*NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR TUESDAY 8TH MARCH 2022*



*PUNCH*

Anambra lawyer alleges threat to life, unlawful detention

IWD 2022: NACA calls for protection of women at risk of HIV

Oyetolall defeat PDP candidate, win Osun election Senate spokesman

Work hard to improve Nigerias economy, Naval chief charges officers

Hmm. Some still mix were with where!

Gombe gov condoles with family of schoolgirl who died in auto crash

2023: Dont force anointed candidate on us, Akwa Ibom youths tell gov

FG, World Bank partner to digitalise mining licence application

Alhaji Alhaji lied, Falae resigned, N2m UK transfer false Spokesman

Confusion as assailants kill, burn another Ogun monarch

Constitution amendment, a wasteful charade

Newly elected Cross River lawmaker receives certificate of return

Ibe remains recognised state chairman Anambra APC

Osun PDP: Ogunbiyi attacks Ayu, Adeleke quits, elders endorse Babayemi

Nigerian women ready to lead Journalist Kadaria Ahmed

Young Reps endorse Adamu as APC chairman

Convicted Dariye forfeits Abuja mansion, ex-govs firms bogus

CNPP carpets National Assembly for rejecting gender bills

Senator consults AIbom PDP stakeholders, declares gov bid

Osun PDP: Ward chairmen dissociate selves from litigation

Customs bow to pressure, suspend e-valuation of imported vehicles

FIRS, others revenue collection cost rises by 49%, hits N329bn

Buhari approves houses for 1994 Super Eagles members

NNPC moves to acquire FGs power plants, meets BPE

Discos plan to close 8.1 million metering gap in 18 months

Forest beat Huddersfield to book Liverpool clash in FA Cup

How online lenders crude, offensive tactics push borrowers into depression, suicide (1)

Neoliberalism in Nigeria: The NEEDS document

Anambra hoodlums disarm vigilantes, police deploy detectives

Nasarawa community protests eight-month outage, slams power firm

Two Ekiti youngsters land in prison for stabbing mediator

Arepo tea seller kills customer over N10

DSS operatives shoot soldier to death in Lagos

Three arrested for killing Niger-returnee soldier in Rivers during argument

Two Ekiti youngsters land in prison for stabbing mediator

Missing ladys corpse recovered, BRT driver arrested, lawyers tackle Lagos

My son traumatised, cant testify, says Dowen students father

Lagos court remands jobseeker for robbery, phone theft

BRT: Sanwo-Olu condoles with Bamises family, says justicell be served

5G will close Nigerias fibre broadband gap NCC

Digital identityll unlock opportunities for open finance

Fintech company inaugurates programme for regulators, providers

Data firm creates marketing platform for small businesses

Dancing young men: Heaven-sent PR opportunity lost

Ukraines complex issue with racism and democratic values

Job skills more relevant than degrees College

Sanwo-Olu appoints VCs for new varsities

Group kicks against AAU multi-campus proposal

Tech-U gives employment to 12 first class graduates

JAMB investigates alleged candidates exploitation in six centres

Igboho cant leave Benin Republic despite release Lawyer

I, my brothers widow offered N120m for settlement Slain OAU students sibling

We wont allow Nigerians to join Ukrainian forces FG

Bamise: Why I ran away, Lagos BRT driver opens up

I stopped DJing to focus on Oxford Cuppy



*VANGUARD*

Fuel scarcity:NANS constitutes Taskforce on product monitoring

Russia Vs Ukraine: World powers should quickly intervene to avert 3rd world war, says Amb Nurudeen Muhammed

Coast clear for Ademola Adeleke; major opponents withdraw as Osun PDP primaries hold today

International Women's Day: Group celebrates Osinbajo on 65th birthday

PHOTOS:Sunday Igboho freed from detention

Women's Day: Don't forget those in distress ' Jaiyesinmi

2023: We're yet to decide on zoning ' Abia PDP

New agric policy'll wake up Nigerians, galvanize food production -AFAN

Int'l Women's SWEER Global Farms assures support for women farmers

APC Crisis: How Niger Gov emerged Acting Chair

APC Crisis: Palace Coup as Niger Gov arrives Secretariat, presides over CECPC meetings

