NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SUNDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2022

NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR SUNDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2022

*PUNCH*

Love for humanity inspired me to set up foundation Fadipe

Ritual killings, Internet fraud: Need for national reorientation

Marriage affects many womens careers at mid-level Bukola Smith, MD/CEO FSDH

Nigeria, other African countries must develop tourism to boost hospitality business Karl Hala

Why nurses on night shift experience sleep disturbances, insomnia Psychiatrist

Butt enhancement surgery can lead to death, surgeon warns

We live in squalor, need help, say inmates of Okobaba destitute home

Scratching stomach cant cause stretch marks in pregnancy Dermatologists

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Ohanaeze condemns Abia killings

Court adjournments, delays should attract stricter sanctions Osinbajo

AIbom gov aspirant alleges intimidation, harassment of delegates

Duncan Mighty sued over alleged breach of contract in Akwa Ibom

Rivers, Abe planning APCs exclusion from ballot, officials alleges

Pensioners protest in Ogun, accuse PENCOM officials of withholding funds

How we arrested fake cop on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Ogun police

Two wedding guests die, others injured in Delta auto crash

My govtll be youth-friendly, says Ekiti PDP gov candidate

Supporters defiant as security operatives barricade Calabar PDP campaign venue

Itll be ingratitude on my part to leave PDP Ebonyi Deputy Speaker

Fulfil your promises, rescue our daughter, Leah Sharibu parents tell Buhari

More rebels should speak truth to power, says Obasanjo

Police blame brake failure for Onitsha-Owerri highway crash, drivers protest

Dont allow dubious people join police, PSC begs Nigerians

Many NGOS are working against Nigeria Lai Mohammed

Firm donates product to Lagos orphanages

Ex-Mobil manager, Pa Ahonaruogho, dies at 84

ASUU knocks FG, blames poor pay for worsening varsity brain drain

ASUU strike: FG, dons spare Nigerians this agony

BREAKING: Oyetola defeats Aregbesolas man, wins Osun APC gov primary

2023: APC woos aggrieved opposition, new members, offers waivers

Emmanuel ruffling feathers in AIbom with anointed successor

Mastercard expands data platform to Nigeria, others

Healthtech startup raises $1m pre-seed funding

Technology, key driver of innovation Expert

Telecoms company, NGO partners to equip teachers with digital skills

Neymar scores, misses penalty as Nantes beat PSG

Serie A: Salernitana hold AC Milan

Man City vs Tottenham: City’s loss ignites EPL title race

Why Chelsea can’t win EPL this season -Tuchel

NDLEA, a super cop and Nigerias drug war

A philosophers spiritual journey and Bertrand Russells influence

Rainstorm destroys buildings in Ondo community

Four die in Borno IDP camp fire, Zamfara accident

LASUTH holds womans corpse in morgue over N860,000 debt

14-year-old mentally ill boy commits suicide in Bauchi

Wedding guests killed, others injured in Delta auto crash

Ukraine: Can anyone stop that train

Medicine in unlikely plant parts: Potato peels

Serious anaemia capable of causing erectile dysfunction Physician

Electoral Bill: CSOs demand Buharis assent in two days, to stage protest Tuesday

Reps grill dirty petrol suppliers Tuesday

I wanted to be a policewoman, became lecturer by providence LASU VC, Prof Olatunji-Bello

*VANGUARD*

Why S/East should be considered for 2023 Presidency ‘ ASSPT

Gbajabiamila gives educational grants to students, laptops to teachers, distributes cars

Masari seeks collaboration with the UN to further uplift Katsina youths

Bandits block Yauri,Koko road kills 3 during operation in Kebbi

Agreements with Twitter not censorship ‘ FG

Wike berates Ayade, police over attempt to thwart PDP rally

Enugu Guber: Okwesilieze Nwodo, Sen. Utazi make case for Isi-Uzo

Kenya Ambassador to Nigeria dies in Abuja

OSUN APC PRIMARY: One killed, Oyetola leads, Aregbesola kicks

Osun APC Primary: Oyetola declared winner

Osun APC primary: Aregbesola kicks as Oyetola takes lead

National Convention: APC supporters forum warns against imposition

Oyetola, Aregbesola’s loyalists express mixed feelings over Osun primary

Cross River PDP: Police barricade rally venue in Calabar

Defection: Ebonyi Deputy Speaker raises alarm over impeachment plot

Osun APC guber primary: Aregbesola loses ward to Oyetola

Omisore sues for peaceful coexistence in APC

Osun APC Guber Primary: Oyetola wins ward; Adeoti, Lasun’s agents absent

FCT council polls: Nigerians ready to return to PDP ‘ Onuesoke

OSUN PRIMARIES: APC members loyal to Adeoti protest disenfranchisement, say their names removed from party registers

