NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022

NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SATURDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2022

*PUNCH*

FG partnering with investors to improve power supply Minister

Two factions of Ebonyi varsity ASUU issue conflicting strike directives

Tension in Osun as Oyetola, Aregbesolas man battle for APC gov ticket

14% women raped, 91% sexually harassed by bosses

Osinbajo, Makinde eulogise Alao-Akala as ex-gov buried in Ogbomoso

New CP assumes duty in Katsina, warns criminals to repent

Kano APC crisis: Shekarau heads to SCourt

Shelve warning strike, Pro-Chancellors tells ASUU

Police move to clear trucker protests in Canada capital

Court slams N10m against Ogun PDP factional chair, upholds suspension

Alleged cyber stalking: FG arraigns HEDA chairman, Suraju

Account for N31bn allocations, PDP chieftain tells Zamfara gov

Sign electoral bill to safeguard elections integrity, CSOs tell Buhari

Matawalles thugs attacked us in court, says Marafas aide

One more victim of Ikoyi building collapse identified Forensic expert

How I was attacked by MC Oluomos boys, framed by Lagos policemen TOOAN chairman, Istijabah

UK: Boris Johnson submits response to partygate probe

Buhari seeks Europe leaders support for AU measures against coups

AIbom govs wife urges police to stop extorting GBV victims

AYCF warns Akeredolu, alleges harassment of northerners in Ondo

Ganduje harps on unity in Kano APC

Oyetola, Aregbesola: Old friends divided by ambition

2023 presidency: Tambuwal is PDPs best candidate Group

PDP group disowns Oni, backs Kolawole for Ekiti gov poll

Coleman redeems N20bn commercial paper

Punish dirty petrol importers, overhaul imports system, LCCI tells FG

Telecoms operators lament multiple taxation, fibre cuts, others

Currency in circulation hits N3.33tn on cash transactions

Contribute to national devt, Alpha Mead MD urges IFMA

CrowdForce raises $3.6m for easy access to cash in communities

Eguavoen, Amuneke to watch Olise, Eze versus Chelsea

10 Eagles stars battling for survival

Balogun backs Gerrard to replace Klopp at Anfield

AFCON qualifier: Oshoala out as Falcons depart for Abidjan Sunday

Simon dares Mbappe, Messi

Okagbare banned for 10 years

Guardiola hails pilot who landed plane with Man City players amid storm

How fleeing Sokoto residents work in Nigeria, sleep in Niger Republic to escape bandits bullets

It was a grand moment seeing UNIJOS classmates 20 years after Rivers man battling mental illness

Eavesdropper: Of FG, ASUU and varsities in need

Bad umbrae in power

What will you do if your partner builds a house without your knowledge

Court remands woman for killing rival in Ondo

Valentine: Fun-seeker drowns in Lagos hotel pool, family suspects foul play

27 die in Ogun tanker fire, Anambra, Rivers crashes, Benue herders attack

Court remands Ekiti prophet over teenagers death

Police nab woman spending fake naira notes on Vals Day in Ogun

Again, gunmen attacked Okomu oil to avenge suspects arrest Firm

Delta community leader confessed to defiling 12-yr-old girl Police

Four men remanded for burning Obasanjos mango farm

Communication conquers feeling of disappointment

The inevitable end (II)

Girls, ensure you monitor your dreams this year

Sickle cell and nonconformity

When you are trying to conceive, you need to relieve stress

2023: Igbo presidential aspirants vow not to step down

Mum saw early signs Jonathans govt would fail Dora Akunyilis daughter

Why I switched from beauty pageant to rap music Munachi Abii

My life has always been about music TLO

*VANGUARD*

Effects of colonialism still being felt ‘ UN chief

Masari compensates victims of Katsina underpass bridge with N133.4m

Inadequate qualified artisans cause of building collapse ‘ Minister

2023: Group to Buy Nomination/Intent Form For Gov Wike

UNICAL kick-starts NUGA preliminaries games in Calabar

A’Ibom first Lady cautions against out-of-court settlement for rape cases

Benue to access $3million counterpart fund for immunization- Ortom

Elect youths or risk our votes, Arewa youths tell APC, PDP, others

2023 Presidency: Don’t sacrifice competence for zoning, group warns

MNOs list areas of challenge, seek govt intervention

Katsina LG polls: We’ve no plans to replace any candidate ‘ APC

Chairmanship: I want to make APC the gold standard of all political parties in Africa ‘ Sen Sani Musa