(BREAKING) APC Crisis: Security beef up at Buhari House over alleged sack of Buni

APC Crisis: I'm still in charge, Buni insists, dismisses 'fake news' on alleged sack

ICYMI: We've capacity to resolve issues in APC ' Buhari

Galaxy Backbone facilities and Nigeria's digital economy

Court remands job seeker for robbing man at gunpoint

Buhari condoles with family of deceased veteran broadcaster, Fabio Olanipekun

Benin Republic 'releases' Sunday Igboho

Sense and nonsense in Nigeria voting against Russia

Sanwo-Olu appoints Ag VCs, mgt heads for new varsities

Breaking: Police nab BRT driver indicted in fashion designer's death

Breaking: Body of missing lady on BRT recovered

BRT: Outcry as missing fashion designer found dead

Adegoke's murder: Court denies Rahman Adedoyin, 6 others bail
 


*THISDAY*

Qatari Investments In Nigeria to Hit N500bn, Says Envoy

U.S. Mission Welcomes Kimberly-Clarks $100m Investment in Nigeria

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Implications for Nigerias Wheat Importation

The MTN-UduX Streaming Partnership

FG Insists Nigeria Has Enough Petrol in Stock, Says Supply Disruption an Accident

NCDMB, Partners to Produce 10% Local LPG Demand

APPO Rallies NOCs, Afrexim Bank to Tackle Fossil Fuel Funding Challenge

NMDPRA: Nigerias Gas Reserves Now 209.5tcf, Increases by 2.87tcf

Oil Producers Call for Decisive Action against Crude Oil Theft

Report: Nigeria to Maintain Top Positions as Africas Biggest Oil Producer, Production to Peak in 2023

NNPC Exceeds January Petrol Subsidy Budget Spending by N173.4b

Farmers-Herders Conflict: NSCDC Vows to Protect Nigerian Farmers

MTN Supports Entertainment Through Tech With Davidos O2 Concert

Stock Market Close Lower on Profit-taking in Seplat, 17 Others

How Beer Industry Powers Global Economy

I Went To The War Zone and Instead of Racism, I...

Zamfara, APC And The Politics Of Opportunism

Enugu Governorship Zoning and the Colours of Hypocrisy Ezenwa Okenwa

Buhari, NFF Mourn Fabio Olanipekun

Port Harcourt, Asaba Set for Special UCL Experience

Rampant Flamingos Knock DR Congo 3-0 in Kinshasa

Nigeria Announces Six-Nation Womens T20 Cricket in Lagos

City Outclass United to Restore Six Points Lead at the Top



*THE SUN*

Dansol College wins Nigeria-Britain Association school debate

Flying over challenges

Rotary reaffirms commitment to charity

BSNs 13th founders day: Stakeholders call for justice, peace

Electoral Act, beginning of new Nigeria Monye, ADC presidential aspirant

2023: Its turn of Ijaws to rule Rivers Douglas-West

APC chairmanship: Musa intensify consultations, reels out programme

2023 presidency: Christian elders insist on power rotation

APC averse to internal democracy -Wike

Confusion, anxiety reign in APC over leadership crisis

Forum applauds Bellos appointment

APC Reps endorse Adamu as party chairman

Road 2023: Kwankwasos third force adopts NNPP to defeat APC, PDP

Buhari mourns Olanipekuns death

Our sale, purchase agreement with ExxonMobil intact Seplat Energy

FG, HUAWEI sign MoU to train 1,000 civil servants in 2nd phase ICT for change programme

Customs suspends implementation ofVIN policy for 30 days

Oritsejafor honoured as African Philanthropist of the Year

51 firms owe FG N1.32trn, says NEITI audit report

IPOB unmasks unknown gunmen sponsors in SEast

Insecurity: Buhari urges Kogi monarchs to be more proactive

Osinbajo marks birthday with Project 774, as friends roll out empowerment plans

Call ASUU to order, FG urges NLC

Afenifere hails Igbohos release from prison

FG warns against recruitment of Nigerians to fight in Ukraine

Judiciary staff declare indefinite strike in Plateau

Jigawa gov lauds WACOTs farm contributions to economy

NPA decries abuse of book review by states education ministry

Ugwuanyi calls for enhanced synergy between retired, serving security personnel

IWD 2020: Breaking the gender bias globally

Nigeria can be great again Umoekereka

International Womens Day: Ifeyinwa Nnanna Mba: New face of agribusiness



*GUARDIAN*

Buni's fall and his CECPC's infractions

Gender-based violence: No perpetrator will be spared ' Ebonyi government

Lagos SWAN urges FG to immortalise Lanipekun as NFF mourns late broadcaster

Port Harcourt, Asaba set for thrilling experience as Liverpool battle Inter Milan

