News
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 22ND MARCH 2021
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 22ND MARCH 2021.
*THE NATION*
Igbo and the inconveniences of liberty
Kwara and the furore over Hijab
Time for northern education summit
Time bomb
Militants ask oil companies to vacate Akwa Ibom
Nutrition key to ending child, maternal mortality
Reporters diary: My COVID-19 vaccine experience
Abule-Ado explosion: Lagos hands over land to church
Southsouth governors under fire over rising insecurity
Bird strike forces Aero aircraft on air return
IG clears Okunbo of stealing, diversion of funds allegation
Cargo airport: Community demands compensation
Southeast security outfit still under works
SSG seeks public trust in police
Makinde: Battling war mongers
Tackling insecurity in Southwest schools
CBN disburses N149.2b COVID-19 loans to households
China fears Tesla cars could act as spies
Tata offers five-year warranty on commercial vehicles
Mazda MX-30: sporty handling, supple ride
Airlines need continuing govt support to survive
CBN and the pursuit of inclusive growth
UBA: Strong performance in a difficult year
Shareholders okay Neimeths N5b recapitalisation plan
Fed Govt lists N163b sovereign Sukuk
Ardova seeks shareholders nod for N60b new capital raising
*VANGUARD*
Start-ups are hard work’ ‘ CEO Timilehin Bello speaks on Media Panache at 5
IGP orders full investigation into attack on Gov Ortom
Moghalu, other global leaders to speak at Cybertech Conference in Dubai
BFA & Co Legal completes new ambassadorial deals for Kiddwaya, Khafi
Blue Diamonds set to unveil mobile money app
Benue: FRSC Sector Commander warns personnel against bribery
Over 86% of Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water ‘ UNICEF
IGP orders full investigation into attack on Benue gov, Ortom
Man drowns in open water in Kano
FG partners AFAN, Chinese investors on irrigation farming to enhance rice production
APC condemns attack on Ortom, urges collaboration with security operatives
PDP govs demand immediate investigation into alleged attempt on Ortom’s life
Buhari’s shoot-on-sight order
Police apprehend 3 suspects for Kidnapping, robbery in Adamawa
Breaking: Three suspected Fulani herders attack Sunday Igboho mother’s residence
Nigeria’s creative sector to benefit from N300m loan package, says Osinbajo
Buhari orders investigation into attack on Gov Ortom
APC will soon crash ‘ Sokoto Gov, Tambuwal
PDP wants government to move with technology in confronting bandits
Edo cabinet delay, no show of divided house in PDP ‘ Orbih
APC plotting to derail nation’s democracy with banditry, electoral violence, PDP alleges
Ekiti Bye-election: Shot policewoman recuperating, Says CP
2023: Zone Presidency to Southeast UBNi urges political parties
The truth in the DNA of falsehood
Secret of long-lasting family businesses
The changing face of Awka
Is the future of our educational system not imperiled
What shall I do to inherit eternal life’Jesus Christ answers!!!
Benitez backs Liverpool to repeat CL victory in Istanbul
FG guarantees completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos stadium renovations
Mobile policeman, three land grabbers arrested over death of man in Lagos
Corpse of day-old baby abandoned beside Lagos hospital
Herbalist, bricklayer nabbed over killing of woman, 4-yr-old son for ritual
Boko Haram kills two Cameroonian soldiers in Borno
Magufuli as a servant-leader
The possible impossibility of Nigeria (4)
Boring legal cases against Governor Obaseki
Accepted in the Beloved (1)
Over 80% of childhood cancers are curable ‘ Expert
Cancer can start from any part of body except heart ‘ Consultant
COVID-19 vaccine: Lagos residents storm vaccination sites, as govt tightens security
COVISHIELD is same as Astrazeneca, NAFDAC explains
COVID-19 Vaccination: Lagos NMA demands equity, prioritisation of health workers
*THISDAY*
AMCON Takes Possession of Centages Assets over N3.5bn Debt
NSC Threatens to Sanction Service Providers
Digital Learning Will Boost Economic Empowerment, Says Minister
AfDB Funds $530m Electricity Project in Angola
Free Zone: Lagos to Attract Additional $5bn in 4 Years
Coca-Cola Supports Female Entrepreneurs
