*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 25TH MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

Suspected cultist invited gang member to rape 22-year-old lover Police

2023: South-West pensioners vow to vote against govs owing retirees

US announces new sanctions after North Korea missile test

Stallion rolls out 100,000th Bajaj Keke in Nigeria

Talks ongoing on funding national shipping carrier, says CLG

DAWN talking with foreign partners on South-West rail linkage DG

Cross River decries N34m federal allocation for March

NURTW: Averting fresh violence in Lagos

Anyim, Tambuwal, Bauchi gov pick presidential forms, consult on consensus

SEC workers protest unpaid allowances, others

OAU VC: Ile-Ife indigenes suspend protest, insist on probe

APC convention: Buhari battles last-minute crisis, summons govs, chairmanship aspirants fail to agree

Fayemis aide resigns, teams up with ex-gov Oni in SDP

I have not quit politics, says Uduaghan

Southern, Middle-Belt leaders commend PDP govs on zoning

Buhari hosts Tinubu, other APC founding fathers to dinner

Buhari, Osinbajo, govs to attend APC pre-convention conference Friday

Zoning is unconstitutional but ensures power sharing -Don

CDS, Sylva, others vow to crush oil thieves, lament crashing revenue

Capital importation suffers 30% decline, records $6.7bn

FIFA to pay Eagles N5.6bn for World Cup qualification

Eagles, Black Stars renew 71-year rivalry in Kumasi

Black Stars suffer Addo injury blow

Nigerians in Ghana mobilises support for Eagles

CAF approves full capacity Kumasi stadium

Irate fans defy LMC sanctions, wreak more havoc at NPFL venues

We have psychological edge, says Ghana's Kuffour

Ghana, Nigeria fans banter ahead showdown

Chess: Schools tourney to hold in Lagos

Metu scores career-high 22 points in Kings win

Portugal beat Turkey, through to World Cup play-off final

Bale double seals Wales World Cup playoff final

Italy misses 2022 World Cup after 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia

Osaka advances in Miami Open after defeating Kerber

What is Nigerias national interest

2022 World Sleep Day: Sleep well to live well

Rivers woman jailed 10 years for selling 19-month-old baby for N200,000

Kano teenagers arrested for killing housewife over phones, attacking children

Katsina job fraudsters arrested for duping applicants of N30m, airtime thieves nabbed

Lagos community accuses loafer of plotting kidnap, PoS attendant absconds with money

Court remands 12 suspects over gruesome murder of Ogun monarch

How fraud syndicate defrauded me of N525m Osun monarch

Anambra traders, tricycle operators resist hoodlums over illegal revenue collection

Two herdsmen remanded for hacking Ekiti motorcyclist

Two die in petrol tanker, vehicle collision on Gombe-Bauchi highway

Phone theft: 18-year-old boy, other arrested for alleged murder of Kano housewife