Only Ademola Adeleke can win Osun for PDP ‘ Omisore

Police rescue 24 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Mass Failure: 90% of intending police officers failed recruitment exams ‘ PSC

Bandits block Koko road in Yauri, kill 3 in Kebbi

125yrs after, Oba of Benin takes physical possession of returned artefacts

Police arrest suspected cultists, drug barons in Ekiti

Fuel scarcity: NSCDC clamps down on fuel stations hoarding product

Death toll rises to 3 as fire destroys 3,000 shelters in Borno IDP camp

YABATECH lecturer, Olamilekan missing as ASUP seeks help

*THISDAY*

Boosting Non-Oil Sectors Capacity through CBNS RT200 FX Programme

Dissecting Development in Real Estate Industry

Electoral Bill: Time for Buhari to Write His Name…

Between DCP Zango and Citizen Umeh

Bitter Consequences of Abba Kyaris Suspension Hoax

As Gbajabiamila Moves against Aregbesola

Ekiti 2022: APC Drops Rancour, Braces for Victory

2023: Which Southerner Can Fix Nigeria

Why FG Must Timely Resolve ASUU Strike

Great Job, Marwa, But Watch Your Back

The APC After Buhari

Emmanuel Dennis Ends Watfords Winless Streak at Aston Villa

Moses Simon in Action for 90 Minutes as Nantes Inflict Pains…

Okagbare Gets 10 Years Ban for Doping

Tottenham Take Top Four Revival to the Etihad

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Spank Lady Elephants

*THE SUN*

What you should know about knee arthritis

Why Tinubu may lose Lagos in 2023

SDP: Unending leadership squabble and efforts to swim out of troubled water ahead 2023

2023: Its not turn of the North Henry Ajomale

2023: Zoning pulling Nigeria down Malachy Ugwummadu, human rights activist

2023 presidency: Why move to lure Jonathan into APC will fail Aminu Wali, former Foreign Affairs minister

Dickson and I not best of friends Sylva

Uncertainty over APC planned national convention

Osun APC primaries: Oyetola leads, as Aregbesolas faction kicks

One shot dead

2023: Elect credible leaders, ex-NHIS boss urges youths

US-trained medical expert, Durojaiye, joins presidential race

World Cup playoff: Ghana in search of star players against Nigeria

Adebowale-Arimoro delighted to get Falconets call up

AIU 10-year ban: Okagbare may head for court

2022 African Fencing Championship: Nigeria to feature 21 athletes

Contaminated fuel: Season of pain, sorrow

Fuel scarcity: FG urged to license more investors to build refineries

Abductors of Niger district head, wives demand N5m

Insecurity: Nigeria needs community policing Expert

Group berates EFCC over petition against FCC chairman, Dankaka

Oba of Benin receives 2.5m worth of looted artifacts

Machage, Kenyan high commissioner, dies in Abuja

Airline operators condemn attacks on staff over flight delays, cancellation

Obasanjo: Nigeria needs morerebels to attain greatness

CAN endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term, says performance outstanding

Airline operators condemn attacks on staff over flight delays, cancellation

Why are people above 50 dying more nowadays

Life-changing New Year resolutions

Rapidly eroding values

How north may emerge president in 2023

Abba Kyaris double whammy

Media, agenda setting and good governance

Love pills

Keys to true blessing

Liar, liar pants on fire!