Banks Urged to Apply Technology in Balance Sheet Management
FG Orders APCON, NBC to Create Enabling Business Environment for Media Houses
Firm Joins Accelerator Program
9mobile Calls for Equal Opportunities for Women
Ethiopian Airlines Partners AU on COVID-19 Vaccine Passport
IBEDC Introduces New Initiative to Enhance Customer Experience
IFC Supports Bolt with 20m to Increase Access to Mobility Services
LASG, WaterAid Nigeria Seal Deal on Regulation of Water Sector
Fate Foundation Launches Programme to Support Young Entrepreneurs
Insurance Industry Recorded 15% Growth in 2020
ACCA Reiterates Commitment to Gender Equality
Netflix to Spend $5m to Uplift Women in Entertainment Industry
Emuwa: Banks Evolving to Align with Customers Needs
Access Bank Commits to Reward Customers on Remittance Transactions
Group Seeks Proactive Action on Gender Issues
GOtv Introduces Enhanced Decoder Notification
Group Insists on Compliance to Regulations
Facebook Launches Book on Female Leaders
Union Bank Records N25bn Profit after Tax, Recommends 25k Dividend
E-COMMERCE THROUGH AND THROUGH
That Presidential Shoot-on-Sight Order
Endless Tussle for Imo North Senate Seat
All Eyes on Obaseki for a New Cabinet
Okonjo-Iweala: Trade and Devt in Discourse
Iheanachos Double Sink Man Utd as Leicester Reach Sfinal First Time…
Compulsory Covid-19 Vaccination for All Athletes, Officials
Ekong, Aina, Ahmed Musa, Amongst Early Eagles in Camp
Arsenal Fightback to Draw with West Ham in Six-goal Thriller
Benevento Dent Juventus Tittle Ambition
Polaris Bank Promises Long Term Sponsorship of Unity Golf Tourney
NPFL: Kwara Utd Crush Adamawa Utd to Return to the Top
Davies: Ottasolo FC Will be a Model Club in Nigeria
International Fans Barred from Tokyo Olympics Due to Covid-19
GOtv Boxing Night Returns with Two WBF Titles Bouts
*PUNCH*
Blackout lingers as Discos reject 5,452.96MW of electricity
Power generation falls to 3,657MW as hydro output plunges
Lagos Free Zone targets additional $5bn investment
Forex scarcity hampering airlines’ operations, says Onyema
NCF targets 25% Nigeria’s forest rise in 30 years
LASG gives Catholic mission four hectares of land
Union Bank’s annual profit rises to N25.4bn
CBN planning N90bn N’Delta integrated agric ‘ Akpabio
Stock market records N140bn weekly loss
FG addresses challenges slowing down Lagos-Ibadan Expressway project
Real estate firm, Nollywood stars unveil housing scheme
Pilot union faults Azman’s move to hire expatriates
Dangote fertiliser plant to begin operations next week
Athletes must take COVID-19 vaccines before festival ‘Edo
Polaris Bank partners Ikoyi Club Unity Golf tourney
CBN junior tennis tourney begins
Cricket: National men’s event starts in Benin
Mbappe nets 100th Ligue 1 goal as PSG edge Lyon
La Liga: Messi scores twice as Barcelona thrash Sociedad 6-1
Serie A: Ibrahimovic scores in AC Milan win, Atalanta, Lazio bounce back
Musa, five others arrive Eagles camp for AFCON qualifiers
EPL: Tottenham move to sixth after win at Villa
Serena Williams withdraws from Miami Open
Iheanacho goals help Leicester knock Man United out of FA Cup
Arsenal fight back from three goals down to draw West Ham
Serie A: Juventus title hopes dashed by Benevento defeat
Chelsea beat Sheffield 2-0 to reach FA Cup semi-finals
AFCON qualifier: Wanyama, Mandel absent as Kenya face Egypt, Togo
Bayern CEO Rummenigge rules out Flick departure
Anthony Joshua, NiDCOM congratulate world cruiserweight champion, Okolie
LeBron suffers injury as Lakers slump to Hawks defeat
*NEW TELEGRAPH*
Unemployment amid spiking inflation
Denmark takes the law into its hands
A’Ibom gov harps on collaboration for Niger Delta states’ devt
By-election: Killers of Ekiti voters’ll face trial, says Fayemi
Ogun to generate N19bn IGR through tax
World Water Day: 26.5m children in Nigeria live without water ‘ UNICEF
Fish oil can’t prevent heart rhythm disorder -Study
Afenifere: Oduyoye expresses confidence in Adebanjo’s leadership
Banditry, electoral violence, plots to truncate democracy, break up Nigeria ‘ PDP
Sanwo-Olu lauds Dangote over refinery, fertiliser progress report
Again, Lagos impounds 150 motorcycles
Balogun: Nigeria lacks data protection expertise