Digital economy to generate more revenue than oil ‘ NITDA DG

MTN rebrands to full tech company, changes logo

Man, son, 3 others killed, houses razed as herdsmen attack Benue community

One dead, scores injured as mysterious fire hits IDPs’ camp in Borno

Court remands prophet over murder in Ekiti

Driver, conductor in court for allegedly stealing passengers’ phones

Boy, man die in Anambra multiple accident

Tragedy: Jealous housewife, 25, stabs rival to death over s3x turn with husband in Ondo

How to get our port economy back on track ‘ Hassan Bello

Photo News: Oxford University gets first Igbo language lecturer, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha

Students appeal to FG, ASUU over incessant strikes

WHO reports first polio outbreak in Africa in years

Police arrest woman with fake N1,000 notes in Abeokuta

Surrender before we get to you: New Katsina CP tells bandits

Idrisu Dabban replaces Buba Sanusi as Katsina Police Commissioner

Black Market: FRSC cautions against buying fuel on roadsides

*THISDAY*

Aguar Land Rover Announces Partnership With Nvidia

Spirit of Ecstasy Redesigned for Most Aerodynamic Rolls-Royce Ever

New Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC , EQE 53 4MATIC+ with Battery-electric Drive

Oshodi Chieftaincy Controversy and the Moral Tale of Icarius and the…

2023: Enugus Enduring Peace and Ekweremadus Vaulting Ambition

Osun PDP not for Sale: Save Our State from Iyorchia Ayu

The Suspicious Gbajabiamila Probe of Deep Blue Project

Flag-Amachree: Poised to Change the Narratives in Rivers Politics

Anyim Pius Anyim: His Unforgettables

Ndi-Zoning of Enugu State at it Again Ogbuagu …

AIBOM BANDWAGON OF ENDORSEMENTS

A Tribute to Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya

Eze, Olise: Preference for Fatherland or Country of Birth

Calvin Bassey Return to England Heightens

Djokovic Keeps Open Mind over being Vaccinated against Covid-19

Ibori Golf and Country Club Captain Lays Foundation for New Starter Hut

Orodje of Okpe Golf Tournament Tees-off March 4

Lagos 2022 African Fencing: Nigeria to Field 21 Athletes

Peller Unity Cup Season II Starts Tuesday

Mirandes Boss Eulogizes Umar Ahead of Almeria Clash

Dope: Okagbare Slammed with 10-year Ban from Athletics

Ighalo Scores Brace as Five-star Al Hilal Crush His Former Club

Obiekwu Thankful to Ahmed Musa over N2m Lift, Warns Players to Save for Rainy Days

Cricket Capable of Taking Kids off the Streets, Says Akpata

*THE SUN*

3 die in Rivers auto crash

2023: Abia town unions endorse power shift to North

Osun guber: Oyetola gets Osogbo, Ilobu monarchs support

Osun guber: APC panel holds stakeholders meeting

2023: Nsukka leaders unite for Ugwuanyi

Osun APC primary: Aregbesola, Oyetola know fate today

2023: Afenifere, MBF, SOKAPU lead agitation for Igbo president

Osun: Oyetola, Adeoti, Yusuf meet ahead APC governorship primary

Technology redefining informal retail in Nigeria

Digitalisation enables smarter, safer oil, gas camp mgt Huawei

Cocaine deal: Kyari, 4 others know fate Monday

Nigerian airlines increase cost of economy flight tickets to N50,000

Buhari needs to save Nigerias image -NAS

NGO lauds Uzodimma over prompt payment of salaries

Kano: Shekarau tackles APC leadership, heads to Supreme Court

At EU-AU Summit, Buhari calls for heavy sanctions against unconstitutional leadership change in Africa

Katsina new police commissioner issues warning to bandits, terrorists

Kaduna NYSC coordinator backs establishment of Trust Fund

IMSU student escapes lynching over alleged rape

Pantami: FUTO alumni tackles management over conferment of professorship

Naira Marley: Boobs, bums and ganja

How to boost marital satisfaction

Anyim and his many unforgettable feats

Confession of suspects nabbed by Benue police: Why we love kidnapping Rev Fathers