Why Im advocating for loss reduction, prevention in Nigeria Omolade, Hybrid Group boss

Abba Kyari: The tragic fall of a Super Cop

Fatal torture: Police move to unravel cause of death of 1 year, 7-month-old boy in Delta school

Why NDLEA was able to nail Kyari

2022 thanksgiving: Excitement as Primate Ayodele showers gifts, cash on Nigerians

Checking frequent collapse of buildings

I feel better acting bad girl character

The Voice Nigeria: First Bank, Airtel emerge as show sponsors

*GUARDIAN*

Makinde: Consolidating PDP Exploits In The Southwest

2023: Ugwuanyi’s peace, security credentials as ingredients to join presidential race

Former Ghana president, Gowon to attend Awolowo Posthumous birthday’s lecture

Ogun governor, paramount rulers, others for Olofin Adimula Oodua’s burial

Croatian minister sacked after arrest on suspected abuse of power

Maiden sales Mini-marathon event debuts in Lagos

Weah’s son desires to play for AC Milan

D’Warriors new Jerseys sparks excitement ahead of MSPL kickoff

Nantes down PSG as Neymar scores, misses penalty

Man City rocked by Spurs as Liverpool ignite title race

MTN to wear new look, change tagline

Africa’s first All-natural foaming Sanitiser debuts

Oil investment in Nigeria now at record low ‘Report

Sanwo-Olu lauds Nigerian Army for promoting culture, cohesion

Death of innocence ‘ An epidemic ofdepravity

ANC in the name of DA

Enugu 2023 and Ekweremadu’s hypocrisy

Coalition, experts kick as National Assembly rejects ‘right to food’ clause in constitution amendment bill

Why South should produce Buhari’s successor

Real Madrid bounce back from PSG disappointment by beating Alaves

Promise of a new Lagos policing

Gbajabiamila, Obasa, others advocate regular medical check up

God heals: Meditation for Sexagesima Sunday

Make a commitment to God

Ogun: Combing Egypt, Ethiopia for Pan-African investors

Gbajabiamila pledges 9th assembly will open up legislative space to youths

Home truth

*LEADERSHIP*

Kyari: Between Lucifer And Beelzebub

Qualification For Political Offices

Security Agencies Grill Top Oil Executives Over Adulterated Fuel

Osun APC Governorship Primary: Aregbesola To Seek Oyetola’s Disqualification In Court

More ‘Rebels’ Are Needed To Rebuild Nigeria, Says Obasanjo

Law Professor Challenges ASUU Over Pantami’s Academic Rank, Legality

Wike Berates Ayade, Police Over Attempt To Thwart PDP Rally

Kenya High Commissioner To Nigeria, Machage, Dies At 65

Again, Gbajabiamila Distributes Cars, Laptops, Others To Constituents

Ajimovoix Drums Kicks Off 2022 With Mario Dance, Cashout Dance Beats

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Bode George: Osinbajo can’t divorce himself from Tinubu’s excesses

Cholera outbreak: Pipeborne water disappears, Nigerians drink anything ‘Investigation

Pantami earned professorial rank legally, legitimately ‘Don tells ASUU

Osun APC primaries: Aregbesola absent, Oyetola leads

Obasanjo: We need ‘more rebels’ to rebuild Nigeria

March 17: Soludo to retain Anambra Assembly leadership

Airline operators seek end to attacks on workers, property

Osinbajo: Delay in justice delivery process must attract sanctions

Contaminated petrol: Security agencies grill importers

Tension in C’ River as police attempt to stop PDP rally

Kyari: Drug-related offences can’t stop U.S extradition ‘Lawyers

Kano APC: I won’t neglect you, Ganduje tells Shekarau

How e-invoice will increase inflation, price of goods ‘Importers

PAN to roll out Chery, Higer vehicles

Renault nets $1bn in 2021

Nissan plans $500m project to build 2 new EVs

Agropartnerships to develop agribusiness value chain in Nigeria

2023: S’East and battle for presidency

Govt embarking on infrastructural recovery in Aba ‘Ogu

New Masquerade: Depleted by death, threatened by nature

Importers of adulterated fuel should face justice ‘Farouk

Convention: APC shouldn’t play into opposition’s hands ‘Moghalu

AEPB serves quit notice on hawkers, corporate beggars

EPL: Kane gives Spurs late win at leaders Man City

EPL: Chelsea with late victory; wins for Liverpool, Watford, Burnley, Arsenal & Saints