Help, Im the persecuted JAMB Registrar

Buharis successor will have his hands full

Unpacking new discourses on economy and knowledge production

Invest in childrens education, Bridge appeals to Nigeria

Rural schools collapsing, politician tells govt

Gbagada school student wins agri-competition

9.7million Nigerian students may never return to school UNICEF

Three siblings disappear from Abuja school, teachers, proprietor detained

IOCs fear collapse as FG says N1.36tn crude stolen in 14 months

Oyo NURTW threatens bloodshed, alleges attacks by park managers

Customs, CBN disagree over e-valuation of imports, exports

Fashola restates 2nd Niger Bridge 2022 completion date, blames IPOB

APC bars political appointees from voting at national convention



*VANGUARD*

Borno APC Chairman, Dalori inaugurates State Exco ahead of party convention

Africa Economic Summit holds 30th March 2022

FG reiterates commitment to revitalise primary health care services

Osinbajo: Nigeria facing learning crisis

Dialogue, only panacea to self-determination ' Methodist Prelate

Enugu govt moves to establish Second medical school in Nsukka

Party conventions must strengthenour democracy

2023: Tambuwal, Anyim, Mohammed pick PDP's presidential nomination forms

I was billionaire at 25, Umahi blasts Wike, calls for public debate

Buhari hosts Tinubu, Akande, Okorocha, Onu, others

APC haunted by its failures, PDP replies Femi Adesina

DELTA 2023: I have not endorsed anyone as my successor ' Okowa

We all caused Nigeria's woes'must salvage it together ' Tinubu

Why CBN adopted interventionist strategy ' Emefiele

RUSSIA: Know the truth and let it set you free by Femi Fani-Kayode

Soludo's solemn submission

Lessons from Kumuyi's global crusades

INEC, APC and the easy route to losing in 2023

47,975 terrorists surrender to troops ' DHQ

He calls me snake from marine kingdom, fumes divorce-seeking wife

Villagers nab 42-yr-old man for allegedly stealing 3-month-old baby in Imo

Bandits abduct pregnant woman, 5 others from Lagos-bound vehicle

Keke operators attack Abia Traffic agency office

Youths block roads, protest incessant kidnappings in Abuja community

2023 and North's dangerous zero sum game

PDP's zoning dilemma: Between Atiku's ambition and Ndigbo's quest for power

Rumoured strike: Police Chief warns officers against disobedience to lawful order

Tailor in court for allegedly selling customer's lace materials

3 killed in fresh bandits/herdsmen attack on Benue community

Court remands farmer for allegedly murdering mother, brother

Trafficking: How 100 unemployed youths were swindled N65m over phoney jobs
 


*THISDAY*

SEC Assures Staff of Industrial Peace, Harmony Amid Protest in Abuja

Chartered Institute for Securities Tasks Women in Nigerian Capital Market

Sterling Bank Harps on Cleaner Nigeria

At Twilight of His Administration, Buhari Moves to Complete Developmental Projects in Aviation Sector

FG Releases 142.6m to Mineral, Metal Sector

ITF Empowers 3,905 Youths Nationwide

NIMASA: Collaboration Responsible for Decline in Piracy on Nigerian Waters

The Need for Critical Infrastructure to Develop Nigerias Economy

Price: We Understand Our Customers Interests and Help Structure The Right Products to Support Their Businesses

Dana Air Introduces Roving Check-in Agents, Announces New Deals

Green Africa Announces Obi Mbanuzuo as Chief Commercial Officer

Quidax Unveils Africas Biggest Music Producers as Brand Ambassador

NiMet DG Seeks Synergy among Govt Agencies to Minimise Risks

Pantanmi Tasked on Implementation of Policy on Community Networks

OPPO Nigeria Launches A96, A Perfect Mid-Range Smartphone

The Only Way Out is to Restructure Nigeria

APCs National lChair and the Ballyhoo in North Central Zone

OBIANO AND THE SHORT END OF THE STICK

THE BATTLE FOR ABIA STATE

Judge Jackson, Supreme Court, Blacks and Booker

On the Third Force

Ghana v Nigeria: Who Wins the Jollof Derby in Kumasi

What The Coaches Are Saying

GHANA v NIGERIA WORLD CUP FLAKES

Ghanaian Fans Mob Black Stars Bus after Training

World Cup Playoff is Serious Business, Pinnick Tells Eagles as Team Depart for Kumasi

Super Eagles Praise Moshood Abiola Stadium Turf

Oshoala aiming to make history again after signing new FC Barcelona contract



*THE SUN*

War against donkey dealers

25-year-old pharmacist needs $95,000 for kidney transplant

APC chairmanship: Support swells for consensus

Dont lose sight of winning poll, Ayu tasks PDP zoning panel

2023: Obi declares for president

Im ready to move Nigeria forward Tinubu

2023: SEast women storm Abia, drum support for Yahaya Bello

2023 guber: Okowa denies endorsing Oborevwori, Otuaro, Gbagi

Southern, Middle Belt leaders back PDP govs

2023: Mohammed, Tambuwal, Anyim obtain PDP presidential forms

Dont lose sight of winning poll, Ayu tasks PDP zoning panel

Defection: Anxiety as court decides Ayade, deputys fate

Ukraine/Russian war: CBN devises strategies to beat price rise in maize

Soldiers destroy 49 illegal refineries, arrests 70 oil thieves, others in Niger Delta -DHQ

