*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SATURDAY 5TH MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

The lessons are here

Before Stardom..With The Showman

My marriagewith Akah Nnani#

The Buharis needless globetrotting

Panic in Ogun community over planned demolition of 800 buildings

Battle for survival: Nigerians caught in Russia/Ukraine war narrate ordeals

VIDEO: Nigerian fighters must provide $1000 for visa, ticket -Ukrainian ambassador

NIMC wants NIN mandatory for all govt services, solicits BPSRs help

Dont be willing tools for do-or-die politicians, Buratai advises youths

World Food Programme ramps up operations as hunger rises in Ukraine

How we escaped intense bombings, death in Ukraine-Russia war Nigerians

Senate probes three missing SUVs in Bank of Agriculture

Families accuse Osun of land grabbing, petition IGP

Monguno appoints zonal coordinators

ECOWAS Court yet to receive Sunday Igbohos case

Northern farmers lament terrorist attacks, fear food shortage

Beg Kwankwaso not to leave, Kano PDP chair tells Saraki

Makinde will be voted out in 2023 Ex-deputy gov Gbolarumi

Delta empowers youths in agriculture, others

PDP still consulting on my successor, says Ikpeazu

Buhari hasnt cancelled UK medical trip, jets out Sunday Presidency

PDP to appeal judgement on Umahis defection, alleges presiding judge erred

FCT police arrest lawyer for failing to produce Sowore

Measles ravaging Osun, Enugu, Katsina, five other states NCDC

#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m compensation over brothers death

Illegal fuel marketer, wife killed in Plateau petrol explosion

Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Ayim greet Obasanjo at 85

Zamfara APC crisis: Matawalles kinsmen dump him for Marafas faction

Pro-Osinbajo groups hold rally in Uyo

Abuja Disco regrets blackouts as power generation drops by 598.3MW

NGX records 22% increase in annual profit

NCDMB, others to meet 10% local LPG demand

NNPC grows monthly trading surplus by 353%

Chelsea: Turkey's Bayrak submits bid, MMA star McGregor offers 1.5bn

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies at 52

Is moving to Canada for you

Police rescue toddler, four women in katsina community

One killed in failed Delta PoS robbery

One dies as Edo police, POS robbery syndicate clash

Youths march in Imo, demand end to killing, kidnapping

[UPDATED] You can get meters free if -Ikeja Electric tells customers

Educationist seeks improved welfare for teachers

I helped Aregbesola, Fayemi, Mimiko become gov Tinubu

I show off my husband for business reasons Liz Anjorin

Alleged defilement: I was Princess benefactor, lover, says Baba Ijesha

Stop attacking me for being second wife, Mercy Aigbe tells critics

Only women with low self-esteem use charms to get men Angela Eguavoen

Women shouldnt ask for transport fare when on dates MC Shakara

Afro-dance takes centrestage on Glo Battle of the Year Nigeria

Why I kept my daughter away from social media Bukunmi Oluwasina

Afrobeats on its way to global dominance DJ Natty

I composed song for new Olubadan to celebrate culture Styleh

I have phobia for air travels, just happy being alive Veteran actor, Akin Lewis

How Orlando Owohs mother died Relative

Hit and run: I didnt abandon victim, says Timaya

K1 using musical talent positively, says Sanwo-Olu



*VANGUARD*

Woman on her way to church in Bayelsa, finds herself in Lagos

FFK speaks on Russian-Ukraine tension

2023: 'Tambuwal run, Nigerians want you

FGM: Group awards secondary school students prizes on essay competition in Oyo

2022 UTME: Extension of registration deadline unlikely ' Registrar

Abia Gov 2023: PDP is still consulting ' Ikpeazu

2023: Group tackles Alimikhena, insists call for Oshiomhole to contest universal

Trading on NGX closes on negative trend

Fire guts Kano SEMA store, properties worth N18.5m destroyed

NDLEA partners NURTW against illicit drugs

Police arrest surety over failure to produce Sowore for investigation

Obasanjo, leader to reckon with globally ' Sanwo-Olu

2023: I'm qualified, won't give excuse for failure ' Tinubu

Police arrest surety over failure to produce Sowore for investigation

APC CONVENTION: Buhari confirms choice of chairman, signs zoning formula document