Kate Omenugha: I am a brand, I cant change myself

Point-of-sorrow

Our ordeals with food poisoning Victims

Michael Ale, National President. AWDROP: How govt can make water available to all Nigerians

ACJA Amendment: Kalus bill gets accolades, inputs at public hearing

Punishment for importers of toxic fuel

Sex now cheapest commodity in Nigeria John Badaiki, actor/producer

Nothing wrong kissing in movies Bukola Ikuomola

I used to think actors are cheats until I married my hubby Blessing Nze

My near-death experience in labour room Mojee

Ambassadorial deals excite Rachael Okonkwo

2023: Its time to pay Tinubu back, APC executives, legislators, others declare

*GUARDIAN*

Igbo group commiserates with Northern leaders over Abia killings

I won’t let you down, Balogun assures Ibadan people

Danjuma commissions Jukun Bible Institute, wants language preserved

Oshinaga canvasses affordable learning

Obaseki’s wife honoured for fight against SGBV

Firm unveils interstate housing development model

Firm deepens market equity with retail chain

French withdrawal from Mali opens door to jihadist talks

Sports and diplomacy unite Africa

Stakeholders vote for women’s football as Kazeem Eletu Queens win Abiodun gold cup

Ariston, Juventus FC expand partnership in Africa

Resolve leadership crises in NBBF, players tell Minister

Super Falcons dispatch Lady Elephants, win 2-0

Lagos State retirees receive over N1b pension benefits

Osinbajo, Makinde, Fayemi, others pay last respect to Alao-Akala at burial

Electoral Amendment Bill: INEC in Dilemma as Buhari delays assent

Nigeria, others evolve new strategy to resolve Africa’s conflicts

You have to put in top player work to be at the top

Okagbare gets career-ending 10-year ban

Nneka’ Afro-fusion Queen Returns With Love Supreme

Sanwo-Olu rallies support for Tinubu, says 2023 election will be difficult

BudgIT demands location of 22 projects worth N2.1billion

Stop intimidating Northerners with Amotekun Corps, coalition tells Akeredolu

17 burnt to death as tanker catches fire on Lagos-Ibandan Expressway

*LEADERSHIP*

COVID-19 RDT Test Compulsory For All Camp Participants ‘ NYSC DG

Kano APC Crisis: Shekarau Faction Goes To Supreme Court

[EDITORIAL] Military Officer And Stolen N10.9 Billion

Covid-19: WHO Picks Nigeria, Others For Vaccine Production

CSOs Mobilise For Protest Over Electoral Bill

Ignorance Deprives Motorists Of N1m 3rd Party Insurance Claims

MSME: Young Professionals Hold 2nd Entrepreneurial Summit In Delta

Doping: AIU Slams 10-year Ban On Nigeria’s Okagbare

2023: Pro-Osinbajo Group Seeks Ooni’s Support For VP

Saraki Seeks Release Of Ebonyi PDP Spokesman, Nwoba

UPDATED: 2 Die, 20 Injured As Fire Razes Borno IDPs Camp

Kwara Monarch Turbans Ex-PDP Chair, Baraje, Tafida Of Ilorin

Making Profit From Recycling

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Introduction of eNaira will improve monetary policy, manage inflation, says CBN

Ogun tanker explosion kills 17, injures scores

Magodo Estate: Lagos heads to Supreme Court over settlement disagreement

Fuel Scarcity: IPMAN, DAPPMAN differ on product sales, prices

Brent drops to $92 per barrel, risks more shedding

Nigeria, 5 others to get technology for productionofCOVID-19 vaccines ‘WHO

2023: Obasanjo, Lamido, others move to form new party

FIRS banks on Finance Act to achieve adequate funding for budget

Governorship primary: Tension in Osun as APC factions lock horns

Malami canvasses diversification of economy to boost non-oil sector growth

Agric firm pays N246m to 124 investors as proceeds

Philanthropy should be like a religion which we all must practice ‘ Okeke, CEO Clairhub

My plans as national chairman will make APC greater ‘Mustapha

Why Anambra people should support Soludo’s govt ‘Emecheta

Ruckus in Tinubu’s camp as Abuja gladiators back Aregbesola

Taiwo Fadahunsi: My dad’s car was stoned, house burnt during Western Region crisis