Union Bank declares 25 kobo dividend for 2020
Linkage Assurance: Race to recapitalise spurs bottom-line
Experts chart path for Africa’s air transport connectivity
Fish import gulps N915bn
Active VoIP subscriptions rise by 60%
eTransact targets N4.69bn revenue in Q2’21
Equities extend weekly downturn by 0.69%
NBS: Average price for cooking gas up in February
Saudi Aramco 2020 net profit slumps 44.4% as COVID-19 bites
Defections: Ogun APC depletes opposition camps
Ohuabunwa: Our system, responsible for emergence of bad leaders
Ayade is working against my swearing-in, by Senator-elect
Olafeso: Why APC must be voted out in 2023
Davies: Ottasolo’ll be a model club in Nigeria
Leicester outclass Man Utd to reach FA Cup semis
EPL: Arsenal come from 3-0 down to rescue point in thriller with Hammers
Juve stunned by Serie A strugglers, Benevento
Britain’s Okolie KOs Glowacki to win world cruiserweight title
La Liga: Sevilla keeper, Bono, scores injury-time equaliser
EPL: Brighton send lacklustre Newcastle to another defeat
AFCON qualifiers: Uncertainties as Eagles resume camp today
Stephanie Linus calls on fans, followers to join open conversation on gender-based violence
Olabisi Sanni berths with ‘Lekki FM
G-WorldWide set to tantalize movie lovers with ‘Suga Suga
Happy times for Laura Ikeji-Kanu
Glamour, glitz as Abiodun Akinlade hits 54
Oladunni Odu trailing the blaze
Elegance in Christine’s Atelier headpieces
Venice mirror work of art worth N9.2m
Getting rid of body odor
*THE SUN*
Ekiti by-election: Police arrest 3 for killings, as policewoman survives gunshot ‘CP
2023: For equity, zone presidential ticket to South-East, group urges PDP
Anambra: Madu joins bid for APC ticket
PDP aspirant promises conducive business environment
Ekiti by-election: APC, YPP, Yiaga condemn violence
We’ll turn Anambra into health tourism hub ‘Okonkwo
Cross River: PDP, community leaders hail Rep for attracting over 20 intervention projects to constituency
Tension as violence mars town union election in Enugu community
APC registration: Presidential aide lauds turnout in Anambra
Anambra: PDP governorship hopeful promises conducive business environment
Osimhen confirms his readiness for Benin, Lesotho games
National Sports Festival: Compulsory COVID-19 test for athletes
Minister assures on speedy completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos Stadiums
AFCON qualifiers: Red hot Iheanacho fires Benin, Lesotho warning
Okolie wins WBO Cruiserweight world title
GOtv Boxing Night 22: Shot at WBF title shows how far I’ve come-Real One
Davies: Ottasolo’ll be model club in Nigeria
Minister assures on speedy completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos stadia
Insecurity: FG refloatsCargo Tracking Note to curb proliferation of arms at ports
CBN sets 94% target for financial inclusion by 2024
Ogun to combat foreign miners’ sharp practices
Air Peace says won’t cancel order of Boeing 737MAX
SON-NMI boosts capacity to protect roads, promote fair trade
New Navara approaching as ‘Nissan Next’ comes to fruition
Kia Sorento wins ‘Best Large SUV’ at Women’s World Car of the Year
LCC saves hit-and-run victim’s life on Lekki-Epe road
Car seating mistakes to avoid
National outrage over $1.5bn P’Harcourt refinery rehabilitation
Gunmen attack police station, injure 1 officer in Anambra
Lekki Deep seaport: Investor assures Sanwo-Olu of kick off in 2023
Vacate Akwa Ibom with immediate effect, militants order IOCs
Citizens may resort to self-help David Mark
Nigerian Navy deploys 6 combat vessels to participate in Exercise Obangame
1 killed as traffic agency, tricycle operators clash in Kano
Police declare manhunt after woman dumps day-old body in Lagos
Attack capable of causing anarchy IPAC, NCPF
Miyetti Allah demands reversal of anti-open grazing law
Benue gov: Attackers must be unmasked, NGF tells security agents
Waiting to exhale
Game of judicial yo-yo
Money, power or good name
Kwara hijab war
Did Buratai deepen CSR
Anambra cargo airport and local conspiracies
Makinde: Foiling the editorialist, battling the war mongers
BBA: Our mission is to conduct credible election Dunu
How to make Enyimba Economic City project work like Dubai Ubani, CEO, Top Two Group