Electoral Law: We'll beat Lagos APC in 2023 ' Jandor vows

2023: Buhari, APC, urged to give Osinbajo right of first refusal

Why we're interested in 2023 polls ' EU observer group

Electoral Act 2022: CSOs write INEC over review of Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency Bye-election

NCC sets to deploy 5G network in Nigeria

Alleged murder: Court discharges school proprietor's wife

Alleged defilement: We were acting movie script ' Baba Ijesha

Woman, 27, allegedly kills 75-yr-old relative in Anambra

#EndSARS: Clergyman demands N250m from police over brother's death

Man sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for stealing cable wire

Africa and Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Increase awareness on obesity, overweight now ' NHF warns FG, Governors, others

Petrol scarcity worsens in Makurdi, now N450 per litre

Alleged Defilement: We were acting movie script in viral video ' Baba Ijesha

Alleged defilement: Princess my ex-lover ' Baba Ijesha

How we arrested killers of LASU final year student in Osun ' Police

My wife mocked me in videos ' divorce seeker tells court

Adegoke's murder: Osun CJ reserves ruling on bail application

4 burnt to death in Kogi auto crash

Terrorists kill 5, burn tanker laden with 33,000 litres of fuel along Brinin-Gwari-Kaduna highway
 


*THISDAY*

Police Approve New Dress Code for Female Officers, Use of Headscarf, Ear Rings Now Permitted

You Lack Capacity to End ASUU Strike, Resign, Students Tell Adamu

NCC Working to Ensure more Businesses Embrace Digital Platforms, Says Danbatta

Buhari Receives Award for Championing Sickle Cell Eradication

SFTAS: Jigawa Set for Migration to GIS

Edo 2024: Rights Activist Opposes Power Rotation

Alleged N135bn Debt: Court Orders AMCON to Serve Uba Charges through Clerk of N' Assembly

A'Ibom Begins Teaching of Chinese Language for Workforce

Buhari Back in Abuja from Nairobi, Leaves for Two-week Medical Check up in London Sunday

Media Should Enlighten Citizens on Nigerian System, Says Police PRO



*THE SUN*

Constitution review splits Afenifere, Ohanaeze, MBF

APC chair: Protesters storm party secretariat

Presidency: Plot against South East thickens

Ukraine: 596 evacuees arrive Abuja from Poland, Romania

Niger now home to Boko Haram, other terrorist gangs NLC

NASS rejection of gender bills, setback for democracy Wike

NIS unveils enhanced electronic passport for South-East

Policeman goes berserk, kills colleagues, others in Borno

Sanwo-Olu felicitates Obasanjo at 85

Woman, 27, kills 75-yr-old man in Anambra

Heritage Bank, FGGC Abuloma position women for wealth creation

You are a citizen of the world, a true patriot Anyim eulogises OBJ at 85th birthday

Why do men get angry when women leave them

Those who bleach suffer from low self-esteem Bisi Eratan, CEO, Labisi Oils Hom

How we built worlds first real estate network marketing firm Dr. Jayne Onwumere, CEO, PWAN

A lot of Nigerians are being displaced Dr. Tade Omotosho, Warsaw, Poland

Rehabilitating 15 million out-of-school children

Life lessons my grandma taught me

Nollywood female stars in Showmax spotlight

Osa makes waves with Naija Boy

Why I shot videos of Still Believe in Nigeria US-based Etcetera Ejikeme

Alleged defilement: We were acting movie script Baba Ijesha

No more sex for me until after marriage Chioma Ifemeludike



*GUARDIAN*

Creating opportunities for young Nigerians is what drives me

OAU student murder: Court begins hearing Monday

Delta: Police nab school principal for allegedly defiling 6-year-old pupil

Marketing Edge inducts Ogunbiyi into Hall Of Fame

Tajiri unveils platform to tackle business challenges in Africa

I have cordial relationship with Amuneke, says Eguavoen

Man City host Man United in classic EPL rivalry

Team Lagos thrashes Ekiti in South West Cricket Tournament

Key players may walk away if Chelsea is sold, Coach admits

Team Nigeria getting set for World Athletics Indoor in Belgrade

GTI To unveilfootballfund for sports development in Nigeria

IWD: Fidelity Bank celebrates, launches new proposition for women

Sad talesof Rivers communities devastated by oil exploitation

Osimhen, Ighalo make Eagles' squad against Black Stars

Terrorists open fire on motorists in Kaduna, kill five

Malami undermining Abba Kyari's extradition application, HURIWA alleges

We need structured solutions to manage critical health and safety issues

Most women-owned businesses are risk averse

Tobore Anne Emorhokpor: I am using my passion to impact the world

Buhari shelves medical check up, returns to Abuja after Kenya trip

Headies goes to USA for 15th edition

Conversations, Obasanjo, Lee Evans, Ojeagbase, Lanipekun ' All In One 'Crazy' Week



