*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR WEDNESDAY 2ND MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

Kano govt sacks four over sale of properties with forged documents

Enugu pensioners appeal to Ugwuanyi over gratuity payment

Adultery: Daddy Freezes N5m damages appeal for hearing May 17

Tinubu wont oppose reconciliation with Aregbesola, says aide

ECOFAIRS will boost regional trade, AfCFTA Convener

2023: CUPP kicks as INEC excludes deregistered parties

Police AIG, Superintendent risk jail term over contempt of court

Group slams Edo Senators over slow pace of work on Benin-Auchi Road

Dont fuel hatred with social media, NYSC warns corps members

FG loses out, NASS affirms states power to collect VAT

Nigerias roads require more than emergency

Group backs Akume for APC national chairmanship

Nigerian printers warn against printing ballot papers abroad

Transcorp Hotels to pay N717m dividend

NNPC vows to increase production as Brent crosses $105/barrel

CBN e-valuation: Clearing agents insist on strike despite Customs intervention

Four months after launch, major retailers shun eNaira

Nigeria signs MoU on gas supply to Equatorial Guinea

Buhari asks Senate to confirm MPC members

Inflationll limit CBNs ability to borrow from FG IMF, WBank economists

Low vaccination rate hampering travel in Nigeria, others IATA

Lekki Deep Sea Port operational December, says FG

Osimhen won't say no to Madrid

NFF to immortalise 'Thunder' Balogun 50 years after death

I can't save Watford from relegation 'Okoye

Eagles clash: Injured Tetteh ruled out, Iddrisu returns

Addo to submit squad list Thursday

Omotosho: Youngster in search of educational, sporting excellence

LMC rejects 3SC sole administrator role

250 players for Osun t'tennis tourney

Hughton in tight spot ahead Eagles clash

Stopping violence among young people

What is our interest in Ukraine

Revisiting my open advisory note to Osun ex-governor, Rauf Aregbesola

Stemming incessant attacks on LASTMA personnel

Osun teaching hospital seeks information on unconscious accident patient

Hot weather: Man falls, dies while sleeping on storey building

Ekiti varsity students arrested for cultism, hemp, charms recovered

Anambra apprentice weeps, says master loaned him tricycle after 15 years labour

Masquerader burnt to death during fire stunt in Anambra

Suspected herdsmen kill Delta farmer, bury corpse in shallow grave

Delta vessel explosion: Five bodies recovered, recovery continues

Court frees final-year student detained for four years over defilement

Adamawa man jailed thrice re-arrested for terrorism

Cops absent as hoodlums raze Imo police station again

We sent condolence letter to Sylvesters family Dowen principal

Electoral Act 2022 and the countdown to 2023 polls

Putins reverse Monroe Doctrine

Abia varsity in dire need of funding, says VC

Astrazeneca committed to accelerating vaccine supply to Africa

Mental health groups oppose attempted suicide bill

Don seeks creation of more sophisticated laboratories

Foundation raises challenged persons hopes with mobility aids

Transport fares rise, fillings stations sell petrol above N200

ASUUs demand mustnt violate wages commission procedure Ngige

APC govs meet Buhari, say March 26 convention stays

My children must be able to brag about me

Tears as Lasisi Elenu reveals mothers last words

Artiste laments paying N1.7m for N17,150 fuel in Lagos



*VANGUARD*

2 feared killed in renewed Benue communal crisis

NGOR Okpala: PDP leadership, Imo Assembly candidate hail Ugochinyere over support

Kwankwaso sets to dump PDP for NNPP

Senate passes 49 out of 68 constitution bills

Nigerian, Egyptian armed forces, major players in Africa ' Defence Chief

Reps reject bill for special seats for women in parliament

Market Capitalisation closes at N25.59trn on NGX

Trial of Sowore stalled as new judge takes over case

Nigeria signs MoU with Equatorial Guinea to develop, supply natural gas

Senate receives Buhari's request for bill to reposition digital technology in Nigeria