Sponsors key into Asaba 2022 Sports Festival as LOC unveils mascot April 7

CCC seeks sponsors to boost cricket in Nigeria

Owena Kings' coach attributes promotion to premier league to hard work

NiRA slashes .ng registration cost by 40% to woo Nigerians, businesses

IPMAN absolves members of blame in lingering fuel scarcity

LCCI, shareholders want more support for non-oil export

Seplat affirms validityof ExxonMobil transaction

NCS gives freight forwarders one month grace to clear vehicles backlog

Firm equips women on financial literacy, bridges inclusion gap

2.4 billion women don't have same economic rights as men, says World Bank

Akpabio's garment of honour

IWD: It's time to break the glass ceiling

A black woman in U.S. Supreme Court

Party people

Onukaba: Missing the maskless masquerade five years after - Part 2

Nigeria's disunity and the albatross of national integration

Adeboye and the faith of fate - Part 2

Superwoman: She's not waving, she's drowning

APC crisis: Why Buhari approved Buni's sack

Women seek end to discrimination, demand gender equality in leadership, employment

Excitement as Benin Republic grants Sunday Igboho conditional release

Moses to return after Ghana/Nigeria World Cup qualifier

FG gives committee three months to re-negotiate with ASUU

Why Africa needs to prioritise funding for oil, gas industry

Investors lose N4 billion as NGX reopens bearish

NCDMB, partners to produce 10% of local cooking gas demand

NNPC expresses interests in power plants acquisition

DisCos justify payment for meters despite FG's 'free meters



*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Nigerians' love for medical tourism

Confusion reigns over leadership of APC

Ogun: Re-appraising Egypt, Ethiopia tours

2023: Need for S'East, N'East and N'Central political cooperation and understanding

MOUAU VC revives varsity's moribund revenue ventures

Varsity offers employment, scholarships to First Class graduates

Row over school fees hike in Delta varsities

Ortom intensifying efforts to end ASUTIBS' strike ' Commissioner

OOU VC seeks more funds for varsity's development

2023: Christian elders insist on power shiftto South

2023: Third Force setto unveil mega party

Court stops Buhari, NASS from tampering with Electoral Act 2022

ASUU Strike: FG gives c'ttee 3 months to renegotiate workable terms of agreement

Niger Gov says he's been acting APC Chairman 'for a while

Fraud: Falae tackles Abubarkar Alhaji over his sack by Babangida's administration

Abba Kyari: NDLEA, DSS take over Federal High Court ahead of arraignment

Russia says it will open humanitarian corridors to Ukrainian cities Monday

More than 4,300 detained at anti-war protests in Russia

2023: Get your PVCs, vote competence ' Catholic bishops advise Nigerians

51 firms owing FG N1.32trn

Ukraine conflict: Petrol at fresh record as oil, gas prices soar

Nigeria Air: FG asks private sector partners to submit proposals

Oil hits 13-year high as US mulls Russia crude ban

Wike not giving out govt properties to cronies ' CRP

Vitafoam rewards shareholders with N1.9bn dividend

Global recession risks rise after Russia invades Ukraine

Oil and gas industry profitability dependent on operators' pricing

#BreakTheBias: Access Bank set to celebrate IWD

FCMB appoints Odeghe as executive director

IWD: Echoes of affirmative action

LG autonomy: A familiar path

Barca, Atletico return to La Liga top four

Serie A: Giroud sinks Napoli to fire AC Milan top

Official: Ekong will be fit in time for Ghana battle

Legendary sportscaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on

I don't care about what you say, Ighalo blasts critics

Kalu debuts for struggling Watford in defeat to Arsenal

Eagles'll beat Ghana home and away ' Eguavoen

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



*BLUE PRINT*

APC leadership:Confusion as Sani-Bello takes over, Buni's fate uncertain

Russia suffers fresh casualties as Ukraine Soldiers kill 2 more military commanders

