NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2022

NAIJA NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES AND NAIJA NEWS FOR MONDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2022,BROUGHT TO YOU BY CITYNEWS NIGERIA.

*PUNCH*

Ukrainian lawmakers queue up for weapons to defend country

How Sauce Kid, I inspired Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Teebillz

FG to provide jobs for five million farmers NITDA

Ukraine: US, UK, EU to remove Russian banks from Swift

Full list: Nations who have banned Russian planes from their skies

Ukraine: Putins nuclear alert dangerous -NATO chief

Imo bye-election: PDP accuses Uzodimma of rigging as APC wins Ngor Okpala seat

Missed flight: Group seeks amicable resolution between Air Peace, Kano emirate

Anambra killing: Rival cult warned deceased family against burial Kinsman

Alaafins daughter joins Nollywood

Dont fall victim, verify lands before purchase, FG tells Lagos residents

Gunmen kill eight, abduct bride in Niger

Ukraine, Russia diplomats to meet at Belarus border for peace talks

Keke, Okada ban will worsen crime rate in Enugu -Mbaka

Your family will receive stray bullets, BBNaija Tega warns trolls

Ukraine: Putin puts Russias nuclear forces on high alert

Ukraine: Pressure mounts on FIFA to expel Russia from 2022 World Cup

IGP orders probe of missing 91,985 AK-47 rifles, others

FRSC clears illegal motor parks in Taraba

2023: PDP shouldnt trust Atiku with presidential ticket, says ex-campaign spokesman, Afegbua

Soludoll justify confidence reposed in him by Anambra people APGA

APC, PDP failed Nigeria for past 22 years, says ADC Chairman

Ukraine: Italy closes airspace to Russian flights

Plateau: PDP candidate floors APC, 10 others in Jos North-Bassa bye-election

Loving Adeniyi Johnson always easy, wife hails actor on birthday

Rep member tasks contractor on speedy completion of Umuahia- Ikot-Ekpene road

Ukraine: FG in talks with Russia, Poland, others to evacuate Nigerians Onyeama

Edo APC leaders condemn attack on Senator Alimikhena, caution members

Mercy Aigbes ex-husband welcomes baby girl with new wife

APC wins Imo bye-election

Leeds United sack coach Bielsa

Nigerian Consulate in New York to issue 10-year validity passport

Russia-Ukraine crisis: 20 latest developments you should know

2022: Focus on aspirants messages, group urges electorate

APCs Ngaji wins Reps seat in Cross River

Ukraine ready for talks, rejects Russias Belarus proposal

Elon Musk activates Starlink satellites to ensure Internet access in Ukraine

US mission marks 75th anniversary of Fulbright programme

Ondo bye-election: INEC declares APC candidate winner

2023: South-West youths vow to disgrace moneybags for Yahaya Bello

Ex-beauty queen donates educational materials to Taraba school

Ukraine: Trump praises Russias Putin, hints at 2024 presidential bid

The doctor who became worse than the patient

NCC alerts Nigerians of malware stealing banking app details

North Korea fires ballistic missile

Traders lament losses in Ladipo market fire

Ondo: APC wins Akure South, North Federal Constituency bye-election

BREAKING: Nadal defeats Norrie to claim Acapulco title, remains unbeaten in 2022

Imo by-election: PDP, APC trade words over vote-buying, intimidation

Ankle injury knocks Kalu out of United game

Spalletti allays Osimhen’s injury fears

Okoye set for 50th Sparta game

MFM vs Sunshine: Gunners will return pointless, boasts Adebayo

Champions hope to end hosts unbeaten run

Seven killed, SS3 pupil shot, 57 abducted in Kaduna attacks

Cultists invade Anambra burial, kill 20 mourners

Five feared dead in NDLEA Lagos raid, drug kingpin, six others arrested

Pastor shoots worshiper, arrested in Ogun

2021 NLNG prize winner, Onyemelukwe, confirms fathers killing

*VANGUARD*

Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Producing assets in Nigeria

Adegbite tasks mining firms, host communities on strict compliance with CDA

Rice farmers get protection with AYII

Abia Rep member, Onyejeocha pays exam fee for all WAEC candidates in constituency