JUST IN: APC governors converge in Abuja

Get your PVCs, sweep APC out of Ekiti 'Oni tells voters

Kwankwaso sets to dump PDP for NNPP

Reps reject bill for special seats for women in parliament

Ukraine-Russian war: Ben Bruce bombs Nigerian billionaires

Senate votes on Constitution Review report

Anyim lauds bail of PDP Publicity Secretary in Ebonyi

FINANCE ACT, 2021: Improving revenue for fiscal performance

Nigeria's pension assets grow by over 3%

Electricity: Investments in sector surpasses N2trn post-privatisation

How MDAs frustrate budget implementation

Nigeria's upstream oil investment remains flat

Chelsea Foundation reports Abramovich proposal to Charity Commission

World Taekwondo withdraws honorary black belt from Putin

My father was theatre perfectionist par excellence ' Lari Williams's son

Sylvester Oromoni: Dowen College principal weeps at coroner inquest

Motorists lament over fuel scarcity, price hike in Kano

Strike: We're with ASUU ' TUC

FG plans N15bn revitalisation fund for its polytechnics

President Buhari commissions 120-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Makurdi

Man, 25, bags 5 years in prison for stealing N17,000

Why Nnamdi Kanu protested in DSS detention ' Legal team

Stop converting checkpoints, stop and search, patrols into avenues for extorting, fleecing of Nigerians ' IGP warns Policemen

Obasanjo visits Olubadan-designate, promises to prostrate on next visitation

31 Strokes of Cane: 19-month-old Obinna died of septic shock ' Autopsy

Two feared dead in renewed Benue communal crisis
 


*THISDAY*

So Ukraine is Near

Making Chapter II of the Constitution Justiceable

Pruning Public Institutions for Efficiency, Fiscal Sustainability

MTN Customers Will Get Free Access to Davidos 02 Arena Concert

FMARD Urges Stakeholders on OIEs Standards for Animal Welfare

Contributory Pension Scheme Will Aid Infrastructural Development, Says PenOP CEO

NGX to Implement New Strategy Centered on Digital Transformation, Customer-centric Solutions

FirstBank: Our FGT has Contributed Towards Boosting Intra African Trade

Ukraine Invasion: Expert Predicts Increased FDI in Natural Gas

Elumelu Tasks Business, Political Leaders on Poverty Eradication, Economic Empowerment of Youths

Market Value of Airtel, BUA Foods, Stanbic, Others Depreciate by N135.42bn in February

BAT Recognised as Top Employer for Fifth Consecutive Year

PTAD: Robust Pension Arrangement is Solution to Corrupt Practices in Civil Service

Fatogbe: Risk Management Can Become an Economic Development Enabler

Malize: FITC Leading the Knowledge Industry Leveraging Technology, Innovation

World Bank: Nearly 2.4bn Women Globally Dont Have Same Economic Rights as Men

REFINEDNG Restates Commitment to Promoting Nigeria

How Businesses Can Drive Discovery, Growth Role of Creators

Libel: Court Restrains Community Newspaper, Publisher Perpetually

In North West, Tambuwals Consultative Visit Receives Rousing Welcome

Bamidele Explains Why He Wont Go to Court Against APC

Ukraine Crisis: Shakhtar Donetsk Evacuate Brazilian Players to Romania

2022 GTCO LAGOS POLO STL Wins Low Cup, Elektron Picks Silver...

Ndidi, Lookman End Leicesters Winless Run at Burnley

Shooting Stars, Rangers Rekindle the Old Rivalry of Nigerian Club Football

Buhari Mourns Founder of Complete Sports, Sunny Ojeagbase



*THE SUN*

ACTDA battles to make Awka befitting state capital

2023: Makinde has touched all zones in terms of devt Oyo North PDP senatorial chairman

2023 presidency: South-south waiting in the wings

Buhari rejects APC governors request to dump Adamu as anointed national chairman

Youth group backs Obi for PDP presidential ticket

Ekiti 2022: APC candidate for governor Oyebanji makes first public appearance with deputy Afuye

Constitution Review: Gyang berates Northern senators for voting against Plateau

Dont bring your chosen successor for consultation in our area, Itu/Ibiono youth leaders threaten Udom