*LEADERSHIP*

Group Links Poor Funding Of Family Planning Activities To Maternal Mortality

NSA Appoints 6 Zonal Coordinators For NCCSALW

NIMC Wants NIN Mandatory For All Govt Services, Seeks BPSR's Help

Aspirant Distributes JAMB Forms To 250 Youths

Kwara Clears 7 Months' Salary Arrears, Restores Subvention For College

NAFDAC Cautions Against Infant Formula Linked To Foodborne Illness

Climate Change: Federal Govt Supports 6,000 Rural Women Farmers With Gas Cylinders

Foundation Advocates Stiffer Penalties For Negligent Health Workers

ASUU Branches Strategise For Continuation Of Strike

Nigeria Ranks 6th In Global Terrorism Index

ePassport: Express Service Is A Scam, You Risk Prosecution, Aregbesola Warns

Irish President And Wife Test Positive As Wales Enters 'Steady State

Injured Borno Student's Family, UMTH Bicker Over Referral Letter

Governors, Ohanaeze, Anyim, Atiku Salute Obasanjo At 85

Terrorism Financing: 150 Detained BDC Operators Not In Our Custody ' DSS

[EDITORIAL] Polytechnics' Many Woes

Nigerian Returnees From Ukraine Recount Ordeal: 'We Saw Hell At Poland Border

Experts Identify Key Trends In Talent Management

Prominent Nigerians Who 'Suddenly' Became Sick While On Trial

1999 Constitution Will Undergo Further Amendments ' Gbajabiamila

Gender Equality, Key To Nigeria's Development ' Ndi Kato

At 85, Obasanjo Remains A Source Of Pride To Nigeria, Africa ' Saraki

Pastor Offers Scholarships To 'Sacked' Security Guards Dancing In Viral Video

IGP Approves New Dress Code For Female Police Officers

Remember Your Helpers When You Had Nothing, Prophet Fufeyin Tells Nigerians

Investing In Dry Fish Business



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

2023: I'm the most qualified to lead Nigeria 'Tinubu

We're in support of LG autonomy ' Akeredolu, Uzodinma, Ikpeazu, AbdulRazaq, others

CBN: Banks' total assets hit N59.24trn in December

Senate orders Nigerian Army to vacate land occupied by barracks in Lagos

Lawyers divided over extradition of Kyari to U.S.

Buhari arrives from Kenya, leaves for London Sunday

Alleged terrorism financing: OAGF fails to arraign 400 suspects 11 months after

Ukraine: It was traumatising dodging gunshots, bombs 'Nigerian returnees

Sergeant kills 2 police officers, mother-in-law, 3 others in Borno

Interest of Nigerians paramount to my administration, says Buhari

Ukraine conflict: Asia stocks drop after Ukraine nuclear plant attack

2023: South East should produce next president if there must be election 'Adebanjo

New fervor in Ijebu-Igbo as Orimolusi is crowned

Constitution amendment: Nigeria can never end insecurity without state police 'Ogunlewe

Postponement of convention not sign of crisis in APC 'Akande

2023 Presidency: To avoid disintegration, North must give South chance 'Osifo

World Cup ticket: Our mum has become prayer warrior for Eagles' success ' Monday Eguavoen

Qatar 2022: Ighalo, Osimhen, Dennis return to Eagles

I didn't expect to play 200 games for Leicester 'Ndidi

NWFL appoints Match Assessors ahead Super Six

Osimhen's valuation and Eagles' diverse forms ahead Ghana clash

South-West cricket tourney: Lagos fired warning to Oyo with Ekiti win, says Abdulkareem

