NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2021

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR MONDAY 8TH MARCH 2021

*THE NATION*

Keynesian bouquet for Starboy @ 64

AMCON as new Leviathan

A bandits republic

Matawalles battles

Your confession is your possession!

A king and his money

Akeredolu and challenges of second term

BBNaija Lockdown returns with top highlights

Some MFBs are bigger than commercial banks

Our goal is to drive job-intensive growth

Jalade-Ekeinde, Ighodaro, others join global campaign against malaria

PR firm makes case for crisis management service for businesses

Industry players deepen core competence in oil & gas

NIPC, management at daggers drawn over alleged low morale

*VANGUARD*

Of builders, quacks and safe buildings in Nigeria

Women’s Day: NLC kicks against gender-based violence in work places

Use of Hijab in Kwara schools: Cheribim Church rejects Govt decision

Thinking out of the box way out of country’s challenges ‘ PGF DG

Buhari celebrates VP Osinbajo at 64, describes him as reliable, dedicated deputy

Saudi Arabia confirms drone attack on oil facility

Towards driving economic growth from SMEs perspective in Lagos

Myanmar military carries out overnight raids following demonstrations

You are a mentor, godly leader’, Ogunsan extols Osinbajo at 64

National Theatre turnaround: Private touch will be Midas touch

A day to celebrate our women

ANAMBRA HERDSMEN CRISES: Fear grips communities, controversies trail incident

International Women’s Day: Senate President celebrates with women

APC condemns killing in Ekiti community

PDP clears all chairmanship, councillorship positions in Delta polls

Edo APC decries increasing destitutes on Benin streets

N797.23 bn: PDP raises alarm over alleged padding of Abuja-Kano road Cost project

LG polls: One killed in Delta community

2023: Imo APC Rep supports Igbo presidency

Delta LG Polls: PDP clinches all 25 chairmanship seats

Our congresses showcase PDP’s readiness to end misrule in Nigeria ‘ Ologbondiyan

APC wins Jigawa by-election

Concerns over direction in fixed income yield dampen equity

Mutual Funds defy Covid-19 effect, as returns rise 50% to N1.5trn

Prince Harry: royal misfit now taking on ‘The Firm

Now is time to end security vote for governors ‘ Yesufu

How Nigeria can benefit from Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership of WTO ‘ Wali

A country led by the blind and deaf

The possible impossibility of Nigeria (2)

N30b Stormwater: I am unhappy with Obaseki

Ebola: 2,167 people vaccinated in Guinea, DRC ‘ WHO

2 injured, as Ondo transport union leadership tussle turns bloody

Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta, is dead

*THISDAY*

NERC: Three Million Electricity Meters Obsolete, Due for Replacement

Market Declines Further as Investors Ignore Companies Results

AfDB Offers SEC $400,000 Grant for Capital Market Devt

Okoloko Retires after 16 years as Notore CEO

BoI, DFIs Seek to Enhance Financing of Businesses

LASAA Commence Campaign on Regulation of Outdoor Adverts

FG Directs Research Institutions to Focus on Early Maturing Crops

Experts Seek Digital Literacy Skills for Rural Communities

Northcourt, UPDC Mark International Womens Day

Google Cloud Partners Sigfox on IoT

NESG Launches the Debt Management Roundtable

Lafarge Earmarks $8m for Environmental Sustainability

Empowering women and girls is crucial to ensure sustainable food security in the aftermath of COVID-19, say UN food agency heads ahead of International…

Access Bank Vs Seplat/Orjiako: Understanding the Issues

LAPO MFB Wins Award

Transcorp Hotels Launches Digital Platform

Wema Bank Investigating Allegation of Verbal Abuse

Polaris to Reward More Customers

Charting Path for Sustainable Economic Growth

NEXIM Bank to Unlock Opportunities in Mining Sector

IFAD: Empowering Women Crucial for Food Security

Union Bank Unveils Digital Investing Solution

Somefun: Unity Bank Committed to Nigerias Self-sufficiency in Rice

Women Participation in Politics: On a Slow March

A Toast to be Free Without Being Loose

Yahaya Bello: The Ugly Face of APC

Sports Minister to Commission Real Madrid Academy on Tuesday

NPFL: Kwara Utd Draw at Wikki to Remain at the Summit

Fulham Boost Survival Hopes as Liverpool Concede Sixth Home Defeat

Sports Minister Vows to Remove Illegal Structures at Awolowo Stadium

Lewandowski Hat-trick Win Six-goal Thriller for Bayern

*PUNCH*

Unprecedented looting happening under Buharis watch, says PDP

APC registration to correct reward system Great Ogboru

NaAbba, Agunloye, Nwosu, others lead NC Fronts merger committee

PDP sweeps Delta chairmanship, councillorship seats in LG election

NLC, Rep disagree over minimum wage decentralisation bill

Nothing wrong in NUC approving 20 universities at once, there are opportunities for varsities to tap Caleb University VC, Owens-Ibie

