*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 7TH MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

LASTMA empowered by law to arrest traffic violators GM

Kidnappers now harvest, sell victims organs Rivers survivor

Osinbajo, others in charge during my UK check-up Buhari

Pictorial: Fourth batch of Nigerians arrive from Ukraine

ASUU: Panel on UTAS submits report Tuesday

Two killed in Anambra filling station attack, three suspects arrested

Many injured as Plateau leaders, supporters clash in festival

Community leader, Ogun bicker over hospital equipment relocation

Awolowo strongly believed in Nigerias unity, says Gowon

Catholic Bishops seek divine intervention to insecurity, declare 40-day fast

Nigeria plans students evacuation from Ukraine

IGP should withdraw police officers from VIPs

Jega, Moghalu discuss Third Force strategy ahead of 2023 elections

Catholic bishops say competence should determine Buharis successor

Ekiti APC gov candidate counsels supporters on PVCs

APGA chieftain endorses ex-Ebonyi SSG for governorship

Chairmanship aspirant promises APC new direction

Presidency: Groups, northern youths ask Osinbajo, Emefiele to contest

Circulated election timetable fake, declares PDP

Another Gombe Assembly member dumps PDP, joins APC

Failed politicians plotting comeback to destroy Kwara Abdulrazaq

Ill quit politics than spill blood, says Uzodinma

Wikes ex-aide, Rivers lawmaker disagree over flyover projects

NNPC releases additional 381.8 million litres of fuel, queues lessen

World Bank projects N4tn 2022 fuel subsidy, experts predict more loans

2023: APGA chieftain endorses ex-Ebonyi SSG for governorship

Ukraine-Russia war: Nigeria, others may face commodity supply disruptions, says IMF

Convention: Dont quit chairmanship race, Kwara APC leaders urge Mustapha

6,205 died in 2021 road crashes NBS report

Accept my leadership or leave, Obaseki tells Edo PDP members

Firm unveils housing schemes in Lagos

2023: Ill quit politics than spill blood, says Uzodinma

HYPREP threatens to revoke water contracts over delays

Experts identify challenges facing corporate bodies

Real estate firm announces new development project

Ogun trade chamber set to host trade fair

Ogun threatens to revoke corrupt builders licences

Lagos inaugurates LASTMA command at Lekki FTZ

Combat desertification, Buhari tells ministers, states

FG seeks states commitment to end open defecation

UBAs profit rose to N153bn in 2021 Report

Mining, quarrying sector contributed N5.37tn to GDP in 2021

Credit bureau appoints group COO

Pension assets rose by N190bn in January, hit N13.61tn

CBN pledges to support for infrastructure in Lekki FTZ

Improve knowledge on emerging trends, IoD tells directors

Autochek plans more financing options

NCRIB canvasses professionalism in built industry

LAPO MfB, NGO to support vulnerable farmers

Allianz report ranks among leading brands

Dangote Sugar production rises to 811,962 tonnes

GTCO records N221.5bn annual profit

African Alliance deepens insurance through expansion

PFAs warn against 75% lump-sum payment for retirees

Osimhen overpriced by Napoli ' Italian media

Why police shouldnt exit Contributory Pension Scheme

Dennis can't save drowning Hornets, Nwakaeme scores again

Firm seeks improved insurance, pension services

MoC trials: Four athletes get gold card, 12 win silver



*VANGUARD*

NCF adopts ADC in SouthEast to sack APC, PDP in 2023

Drug trafficking: DCP Abba Kyari, 6 others for arraignment today

Festus Keyamo loses father as Buhari, Odion mourn

Financial Autonomy: We will not rest until it becomes reality ' JUSUN

Northern youth group endorsesEmefiele for President

Security Challenges: Buhari alerts citizens, lauds security agencies

Constitution Amendment: Injustice against women cannot stand, APC women leader tells National Assembly