African billionairepulls out of bid for Chelsea

Shakhtar Donetsk Coach Killed In Russia Invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine conflict: MP slams John Terry for praising Chelsea owner, Abramovich

Qatar 2022:Eguavoen lists Musa, Ekong, 30 others in provisional squad to battle Ghana



*BLUE PRINT*

Ukraine invasion: Microsoft suspends all sales, services in Russia

VIDEO: Watch as celebrant shares petrol as souvenir during party

Yahaya Bello presents Staff of Office to 28th Attah Igala

Buhari welcomes Tijjaniyya leader as Zamfara hosts Maulud celebration

Terrorism financing: BCD operators not in our custody ' DSS

How Electoral Act'll be game-changer in 2023

Ukraine invasion: Calls for assassination of Russian President, Putin, intensify

Breaking: Humanitarian affairs minister, other FG officials receive second batch of trapped Ukraine-based Nigerians

Woman, 27, kills 75-yr-old man in Anambra

IGP approves new dress code for female police officers

Buhari's trip to London stands ' Presidency

INEC may suspend CVR in July ' Official

Buhari, Osinbajo, others to grace Nigeria Employers' Summit May 30

Senate asks Army to quit contentious land in Apapa

Ohanaeze felicitates with Obasanjo at 85

NPA designates Lilypond Terminal as non-oil export processing facility

ActionAid launches SARVE III, targets 165k jobs in Kaduna

Kwara gov nominated for UNDP's leadership, governance award

PDP group asks Ayu to reconcile Jang, Useni in Plateau

NIPR's citizens' summit platform to provide solutions to Nigeria's challenges

Ukraine: Embassy gives condition to Nigerian volunteer fighters

Ukraine: Why FG postponed evacuation of Nigerians ' Official

Sulu-Gambari greets Shehu of Borno on 13th coronation anniversary

CSO drums support for NYSC Trust Fund Bill

NPC to embark on nationwide enumeration, demarcation exercise

Ayade vows to stop illegal logging, says appointees'll be scapegoats

2023: Adopt Osinbajo as APC consensus candidate, group urges Buhari, stakeholders

Democratic practices declining under APC ' Ayu



*TRIBUNE*

Senatorial aspirant visits stakeholders, promises electrification of Ondo South

21-year-old Ewerechukwu Asaka attains perfect CGPA, emerges Covenant University best graduating student

Alleged defilement: We were acting movie script ' Baba Ijesha

Why Nigerians need constant mental therapy

Chilled zobo drink for the weather

Atiku, Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, N/Central govs felitate Obasanjo at 85

Alleged defilement: Baba Ijesha weeps in court, says Princess his ex-lover



*SPORTS*

49ers Rumors: Former MNF Broadcaster Brian Griese Joining SF as QBs Coach - Bleacher Report

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 4 - Bleacher Report

African billionairepulls out of bid for Chelsea - New Telegraph

Antonio Conte calls on Spurs doctors to publicly explain Oliver Skipp injury - Yahoo

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2022: Viktor Hovland Takes 2-Stroke Lead with 2nd-Round 66 - Bleacher Report

Arnold Sports Festival Results 2022: Friday Results, Highlights and Reaction - Bleacher Report

Australia players devastated by death of 'once-in-a-century' Shane Warne - Yahoo

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies at 52 - Punch

Chelsea: Turkey's Bayrak submits bid, MMA star McGregor offers 1.5bn - Punch

Cowboys' Stephen Jones on Mike McCarthy: 'Feel Like Hes the Right Guy for Us - Bleacher Report

David Moyes aims for first win over Liverpool at Anfield to avoid unwanted record - Yahoo

Dayana Yastremska: Ukraine tennis player reaches last four of Lyon Open - BBC

Derek Carr Trade Rumors: Raiders QB Drawing Interest from 'Multiple Teams - Bleacher Report

Dick Vitale Pens Tribute to Duke's Mike Krzyzewski Ahead of Final Home Game - Bleacher Report

Dutch Football Legend Clarence Seedorf Converts To Islam - Daily Independent

FULL LIST: Lookman, Ighalo, Dennis make Eagles provisional list for Ghana clash - The Cable

Giannis Posts 34 and 16 as Bucks Outlast Demar Derozan, Bulls for 3rd Straight Win - Bleacher Report