2023: Time for positive change in Enugu is now [Opinion]

Hungary, Romania issuing access visas to Nigerians fleeing Ukraine ‘ FG

Ugwuanyi invites Enugu State leaders of Tricycle, Tipper, Motorcyle unions to a security meeting on Tuesday

National Convention: APC constitutes 20 sub-committees; Sanwo-Olu, Fani Kayode head Media and Publicity

Cross River by-elections: APC, PDP ready for tribunal

Electoral Act 2022: Buhari becomes ‘Darling’ of oppositions

Without electoral act, 2023 election would be compromised ‘ Ndigbo Lagos

Presidential Ticket: Atiku taking PDP delegates for granted ‘ Wike

National Convention: APC constitutes 20 sub-committees

By-elections: APC wins House of Reps, PDP clinches State Assembly in C’River

2023: Umahi restates believe in God for realization of presidential ambition

Confusion over Imo bye-election results

Heavy security at venue of Lagos PDP state congress

2023: Dele Momodu visits mother’s grave, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC’s grip

APC, PDP will collapse under weight of injustice

In North-West, Tambuwal’s consultative visit received rousing welcome

The ‘IDES’ of February and a dirge for Gen Murtala Mohammed (1938-1976)

Liverpool win Carabao Cup after 22-penalty shootout against Chelsea

Attacks on NDLEA: Agency launches manhunt for 2 drug kingpins

One killed, three injured as rival cult group clash in Osun

Raid on Lagos Island: We’re on trail of drug barons, peddlers ‘ NDLEA

Nigeria Air to fly before June 2023 ‘ ICRC

Fuel scarcity: NSCDC threatens to shut down erring petrol stations

Traditional ruler, 8 mourners killed by bandits in Benue

6 dead, 6 injured in Delta lone accident

Police nab 5 most wanted cultists in Ogun

HORROR IN SOKOTO, NIGER, KADUNA: ‘Bandits kill farmers, seize survivors’ harvest, turn abducted women into sex slaves

*THISDAY*

NGX Reiterates on Investors Diversification of Portfolios in Capital Market

CBNs OMO Auctions Drop by 67% to N400bn on Weak Economic Activity, Illiquidity

Off-spec Fuel: Distilling Emadebs Position

Hogan Guards sets up Journey Management to combat insecurity

VFD Group Plc Gets A Rating

PTAD Reiterates Commitment to Pensioners Welfare, Pays N8.1bn Benefits

Tracking Marginal Fields Bid Round Conclusion

FCCPC Partners NCAA to Curb High Airfare, Consumers Rights Breach in Aviation

NSE Partners Vitapur to improve Local Content

National Budget: Insurance Sector Operators Brainstorm on Survival Strategy

Sanusi: Electrification of 90% Rural Communities Achievable by 2030

Embraer, Air Peace Sign Services Agreement for E195-E2s Fleet

Cadbury Nigeria: Battling to Stay Afloat

FITC Bridges knowledge Gap, Opens Africas FinTech Industry for Regulators-Operators Collaboration