CBN Naira-4-dollar policy
Kinetic Abia: When governance in motion sets a pace
*GUARDIAN*
Juventus title hopes rocked by Benevento defeat
Bayern CEO Rummenigge rules out Flick departure
Mixed feelings as Obaseki demands probe of N30b Benin Storm water Project
PDP, aspirants reject consensus for Anambra guber poll
PDP seeks stoppage of allocations to NDDC over alleged graft
INEC will not succumb to electoral banditry, says Okoye
Police recover body of abandoned day-old baby, arrest two suspected robbers
Adegboruwa raises alarm over health of American in police net
NDLEA intercepts 200kg illicit drugs at Lagos, other airports
Man hit by Lagos ambulance driver seeks medical help from Sanwo-Olu
Court sentences fake medical doctor to 54-year jail term
Police arrest 3 over Ekiti by-election killings, shot Policewoman survives
IG orders full investigation into attack on Ortom
Northern Governors Forum condemns attack on Ortom
Fayemi orders relocation of school from river bank
Oil-rich Bayelsa community seeks military intervention to flush out criminals
No vaccination certificate, no participation, MOC tells athletes, officials
Chukwu advises Rohr on team selection as Eagles arrive Lagostoday
National Men’s Cricket Championship begins in Benin
Bank explains decision to sponsor Ikoyi Club’s Unity Golf Tournament
Messi on song as Barca thrash Sociedad, Atletico edge past Alaves
Tottenham ease Mourinho’s misery with win at Villa
Oblak penalty heroics ensure Atletico squeeze past Alaves
Minister assures on speedy completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos stadia
Kelechi Iheanacho breaks Didier Drogba’s FA Cup record
Arsenal fightback denies West Ham in six-goal thriller
Another saga between House of Reps and NNPC
PEAC, naira exchange rate and the economy
My journey in Jakande’s ‘School of Journalism
Unfinished business
Arduous task of reforming primary education
The underlining politics of Ogun airports
Driving global financial inclusion
*TRIBUNE*
FG flags off disbursement of N20,000 cash to rural women in Osun
Iseyin LG caretaker chairman empowers 200 youths
Selloffs of Cement stocks dip market to seventh WoW loss
Inter-tribal crisis, ultimatums caused by lost cultural values ‘ Group
Name LASU after Jakande, Lagos indigenes urge Sanwo-Olu
Institute collaborate with Armed Forces, Customs to tackle insecurity
JUST IN: Cross River NLC Chairman kidnapped second time in front of his house
NALDA trains over 100 farmers in Niger community on rice irrigation
Uncle Adam, you ate the apple! ‘ 4
10 quick steps to become a better manager
How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In
Leadership and the ills of shortcuts
Technology will soon face out ambiguous, unnecessary charges by house agents
How Port Harcourt refinery moved from being sold for $561m in 2007 to being refurbished with $1.5bn
Labour’s opposition to minimum wage bill
The hijab diversion
Nigeria records 86 new COVID-19 infections, total now 161,737
Nigeria recorded 1,114 COVID-19 infections last week, lowest in four months
Coca-cola empowers two million women across Africa
AfCFTA: LCCI calls for more enlightenment, sensitisation
*SPORTS*
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Troost-Ekong, Aina, Onyekuru, Two Others Arrive Super Eagles Camp – Complete Sports
5 things we learned from the latest round of Premier League action – Yahoo
A huge step forward’: WSL announces record-breaking deal with BBC and Sky – Yahoo
AFCON qualifier: Wanyama, Mandel absent as Kenya face Egypt, Togo – Punch
AFCON qualifiers: Omeruo, Onuachu doubtful as 2 more NPFL stars make Super Eagles vs Benin, Lesotho tie – Blueprint
AFCON qualifiers: Red hot Iheanacho fires Benin, Lesotho warning – The Sun
AFCON qualifiers: Uncertainties as Eagles resume camp today – New Telegraph
Akwa United record historic away win to deepen MFM misery – The Cable
Alexa Bliss Beats Randy Orton with The Fiend’s Help at WWE Fastlane 2021 – Bleacher Report
Andrade Released from WWE Contract After Superstar’s Request – Bleacher Report
Anthony Joshua, NiDCOM congratulate world cruiserweight champion, Okolie – Punch
Arkansas Edges Mac McClung, Texas Tech to Advance to 2021 Sweet 16 – Bleacher Report