Kidnapping: Angry residents block Gwagwalada road over insecurity

Woman jailed 10 years for child trafficking in Rivers

ACourt asked to vacate order freezing Union Homes assets

How bandits robbed my passengers, abducted 6 Driver

2 nabbed for raping girl, 20, in Ogun

LG workers in Enugu to receive minimum wage soon Ugwuanyi

2nd Niger Bridge 91% completed FG

Dont reintroduce RUGA through Indigeneship amendment, Onitiri cautions FG

Senate and Local Government Autonomy

Beyond APCs national convention

DHQ solicits The Suns support to fight insurgency

Ihediohas life force

Soludo: Another opportunity to excel

Nonye soludos healthy living regimen

Striking down of Section 84(12), Electoral Act, 2022: A legal review

South East abysmal performance in VAT collection

Funke Felix-Adejumo shines at Commonwealth Africa Summit, advocates gender inclusion

Chivas Regal brings Ruger to you at Good Life N-tyce for pull up party



*GUARDIAN*

Women hold rallyin Abia to back Yahaya Bello'spresidential bid

Southern, Middle Belt leaders attack Atiku, Tambuwal over presidential bids, disregard for zoning

PDP will dislodge APC in Lagos come 2023, says 'Jandor

Fayemi's aide resigns, backs Oni for 2022 Ekiti governorship poll

Police rescue six kidnap victims, recover three vehicles, weapons in Kaduna

30-year-old man needs N17m for kidney transplant

Woman bags 10 years jail term for child trafficking in Rivers

Primus Emenuga: Security agencies should partner on crime

Ogun police arrest two for raping a 22-year-old girl

Hard times await fans as Ghana's borders still shut

At last, Ghana, Nigeria clash for Qatar 2022 World Cup ticket

Akpan is most outstanding woman athlete as UNIPORT fights off UNILAG's charge

Ladipo spits fire as NFF 'shuts doors' against Eagles' supporters

Italy humiliated by North Macedonia and miss second successive World Cup

Portugal survive penalty drama to beat Turkey and stay on track for World Cup

Brilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final

Firm launches new platform to end financial challenges

2m new customers onboarded in January as teledensity rises to 103%

Airlines seek end to travel restrictions, border closure

Emefiele defends central bank's interventionist approach

Digitisation, key to unlocking modern retail in Nigeria

Financial institutions urged on strong cyber defence systems

NBC earmarks '15m for solar energy generation

Stakeholders to explore solutions to Nigeria's energy crisis at summit

GTI floats N5 billion football fund for sports development

Varsity lecturers' contaminated and adulterated remunerations - Part 5

World Water Day 2022 and Lagos' acute water scarcity

Tribute to Augustus Olatunji Olufemi Vidal @ 80

With strikes, no hope for education

Buhari's missed path to getting our education right - Part 1

One month after Russia, Ukraine war, U.S. Army veteran, Adeleke seeks truce

Justice for Oluwabamise Ayanwole

Abuja residents protest incessant kidnapping, barricade Gwagwalada road

Ugwuanyi won't be distracted from delivering his mandate, says aide

Obaseki inaugurates electoral commission

Ogun court remands 12 suspected killers of Oba Odetola

Plain truth

SECA out to revolutionise cricket in South East

WHO urges caution as African countries scale back COVID-19 measures



*LEADERSHIP*

3 senators, 1 rep absent at Ebonyi PDP congress

Tinubu can't impose policies on Edo, says Labour Party

60 dead on Imo payroll, audit shows

Bayelsa PDP refuses to pay N105m rent to landlord

N41b scam: UBA has case to answer, Senate insists