Championing Prefabricated Green Buildings in Nigeria with EDGE

Dana Air to Partner Travelstart on Seamless Booking, Deals for Customers

PwC Partners Cognext on Enterprise Risk Management Automation

FinTechNGR Targets Accelerated Startup Growth with Marketplace Platform

WAW Emerge WAfricas Premium Multi-use Detergent Brand in 2021

SpeedChecker Ranks Airtel Fastest Network in Nigeria, 16th in Africa

Ife: Central Banks Finance Interventions Timely, Yielding Positive Results

United Nigeria, Air Peace to Sing Partnership Deal, Says Okonkwo

Electoral Law 2022: The Biggest Bipartisan Victory for Buhari

SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS SERVICE TO GOD

We, the African bystanders

Joker as Dumebi Kachikwu Joins Presidential Race

NPFL: Rivers Utd, Heartland Pick Remarkable Wins

Ashleigh Plumptre: Oyinbo in Super Falcons Jersey

*THE SUN*

Electoral law: The intrigues, battles

2023: Nigeria has been unfair to Middle Belt Ayom, APC presidential aspirant

Plateau by-election: PDP wins Jos North/Bassa, APC takes Pankshin South

APC wins Ogoja/Yala

Imo Assembly poll: INEC declares APC candidate winner

ADF warns Igbo youths against election boycott

Elders reject tenure elongation in Ohanaeze Lagos

Youll regret it if anyone buys your conscience, Ekwuemes son warns Nigerians

Coups detat: Why African continent must promote democratic governance Osinbajo

2023: Again, Afegbua tackles Atiku

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Nigeria to pay more for fuel subsidy, as capital projects may take a hit

MSMEs: NCEEC laments 50% profit spent on energy

Ukraine crisis: Nigeria may lose petro-dollar windfall from crude price Expert warns

Nigeria set to unveil LNG stove

Agents to resume clearing after NSC intervention

NACCIMA seeks end to fuel queues, functional PIA

NCC discovers banking app-targeting malware

Maritime workers set to shut down ports from March 1

NUPENG threatens marketers hoarding fuels

CISLAC hails Buharis assent of Electoral Act

Firm launches fashion brand, rewards distributors

Imo traditional ruler debunks killing allegation

UNN research group secures $110,000 grant for smart agriculture

Ugwuanyi, Utazi, others celebrate Ajogwu at 80

Nigeria Air to fly before June 2023 ICRC

Osun govt to go tough on cult related killings

ASUU strike: NANS to protest in Abuja, other cities today

Why were shutting down varsities SSANU

Ugwuanyi invites Enugu leaders of tricycle, tipper, motorcycle unions to security meeting tomorrow

Buhari has brightened Nigerias electoral future-Norsemen

Tambuwal unbound

Nigerian lawmakers self-serving scramble for life pensions

The test of friendship

Ndigbo, Nigeria waits

Service to humanity is service to God

Between Wikes loquacious attack on Uzodimma and reality

Russia and knights moves war strategy

Al-makura and APC chairmanship

Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited

Life pension for National Assembly officers

*GUARDIAN*

Oni, Ekiti government trade words over alleged imposition of taxes

NDLEA intercepts Tramadol, cash consignments at Lagos airport

Abia needs new breed of politicians, says Onyekwere

Udom Emmanuel insists on Umo Eno as successor, presents him to stakeholders

Police arrest fake soldier, three child traffickers in Rivers

Outcome of PDP presidential primaries will shock many, says Wike

Cleric secures release of eight inmates from prison in Anambra

Council vice-chair, others arraigned for allegedly assaulting policemen in Delta

Plateau United thrash Akwa United 3-0 as Enyimba lose again

Triumphant Ilo eyes world light heavyweight boxing crown

CMS, Babington Macaulay shine at inter-collegiate sports fiesta

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win English League Cup final

Fixed income market turnover drops by 31.12% in January

Financial stocks lift NGX turnover by 67.1 per cent

NAICOM, CIIN chart path for growth of insurance sector

We use sport to attract foreign investors to Nigeria, says Access Bank’s chairman

Under-serviced ATMS, thriving POS merchants, frustrated customers

Guinea Insurance increases coverage with new self-service portal

SCB to support Federal Government’s infrastructure financing

Russia, Ukraine war may reduce capital inflow to Nigeria

FITC charges Africa’s central banks on fintech regulation

OneBank to reward workers with enhanced financial services

FG, ASUU and assaults on tertiary education

Election war in Nigeria

Service to humanity is service to God

Emerging ray of hope in Igboland

Party people

Controversial hike in school fees and Delta State government

The case for zoning – Part 1

Fuel scarcity worsens as NNPC fails on demand, promises

Only 8,145,416 Nigerians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Despite assent, Nigerians still losing sleep over Electoral Act