Chukwu to Eguavoen: NFF may hire foreign coach for World Cup

We’re determined to reduce number of clubs in NNL ‘League CEO

Okagbare may appeal 10-year ban at CAS

NBBF’s crisis and the glorious D’Tigress

AWCON qualifiers: Falcons beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in Abuja

We’re working towards self-sustenance of TCC League ‘ Chairman

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons spank Lady Elephants, off to Abidjan Sunday

JUST IN: Team GB lose Tokyo relay silver medal over Ujah doping violation

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare Banned For 10 Years Over Doping

Court declares Eto’o father of 22-year-old Spanish woman

*BLUE PRINT*

2023: Power not served a la carte, youth told

AWCON 2022 qualifier: Super Falcons head to Abidjan, 48 hours after spanking Cote d’ivoire’s Lady Elephants

Tottenham face Manchester City in Premier League clash

Doping: Okagbare bags 10-year ban

Ighalo reveals why he quit Al Shabaab, eyes EPL return

AWCON qualifier: Plumptre debuts, Onumonu fires brace as Super Falcons down Lady Elephants

Minister reveals real cause of building collapse in Nigeria

Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident: Farouq commiserates with families of victims

Ortom doesn’t hate President Buhari ‘ Aide

Wife stabs senior rival to death in Ondo

2 die, 9 injured as truck crashes into vehicles

Buhari welcomes designation of Nigeria as vaccine manufacturing base

We’ll improve govt IGR via our operations’ franchise ‘ SGoF

Oyo: Makinde vows to immortalise Alao-Akala as Osinbajo, govs, others bid ex-governor

Zamfara PDP chieftain accuses Gov Matawalle of misappropriating N31bn

NANS urges probe of contaminated fuel, seeks prompt rectification

Ex-Oyo Gov, Alao-Akala, laid to rest

NDLEA staff cries foul over accumulated promotion

TSA: EFCC returns recovered N1.5bn to NHIS

EFCC has no accountant in charge of N13bn NIA loot

Court remands 2 teenagers for ‘rape, victim’s murder

Girl, 18, memorizes complete Quran

Building collapse: Senate rejects plans to return NIBRI to Ministry

AYCF warns Akeredolu over Amotekun’s ‘harassment of Northerners

EU-AU summit: Buhari urges weighty sanctions against coup plotters

Let Emefiele be, Arewa Network blasts PFN

Own, protect public infrastructure, FCT state minister, Adesina counsel residents

*TRIBUNE*

Saraki canvasses for release of Ebonyi PDP spokesman detained since January

We’ll continue to promote culture through traditional marriage anchoring ‘Alagas

Who is to be blamed for the rise in ritual killings in the country

FULL LIST: Makinde, Adeolu Akande, Ogunwuyi, Fatia Buhari, Others make 2021 Oyo State 100 Most Influential list

Return of commercial rail transport will boost economic development process

My vocal texture and singing technique set me apart, says Mozatti

*SPORTS*

10 Eagles stars battling for survival – Punch

2022 Women’s CBB Player of the Year: Is It Aliyah Boston or Caitlin Clark – Bleacher Report

7 Best Sportsbooks In 2022: Best Online Betting Sites – Complete Sports

76ers’ Daryl Morey Supports Ben Simmons: ‘He Was Going Through Something – Bleacher Report

AEW Rampage Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from February 18 – Bleacher Report

AFCON qualifier: Oshoala out as Falcons depart for Abidjan Sunday – Punch

Alex Toussaint Wins MVP for 2022 NBA Celebrity Game, Team Walton Beats Team Nique – Bleacher Report

Amir Khan fears losing his legacy if he gets beaten by his nemesis Kell Brook – Yahoo

Ariston, Juventus FC expand partnership in Africa – Guardian

Arteta senses Arsenal have backbone to stand tall in battle for top four – Yahoo

AWCON qualifier: Super Falcons beat Ivory Coast in first leg clash – The Cable

AWCON qualifiers: Falcons beat Cote d’Ivoire 2-0 in Abuja – New Telegraph

Balogun backs Gerrard to replace Klopp at Anfield – Punch

Bautista Agut reaches Qatar final, Tsitsipas out in Marseille – Yahoo

Blessing Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping – The Cable

Calvin Bassey Return to England Heightens – Thisday

Candace Parker, Wife Anna Petrakova Announce Birth of Son Airr Larry Petrakov Parker – Bleacher Report

