Iheanacho's Arrival Swells Super Eagles Camp To 10 - Complete Sports

Evangelicalism & Brazil: The religious movement that spread through a national team - BBC

Everton: Frank Lampard may regret criticism of squad - Chris Sutton - BBC

F1 chief Domenicali: Ferrari competitiveness an 'extraordinary' sign - Yahoo

Falcons pick up Mariota after Ryan departs for Colts - Yahoo

Falcons' Top QB Options in NFL Draft After Matt Ryan Trade, Marcus Mariota Contract - Bleacher Report

Ghana in trouble, Osimhen'll face Black Stars with anger for missing AFCON ' Kpakor - New Telegraph

Ghana No Longer a Threat for Nigeria, Says Chukwu - Thisday

Godwin: Brady coming back was a huge part of new Bucs deal - Yahoo

Government urged to act as English football faces 'now or never moment - Yahoo

Grand National 2022 sweepstake kit: How to download and print yours ahead of Aintree race - Yahoo

Homecoming king LeBron crushes Cavs, Durant again leads Nets - Yahoo

How Matt Ryan to Colts Impacts Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield and NFL QB Market - Bleacher Report

I'm fulfilled, Brume speaks after silver medal feat in Belgrade - Guardian

Identity of post-Abramovich Chelsea buyer could emerge by end of week - Yahoo

Ikhana: 2022 World Cup Is Super Eagles Birth Right - Complete Sports

Isaiah Thomas Reportedly Will Sign New Hornets Contract for Rest of Season - Bleacher Report

Jameis Winston re-signs with Saints for two years, $28m - Yahoo

James Anderson has 'made peace' with being dropped by England - BBC

James Anderson has 'made peace' with omission from England squad - Yahoo

Jimmy Garoppolo Trade Rumors: 49ers Were Offered 2 Second-Round Draft Picks for QB - Bleacher Report

Juventus CEO confirms Dybala to depart at end of season - Yahoo

Kevin Durant: Ja Morant Is Combination of Jordan, Westbrook, Iverson and Rose - Bleacher Report

Lagos SWAN Exco visit Fabio Lanipekun's family - New Telegraph

Lakers' LeBron James Says He Hates That Poster Dunk Was on Cavaliers' Kevin Love - Bleacher Report

LaLiga, Spanish Consulate host El Clsico for football lovers - New Telegraph

Manchester City and Liverpool fans condemn lack of trains for semi-final - Yahoo

Marcus Mariota, Falcons Agree to 2-Year Contract After Matt Ryan Trade - Bleacher Report

Matt Ryan, Jonathan Taylor, Colts Fantasy Outlook After Trade with Falcons - Bleacher Report

Medvedev, Sabalenka top seeds at ATP, WTA Miami Open - Punch

Memorabilia Items Allegedly Stolen from Late NFL WR Demaryius Thomas' Home - Bleacher Report

Mickelson removed from participant list for the Masters - Yahoo

Milan boss Pioli wants to 'write a new page of history' with Rossoneri - Yahoo

N7.32 million up for grabs at Jome National Open Tennis Championship in Benin - The Sun

Napoli won't give up on Serie A title - New Telegraph

Nets coach Nash reveals Simmons has herniated disk but optimistic he will play this season - Yahoo

NFL Rumors: Za'Darius Smith Drawing Interest from Cowboys, Chiefs, Vikings - Bleacher Report

NHL Rumors: Evgenii Dadonov Trade Between Ducks, Golden Knights in Limbo After Issue - Bleacher Report

Okagbare Fails To Appeal, Accepts 10-Year Ban - Daily Independent

Okagbare Fails To Appeal, Accepts 10-Year Ban - Complete Sports

Overmars hired by Royal Antwerp six weeks after Ajax scandal - Yahoo

Phil Mickelson to miss Masters for first time in 28 years - Yahoo

Phil Mickelson to miss next month's Masters - BBC

Phil Mickelson Won't Play in 2022 Masters; Will Miss Event for 1st Time Since 1994 - Bleacher Report

Qatar 2022 Playoff: We are all committed - New Telegraph

Qatar World Cup is 'ridiculous', says Van Gaal - Yahoo