Agropartnerships payouts to resume in July ' Co-founders

YEDI tasks FG, States on NTDs, takes outreach to Kosofe LGA

GAGE Awards announces panel of judges as nominations ends

Dangote refinery will fix Nigeria's oil volatility ' Mansur

Abandoned govts' properties: Sanwo-Olu tasks reps' c'ttee on return of Lagos properties

Owie donates tents, furniture to Edo LGA PDP

PDP has registered 539,920 members in Edo ' Obaseki

APC Convention: Sen Sani Musa intensifies consultations with stakeholders, party leaders

2023: Ebonyi ex-SSG stands better chance of clinching APGA Governorship ticket ' Deputy National Sec, APGA

2023: Will Emefiele accept the gauntlet

Over 2000 members of PDP, APC decamp to APGA in Ebonyi ' State Chairman

2023 Presidency: Northern APC Youth to buy form for Umahi

2023: Cross River APC stakeholders pick hole with Ayade's Zoning formula

Two Economies (Opinion)

39 miscreants arrested for terrorizing motorists in Lagos

Police raid black spots, arrest 39 suspected miscreants in Lagos

One dead, 5 injured as SUV rams into shops in Lagos

Tragedy as 5 men trapped, buried alive in Kano sandpit

Armed robbers engage each other, kill businessman as robbery operation goes awry

Plan to renegotiate agreement: You are on your own, ASUU tells FG

Contradictions that do not contradict (2)

Saying it as it is (4)

Gender equality in Nigeria: Women's mistakes

Sumy: FG moves to rescue Nigerian students trapped in Ukraine

Power Outage: Irate youths beat BEDC's staff, vandalise office

Lone accident claims 2 lives, injures 8 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Electricity employees allege invasion of facilities by Niger IDPs
 


*THISDAY*

Are We Moving Closer to Restructuring

Will 9th NAssembly Break the Amendment Jinx

REVISITING THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT BILL

WHO IS BUHARIS 2023 CANDIDATE

IFEANYI UGWUANYIs GIANT STRIDES FOR JUSTICE

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AND HEALTH REPORT

For ABC Orjiako, Good Times are Here

Bola Ahmed Tinubu: How Nigerias Machiavelli Plans to Celebrate His 70th...

Despite Economic Headwinds, Dangote Cement, MTN, 6 Others Dividend Up 29% to N827.05bn

Stock Market Begins First Trading Week with N32bn Decline

Banks NPLs Fall Below 5% First Time in 10 Years as Total Credit Increase by N4.09trn

FCMB Appoint Odeghe Executive Director

Wema Bank: How POS Channel Boosts Financial Inclusion

GAGE Awards Announces Panel of Judges, Close of Nominations

Access Bank: 20 Years of Pioneering Leadership

FG, Dutch Firms Target N4.42bn in Drive to Harness Horticultural Sector

NPA Designates Lilypond Terminal as Non-oil Export Processing Facility

NNPC Misfired on ExxonMobil-Seplat Assets Sale Deal

GTCO: Thriving Amid Expansion

BOI Fosters Export-oriented Women Led Businesses with $10m

Lekki Deep Sea Port Construction Now at 85% Completion

Nigeria- Ireland Trade and Investment Summit to Hold in Dublin

Vitafoam rewards Shareholders with N1.9 bn Dividend

How Africa Capital Alliance is Championing Green Office Spaces, Residences in Nigeria