Journalists tasked to humanise, employ multimedia techniques in crime reporting

APC convention: Nasarawa West endorses Al-Makura

2023: NGF cautions electorate to shun violence

NASENI: Boosting local content through partnership

Lawan celebrates Osinbajo @65

CVR update: INEC registers another 6.6 million in 3rd quarter week 9

Kebbi 2023: 1m youth set to match for Malami's guber aspiration

NHP: Again, FG appeals to Lagos govt over land provision

Lassa fever kills 98 in 2 months

Traditional rulers key to peace, security ' Bello

Danfulani now substantive Zamfara APC chair

Cocaine deal:Abba Kyari's co-accused plead guilty, court remand suspended DCP, others in NDLEA custody

El-Rufai releases N1.2bn for gratuity, death benefits ' Pension Board

We'll continue to occupy NASS over gender bills ' WOMENIFESTO

2023 guber: Akpan consults Akwa Ibom PDP, demands level playground for aspirants

Akwa Ibom: Emmanuel's revelation of anointed candidate deceptive ' Ex-CoS

Protest rocks Lafia AEDC over perennial power outage

SPN tasks EFCC on probe of 'N9bn fraud' against Oyo government

Court orders NNPC staff to vacate N260m Abuja property, firm petitions Kyari

Alleged land grab: ABU lecturers protest demolition, seek revocation of el-Rufai certificates

Fuel scarcity: CNG identifies those responsible, appeals for urgent intervention

Breaking: Lagos Police comfirm missing fashion designer dead, arrest indicted BRT driver

Breaking: Missing lady found dead after boarding BRT in Lagos

Breaking: Niger governor arrives APC national secretariat, begins closed-door meeting

Off-spec fuel: Arewa youths berate PDP, CSOs, laud NNPC for transparency

APC crisis: Heavy security men deployed to national secretariat

No leadership change in APC CECPC ' Akpanudoedehe

Breaking: Abba Kyari, others arraigned in court over 'cocaine deal', 2 co-defendants plead guilty (PICTURES)



*TRIBUNE*

Obaseki lauds retiring Edo CP over security

Lawan celebrates Yemi Osinbajo at 65

(BREAKING): Woman missing in Lagos BRT found dead

Ekiti 2022: Why I want to be governor ' Reuben Famuyibo

NCC targets 1 bn devices on 5G in 2 years

Ogun govt targets teenage girls for ICT education

9mobile Future CEO Initiative: Jane-Frances Okorie emerges winner

ATCON seeks FG's intervention to tackle critical national infrastructure challenges

Lawan's timely verdict on Sanwo-Olu

Nigeria and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

Why N'ASS must pass Real Estate Regulation Bill 'HDAN, REDAN

Building materials: Developers review house prices by 40%

Nigeria needs competent artisans to prevent building collapse 'Minister

Lagos-Badagry Road project: N15bn NNPC's Tax Credit doing the magic



*SPORTS*

2022 NFL Salary Cap Set at $208.2M Ahead of Free Agency; Increase of $25.7M - Bleacher Report

5 key talking points ahead of England's Test series against the West Indies - Yahoo

Aribo, Iheanacho, Ndidi TheCables team of the week - The Cable

Awaziem Makes First League Start In Over Two Months, Helps Alanyaspor Claim Away Win - Complete Sports

Barca, Atletico return to La Liga top four - New Telegraph

Browns Rumors: Austin Hooper Expected to Return Despite Njoku Receiving Franchise Tag - Bleacher Report

Buhari mourns Olanipekuns death - The Sun

Buhari, NFF Mourn Fabio Olanipekun - Thisday

Cavaliers lose Allen to finger fracture indefinitely - Yahoo

CCC seeks sponsors to boost cricket in Nigeria - Guardian

Chris Godwin Rumors: Buccaneers Have Yet to Determine WR's Franchise-Tag Status - Bleacher Report

Christian Horner accuses Mercedes of bullying Michael Masi out of job - Yahoo

City Outclass United to Restore Six Points Lead at the Top - Thisday

Commanders Rumors: Landon Collins Contract Restructure Eyed by WSH Ahead of FA - Bleacher Report