Stamp duty war: NIPOST tackles FIRS again

Why Tinubu is angry with Obaseki ' PDP

I won't contest for president in 2023 ' El-Rufai

That US charge of Al-Qaeda infiltration

How we'll win Ondo guber election ' YPP candidate

Edo 2020: APC, PDP violating COVID-19 protocols

WAEC: Ganduje sets up 12 examination centres for boarding students

WAEC: Students, parents, teachers fear mass failure, demand extension

Ogun monarchs demand removal of LG Chairman over disrespect

We've been cut off from Rivers and Bayelsa ' Odual community

Lebanon: Judge orders detention of top officials after port blast

U.S. imposes sanctions on Central African rebel leader

Scientists develop new way to deliver more drugs through the skin

NCDC announces 443 new COVID-19 cases, as total infections hit 45,687

NDDC: Whom shall we trust

Chinese loans: Impact, concerns, benefits

LMC confirms NPFL clubs for 2020/2021 CAF competitions

Bello, Babangida head Minna Polo new exco

Anambra gets two new Football Teams

Woods 'struggles' on greens at PGA Championship

Hamilton on top as Mercedes set pace in final practice

Juventus name Pirlo as new coach

Nigerians can now watch Barcelona, Real Madrid live matches on startimes

UPDATED: Juventus sack Sarri as Pochettino tipped as possible replacement



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Qatar 2022: Eagles in operation 'Ghana must fall

APC Chairmanship: Why Buhari overruled govs, chose Sen. Adamu

Q4'21: Lagos emerged preferred investment destination

Ayu to PDP Leaders: Let zoning not divide us

Embarking on strike is mutinous 'IGP tells policemen

Peter Obi declares for president, gets endorsement from Anambra monarchs

2023: Don't vote for govs owing pensioners 'S'West NUP tells members

STATE OF THE NATION: Rising insecurity worrisome -Govs

Nigeria lost $3.27bn to crude oil theft in 14 months

Emefiele: CBN's interventions, policies yielding results

2023: Anyim, Tambuwal, Mohammed pick PDP presidential nomination forms

More states adopt DMO's debt mgt guidelines

Cubana plans fresh 5000 jobs with Odogwu Bitters

Fertiliser Plant: Dangote commended for creating more jobs

ILO D-G: Two Africans join race for today's election

NAICOM acknowledges brokers' role in deepening insurance

Assessing FG's ban on mopping up local produce

Nigeria invests '390m on food packaging technology

2023: TUC constitutes political commission in South East, South South

Dwindling FAAC allocation worsens states' debt burden

NGX lists operators with inadequate shareholders' funds

APC: Showdown as ruling party elects NWC members

Qatar 2022 World Cup: It's crunch time as B'Stars host Eagles in Kumasi

Ghana tie will be tough but we'll qualify ' Eguavoen

Lobi Stars get new Head Coach

StarTimes to show Eagles, Black Stars live

World Cup play-offs: North Macedonia stun Italy: Portugal, Wales through

Five S'American teams still vying for World Cup berth

Qatar 2022: 'Odds against us', says US coach ahead of Mexico crunch

Cup of Nations surprise side Gambia edge Chad in 2023 qualifier

Akpoborie tips Osimhen to wreck Ghana

Eagles praise Moshood Abiola National Stadium turf



*BLUE PRINT*

Ayu to aspirants: PDP has history of rotation

Ukraine destroy, set Russian ship on fire

World Cup playoffs: Sports ministry, media relationship waxing stronger as Dare bankrolls Journalists to Ghana

Buhari meets Tinubu, other founding members of APC

24 hrs to APC Convention, Buhari drops crucial hint for party members

IGP procures, orders distribution of additional uniforms, 253 vehicles to formations