Gambian Government Seeks Technical Cooperation With MOWCA

Nigeria Most Vulnerable to Climate Change, Says FG

Air Peace Kicks Off Direct Flight to Dubai

PenCom Lists Edo, 3 Others as Only States Complying with Contributory Pension

Group Seeks N1bn Funding Support to Mitigate Climate Change

Expert Urges Startups to Explore Other African Markets for Expansion

SHAREHOLDERS AND ISSUES OF CORPORATE FRAUDS

NGX: Engineering Economic Development, Creating Wealth

Digital Identity Key To Deepening Open Finance In Africa Aguele, VerifyMe CEO

AfDB to Boost Food Production in Africa with Smart Technologies

Going to Fight in Ukraine

Ghana Will Fall Home and Away, Boasts Eguavoen

Watford Debut for Samuel Kalu in Defeat against Arsenal

Late Depay Penalty Seals Comeback Win for Barca

NPFL: Rivers Utd, Plateau Remain Top Runners

NNL: Bendel Insurance Hit Ibom Youth 3-1 to Maintain Lead of Group B1

Ghanaian School Confirms Team for International Schools Athletics

Commended for Picking Amoo for Black Stars Duels

Rodgers Plaudits for Iheanacho as Leicester Defeat Leeds

Eguavoen Lauded for Inviting Amoo for World Cup Playoffs

Sports Marketing Guru, Mike Itemuagbor, Clocks 60



*THE SUN*

2023 elections will be challenging Arena, EU EOM 2019 Chief Observer

Bishop Okonkwo advises Christians to participate in politics

2023: The intrigues, politics and plot against Igbo Presidency

Nat convention: Fresh crisis rocks APC CECPC

2023: We have not released timetable for primary PDP

Avoid dollar loans, CBN tells manufacturers

Expends N100bn on Lagos Free Zone port

Wakanow partners ThankUcash to launch loyalty programme

NCDMB, partners to meet 10% local LPG demand

GTCO Plc reports N221.5bn PBT, recommends N2.70 dividend

UBA delivers N153bn profit, records 11% balance sheet growth

NAGAFF allegation of 4days server failure untrue Customs

Fuel scarcity: SERAP demands probe of N1,476bn spent on refineries rehabilitation

Nigerias domestic gas demand drops by 318m scf/d over coys exit

Sahara Group announces new appointments

Theres hope on gender bill Nkire

19 doctors face disciplinary panel over professional misconduct

Buhari hands over to Osinbajo, departs for medical check

Uzodimma hails Archbishop Ugochi, Obinna

Gender bill: Women to hold nationwide protests tomorrow

Catholic bishop slams leaders for corrupting youths, demands new Nigeria

Fuel scarcity: Probe spending on refineries or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari

US-supported HIV mentors programme can accelerate epidemic control in Nigeria

Senate set to deal with NDDC situation Lawan

Afegbua as alaroka: My response

Bawas scorecard at EFCC, one year after

Community leaders should sensitise youths against drug abuse, addiction Dan Makwayon Bauchi

Afrobeat: African music icons converge on Dubai

Fast-rising artist, Kent releases debut



*GUARDIAN*

Oki takes APC to court over Lagos congress

Ejidike relives successes as APC lists Uba group for convention

APC Chairmanship: I will abide by consensus arrangement, says Musa

Adediran begins integration of Lagos4Lagos Movement into PDP

PDP, APC trade tackles over 'more destructive party' to Nigerians

Abia businessman begins consultation with PDP chieftains on guber aspiration

New electoral law won't change anything, says ex-Imo APC spokesman

NDLEA nabs 41 suspects in raids, seizes 38,862 cartridges in Anambra

Adebayo seeks N15 million for kidney transplant

NYSC member denies reportof policeextortion

Jandor commiserates with victims of Ladipo market inferno

Nigeria's groundsmen to begin consulting for Ghana, Sierra Leone, says Akpata

Ghana enters camp in Obuasi ahead Nigeria Women T20 Championship

Injured Nigeria's women captain, Agazuma, targets May return

Lagos set to host six-nation women's T20 tourney

Kaduna cricket is regaining momentum, says Onoja

13-year-old pupil sues Lagos proprietress for alleged bullying, violation of rights