Arsenal fight back from three goals down to draw West Ham – Punch
Arsenal fightback denies West Ham in six-goal thriller – Guardian
Arsenal Fightback to Draw with West Ham in Six-goal Thriller – Thisday
Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho ‘sad’ bad defeats needed to inspire Spurs – BBC
Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Jose Mourinho’s side keep top-four hopes alive – BBC
Athletes must take COVID-19 vaccines before festival ‘Edo – Punch
Atletico Madrid v Alaves: Luis Suarez scores 500th career goal – BBC
Balogun fires Benin & Lesotho warning with assist against Celtic – Daily Times
Bank explains decision to sponsor Ikoyi Club’s Unity Golf Tournament – Guardian
Bayern CEO Rummenigge rules out Flick departure – Guardian
Bayern CEO Rummenigge rules out Flick departure – Punch
Bellingham given permission to join England squad despite Germany travel restrictions – Goal
Benevento Dent Juventus Tittle Ambition – Thisday
Benitez backs Liverpool to repeat CL victory in Istanbul – Vanguard
Blom was fantastic’- Kaizer Chiefs coach Hunt hails youngster after Soweto Derby win – Goal
Boca Juniors vs Talleres: How to watch Liga Argentina matches – Goal
Braun Strowman Beats Elias at WWE Fastlane 2021 After Shane McMahon Injury – Bleacher Report
Britain’s Okolie KOs Glowacki to win world cruiserweight title – New Telegraph
Brooks Koepka Unsure of Status for 2021 Masters After Surgery on Knee Injury – Bleacher Report
CBN junior tennis tourney begins – Punch
Chelsea beat Sheffield 2-0 to reach FA Cup semi-finals – Punch
Chukwu advises Rohr on team selection as Eagles arrive Lagostoday – Guardian
Compulsory Covid-19 Vaccination for All Athletes, Officials – Thisday
Cricket: Benin set for national mens championship – The Cable
Cricket: National men’s event starts in Benin – Punch
Daniel Bryan’s WWE Fastlane Epic Earns Him Spot in WrestleMania 37 Main Event – Bleacher Report
Davies: Ottasolo FC Will be a Model Club in Nigeria – Thisday
Davies: Ottasolo’ll be a model club in Nigeria – New Telegraph
Davies: Ottasolo’ll be model club in Nigeria – The Sun
Denise Lewis says Birmingham 2022 can be a ‘beacon of light’ as mascot launched – Yahoo
DeSean Jackson Reportedly Will Sign Rams Contract After Eagles Release – Bleacher Report
Drew McIntyre Defeats Sheamus in No Holds Barred Match at WWE Fastlane 2021 – Bleacher Report
Ekong, Aina, Ahmed Musa, Amongst Early Eagles in Camp – Thisday
EPL report: West Ham, Arsenal share the spoils in six-goal thriller – The Cable
EPL: Arsenal come from 3-0 down to rescue point in thriller with Hammers – New Telegraph
EPL: Brighton send lacklustre Newcastle to another defeat – New Telegraph
EPL: Tottenham move to sixth after win at Villa – Punch
FA Cup Draw: Chelsea face Man City, with Leicester up against Southampton – Daily Times
FA Cup: Iheanacho double sinks Man Utd – Daily Times
FG guarantees completion of Moshood Abiola, Lagos stadium renovations – Vanguard
Fred: Man Utd midfielder subjected to racist abuse online – BBC
FT: Real Sociedad 1, Barcelona 6 – Daily Independent
Game-changing’ deal means Sky and BBC will broadcast Women’s Super League games – Yahoo
Gary Hooper, goal vs Gurpreet, bio-bubble – Rahul KP’s season at Kerala Blasters – Goal
GOtv Boxing Night 22: Shot at WBF title shows how far I’ve come-Real One – The Sun
GOtv Boxing Night Returns with Two WBF Titles Bouts – Thisday
Gutted’ Eddie Jones knows his future as England coach is out of his hands – Yahoo
*Have a prosperous week ahead*
🙏🌈🙏
- News11 hours ago
Black Market Dollar (USD) To Naira (NGN) Exchange Rate Today 28th March 2024
- Top Stories12 hours ago
Breaking: INEC disowns Labour Party convention ,gives reason
- Top Stories8 hours ago
Breaking: FCT Court Discharges, Acquits Adoke In OPL 245 Trial
- Top Stories13 hours ago
Tinubu’s Aide Takes Dig At Buhari Over Treatment Of Fallen Soldiers
- Top Stories12 hours ago
BREAKING: Court Directs Military To Release 313 Suspects Linked To Terrorism
- News8 hours ago
Breaking: Binance Executive Sues NSA, EFCC
- Politics3 hours ago
Tinubu @72: Photos As Lagos Lawmakers Honour Nigeria’s President
- News12 hours ago
Breaking: Tinubu Directs Single-digit Tax System, Halts Taxes Increase