Cowboys Rumors: Gregory Won't Get Franchise Tag; Schultz Being 'Seriously' Considered - Bleacher Report

D'Angelo Russell Out for Timberwolves vs. Trail Blazers With Hamstring Injury - Bleacher Report

Dana White, Khabib, More Write to Judge Requesting Cain Velasquez Be Granted Bail - Bleacher Report

Danni Wyatt hails Nat Sciver as best all-rounder in world - Yahoo

Derek Carr Trade Rumors: Commanders Checked In on Raiders Star in Pursuit of QB - Bleacher Report

Doc Rivers Says Ben Simmons Deserves Tribute Video from 76ers After Trade to Nets - Bleacher Report

Eagles'll beat Ghana home and away ' Eguavoen - New Telegraph

Earling Haaland Transfer Saga Heating Up With Forward Set To Make Major Transfer Decision In Coming Weeks - Daily Independent

Eddie Jones: Ireland structure enables Johnny Sexton to operate at highest level - Yahoo

England in West Indies: Joe Root thought 'long and hard' about captaincy but is still 'energised' about the role - BBC

EPL Title: Man City Must Win Remaining Matches To Fight Off Liverpool Challenge 'Yaya - Complete Sports

ESPN's Todd McShay: Insiders Were Praising Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder After Combine - Bleacher Report

Exclusive: LTA demands Google end gender 'bias' towards men in 'best tennis players' search results - Yahoo

Forest beat Huddersfield to book Liverpool clash in FA Cup - Punch

Frank Lampard blames individual errors for Everton's rout by Tottenham - Yahoo

Frank Lampard says Everton must find a way to get the results needed to stay up - Yahoo

Frank Lampard: Everton boss has 'no fear' about what lies ahead following heavy defeat at Spurs - BBC

Gethin Jenkins admits Grand Slam-ending loss to France left him unable to sleep - Yahoo

Harry Kane bags brace as five-star Tottenham hammer struggling Everton - Yahoo

Harry Kane leads Tottenham thrashing of Frank Lampard's inept Everton - Yahoo

I don't care about what you say, Ighalo blasts critics - New Telegraph

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

Iwobi Benched As Relegation Threatened Everton Suffer Heavy Defeat At Spurs - Complete Sports

Kalu debuts for struggling Watford in defeat to Arsenal - New Telegraph

Kane Breaks Thierry Henry's Record As Tottenham Thrash Sorry Everton - Daily Independent

Lagos SWAN urges FG to immortalise Lanipekun as NFF mourns late broadcaster - Guardian

Lakers' LeBron James Out vs. Spurs with Knee Injury, Has 'Significant' Soreness - Bleacher Report

LeBron ruled out of Spurs game with 'significant' knee soreness - Yahoo

Legendary sportscaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on - New Telegraph

Manchester United being bad is now its own self-sustaining media industry - Yahoo

MLB Rumors: League Suggests Tuesday as Deadline for 162-Game Season, Full Player Pay - Bleacher Report

NFL Announces Franchise, Transition Tag Salaries Ahead of 2022 Free Agency - Bleacher Report

NFL Exec: Jordan Davis Had 1 of the Single Most Impressive Combine Performances Ever - Bleacher Report

NFL salary cap set at $208.2 million per team for the 2022 season - Yahoo

NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley through 2022 season for gambling on games - Yahoo

NHL Severs Communication with KHL After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine - Bleacher Report

Nigeria Announces Six-Nation Womens T20 Cricket in Lagos - Thisday

Nottingham Forest 2-1 Huddersfield Town: Forest set up Liverpool quarter-final - BBC

Odell Beckham Jr. Praises Rams' Matthew Stafford: 'Dude is Truly Different - Bleacher Report

Official: Ekong will be fit in time for Ghana battle - New Telegraph

Owena Kings' coach attributes promotion to premier league to hard work - Guardian

Plumptre Nominated For PFA WSL Fans' February Player Of The Month Award - Complete Sports

Port Harcourt, Asaba Set for Special UCL Experience - Thisday

Port Harcourt, Asaba set for thrilling experience as Liverpool battle Inter Milan - Guardian

Premier League close to terminating its broadcast contracts in Russia ' reports - Yahoo