Juve squeeze past Spezia to boost late title push

Venture capital as new lifeline for African tech startups

Russia-Ukraine crisis may stall resuscitation of Ajaokuta steel plant

NAICOM to sanction insurers who fail to upload daily transactions on portal

Transcorp Hotels profit increases by 143% as revenue hits N21.7 billion

PTAD saves N7 billion through BVN verification of pensioners

Inadequate infrastructure, forex spike production costs, says Awode

UBA posts N153 billion profit, grows balance sheet by 11 per cent

Vitafoam shareholders approve N1.9 billion dividend

FCMB, Zenith, others increase NGX turnover by N23.8 billion

Experts urge focus on STEM, opportunities for Nigerians in tech

NCC to strengthen AOL administration

Emtech, Global InfoSwift unveil 'FINREG Learn' for regulators, operators

Adeboye and the faith of fate

Onukaba: Missing the maskless masquerade five years after

Gowon, Mahama, Sultan, others extol Awolowo's virtues, seek transformational leadership

WHO releases first malaria vaccine recommendation, guideline

Politics of fuel subsidy, scarcity and poor leadership

SERAP urges Buhari to probe spending on refineries, mismanagement of funds

Omowunmi-Abisogun family reconciles with new Oniru, pledges support

Africa narrative with Nigeria situation

VON DG differs with Katsina monarch on poverty in North

Stalemate - Part 2

Insurer renews commitment to CSR, support to orphanages

Why coup may happen in America - Part 4



*LEADERSHIP*

Stop Parading Yourself As National Coordinator, PSC Tells Akpabio

Probe Spending On Refineries Or Face Legal Action SERAP Tells Federal Govt

Terrorism: IDPs Storm Shiroro Hydro Power Station For Shelter

Jagaba Gets Constituents' Nod To Run For Senate

Avoid Too Much Salt Intake, Nigerians Advised

Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians To Get PVCs Before 2023

NDLEA Arrests 41 Suspects, Recovers 294,440 Tabs, 38,862 Cartridges

ECOWAS Parliament Urges Precautionary Measures Against New Variant

Dala Inland Dry Port Ready For Business This Month ' Amaechi

Mariupol Evacuation Halted As Civilians Killed Near Kyiv

Africa Must Retrace Its History, Embrace Own Ideology, Values To Develop ' Gowon, Sultan, Obi Of Onitsha, Fayemi

[EDITORIAL] Still On The Population Policy

19 DAYS TO CONVENTION: APC Won't Collapse On My Watch, Buhari Vows

Russian Invasion Creates Europe's Worst Refugee Crisis Since WW2

COVID-19 Interventions: CBN Ends Loan Holiday, Demands Repayment

Omo-Agege Commiserates With Keyamo Over Father's Death

Mark Eulogises Obasanjo @ 85

Tips On How To Survive The Heat Without Airconditioning

Nigerians Cry Out As Petrol Scarcity Persists



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Police arrest 35-year-old man for raping 11-year-old wife's cousin

Insecurity: IDPs take over Shiroro Hydro Power Station

Man, 42 commits suicide in Benue

Buni approves employment of 196 medical personnel

NDLEA: Our operatives seized 294,440 Tramadol Tabs, Others in Delta, Bauchi

Insecurity: IDPs take over Shiroro hydro power station

Buhari: Osinbajo'll be in charge during my medical checkup in London

Buhari departs Abuja for medical check-up in London

War in Ukraine: Putin, Macron speak by phone again

Pope Francis says Ukraine conflict 'war not military operation

JUST IN: New ceasefire in place in besieged Ukraine city

Another set of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine arrive Abuja

