*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 3RD MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

Mali blogger who declared himself president released from detention

Aisha Buharis birthday coincided with Dubai official trip, say govs wives

Road accidents: Reps demand establishment of mobile clinics nationwide

BREAKING: I will sell Chelsea, send proceeds to Ukraine victims -Abramovich

OAU student: Adedoyin, others trial begins in Osun Thursday

Power supply: Patients offered to buy fuel for Ondo hospital

2023: Oshiomholes boys clash with Edo senators group over senatorial ticket

Reps caucus tackles Umahi, police over Ebonyi PDP spokesmans detention

2023: Group partners US Consulate on credible elections

Illegal refineries: Introduce pollution tax, Senate tells Buhari

Police kill prison escapee turned armed robber in Edo

Opening arguments begin in first US Capitol riot trial

Three feared killed in Port Harcourt auto crash

UN General Assembly demands Russia withdrawal from Ukraine

APC convention: Kwara gov to chair zoning committee

Autonomy bill: Local govt workers mobilise for national protest

BREAKING: Weve lost 498 troops in Ukraine Russia

Nigeria in process of total collapse Jega

Reps consider making nurses, pharmacists, others to head hospitals

Ogun 2023: Abioduns ex-media aide joins governorship race

BREAKING: Ukraine delegation on its way for talks with Russia

FG orders airline operators to suspend airfare hike

Two die in Delta auto crash

VIDEO: Women protest at National Assembly gate over rejected bills

Why 2023 elections may not be credible CAN

EU sanctions 22 Belarus military officers over Ukraine invasion

Nigerias gas reserve hits 209.5tcf

Subsidy: Lawan urges Buhari to transmit PIA amendment bill

2023: CAN backs zoning, southern Christian candidate

Atiku hails Adeboye @80, calls him excellent coach

Germany extends aid, free trains to fleeing Ukrainians

Obaseki intensifies Lassa fever response, reconstitutes committee

LG funds: Court delivers ruling in govs, NFIUs suit May 23

Ukraine: Everton suspend sponsorship agreements with Russian billionaire Usmanov

ASUU strike: Ondo students stage protest, block expressway

Police fume as orderly carries VIPs food tray in Kwara

Bill to amend 2022 budget scales second reading in Senate

60th birthday: Release Nnamdi Kanu, Kanayo O Kanayo begs Buhari

Controversy surrounds lovers death inside car in Ogun

2023: Im mentally, physically fit to serve, Atiku tells Reps Caucus

Senate passes bills to establish FCT, Rivers varsities

Switzerlands billionaire Wyss ready to buy Chelsea

[BREAKING] Russia-Ukraine war: Buhari approves $8.5m for evacuation of Nigerians

Muscle-strengthening activities reduce death risk Report

Convention: Ill support Buharis chairmanship candidate Sheriff

Discrimination: China warns nationals in the US on safety

I will retire after Whyte heavyweight title fight -Tyson Fury

Miners approach FG, states for interest-free loans

Strike: Complaints commission wades into ASUU, NANS crises

Ukraine: China working to evacuate citizens

Pictorial: Women protest rejected bills at National Assembly gate

Hard drugs, energy drinks can ruin academic careers, Ondo warns students

MC Oluomo replies NURTWs query, denies wrongdoing

Ganduje appoints Dantata, Dangote as Zakkat commission members

Ukraine: Why I joined fight against Russian invasion -Usyk

Russia-Ukraine war: 15 latest developments as Nigeria, Ghana evacuate citizens

JUST IN: Women protest at National Assembly gate over rejected bills

Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda

Bricklayer bags life imprisonment for beating father to death in Akwa Ibom



*VANGUARD*

Lent begins as Nigerians mark Ash Wednesday

Over 200 bandits killed by security operatives in 3 days 'Niger govt

Osborn Nweze utilizes wealth, affluence for the benefit of humanity

COVID-19 triggers 25% increase in anxiety, depression globally ' WHO

Our Dubai trip to meet with agencies interested in investing in education coincided with Aisha Buhari's birthday' Governors' wives