Ekiti govt awards more road projects

WIEN targets 35% women inclusivity in energy sector by 2025

Alaafin, Ooni move to reconcile Tinubu, Aregbesola

Afolabi unveils The Masters who Trained Me

NASS okays VAT, airport, rail, electricity decentralisation

ALGON hails NASS decision on LG autonomy

86 CSOs reject immunity for legislators, judicial officers

Pastor Adeboye, genuine leader in all ramifications -Kalu

Ganduje sacks 4 officials over forgery, land scam

Alleged flogging: 19-month Delta child died of septic shock, autopsy reveals

Musa visits Fayemi, unveils aspirations plans, mission for APC

CIAPS hosts HR managers from Africa in Lagos tomorrow

Afrobeat community converges on Dubai for Soundoff



*GUARDIAN*

Gunmen injured in fresh Imo police station attack

Delta farmer killed, buried in shallow grave

Imo sacks task forces, inaugurates traffic management, enforcement team

African players don't get deserved recognition, says Ruscoe

ANAYD collaborates with Sports Ministry, Hopkins University, others on HIV self-testing awareness

We'll not return home empty-handed against Tornadoes, say MFM's coach

Oyo ready to host South West Cricket tourney

AFN to use All-Comers to prepare athletes for Commonwealth Games, others

Digital identity sector to contribute 7% to GDP by 2030

Bulls sustain dominance as Seplat, 14 stocks lead NGX N48bn gain

Stakeholders task FG on rising insecurity despite increased spending

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea to jointly harness stranded gas resources

Willingness to pay for electricity critical to ending liquidity crisis

2022 Committee and how not to 'save' Nigeria

Re: Why it is time for a Christian, southern presidency

Ukraine: A victim of Russia's expansion and world's abandonment

Why coup may happen in America - Part 1

Playing games

COVID-19 control and the new matters arising

Of ASUU strike and theAbikuphenomenon

Canada's 'freedom convoy' protests: Politics, policing and the law

Give us Peter Obi, get 10 million votes, youth group tells PDP

Nigerian volunteer 'fighters' besiege Ukraine embassy

Manchester United shortlist Osimhen to booster attack

12 people burnt to death in Kano auto crash

Lagos residents lament vandalisation of protective rails on foot brides, bus stops

President writes Senate to review new electoral law

It's time for stomachinfrastructure, says Wike

NIMASA's support for the protection of critical maritime infrastructure

Russia's invasion threatens iron, steel importation

Security personnel kill two bandits in Niger State



*LEADERSHIP*

Ash Wednesday Kicks In Lent For Christians

Constitution Review: President, Governors May Go To Jail For Rejecting Legislative Summons

Convention: Fresh Crisis Hits APC Over Imposition Of Candidates

5 Days After Assent, Buhari Seeks Amendment To Electoral Act

Nigeria Needs Governance Dialogue For Progress, Says Ex ' Timor Leste President, Ramos-Horta