War in Ukraine: President urges Ukrainians to go on offensive

Turkey, US will coordinate response to Ukraine war, Ankara says

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia after invasion

India 2022: Rampant Flamingos knock DR Congo 3-0 in Kinshasa

EPL: Man City outclass rivals Man United

EPL: Arsenal leapfrog Man United with Watford win

At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match

JUST IN-EPL: Ronaldo absent from Man Utd squad to face City

La Liga: Madrid get set for PSG by hammering Sociedad

Ligue 1: PSG lose at Nice without suspended Mbappe

First start shows my life is continuing ' Eriksen

Serie A: Roma down Atalanta to edge closer to top four



*BLUE PRINT*

MAGGI's Muna Kwarya returns with sizzle

CBN introduces digital invoicing for importers, exporters to curb forex demand

More parties bid to buy Chelsea ' Report

Same injustice to security guards at World Bank office

To protect our planet, we need bold African leadership

Omo ' Agege commiserates with Keyamo over father's death

FCE Okene matriculates178 students for EKSU sandwich programmes

Anchor borrowers' progamme has shot Kebbi's IGR to 100% ' Giant

Gombe PDP lawmakerdefects to APC

Motor dealers protest Customs' 'arbitrariness' on VIN valuation system

Cross River: Church donates wheelchairs to govt hospital, physically challenged

NAHCON urges DSS to scrutinise Nigerians travelling for hajj

PDP breaks silence on release of 2023 general elections timetable

NAHCONto release guidelines for 2022 hajj soon

2 Nekede poly students die in auto crash

Akwa Ibom women vow to go spiritual over rejection of gender bill

Bagudu lays foundation for Kebbi Aviation College

Oyo: Makinde, Wife bag Saki highest titles

Akwa Ibom construction workers protest N572m government's debt

Diaspora Voting Bill rejection has setback Nigeria's democracy

Another 306 Nigerians arrive Abuja as FG moves to rescue students trapped in Ukraine

Youth coalition lauds NYSC Trust Fund, wants bill fastracked

Breaking: Pope appoints new catholic archbishop of Owerri

FMC Bida donates relief materials to IDPs

OCI Foundation begins anti-breast, cervical cancer campaign at NYSC camps

Bello presents Staff of Office to 104 traditional rulers in Kogi



*TRIBUNE*

NEPC trains Kwara women on export business

Ukraine's tears and Nigerian victims

On Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Doha declaration on natural gas: Another window of opportunity for Nigeria

Has Buhari given up

FG should show empathy

10,000 African start-ups to benefit from Microsoft initiatives in five years

Edo LGA chairmanship aspirant harps on developing waterways potential

Veteran sports broadcaster, Fabio Lanipekun, dies four days after 80th birthday

Nigerian stock market bows to profit-taking as investors lose N32bn WoW

MAN commends Akeredolu's initiatives in creating investors' friendly, economic viable environment

EU's member states projects in Nigeria hits '950m, plans agri-platform ' Ambassador

Retirement Savings Account hits 9,529,127 registrations

UBA delivers N153bn profit, records 11% balance sheet growth



*SPORTS*

13-year-old pupil sues Lagos proprietress for alleged bullying, violation of rights - Guardian

AEW Revolution 2022 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights - Bleacher Report

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2022: Scottie Scheffler Earns 2nd Win in Last 3 Starts - Bleacher Report

Arnold Palmer Invitational: Scottie Scheffler claims second PGA Tour win in three starts - BBC

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

At least 22 injured as fans fight at Mexican match - New Telegraph

Big Ten Tournament 2022: Bracket, TV Schedule, Dates, Live Stream Info - Bleacher Report

Brendan Rodgers tips Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as future Leicester captain - Yahoo

Britt Baker Defeats Thunder Rosa to Retain AEW Women's World Title at Revolution 2022 - Bleacher Report

BUNDESLIGA: Akpoguma Helps Hoffenheim Move Into Top Four After Win At Cologne - Complete Sports

Cavaliers Rumors: Jarrett Allen Out Indefinitely with Fractured Finger Injury - Bleacher Report

CM Punk Defeats MJF with Assist from Wardlow at AEW Revolution 2022 - Bleacher Report