Birthday: We didn't visit Aisha Buhari in Dubai, we were on her entourage ' Govs' wives

Oil Market: Prices surge toward $120 per barrel on OPEC decisions

COVID-19: Nigeria has received over 67m doses of vaccines so far- NPHCDA

Cost of governance, big threat to Nigeria development ' Peter Obi

2023: Alimikhena's third term bid in jeopardy as Oshomhole's boys gather

INEC has implemented many recommendations on 2019 general elections ' Yakubu

Edo North 2023: Akoko-Edo, Owan stakeholders kick against Oshiomhole's Senatorial ambition

Buhari commissions 120-bed mother, child hospital in Makurdi

Glo Battle of the Year: Nigeria treats viewers to acrobatic displays

Boldness, tenacity, ingredients to pull through in workplace ' Dr Aisha Abdurrahman, former NNPC boss

Registration/Renewal Fees: Stop patronising touts'Ekiti govt cautions private school

Robotics/AI revolution: LASU don calls for establishment of Science and Innovation Centres

Omicron specific vaccine to be ready in less than 2 months ' Pfizer Regional leaders

Establish, support more rehabilitation centres to curb drug addiction ' Expert urges FG

Victoria, cancer patient seeks N25m for bone marrow transplant

32-year-old remanded for alleged murder, cult membership

Woman docked for alleged N1.6m visa scam

Court dissolves 15-year-old marriage on grounds of wife's ill temper

Court remands man over alleged armed robbery

NSCDC reconnects 10 missing children to families in Imo 'Commandant

Six feared dead in Port Harcourt fatal accident

Motorists bemoan lingering fuel scarcity, price hike in Kano

Toddler drowns in Kano well
 


*THISDAY*

Seplat and ExxonMobil Deal Positive for Nigerian Economy, Says Wood Mackenzie

KCB Bank Network Now Accepts Verve Cards

HMD Global Records Profit, Releases Nokia C-series Smartphones

Spectranet Introduces Stryker Internet MiFi Modem

Glo Customers to Enjoy Bumper Bonus in Mi-Fi, Router Offer

Jive Technologies Showcases Benefits of Edtech Innovation

MTN Launches Digital Multi-experience Platform with Tecnotree

NCC to Support AOL Administration with Revenue Assurance Solutions

Akintayo Accepted into Forbes Business Council

South Shore Reassures Patients of Quality Health Care Services at 10

As 5G Rollout in Nigeria Beckons

Transcorp Hotels Announces 143% Increase in Gross Profit, Shareholders to Get N717m Dividend

Firm Set to Transform Mental Health Space in Nigeria.

Qatar, Nigerian Manufacturers to Strengthen Economic Cooperation

ATCON Lists Challenges of Critical National Infrastructure, Seeks FGs Intervention

Autocheck CEO Identifies Auto Finance as Growth Driver for Automotive Sector

FMNs Inclusive Strategy to Make Nigeria Self-sufficient in Sugar Production

NIMCs Enrolment Figure Hits 75.36m in February as Lagos Leads in Enrolment with Over 8.7m

Huawei releases three scenario-based ICT solutions to boost Nigeria oil and gas production

Convention: APC Set to Roll, Appoints Abdulrazaq Zoning Committee Chairman

With Electoral Act Signed, Notice of Elections Released

Jedy-Agba: Political Offices Are Not Reserved for Individuals, Groups

Tambuwal: The Next President of Nigeria Must Not Tilt Towards...

100 Crucial Days in Nigeria

Israel Adesanya Speaks on Fame, Freedom of Expression

Swiss Billionaire Set to Buy Chelsea from Abramovic

Will Buharis Rope-a-Dope Style Work for Him

Copa del Rey Sfinals Live on StarTimes

Sapele Club Set for Orodje Okpe Golf Tourney

VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION (CANDIDIASIS) PART 1



*THE SUN*

Farmers/herders clashesll soon be history in Sokoto Prof Junaid, Commissioner for Animal health and Fisheries