GTI To unveilfootballfund for sports development in Nigeria - Guardian

Hovland leads at half-way stage of Arnold Palmer Invitational after McIlroy slips up - Yahoo

I didn't expect to play 200 games for Leicester 'Ndidi - New Telegraph

I have cordial relationship with Amuneke, says Eguavoen - Guardian

Inter Milan 5-0 Salernitana: Lautaro Martinez hat-trick helps Inter go top - BBC

Israel Adesanya on Jon Jones UFC Fight: 'I Don't Need It, But I Do Want It - Bleacher Report

Jaromir Jagr to Host Hockey Game Benefitting Ukrainian Families Seeking Asylum - Bleacher Report

Jrgen Klopp could stay at Liverpool beyond 2024 'if I have the energy - Yahoo

Key players may walk away if Chelsea is sold, Coach admits - Guardian

Last days of Roman: the week that changed everything at Chelsea - Yahoo

Man City host Man United in classic EPL rivalry - Guardian

Mickelson skips the Players Championship as hiatus continues - Yahoo

Mike Williams Rumors: Chargers Prepared to Franchise-Tag WR Ahead of Free Agency - Bleacher Report

MLB Rumors: Execs 'In Almost Unanimous Agreement' on Canceling 2022 Rule 5 Draft - Bleacher Report

Ndidi Hopes Leicester City Keep Up Momentum Against Leeds - Complete Sports

NFL Rumors: Mitchell Trubisky Gaining 'Strong Momentum' Due to Changes in QB Market - Bleacher Report

NHL Trade Rumors: Blackhawks' Patrick Kane Eyed by Avalanche Ahead of Deadline - Bleacher Report

Nikola Jokic Ruled out for Nuggets vs. Rockets with Illness - Bleacher Report

NWFL appoints Match Assessors ahead Super Six - New Telegraph

Odegbami: Conversations, Olusegun Obasanjo, Lee Evans, Sunny Ojeagbase, Fabio Lanipekun ' All In One 'Crazy' Week! - Complete Sports

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Ukraine & Man City defender talks about war in his homeland - BBC

Ollie Robinson doubt for first Test as Mark Wood and Ben Stokes return to action - Yahoo

Ollie Robinson's fitness and balance of England's attack among first Test dilemmas - Yahoo

Osimhen's valuation and Eagles' diverse forms ahead Ghana clash - New Telegraph

Pat Cummins: Cricket won't be same again after 'once-in-a-century' Shane Warne - Yahoo

Phil Mickelson Not Among Players Registered to Compete in Players Championship - Bleacher Report

Premiership: Clinical Harlequins up to second after beating Newcastle - Yahoo

Qatar 2022: Ighalo, Osimhen, Dennis return to Eagles - New Telegraph

Qatar 2022:Eguavoen lists Musa, Ekong, 30 others in provisional squad to battle Ghana - New Telegraph

Report: Aaron Rodgers 'Truly Torn' on Returning to Packers for 2022 Season - Bleacher Report

Report: James Harden Was Wary of Kyrie Irving's Status for Potential Raptors Series - Bleacher Report

Ricochet Defeats Sami Zayn, Wins WWE Intercontinental Title on SmackDown - Bleacher Report

Roberto Carlos scores for Shropshire pub team Bull In The Barne FC - BBC

Russell Wilson Trade Rumors: Commanders' 'Strong Offer' Rebuffed by Seahawks - Bleacher Report

Ruthless Harlequins add to Newcastle Falcons' woes and spoil Mike Brown's homecoming - Yahoo

Saints Rumors: Marcus Williams, Terron Armstead Not Expected to Be Franchise-Tagged - Bleacher Report

Serena Williams Addresses Double Standards in Wake of Alex Zverev's Mexican Open Fine - Bleacher Report

Serena Williams: 'I should have been at like 30 or 32' grand slam singles titles - CNN

Shakhtar Donetsk Coach Killed In Russia Invasion of Ukraine - New Telegraph

Shane Warne a legend of the game who gave so much time to everyone ' Ben Stokes - Yahoo

Shane Warne dies: Gatting 'dumbfounded', just as he was by Ball of the Century - Yahoo

Shane Warne obituary: A fascinating life on and off the cricket field - BBC