Kepa’s penalty miss gives Liverpool Carabao Cup

Firm commits to one million affordable homes by 2041

Gunmen kill three in Niger, Ishaku’s aide in Donga

FCT Police nab 33-year-old alleged killer of girlfriend

UPDC poised for growth, plans Pinnock Prime Estate phase II

Ukraine: U.S., NATO must be held accountable

Tracking Electoral Act 2022 and its remedial clauses

*LEADERSHIP*

2023: Don’t Sell Your Conscience, Ekwueme’s Son Warns Nigerians

Osinbajo Discusses Climate Change, Coups, Others In Tanzania

Bye-elections: PDP’s Victory Shows Plateau Has Changed Political Direction ‘ Golu

Russia-Ukraine War: Anxiety Over Nigerian Students Still Trapped At Polish Borders

ACF, Ohanaeze Set Justice, Equity As Criteria For 2023 Presidency

Buhari’s Position On Electoral Act Reflects Relationship With NASS ‘ Presidency

8 Villagers, 8 Terrorists Killed In Niger

Court Asked To Order Probe Of Security Votes Spending

Adamawa Community Protests Land Encroachment By Cameroon

Exit Talks Of Political Office Holders

Still On Potable Water

Hungary Enacts Law To Accommodate Nigerians, Others Fleeing Ukraine War

Octogenarian Saxophonist, Prince Eji Oyewole, Serenades At Bogobiri

IMF Calls For Action Against Undercapitalised Banks

CBN Warns As Hard Times Trigger Influx Of Fintech Banks

Maritime Workers To Shut Down Lagos, Onne Ports Over Local Content Breaches

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Failure to listen fuelling strikes, petrol scarcity, Russian/Ukraine crisis ‘ Kaigama

Gunmen on rampage, kill 9, abduct bride, unspecified number of women in Niger communities

JUST IN-Ukraine crisis: Putin puts nuclear deterrent on ‘special alert

Boko Haram kills eight, razes village in Borno

Senate mandates VC, UniUyo to recover and remit N635m to State Revenue Board

Buhari, el-Rufai, KADCCIMA extol Dangote at Trade Fair

Buhari, el-Rufai, KADCCIMA extol Dangote at Trade Fair

JUST IN: EU to begin providing arms to Ukraine

UPDATE: Ukraine rejects Belarus as location for talks with Russia

JUST IN: Russian delegation in Belarus for Ukraine talks

Ukraine crisis: Google bars Russian state-funded media from receiving money for ads

Potent protest: Bars drop Russian vodka, promote Ukraine’s

State Congress: Diri advocates unity in Lagos PDP

Carabao Cup: Liverpool beat Chelsea after dramatic penalty shootout

Ukraine crisis: International Judo Federation suspends Putin as honorary president

EPL: Bielsa leaves Leeds Utd after 4-0 thrashing by Spurs

La Liga: Lodi scores twice as Atletico beat Celta to climb to fourth

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores twice as PSG beat St Etienne

EPL: Lampard mystified as VAR denies Everton late penalty in City loss

*BLUE PRINT*

Kwara communities, NURTW list gains, pains of AbdulRazaq’s road projects

AYCF seeks intervention over Air Peace, Kano Emirates face-off

Imo monarch denies link to killing of 7 in Mmahu community

Breaking: Prize money exposed as Liverpool edge Chelsea in grilling final, win Carabao Cup