Ugwuanyi should join 2023 presidential race Agbo

Oshiomholes loyalists plot against senators 3rd term bid

2023: Atiku meets PDP Reps over presidential bid

APC chairmanship: Ali Modu promises to obey Buharis decision on consensus

PDPll improve national economy, quality of life from 2023 Wike

Labour dares APC, PDP

APC convention: S/East leaders reject dep chairman, opt for national secretary

APC appoints Kwara gov to head 8-member zoning committee

State sustains lead on PGF performance ranking

Fuel scarcity may linger over haulage, CAPEX constraints

Ukraine: Air Peace, Max Air confirm evacuation of Nigerians, to deploy Boeing 777-300, 747-400

Fuel subsidy: Senate President urges Buhari to transmit bill to amend PIA

Nigerias gas reserve hits 209.5 TCF NMDPRA

Seplat, ExxonMobil deal good for economy, says Mackenzie

NNPC Limited debuts in July Kyari

Fidelity Bank to celebrate International Womens Day with community-driven proposition

Airfare hike: Commission orders immediate halt by airline operators

Royal fathers endorse Tunji-Ojo for re-election

Global economic crisis: Insurance remains succour Experts

Buhari approves $8.5m to evacuate 5,000 Nigerians from Ukraine

Independent Newspapers loses editorial board chairman

Guinea Insurance launches 2 mins self-service motorinsurance portal

COVID-19 vaccine: FG gets additional 859,600 doses, 175 solar refrigerators

ASUU: NANS blocks major roads in Ondo

Govs know fate May 23 in suit challenging regulation of LG spending

Women vow to occupy NASS until gender bills are reconsidered

Dont scrap Police Trust Fund, stakeholders tell FG

GMD seeks resolution of Omateks debt hangover

Petrol scarcity: No plans to hike pump price- NNPC

Ugwuanyi and 2023 presidency

Ngiges sermon on leadership and other matters

What does Buni want

Reincarnation of Anini in Edo

Season of absurdities, oddities

Life pension for politicians

How much can we change'Valentines Day with inmates at correctional facility

Should Air Peace apologise to the Emir



*GUARDIAN*

Residents scoop fuel as petrol tanker falls on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Excitement as Lagos moves against dilapidated school buildings

Lagos task force arrests two pickpockets

Delta reacts to protests against hike in varsities fees

Oyo government tackles EFCC over arrest of accountant-general, N9b council fund

UI Prof 's wife seeks dissolution of 20-year-old marriage

Reps PDP caucus flays alleged persecution of Ebonyi party loyalists

Group flays plot to impose Lagos Assembly candidate in Alimosho

HOMEF uncovers life-threatening conditions at Delta gas flaring site

Tuchel 'can't imagine' Chelsea without Abramovich after club put up for sale

CBN Junior Tennis Championship serves off in Lagos on Monday

Femfield School holds maiden sports day tomorrow

Ewa, Miracle, others make provisional list for Commonwealth Games camping

Subsidy, production challenges mar Nigeria's chances as oil exceed $110

NMDPRA releases guidelines for gas demand requirement

African market yet to reflect security concern in Europe, says IMF director

Airlines target four billion yearly traffic in 2024 on full recovery

Sudo Africa helps businesses issue custom debit cards

ATCON wants tiers of government to see telecoms operators as development partners