Insecurity Hurting South East Economy ' Governors

2023: Alafin, Ooni Move To Reconcile Aregbesola, Tinubu

Akwa Ibom Addresses Shelter Deficit, Flags Off Housing Estate In Uyo

We Are Fighting For Our life,' Zelenskyy Tells European Parliament

Dangote Cement Shareholders Get N340.8bn Dividend

Oil Prices Back To $105pb On Russia- Ukraine Crisis

Online Crypto Gambling Is Booming In Nigeria

Amending The Electoral Act 2022



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

As Christians commence Lenten Season

NANS gives ASSU/FG one-week ultimatum

Oni asks voters to reject APC, PDP

2023: Peter Obi, my best Presidential option from S'East 'Dele Momodu

PMS: Four vessels to berth with 120.35m litres this week

Badagry seaport: Sanwo-Olu, host communities agree on operational modalities

APC NATIONAL CHAIR: Buhari meets APC govs, insists on Adamu

Stranded Nigerian students in Ukraine send SOS to FG

OPS: Russia/Ukraine war, sanctions to cost Nigeria's GDP trillions of naira

Senate removes railways, airports, power, VAT from Exclusive List

APC chairmanship: We don't want PDP stock 'Stakeholders

Oil price rises above $105 ahead OPEC+ meeting

CBN: Targeting increased non-oil FX with RT200

Boosting capital formation via national savings strategy

As FG reports liners' anti-trade practice to global regulator

Maritime threat: UN warns Nigeria, others on response

AfDB leads calls for $100bn SDRs reallocation to Africa

76% investors to grow African investments

FMDQ reports N14.13trn turnover for January

UK Coastguard rejects Nigeria seafarers certificates

Revenue generating MDAs remit N2.7trn

Electoral Act: Senators extol Buhari over assent

We are vigilant in Nasarawa ahead of 2023 polls 'Kana

How we want to improve city culture in Lagos Island 'Olusi

Nasarawa: Revitalising economy through legal framework

APGA guber aspirant calls for scrapping of state electoral bodies

Presidency: Nigeria cannot afford another experiment in 2023 'Kwankwaso

Eguavoen'll have selection problem against Ghana ' Babangida

Why Manchester United want N47bn -valued Osimhen

Buhari, minister, NFF mourn Ojeagbase

Russian invasion: Ex-Eagles star's family stuck in Ukraine

Former captain, Song, named new Cameroon coach

Ukraine: Victor Moses' Europa dream may come to end

Over 200 athletes set for ND Western/MoC athletics trials

World Cup playoff: Nigeria'll qualify for Qatar 2022, says Ndah

Complete Sports founder Ojeagbase dies at 71

Serie A: Atalanta thump Samp to stay on Juve's tail



*BLUE PRINT*

Corruption, abuse of fire arms by officers worry IGP Baba

Imo bye-election: PDP leadershail Ikengaforsupport

APC Chairmanship: I'm more qualified than others, Abdullahi Adamu declares

Stop threatening PDP Chairman, CUPP cautions DSS

Lagos to develop new urban policy

Ikeazor inaugurates guidelines for house inspection

EU launches '150bn fund for green transition, sustainable growth in Africa

PIA: FG reassures investors of safety of investments

Analysing the Zamfara impeachment saga

NYSC swears in 1, 507 new 2022 Batch 'A' corps members in Nasarawa

Ekiti NSCDC raises concern over 2.7m IDPs, seeks volunteers' intervention

Why FG should release N850bn to FERMA ' Sen Bassey

Voter education: CSOs urge Nigerians to support INEC

2023: Akwa Ibom youth leaders warn Gov. Emmanuel against imposition of candidate

ASUU strike: FG spends N92 billion on allowances, revitalisation ' Ngige

Poverty alleviation: Farouq bags 2021 Dususu Gender Minister award, lists numerous interventions

APC united, ready for March 26 convention ' Governors

Buhari seeks confirmation, membership renewal of CBN's MPV

RMRDC: Taking the notch higher in exploring investment opportunities

APC chair: Adamu's political coup against Al-Makura



*TRIBUNE*

Armed Robbery suspect killed as police rescue kidnapped victim, foil cult initiation, recover weapons in Delta

I poured hot water on my husband because I was angry over incessant beatings ' Ramota Bello

What PDP must do to win in 2023, says Tambuwal

Russia-Ukraine conflict poses profound economic implications for Nigeria, global economy ' CPPE CEO

ROTIMO releases new single, 'SHOCKOLATE' with music video

Tinubu/Aregbesola face-off: Civil society group, calls for reconciliation

MC Oluomo replies NURTW national body's query

USAID, IHP train over 800 health workers to reduce maternal death in Ebonyi

February PMI highest in two years amid stronger demand ' Stanbic IBTC Bank

Local stock market opens new month on positive territory

Resources put in critical sectors of economy not yielding desired progress ' Finance Minister

Advantages of Using a Paystub Generator

Looking Ahead at Business Trends for 2022



*SPORTS*

2022 GTCO LAGOS POLO STL Wins Low Cup, Elektron Picks Silver... - Thisday

250 players for Osun t'tennis tourney - Punch

76ers' Tobias Harris Downplays Concerns over New Role After James Harden Trade - Bleacher Report

Abramovic Considers Selling Chelsea - Complete Sports

Addo to submit squad list Thursday - Punch

AFN to use All-Comers to prepare athletes for Commonwealth Games, others - Guardian

African players don't get deserved recognition, says Ruscoe - Guardian

Alex Lees and Zak Crawley make half-centuries as England make promising start - Yahoo

Alex Lees backed to have a successful Test career after impressing in Antigua - Yahoo

Alex Ovechkin's MassMutual Ad Removed from TV After Russian Invasion of Ukraine - Bleacher Report

Alexander Zverev news: German has made a u-turn on Davis Cup - Yahoo

Anastasia Potapova news: 20-year-old responds to Russia/Ukraine situation - Yahoo

ANAYD collaborates with Sports Ministry, Hopkins University, others on HIV self-testing awareness - Guardian