Leadership crisis: Court sacks Ibrahim as AFAN President

NPFL: Akwa United, Lobi Stars announce new gaffers

Japan secures dramatic win over Australia, qualify for Qatar2022

Electoral Act: NASS to activate appeal process next week ' Kalu

New Electoral Act gives INEC more decision-making power- Expert

PDP charges INEC not to attend APC convention

Sen La'ah condemns attacks on Agban, Kagoro, environs

2023: Abba Moro picks Benue South form, Saleh promises fair representation

Borrowing to finance budget deficits, critical infrastructure inevitable ' FG

Malami's absence stalls NBA's suit against AGF

Kogi polytechnic matriculates 6,216 students for 2021/2022 academic session

Traffic gridlock: FCTA resumes crack down on roadside taxi parks,impounds 50vehicles

Electoral Act: Fayemi's aide resigns, joins Oni's SDP

Kuje: Chukuku youth protest kidnapping, attacks on community

Eno joins A/Ibom guber race promises to enhance peace, prosperity

N-Power: FG approves training of 50,000 non-graduate beneficiaries

Sack judgement: No vacancy for PDP, mischievous elements in Ebonyi ' Commissioner

Convention: Consensus best for APC to confront 2023 contest ' Gov. Sule

Group petitions Senate over alleged contract scam

2023: Peter Obi meets traditional rulers, community leaders in Anambra, unveils Presidential ambition (PICTURES)

Bah' community marks New Year with call for world peace

2023: Prophet warns Osinbajo against betraying Tinubu

Another 7000 terrorists surrender as troops kill scores in Kebbi, Borno, others ' DHQ



*TRIBUNE*

Lagos 2023: Adediran declares governorship ambition

Coastal Road: Lekki residents seek Dangote's intervention

Senator Adeyemi urges FG to fix refineries from oil windfalls

Rep Ofor Chukwuegbo declares bid for Enugu governorship

Yiaga advocates credible guber poll, to deploy 541 observers in Ekiti

Those expecting implosion of APC after convention will be disappointed ' Ebonyi guber aspirant

2023: Abidikugu, DAKA foundation founder, declares to vie for Reps seat

UI VC made TB champion, tells Nigerians to speak loudly about tuberculosis

Investment in adolescent girls can change the world

UNILAG Muslim Alumni holds pre-Ramadan lecture on Sunday

Muslim Association of Nigeria visits, prays for Olubadan

Miracles of Holy Prophet Muhammad (XI)

Ikire Muslim professionals to hold pre-Ramadan lecture tomorrow

Right Path Institute to hold Qur'an graduation on Sunday

How Sheikh Sa'adallah Aliru became President, Council of Chief Imams, Epe Division

NGF President commends Lalong over new golf tourism synergy in Nigeria

Hoteliers' association sends SOS to gov Makinde over multiple taxes

Most Rev Kaigama to lead Easter pilgrims to the holy land

It's extremely important for woman to strive for financial independence 'Arodudu

We receive over 100 complaints every day from Nigerians ' FCCPC



*SPORTS*

2022 WCQ Playoffs: 'Attack Massively, Defend As A Unit Against Black Stars 'Orji Kalu Tells Eagles - Complete Sports

2022 WCQ: Another Injury Blow For Black Stars Ahead Super Eagles Clash - Complete Sports

Akpan is most outstanding woman athlete as UNIPORT fights off UNILAG's charge - Guardian

Akpoborie tips Osimhen to wreck Ghana - New Telegraph

At last, Ghana, Nigeria clash for Qatar 2022 World Cup ticket - Guardian

Bale double seals Wales World Cup playoff final - Punch

Bale: 'Disgusting' Madrid critics 'should all be ashamed of themselves - Yahoo

Bill Sweeney admits 'everyone is fed up with' English rugby's club-country structure - Yahoo

Bill Sweeney convinced Eddie Jones best man to lead England into World Cup - Yahoo

Black Stars suffer Addo injury blow - Punch

BREAKING: Italy To Miss Qatar 2022 World Cup After Losing To North Macedonia In Play-Offs - Daily Independent