Stock market reverses gains as index depreciates by 0.3 per cent

Clearing agents kick against arbitrary pricing of imported vehicles

Africa desirous of winning ILO DG election, says Ngige

Why coup may happen in America -Part 2

Tinubu's hypothesis and Momodu's 'Owners of Nigeria' diatribe

Anointing against balloting

JAMB is not a game of luck

Obasanjo and his cabal

Africa, procurement policies and AfCFTA regime

Tackle obnoxious abuse, corporal punishment in schools

Living in denial

The way we are

ASUU strike: Varsity education sinking, stakeholders warn

Witnesses submit 10 exhibits in Hanifa's murder case

Buhari approves $8.5m to evacuate 5,000 Nigerians

Governors plotting to scuttle councils' autonomy, NULGE alleges

Groups interact with deaf students in Lagos

Nigeria deserves Qatar 2022 World Cup ticket, says Eguavoen

Our demands from politicians in 2023, by NLC

Why I was sacked as Kano emir, CBN governor, by Sanusi

IMF, World Bank partner on $5.2 billion to support Ukraine

Nigeria celebrates first COVID-19 vaccine shipment, others



*LEADERSHIP*

Senate To Pass 2022 Amended Budget Next Week

Fuel Subsidy: Send PIA For Amendment, Senate Tells Buhari

Ukraine Crisis: China's 'Zero COVID' Weighs On Global Growth

Illegal Refineries: Senate Wants Federal Govt To Introduce Pollution Tax

As Christians Begin Lent, CAN Decries Rising Insecurity

Pantami, Danbatta Lead Nigerian Delegation To MWC 2022

[EDITORIAL] Before Ritual Killing Consumes Us All

Tips On How To Improve On Your Savings

Legalisation, Not Criminalisation Of Artisanal Miners To Boost Economy

Russia-Ukraine War: 200 Nigerians Apply To Join Ukrainian Army As FG Evacuates 2,090 Today

AbdulRazaq Heads APC Zoning Committee As S'East Rejects Deputy Chairman Slot

Fuel Scarcity Hits Aviation Sector, Jet A1 Sells For N440 Per Litre

Russia/Ukraine: Billionaire Abramovich To Sell Chelsea FC

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Federal Govt Begins Evacuation Of 2,090 Stranded Nigerians

IMF Asks Nigeria To Consolidate On Fiscal Position

Federal Govt Directs Air Peace, Dana, Others To Suspend Airfare Hike



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Dehumanising school children in the name of discipline

2023: EU calls for implementation of the Electoral Act

APC constitutes Zoning C'ttee, appoints Gov. AbdulRazak head

Petrol subsidy to increase as oil price rises to $112 a barrel

FEC approves N3.5bn for security screening systems, lightening of airports

2023: Youth bodies back Orji Uzor Kalu to succeed Buhari

Buhari approves N3.536bn for evacuation of 5,000 Nigerians from Ukraine

PERSISTING QUEUES AT FUEL STATIONS: We now have 1.7bn litres of fuel, says NNPC

Nigeria needs $30bn investment for energy demand

Fuel subsidy: Senate urges Buhari to transmit bill to amend PIA

NNPC Limited to debut in July as commercially driven -GMD

Lafarge declares N51bn profit in 2021

FY'21: NGX Group reports 22% growth in profit

Fidelity Bank plans International Women's Day with community-driven proposition

Internet: 24.9m Nigerians have 'meaningful' connectivity 'Report

Telcos, others pay N51bn income tax in Q4

MAN blames unstable policies for poor economy

NACCIMA reports progress on insolvent firms' data

Fuel scarcity: Experience from seat of power

Fintech firm launches writing challenge for Nigerian journalists

Appraising Nigeria's broadband plan 2020-2025 implementation

PDP'll overrun APC in Lagos come 2023 'Kuye

Why Clause 84(12) of Electoral Act should remain 'Ezugwu

Russia-Ukraine war: When Reps moved for evacuation of Nigerians

Olawepo-Hashim: Electoral Act ushers new beginning for Nigeria

APC Chairmanship: I'll wait for President Buhari's official statement ' Sheriff

Dare, Lagos SWAN celebrate Fabio Lanipekun at 80

Nigeria deserve World Cup ticket more than Ghana 'Eguavoen



*BLUE PRINT*

Fayemi, NGF planning to scuttle LG autonomy at state assemblies ' NULGE

Ukraine-Russia war: FG sends flights, approves $8.5m to evacuate Nigerians

Bye-election: PRP heads to tribunal, rejects PDP as winner of Bassa/Jos-North

FCT: Kwali chairmanship polls rape on democracy ' Haruna

Beam searchlight on Oyo government since 2019, Alao beckons EFCC

INEC solicits EU 's support on electoral process, democratic governance

Forum lauds Buhari on assent of Electoral Bill 2022

IPC laments repressive attacks on journalists

NGOs partner to facilitate effective advocasy ahead 2023 polls

Fuel shortage: Danger, elite at work!