Anthony Edwards Ruled out for T-Wolves vs. Warriors with Patella Injury - Bleacher Report

Antonio Conte vows to keep working to improve Tottenham after FA Cup shock - Yahoo

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. Deletes Twitter After Posting Tweets Critical of Owners - Bleacher Report

Bengals' Joe Burrow Opting for Rest over Surgery on Knee Injury from Super Bowl - Bleacher Report

Broncos GM: 'Everything's on the Table' in Pursuit of QB Amid Aaron Rodgers Rumors - Bleacher Report

Bruce Arians: Bucs 'Really, Really Want' to Re-Sign Chris Godwin in Free Agency - Bleacher Report

Buccaneers not closing door on Brady return - Yahoo

Buhari Mourns Founder of Complete Sports, Sunny Ojeagbase - Thisday

Buhari, minister, NFF mourn Ojeagbase - New Telegraph

Burnley 0-2 Leicester: Jamie Vardy return a huge boost for Foxes, says Brendan Rodgers - BBC

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Ruled out vs. Hawks with Ankle Injury - Bleacher Report

Chelsea Foundation reports Abramovich proposal to Charity Commission - Vanguard

Complete Sports founder Ojeagbase dies at 71 - New Telegraph

Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke City: Jairo Riedewald sends Eagles into FA Cup quarter-finals - BBC

Cubs' Marcus Stroman Says Rob Manfred 'Gotta Go' After CBA Deadline Passes - Bleacher Report

Djokovic and Vajda confirm end of professional partnership - Yahoo

Eagles clash: Injured Tetteh ruled out, Iddrisu returns - Punch

Eguavoen'll have selection problem against Ghana ' Babangida - New Telegraph

Emiliano Sala flight organiser did not check pilot was qualified, inquest hears - Yahoo

Evan Mobley Breaks Down How He Defends the NBA's Top Players - Bleacher Report

FA Cup: Nigerian Striker Inspires Middlesbrough Into Quarter-finals After Shock Win Vs Spurs - Complete Sports

Falcons HC on Matt Ryan's Future: 'We Anticipate Matt Being Part of the Team - Bleacher Report

Fan Who Racially Abused Ferdinand Given Suspended Term - Daily Independent

Former captain, Song, named new Cameroon coach - New Telegraph

Fury '100 per cent' set to retire after Whyte bout with 'nothing to prove - Yahoo

German Coach Quits Russian Soccer Club To Protest Invasion - Daily Independent

How Both Drafting and Trading for QBs Can Save the Future of the Steelers - Bleacher Report

Hughton in tight spot ahead Eagles clash - Punch

I can't save Watford from relegation 'Okoye - Punch

I'll be the first to join up' ' Tyson Fury would go to war for England - Yahoo

Incredible impact ' Jurgen Klopp hails neuroscience experts after record cup win - Yahoo

Jack Grealish shows what he can do for Manchester City ' if he gets the ball - Yahoo

Jaguars Willing to Entertain Trade Offers for No. 1 Pick: 'Always Open for Business - Bleacher Report

Jairo Riedewald the unlikely hero as Crystal Palace see off Stoke - Yahoo

James Maddison and Jamie Vardy on target as Leicester triumph at Burnley - Yahoo

James Maddison and Jamie Vardy produce late show against Burnley to earn Leicester first league win of 2022 - Yahoo

Jim Boeheim's Wife Juli Reportedly Robbed at Gunpoint in Syracuse - Bleacher Report

Jimmy Garoppolo: Shoulder surgery throws trade value into doubt - Yahoo

Leicester's James Maddison and Jamie Vardy keep Burnley in bottom three - Yahoo

LMC rejects 3SC sole administrator role - Punch

Luka Doncic Heaps Praise on Ja Morant's 'MVP-Level' Play After 52-Point Outing - Bleacher Report

Manchester City's Mahrez and Grealish break Peterborough resistance in FA Cup - Yahoo

Middlesbrough 'buzzing' with FA Cup upset of 'typical Tottenham - BBC

Middlesbrough claim second Premier League scalp as Josh Coburn sinks Tottenham - Yahoo

Middlesbrough sink Tottenham to join Premier League duo in FA Cup quarter-finals - Yahoo

Middlesbrough's Josh Coburn dumps Spurs out of FA Cup in extra time - Yahoo