Doping: Blessing Okagbare reacts to 10-year ban

Leeds cauldron awaits Man Utd as old hostilities return to Premier League

Okagbare: A controversial track amazon hits the canvass

How celebrities marked Valentine’s Day

We need to avert calamity for future generations ‘Shutti

*BLUE PRINT*

Ebonyi: Despite impeachment moves, I remain loyal PDP member, deputy speaker breaks silence

Amended Electoral bill hangs as Buhari returns from EU-AU summit

Osun APC governorship primary: Again, Aregbesola cries foul as Oyetola leads

Premier League: How Harry Kane’s brace condemned Manchester City to Premier League defeat vs Southampton as Salah nets 150th Liverpool goal

In Cross River, PDP dares Police as members scale fence, stage rally ahead bye-elections

Breaking: Harry Kane scores winner as Tottenham shock Manchester City in Premier League clash

Police battle terrorists, rescue 24 kidnapped victims in Zamfara

Edo: Obaseki appoints Commissioner for roads, bridges, others

Mario Dance Beat and Cashout Dance Beat by Ajimovoix Drums now released

2023 Presidency: North central group backs Yahaya Bello

FCT council polls: A glimmer of hope for Nigeria’s democracy

NEPC affirms enactment of enabling laws to drive export

Tension in Cross River as Police baricade venue for PDP rally

APC: Aspirants write planning committee, want national convention postponed

Happening now: Osinbajo dresses in Ijaw attire, storms Bayelsa

No regret appointing Anyim as SGF ‘ Jonathan

2023: Anyim can be entrusted with higher responsibilities ‘ Buhari, Jonathan

Institute set to offer scholarships to 1,000 Nigerian students

Police to the rescue as man nails teenager on tree

Council poll: Minister wasn’t booed, group counters newspaper

*TRIBUNE*

Oba of Benin receives two stolen artefacts returned by Britain

APC guber primary: Aregbesola vows to pursue legal means, charges followers not to take law into their hands

My wife will contest for senatorial seat in 2023, says Anambra governor

2023: Jide vs Jide in Lagos

Form of Government

I was under a lot of pressure being a teacher’s son

Let not your heart be troubled(I)

Giving a Breakdown

Blood from the North drowns a writer’s gentlemanship

Jos theatre festival to hold in March

Makinde: Honouring Alao-Akala, Olubadan in death, Olunloyo while still alive

Aregbesola and the Ijebu-Jesa sermon

You’re fit for higher political office as former SGF, Buhari tells Anyim

Oyo expresses commitment to growth of startups as Unicorn Den launches in Ibadan

Cardvest’s Unique Features That Sets It Apart From Competitors

*SPORTS*

2022 African Fencing Championship: Nigeria to feature 21 athletes – The Sun

Adam Silver on Rockets’ John Wall: ‘It’s a Problem When Players Are Paid Not to Play – Bleacher Report

Adam Silver Says NBA Isn’t Investigating James Harden-to-76ers Trade for Tampering – Bleacher Report

Adebowale-Arimoro delighted to get Falconets call up – The Sun

AIU 10-year ban: Okagbare may head for court – The Sun

All-Star LaVine ‘feeling way better’ after undergoing specialist knee treatment – Yahoo

Bengals’ Vernon Hargreaves Fined $5.5K for Coming Off Sideline During Super Bowl 56 – Bleacher Report

Brazilians remain unbeaten, Petro de Luanda claim win – African Football

Brian Flores: Pittsburgh Steelers hire ex-Miami coach who is suing NFL – BBC

Brilliant Kell Brook beats bitter rival Amir Khan with sixth-round stoppage – Yahoo

Brock Lesnar-Roman Reigns Wrestlemania Clash Leaves No Room for Anything Else – Bleacher Report

Bucs’ Bruce Arians Calls Reported Rift with Tom Brady Before Retiring ‘Such Bulls–t – Bleacher Report

Bulls Rumors: Alfonzo McKinnie Waived to Make Room for Tristan Thompson Signing – Bleacher Report

Bulls’ Zach LaVine on Pending Free Agency: ‘I Should Be Getting What I Deserve – Bleacher Report