Fuel scarcity: NNPC reveals working plans to clear queues

VIDEO: Watch as Nigerian governors' wives visit Aisha Buhari with birthday cake

VIDEO: Watch as Cardinal Onaiyekan tells Christians what to do at lent season

Omo ' Agege rejoices with Pastor Enoch Adeboye @80

Mother, 3 kids die in Ebonyi mystery fire

Don't allow politicians truncate our democracy, NGE tells Nigerians

Electoral Act tool for credible polls- El-Yakub

2023 Presidency: Hayatu-Deen declares, vows to tackle insecurity, poverty

Youth coalition backs Orji Kalu for president

N26m fraud': Court admits evidence against Fani-Kayode, adjourns to May 3

NAFDAC moves against counterfeit medicines, commissions 73 vehicles

Suleja-Minna road:Police kill 2 banditsas Niger places residents on alert

Strike: Apologise for walking out on us, ERC tells Adamu

Buhari commissions 120 -bed hospital in Makurdi

Stakeholders seek passage of National Critical Assets Bill

2023: South-east'll dump PDP over Atiku's ambition, Ohanaeze threatens

Don't alter national convention date, APC group cautions progressive govs

Ayokunle hails Uzodinma on successful CAN NEC meeting

2023: Sarah Jibrin harps on mutual respect among worshippers

Operatives repel IPOB attack on Njaba police station

Convert polytechnics to degree-awarding institutions, ASUP beckons FG

FCT minister canvasses functional labour market information system

Rape: Expose truth behind my daughter's death, victim's mother cries out



*TRIBUNE*

NEPC trains Kwara exporters on how to write bankable business plans

Akpabio charges Presidential Support Committee members on unity to enable Buhari produce successor

Getting Ondo seaport approved, turning Ore to major industrial hub my priority, says Senatorial aspirant

2023 presidency: North in search of a common agenda

Emir of Kano's face-off with Air Peace and matters arising

Climate change: IPCC report a dire warning about consequences of inaction ' Chair

Why we don't yet have massive deployment of electric vehicles ' Bamiduro, MAX co-founder

Education key driver for national devt ' Odufuwa

Govt urged to review Social Studies curriculum to include Peace Education

Academic excellence achievable only through hard work, dedication ' Don

NPA supports Lagos traffic management with 24 motor bikes

COREN set to facilitate wider access to global job opportunities for engineering graduates

Leah Sharibu: We must not forget!

Africa remains attractive for institutional investors but needs bankable projects ' Report

Why NiMet's 2022 SCP document remains key to economic growth



*SPORTS*

2022 WC playoff: No vaccination, no entry, Ghana tells Nigerian fans - New Telegraph

Abramovich puts Chelsea up for sale, says proceeds will go to victims of war in Ukraine - The Cable

AEW CEO Tony Khan Announces Contract to Acquire Ring of Honor - Bleacher Report

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 2 - Bleacher Report

Algeria's Belmadi critical of Cameroon stadium - African Football

Arsenal extend lead at top of WSL after first-half flurry sinks Reading - Yahoo

Asanovic to gauge local call-ups in two exhibition games - African Football

Bibian Mentel-Spee: The life and legacy of a Paralympic legend - BBC

BREAKING: Abramovich Says He Plans To Sell Chelsea - Daily Independent

CBN Junior Tennis Championship serves off in Lagos Monday - New Telegraph

CBN Junior Tennis Championship serves off in Lagos on Monday - Guardian

Celtics' Jaylen Brown Out vs. Grizzlies with Ankle Injury Diagnosed as Sprain - Bleacher Report

Chandler Jones Rumors: Pro Bowl OLB Not Expected to Sign New Cardinals Contract in FA - Bleacher Report

Chelsea Avoid FA Cup Shock After Comeback Win At Championship Side Luton - Complete Sports

Chelsea avoid Luton FA Cup shock as Liverpool and Southampton also progress - Yahoo

Copa del Rey Sfinals Live on StarTimes - Thisday

Cup specialist Takumi Minamino stars again as Liverpool beat Norwich - Yahoo

Dan Lawrence ready to put Ashes frustration aside and press case in West Indies - Yahoo