Commended for Picking Amoo for Black Stars Duels - Thisday

Cowboys Rumors: DeMarcus Lawrence Declined Pay Cut, Future Appears in Doubt in Dallas - Bleacher Report

Cricket: Nigeria to host 6-nation womens T20I tourney on March 26 - The Cable

Dan Burn leadership earns Eddie Howe praise as Newcastle edge away from danger - Yahoo

De Bruyne, Mahrez run riot as City humble United in Manchester derby - The Cable

Dele Alli still missing his mojo as he faces emotional Spurs reunion - Yahoo

Dennis can't save drowning Hornets, Nwakaeme scores again - Punch

Dessers scores, makes history at Feyenoord - Punch

Eddie Kingston Defeats Chris Jericho via Submission at AEW Revolution 2022 - Bleacher Report

Eguavoen Lauded for Inviting Amoo for World Cup Playoffs - Thisday

England seamer Robinson ruled out of first Test against West Indies - Yahoo

EPL: Arsenal leapfrog Man United with Watford win - New Telegraph

EPL: Man City outclass rivals Man United - New Telegraph

Everton's dire away form 'won't change overnight', warns Frank Lampard - Yahoo

Fernandez defends Monterrey Open title in epic over Osorio - Yahoo

First start shows my life is continuing ' Eriksen - New Telegraph

Garth Crooks' Team of the Week: Coutinho, De Bruyne, Havertz, Saka - BBC

Ghana enters camp in Obuasi ahead Nigeria Women T20 Championship - Guardian

Ghana vs Nigeria: Eagles forwards scorecard ahead crucial play-off - Punch

Ghana Will Fall Home and Away, Boasts Eguavoen - Thisday

Ghanaian School Confirms Team for International Schools Athletics - Thisday

Handball league: Kings, Queens return, Dynamos out - Punch

Hodgson Hits Back At Angry Watford Fans After Seeing Arsenal Decision Booed - Daily Independent

Improved NPFL thrills Ilechukwu - Punch

India 2022: Rampant Flamingos knock DR Congo 3-0 in Kinshasa - New Telegraph

Injured Nigeria's women captain, Agazuma, targets May return - Guardian

It's not easy: Antonio Conte frustrated by lack of trophies at Tottenham - Yahoo

It's pretty cool': Durant reaches rare 25,000-point career milestone - Yahoo

Jack Nowell calls for attacking bravery from England in Six Nations - Yahoo

Jayden Daniels Reportedly Commits to Transfer to LSU From Arizona State - Bleacher Report

Joe Perry wins first title in UK with victory over Judd Trump in Welsh Open - Yahoo

Jon Moxley Defeats Bryan Danielson at AEW Revolution 2022 - Bleacher Report

Jurassic Express Defeats reDRagon, Young Bucks; Retains AEW Tag Title at Revolution - Bleacher Report

JUST IN-EPL: Ronaldo absent from Man Utd squad to face City - New Telegraph

Juve squeeze past Spezia to boost late title push - Guardian

Kaduna cricket is regaining momentum, says Onoja - Guardian

Kai Havertz enjoying 'very good moment', says Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel - Yahoo

Kobe Bryant's Lakers Shooting Shirt from 81-Point Game Sells for $277K at Auction - Bleacher Report

La Liga: Madrid get set for PSG by hammering Sociedad - New Telegraph

Lagos set to host six-nation women's T20 tourney - Guardian

Late Depay Penalty Seals Comeback Win for Barca - Thisday

Leicester have done it before ' Tim Krul insists Norwich can still beat drop - Yahoo

Ligue 1: PSG lose at Nice without suspended Mbappe - New Telegraph

Majestic Phil Foden torments Manchester United as England's best footballer dazzles on derby stage - Yahoo

Manchester City have 'fake lead' in title race, warns Pep Guardiola - Yahoo

Manchester United flounder without foundations to build upon - Yahoo

Manchester United players 'not good enough or don't care' - pundits react to derby defeat - BBC