Coy Paul may need to break to deal with fresh hand injury – Yahoo

D’Warriors new Jerseys sparks excitement ahead of MSPL kickoff – Guardian

Door not closed’ on LeBron return to Cleveland – Yahoo

Doping: Blessing Okagbare reacts to 10-year ban – New Telegraph

Elana Meyers Taylor says she is ‘overwhelmed’ after becoming the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history – CNN

Embiid on winning MVP: ‘The way I’ve been playing speaks for itself – Yahoo

Emmanuel Dennis Ends Watfords Winless Streak at Aston Villa – Thisday

EPL round-up: Tottenham defeat Man City in five-goal thriller at the Etihad – The Cable

EPL: Chelsea with late victory; wins for Liverpool, Watford, Burnley, Arsenal & Saints – New Telegraph

EPL: Kane gives Spurs late win at leaders Man City – New Telegraph

Evan Mobley, Team Cavs Win 2022 NBA Skills Challenge: Recap, Highlights, Reaction – Bleacher Report

Eve Muirhead ends long wait for Olympic gold as GB beat Japan in Beijing final – Yahoo

Everyone knows he’s quality: Harry Kane winner was no surprise to Pep Guardiola – Yahoo

Family fortunes: Bruno Lage happy to have brother assist Wolves’ rise – Yahoo

Geremy Hickbottom, Team Gaither Beat Team Robinson in 2022 HBCU Legacy Bowl – Bleacher Report

Great Britain Beats Japan to Win Women’s Curling Gold Medal at 2022 Olympics – Bleacher Report

Hannah Hampton poised to make England debut against Uefa Women’s Euro 2022 favourites Spain – Yahoo

Harry Kane brace helps Spurs stun Man City as Liverpool close gap on leaders – Yahoo

Harry Kane stuns summer suitors Manchester City to seal dramatic win for Spurs – Yahoo

Harry Kane’s header gives Tottenham dramatic 3-2 win at Manchester City – Yahoo

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

Hockey Hall of Famer Emile Francis Dies at Age 95 – Bleacher Report

Impact Wrestling No Surrender 2022 Results: Winners, Grades and Highlights – Bleacher Report

Jabari Smith, No. 2 Auburn Upset by Unranked Florida in SEC Showdown – Bleacher Report

Karl-Anthony Towns Wins 2022 NBA 3-Point Contest: Scores, Highlights and Reaction – Bleacher Report

Kell Brook beats Amir Khan in sixth round to settle bitter rivalry – BBC

Kell Brook Proves Dominant, Defeats Amir Khan by 6th-Round TKO – Bleacher Report

Kell Brook stops Amir Khan in sixth round after brutal beatdown to settle bitter rivalry – Yahoo

Lakers’ LeBron James Calls Thunder GM Sam Presti ‘The MVP’ for NBA Draft Success – Bleacher Report

Lakers’ LeBron James Says ‘The Door’s Not Closed’ on Returning to Cavaliers – Bleacher Report

Lampard Frustrated By Players’ Mentality, Inconsistency – Daily Independent

LeBron James on Final NBA Season: ‘Wherever Bronny Is At, Thats Where Ill Be – Bleacher Report

Leeds cauldron awaits Man Utd as old hostilities return to Premier League – New Telegraph

Leicester must hold their nerve as Rodgers faces third-season syndrome – Yahoo

Maiden sales Mini-marathon event debuts in Lagos – Guardian

Man City 2-3 Tottenham: Harry Kane gives Spurs stunning late win over Premier League leaders – BBC

Man City 2-3 Tottenham: How Kane masterclass blew title race wide open – BBC

Man City rocked by Spurs as Liverpool ignite title race – Guardian

Man City vs Tottenham: City’s loss ignites EPL title race – Punch

Manchester City 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs players could be ‘best group in my career’ – Conte – BBC

Manchester City 2-3 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola – Manchester City played well, I can’t say they did anything wrong – BBC

Marcelo Bielsa in test of faith with Leeds entering unknown territory – Yahoo

Maro Itoje believes Super Bowl-style entertainment can benefit rugby union – Yahoo

Mercurial Kane wears his different masks to stun Manchester City – Yahoo

Mike Tomlin: Brian Flores’ resume speaks for itself – Yahoo