Brilliant Bale brace secures Wales play-off final as Sweden leave it late - Yahoo

Brilliant Bale double carries Wales into World Cup playoff final - Guardian

Broncos' Empower Field at Mile High Stadium Catches Fire; No Injuries Reported - Bleacher Report

Bruno Fernandes close to signing new Manchester United contract - Yahoo

Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd midfielder close to agreeing new deal - BBC

CAF approves full capacity Kumasi stadium - Punch

Chelsea suitors await fate as shortlist of preferred bidders prepared - Yahoo

Chelsea: Saudi Media Group not on shortlist to buy Premier League club - BBC

Chess: Schools tourney to hold in Lagos - Punch

Chet Holmgren, No. 1 Gonzaga Upset by No. 4 Arkansas in Sweet 16 Stunner - Bleacher Report

Chiefs sign Valdes-Scantling after shock Hill trade - Yahoo

Chiellini: Italy 'destroyed' by World Cup failure that leaves 'a great void - Yahoo

Cup of Nations surprise side Gambia edge Chad in 2023 qualifier - New Telegraph

Daniil Medvedev calls for peace but Russian's Wimbledon participation is still in doubt - Yahoo

DeChambeau in danger and Cantlay crushed at WGC Match Play - Yahoo

Deshaun Watson not charged by second grand jury - Yahoo

Eagles praise Moshood Abiola National Stadium turf - New Telegraph

Eagles, Black Stars renew 71-year rivalry in Kumasi - Punch

Ecuador and Uruguay qualify for Qatar World Cup - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu slumps to worrying defeat in Miami as Tim Henman finds silver linings - Yahoo

Emma Raducanu suffers second-round defeat to Katerina Siniakova in Miami - Yahoo

England in West Indies: Jack Leach and Saqib Mahmood spare tourists' top order - BBC

FIFA to pay Eagles N5.6bn for World Cup qualification - Punch

Five S'American teams still vying for World Cup berth - New Telegraph

Football can be 'best medicine' for trio who had to flee war ' Luxembourg boss - Yahoo

Gareth Bale brings main character energy to Wales's victory over Austria - Yahoo

Gareth Bale fires Wales into World Cup play-off final with Austria brace - Yahoo

Gareth Bale hails Wales display but hits out at 'disgusting' Spanish criticism - Yahoo

Gareth Bale's brilliance gives Wales World Cup playoff win over Austria - Yahoo

George Russell 'on a level playing field' with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes - BBC

Ghana tie will be tough but we'll qualify ' Eguavoen - New Telegraph

GHANA v NIGERIA WORLD CUP FLAKES - Thisday

Ghana v Nigeria: Who Wins the Jollof Derby in Kumasi - Thisday

Ghana, Nigeria fans banter ahead showdown - Punch

Ghanaian Fans Mob Black Stars Bus after Training - Thisday

Grizzlies Clinch 2022 NBA Playoff Spot with Win over Pacers - Bleacher Report

Grizzlies' Ja Morant to Have Knee Injury Reevaluated in 2 Weeks - Bleacher Report

Hard times await fans as Ghana's borders still shut - Guardian

Impact Wrestling Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 24 - Bleacher Report

Irate fans defy LMC sanctions, wreak more havoc at NPFL venues - Punch

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022: Men's Short Program, Pairs Results - Bleacher Report

Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: 'We are destroyed and crushed', says Giorgio Chiellini - BBC

Italy 0-1 North Macedonia: European champions stunned in World Cup play-offs - BBC

Italy absent again in latest of greatest World Cup qualifying shocks - Yahoo

Italy captain Michele Lamaro hoping Wales win can spark new chapter for Azzurri - Yahoo

Italy humiliated by North Macedonia and miss second successive World Cup - Guardian

Italy misses 2022 World Cup after 1-0 defeat to North Macedonia - Punch

Italy stunned by North Macedonia in play-off and will miss second World Cup in succession - Yahoo