Russia, Ukraine Presidents set for peace talks as war escalates

2023: Zone presidency to Middlebelt, Ayom beckons Buhari, APC

Why Leeds United sacked coach Bielsa

First bank, UBA, GTbank, 2 others gain over N35bn

2023: Alternative Mega Party for formal launch March 8 ‘ Scribe

NCC uncovers malware that steals users’ banking details

$2bn Nigerian/Russian trade at risk as Russian/Ukraine war lingers

2023: NNPP launches TV station, says Nigeria deserves to chart new direction

Russian/Ukraine war: Global markets take beatings as NGX gains N101.3bn

Akwa Ibom community decries marginalisation, demands slot at House of Reps

Ondo bye-election: APC congratulates winner Mayokun

In Ogun, Police arrests 5 most wanted armed robbery gang

2022 Electoral Act: LG vice chairmen commend Buhari, task INEC on implementation

2023: How Atiku lied on PDP ticket ‘ Afegbua

New election guidelines: Group to mobilise 50m votes for Bello

NSCDC to marketers: Revert to normal pump price or risk arrest

2023: Kano South endorses Alhassan Rurum for governor

Osun: Claims our appeal dismissed untrue, says Aregbesola’s APC faction

Kaduna disburses N152.4m performance grants to 23 councils

Nigeria Customs topple Kwara Falcons, win group C in Mark D Ball Championship

Insurgency: Nigeria, Indonesia to partner on intelligence sharing

Nigeria D8 Secretary General calls for materilisation of preferential trade agreement

Army Chief charges Short Service Course 47 cadets on loyalty, commitment to military duties

Invest in Ginger production as alternative to oil, FG urged

*TRIBUNE*

2023 Presidency: How North will vote ‘Yakasai

In the grip of murderous teens

As Buhari, Jonathan agree on Anyim’s presidential bid while Atiku lurks

JPMorgan ‘grossly negligent’ over $875m in Nigerian bank transfers, UK court told

CBN sells highest OMO bills of N100bn this year

Russia-Ukraine conflict humbles Nigerian crypto investors on market volatility

Electoral Act: Buhari determined to advance democracy ‘ Accord Party legal adviser

2023: Saki East PDP drums up support for Makinde

(JUST IN): 4,000 Nigerians stranded in Ukraine, Presidency confirms

FCTA donates food items, learning materials to IDPs

Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert due to NATO statements, sanctions ‘ Putin

Local stock market gained N101bn in 5 days

New $100m Ikorodu plant will make Nigeria export hub for Africa, soon ‘ Kimberly-Clark Nigeria

*SPORTS*

Andy Farrell reviews ‘weird’ law as Ireland ease to Six Nations win over Italy – Yahoo

Anger as Fifa decide Russia can continue bid to qualify for World Cup – Yahoo

Ashleigh Plumptre: Oyinbo in Super Falcons Jersey – Thisday

Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Bilbao: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores again in win – BBC

Buccaneers’ Ali Marpet Announces NFL Retirement After 7 Seasons with Team – Bleacher Report

Caoimhn Kelleher keeps his cool to justify Jrgen Klopp’s faith – Yahoo

Carabao Cup final: Liverpool’s win against Chelsea could turbocharge historic quadruple bid – BBC

Carabao Cup: Liverpool beat Chelsea after dramatic penalty shootout – New Telegraph

Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool: Reds win Carabao Cup final on penalties – BBC

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga misses decisive penalty as Liverpool wins Carabao Cup after shootout drama – CNN

Chelsea penalties specialist Kepa Arrizabalaga undone by miss in cup final loss – Yahoo

Chelsea vs Liverpool, Carabao Cup final player ratings: Kai Havertz and Luis Diaz star in Wembley thriller – Yahoo

CMS, Babington Macaulay shine at inter-collegiate sports fiesta – Guardian

Cordell Volson NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for North Dakota State OT – Bleacher Report

Damian Lillard to Be Reevaluated By Blazers in 2-3 Weeks Amid Abdominal Injury Rehab – Bleacher Report

Eddie Jones insists England ‘don’t fear anyone’ ahead of Six Nations title fight – Yahoo

Embiid labels new-look 76ers as ‘unstoppable’ after Harden triple-double – Yahoo

England will not play against Russia ‘for the foreseeable future’, says FA – Yahoo