Dare, Lagos SWAN celebrate Fabio Lanipekun at 80 - New Telegraph

Djokovic announces split from long-time coach Vajda - New Telegraph

Dolphins GM Confirms Sean Payton Rumors, Says He Had No Conversations About Tom Brady - Bleacher Report

Dolphins GM confirms Tua is starting QB for McDaniel, 'door is shut' on Watson - Yahoo

Dolphins GM: 'Door Is Shut' on Deshaun Watson Trade; Miami Believes in Tua Tagovailoa - Bleacher Report

Durant to return for Nets against Heat on Thursday - Yahoo

Everton Cut Ties With Russian Companies - Complete Sports

Everton Women usher in the club's new era as they distance themselves from Alisher Usmanov - Yahoo

Ewa, Miracle, others make provisional list for Commonwealth Games camping - Guardian

Femfield School holds maiden sports day tomorrow - Guardian

Golubic fights back to topple Hontama in Lyon - Yahoo

India star Kohli deserves 100th Test cap after 'world dominance - Yahoo

Israel Adesanya Speaks on Fame, Freedom of Expression - Thisday

Jalen Hurts Will Be Eagles' Starting QB in 2022, per GM Roseman: 'There's No Doubt - Bleacher Report

James Ward-Prowse keeps his cool from the spot as Southampton march into FA Cup quarter-finals - Yahoo

Jets News: Quinnen Williams' 5th-Year Contract Option for 2023 Season to Be Exercised - Bleacher Report

Jonny Bairstow hits ton but England's seamers struggle for wickets in warm-up - Yahoo

Jonny Bairstow stakes claim for extended run at No 6 for England with second century of the winter - Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp hails 'complete performance' from Takumi Minamino after final snub - Yahoo

JUST IN: I'm ready to sell Chelsea ' Abramovich - New Telegraph

Juventus chief Andrea Agnelli will vow to fight Uefa over Super League breakaway plan - Yahoo

Kayode Helps Sivasspor Dump Musa's Fatih Karagumruk Out Of Turkish Cup - Complete Sports

Kevin Durant Expected to Return from Knee Injury for Nets vs. Heat - Bleacher Report

Kyler Murray Trade Rumors: Cardinals Not Taking Calls on QB amid Buzz About Tension - Bleacher Report

LaFleur conscious of 'annoying' Rodgers as he decides Packers future - Yahoo

Lakers Are 'Going to Have a Chance' If Anthony Davis Returns From Injury, Vogel Says - Bleacher Report

Lionel Messi dethroned as world's best player - New Telegraph

Liverpool 2-1 Norwich: Jurgen Klopp's side win to reach FA Cup quarter-finals - BBC

Lookman Celebrates Leicester's First Premier League Win In Two Months - Complete Sports

Lovie Smith: 'No Idea' If Deshaun Watson Will Remain With Texans amid Trade Rumors - Bleacher Report

Lukaku caps Chelsea comeback after Luton threaten to deepen turmoil - Yahoo

Luton Town 2-3 Chelsea: Romelu Lukaku scores Blues winner in FA Cup - BBC

Mark Selby suffers surprise defeat to Liam Highfield in Newport - Yahoo

Melvin Gordon Expresses Desire to Sign New Broncos Contract: 'It's a Job Unfinished - Bleacher Report

Middlesbrough shock Spurs, Man City ease into FA Cup quarters - New Telegraph

Minamino double sends Liverpool past battling Norwich and into last eight - Yahoo

MLB Rumors: Mets Free Agent Michael Conforto on Rockies' List of Targets - Bleacher Report

NFL Draft prospect Jameson Williams says ACL recovery ahead of schedule - Yahoo

NFL Rumors: Cardinals WR Christian Kirk Expected to Have 'Hot Market' in Free Agency - Bleacher Report

Nigeria deserve World Cup ticket more than Ghana 'Eguavoen - New Telegraph

Odell Beckham Jr. Contract 'Definitely' Interests Rams in 2022 Free Agency, GM Says - Bleacher Report