Chukwu to Eguavoen: NFF may hire foreign coach for World Cup – New Telegraph

CJ Ujah failed test and loss of Olympic medal ‘devastating’ for Team GB, says Richard Kilty – BBC

Cool Runnings’: ‘Most people die before their legacy is revealed, but I’ve had to live it,’ says Dudley ‘Tal’ Stokes – CNN

Court declares Eto’o father of 22-year-old Spanish woman – New Telegraph

Cricket Capable of Taking Kids off the Streets, Says Akpata – Thisday

Djokovic Keeps Open Mind over being Vaccinated against Covid-19 – Thisday

Dope: Okagbare Slammed with 10-year Ban from Athletics – Thisday

Egotistical’ Phil Mickelson facing backlash from locker room colleagues over Saudi Arabia comments – Yahoo

Eguavoen, Amuneke to watch Olise, Eze versus Chelsea – Punch

England fly-half Marcus Smith determined to remain grounded – Yahoo

Eze, Olise: Preference for Fatherland or Country of Birth – Thisday

Failure to sign Harry Kane left Pep Guardiola unsure how Man City would perform – Yahoo

Former Hawks Star Josh Smith Says He’s Spent at Least $65K on Tattoos – Bleacher Report

Formula 1: Michael Andretti aiming to enter team in 2024 – BBC

From pop-culture celebrity to Beijing 2022, Gus Kenworthy is looking to leave his final mark on skiing – CNN

Goran Dragic Rumors: Bucks ‘Aggressive’ in Pursuit of PG After Spurs Buyout – Bleacher Report

Guardiola hails pilot who landed plane with Man City players amid storm – Punch

Here’s who won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics on Friday – CNN

HSBB Player Hansel Enmanuel Receives Scholarship Offer from Penny Hardaway, Memphis – Bleacher Report

Ibori Golf and Country Club Captain Lays Foundation for New Starter Hut – Thisday

Ighalo Scores Brace as Five-star Al Hilal Crush His Former Club – Thisday

Ighalo: I left Al-Shabab because I was denied opportunity to go for AFCON – The Cable

Jelena Ostapenko news: A hat-trick of comebacks sees Latvian book Dubai final – Yahoo

Jrgen Klopp angrily rejects claim that five substitutes rule favours Liverpool – Yahoo

JUST IN: Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare Banned For 10 Years Over Doping – New Telegraph

JUST IN: Team GB lose Tokyo relay silver medal over Ujah doping violation – New Telegraph

Juventus held again as local rivals Torino hit back to earn derby draw – Yahoo

Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Signed Ball from Barack Obama Pickup Game Up for Auction – Bleacher Report

Lagos 2022 African Fencing: Nigeria to Field 21 Athletes – Thisday

Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue: ‘We have our own empty medal box waiting in our room,’ say US ice dancers left in limbo by Kamila Valieva case – CNN

Manu Ginobili, Swin Cash, Tim Hardaway Headline 2022 Basketball HOF Finalists – Bleacher Report

Marcus Smith: How family, Jonny Wilkinson and his role as tea boy keep England’s new star grounded – Yahoo

Men’s Freestyle Skiing Results Olympics 2022: Halfpipe Medal Winners – Bleacher Report

Mirandes Boss Eulogizes Umar Ahead of Almeria Clash – Thisday

MLB lockout: Spring training games postponed until March as CBA wait goes on – Yahoo

MLS to Review Timbers’ Investigation of Andy Polo Domestic Violence Allegations – Bleacher Report

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons spank Lady Elephants, off to Abidjan Sunday – New Telegraph

Moyes insists West Ham trying to do things the right way following Zouma uproar – Yahoo

Moyes Urges Zouma To ‘Focus On Football’ After Horrific Cat Attack – Daily Independent

NBBF’s crisis and the glorious D’Tigress – New Telegraph

NCAA D1 Council to Review How NIL Policy Has Affected Student-Athletes – Bleacher Report

NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Fours Will Continue to Be Held in Separate Locations – Bleacher Report

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