EPL: Bielsa leaves Leeds Utd after 4-0 thrashing by Spurs – New Telegraph

EPL: Lampard mystified as VAR denies Everton late penalty in City loss – New Telegraph

Fall of the Roman empire leaves Chelsea with an uncertain feeling – Yahoo

Fan Zhengyi beats Ronnie O’Sullivan to claim BetVictor European Masters title – Yahoo

France Calls For Russia To Be Kicked Out Of 2022 FIFA World Cup – Daily Independent

Garth Crooks’ Team of the Week: Kelleher, Van Dijk, Kane, Foden, Diaz – BBC

Joel Embiid Drops 37, James Harden Triple-Doubles as 76ers Take Down Knicks – Bleacher Report

Joel Embiid Says 76ers’ 2-man Game with James Harden Is ‘Unstoppable – Bleacher Report

Joker as Dumebi Kachikwu Joins Presidential Race – Thisday

Jurgen Klopp hails ‘incredible’ Caoimhin Kelleher after penalty triumph – Yahoo

Kevin Durant Will Not Play for Nets vs. Raptors Amid Knee Injury Recovery – Bleacher Report

La Liga: Lodi scores twice as Atletico beat Celta to climb to fourth – New Telegraph

Lagos State Now Centre Of Judo Excellence – Daily Independent

Lawrence Okolie retains WBO cruiserweight title with unanimous points victory – BBC

Lawrence Okolie retains WBO cruiserweight title with victory over Michal Cieslak – Yahoo

Ligue 1: Mbappe scores twice as PSG beat St Etienne – New Telegraph

Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 on penalties to win English League Cup final – Guardian

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to lift Carabao Cup – The Cable

Liverpool Beats Chelsea in 2022 Carabao Cup Final After Dramatic Penalty Shootout – Bleacher Report

Liverpool win Carabao Cup after 22-penalty shootout against Chelsea – Vanguard

Liverpool win Carabao Cup as Chelsea’s Kepa misses decisive penalty in shoot-out – Yahoo

Liverpool win Carabao Cup final after beating Chelsea in penalty shootout – Yahoo

Luis Diaz runs Chelsea into the ground to rid Liverpool of their underachievers tag – Yahoo

Luka Doncic, Mavericks Rally from 21-Point Deficit to Stun Stephen Curry, Warriors – Bleacher Report

Marcelo Bielsa transformed Leeds with decency, humility and hard work – Yahoo

Martinez claims maiden ATP Tour title at Chile Open after downing Baez – Yahoo

Matt Dawson column: ‘There is no point in England having stars if their talent is stifled – BBC

Mixed emotions for Rory Darge as joy of try dampened by heavy defeat to France – Yahoo

MLB Rumors: MLBPA, Owners ‘Far’ From Agreement in CBA Talks Ahead of Monday Deadline – Bleacher Report

NASCAR at California 2022 Results: Kyle Larson Holds Off Austin Dillon for Win – Bleacher Report

NPFL: Rivers Utd, Heartland Pick Remarkable Wins – Thisday

Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. Nearing Return to On-Court Contact amid Back Injury Rehab – Bleacher Report

Olympic curling team talks about response to epic gold win in new interview – Yahoo

Pep Guardiola: We may have to win all remaining games for Premier League title – Yahoo

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores again as Barcelona thump Athletic Bilbao – Yahoo

Plateau United thrash Akwa United 3-0 as Enyimba lose again – Guardian

Pyramids keep up perfect record, Pirates thrash Leopards – African Football

Ralf Rangnick defends Cristiano Ronaldo selection for Man Utd draw with Watford – Yahoo

Report: Elizabeth Benn Becomes Mets’ Highest-Ranking Female Baseball Ops Member Ever – Bleacher Report

Report: John Elway to Be ‘Outside Consultant’ to Broncos GM George Paton in 2022 – Bleacher Report

Report: Kirk Herbstreit Eyed by Amazon for ‘Thursday Night Football’ Broadcast – Bleacher Report