Grant Vatsa state pardon, family pleads with FG

Presidency names Buharis 32 women on Womens Day

Lagos seals 11 event centres, nightclubs

LASG begins monitoring of Lekki, Magodo converted property

Govt begins intervention in fishing communities

COVID-19 has worsened economic inequality for women Experts

NIOB wants professionals engaged in construction

Agency educates resources managers to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma

Lekki Gardens gets new executive director

Female builders association gets new chair

Compliance with planning regulationsll reduce building collapse LASPPPA

IWD: Challenging the norm, reaping the benefit

Pictorial: Nigerian pastor Ashimolowo receives COVID-19 vaccine

UPDATED: Why we detained OPC members who arrested Wakili -Oyo Police

Shiroro, six others suffer from Discos load rejection

Kogi group names Dangote Africas best

FAAN seeks suspension of statutory revenue contribution

Banks woo customers with new CBN naira-4-dollar policy

Investors lose N240bn as stocks extend losing streak

Nigerias gas can support West African marke

Businesses making increased sales in Benin Edo

Consolidated Hallmark embarks on insurance awareness

NCRIB names Adaramola executive secretary

Mortgage subsector fast adapting to the next normal Simon

Power sector loses N59.33bn despite 5,802MW peak generation

FG, firm sign MoU for oil palm development

Health workers lists: Uncertainty surrounds vaccination in Kano, Osun, Delta, eight others

We spent N966bn on pipeline repairs, NNPC replies AuGF

EFCC invites Ondo Speaker, Clerk over alleged fraud

A woman may succeed Buhari, says Marwas daughter

Police, hunters comb forest as gunmen abduct two fresh Osun travellers

EFCC helping to retrieve N11bn in bank, N6bn stolen NHIS

PDP alleges padding of N797.23bn Abuja-Kano road project

Presidency denies fire incident in Aso Villa

Police intelligence officer abducted in Edo

Firm asks court to block SAP accounts over breach

CILG gets new state coordinator

WAEC delists 30 Benue schools over exam malpractices

Four suspected pirates killed in Akwa Ibom shootout with police

AFRIMA canvasses better pay for women in culture industry

UNAIDS seeks end to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria

PSC commissioner condemns alleged police extortion on SEast roads

Names unlisted as MACBAN alleges 21 herdsmen missing in Anambra

Tanker kills one, crushes three cars, motorcycle in Abuja

Buhari, Gbajabiamila, Tinubu, others hail Osinbajo at 64

Decentralising minimum wage legislation

Zulum uncovers 650 ghost families in Borno IDP registers

Oshiomhole wanted to transform to godfather, derail our plans Shaibu

Leah Sharibus parents write Buhari, beg President to fulfill promise

Ganduje visits crash victims families, donates cash

Buhari, others mourn as SCourt justice dies three weeks to retirement

Osinbajo, most visible vice president Analyst

Compel herdsmens leaders to produce farmers killers, PDP tells Fayemi

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

I’m proud to have selected you as my running mate’, Buhari celebrates Osinbajo at 64

FG’s treating bandits’ insurgents with kid gloves ‘ Senator Okon

Students’ abductions: Benue to mobilize vigilante groups, traditional rulers

Contract breach: B4G seeks order to block SAP accounts in CBN, 22 banks

Contract breach: B4G seeks order to block SAP accounts in CBN, 22 banks

Gunmen kidnap senior police officer in Edo

PDP to Buhari:Speak on alleged N2.5bn transfered to family member

IPOB: Ndigbo needsocial justice ‘ Metuh

Gen. Mamman Vatsa: 35 years after, family, community begs Buhari to pardon patriach

Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine batch after death

Army buries Commanding Officer, four others killed by Boko Haram

Pope Francis lands in northern Iraq’s Mosul

How Freight Forwarders are boosting Eastern ports growth

StarTimes slashes decoder price, introduces Easter promo

Food blockade: How consumers found alternatives to tomatoes, beef

Mitsubishi Motors opens first full dealership in Gaborone

Truck e-call up: ‘Owners of impounded vehicles along port corridor will pay fine

Subsidy: Pump price of petrol hits N170/ liter in Lagos

FRSC Lagos command hosts maiden edition of women-in-uniform

Travel firm unveils new website, reaffirms commitment to customers satisfaction

As NIWA moves 1000 containers to Ontisha River Port, stakeholders demand full operationlisations

Micro transport operators receive FG’s intervention fund

PDP to FG: N797bn Abuja-Kano road project, outrageous

2023: Atiku calls for party supremacy, unity of PDP members

Rivers APC: Giadom revalidates membership, canvasses for new members

I can’t be intimated, says Ekwunife

Bello and pursuit of peace in Niger

Emergency rule now

Anambra may sponsor bill to check adulteration of petroleum products

Kuraun: Benue youths should show more interest in state affairs

Between Kadafur, Betara and the war mongers

JUST IN: Joan Laporta elected Barcelona President

EPL: Bale, Kane inspire Spurs to easy win over Palace

EPL: Man Utd end Man City’s 21-game winning run with derby victory

La Liga: Benzema rescues derby point for Real at leaders Atletico

EPL: Fulham win as Liverpool lose sixth straight home game

EPL: Strugglers West Brom, Newcastle share goalless draw

JUST IN: Rangers win first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years

Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel ‘Style Bender’ Adesanya

Appendix surgery sidelines Shanghai’s Oscar

Euro roundup: Barca close in on top spot with win over Osasuna

US based nurse turned gospel singer releases single, ‘Miracle

Dr Jayne Onwumere: Real estate business challenging but rewarding

Billionaire businessman, Dahiru Mangal, bereaved

Joy Akosa-Eghebi launches new talk show

Pomp as Alaafin honours Tomori Williams as Aare Onikoyi of Yorubaland

Nike Oshinowo embraces reality

*THE SUN*

What many people don’t know about me ‘Ikpeazu

APC tackles Obaseki over growing population of lunatics, destitute in Edo

2023: APC has no zoning arrangement for presidency -Gov Bello

Protest as PDP sweeps Delta LGs polls

Anambra guber: PDP candidate emerges June 26

Protest, as PDP sweeps Delta council polls

Ekiti: Sacked monarch appeals judgement, says he remains in charge

CUPP dissolves states chapter

Respect Court order on your planned demolition of Okorocha’s property, lawyer tells Gov. Uzodinma

2023: PDP remains the only hope of S’East ‘ Senator Anyanwu

Real Madrid to offload Varane

West Ham to push ahead with Moyes deal

Spurs keeping tabs on Rudiger

PSG lines up summer move for De Gea

Man City keen on Rabiot

Zamfara as a test case

Shell: Goldfish in turbulent sea

Nigeria electrocuted: Government or ‘goofment

Introducing life’s most magical supplement

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the challenge of WTO

On Buharis body language and students abduction

Womens day: Celebrating Onyeali-Ikpe, first female MD of Fidelity Bank

Boosting NSIP through independent monitors

Keynesian bouquet for Starboy @ 64

No amnesty for bandits

*GUARDIAN*

Morata spearheads Juve fightback against Lazio to close gap on Milan teams

Lewandowski hat-trick tops Haaland double as Bayern beat Dortmund

Both sides claim victory in Ivory Coast polls

Explosions hit Equatorial Guinea military camp, casualties reported

Huge crowd fetes India PM Modi at rally for key state poll

Biden to sign order to make voting easier on Selma march anniversary

Schoolboy among five dead in Senegal unrest

Royal row reaches a head as Harry and Meghan speak to Oprah

Explosion kills three fishermen off Gaza

Swiss vote on ‘burqa ban

Merkel’s bloc slumps in polls on German virus woes

Pope Francis prays for ‘victims of war’ in Iraq’s Mosul

No regrets, I’ll rise again, Israel Adesanya vows

Tallen calls on corporate Nigeria to support women football

Okrika Hawks win first All Comers Basketball Championship

At last, Anouma supports Motsepe for CAF presidency

Man Utd shatter Man City’s winning run

Liverpool crash again as Fulham plunder Anfield win

Gerrard leads Rangers to long-awaited league title

Sancho to miss Sevilla clash, Boateng given ‘all-clear

Federer ‘pain free’ ahead of Qatar Open, says never eyed retirement

Polls open for presidential election at troubled Barcelona

Lingering petrol price and the economy

Politicians versus people

We need to know who owns the land

Okorocha vs Uzodimma: I stand with Imo people

Perspectives on president Buhari’s foreign policy

Bitter truth

Even NOI’! #ChooseToChallenge: Gender inequality as a global health issue

International Women’s Day ’21: Our collective decision

*TRIBUNE*

Solid minerals investors decry illegal mining in Edo

Group honours Osinbajo at 64th birthday celebration

International Women Day: NAFDAC tasks Nigerian mothers on nation-building

Surveyors lament activities of quacks

Umahi commiserates with Justice Ngwuta’s family over death

Digital economy: Persons living with disabilities should be employers ‘ Pantami

Nigeria records 269 new COVID-19 infections, total now 158,506

COVID-19: Nigeria close to ‘flattening the curve’ ‘ Analysis

FCMB introduces paperless, cardless transactions at branches, ATMs

Are you allergic to feedback

Becoming a model that others can look up to

Uncle Adam, you ate the apple! ‘ 2

Leaders and power of business reform

Outdoor ad: Unfair regulation, lopsided concessions threaten over 150,000 jobs

Akeredolu, Yoruba Anthem and the Ancestors

Food blockade and its aftermath

Awolowo and the Immortals

Review of Patrick M. Lencioni’s The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities

Austria suspends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine batch after death

Bears persist to fifth week as equities investors lose N245bn in five days

*SPORTS*

Adam Page Beats Matt Hardy in Big Money Match at AEW Revolution 2021 – Bleacher Report

AEW Revolution 2021 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights – Bleacher Report

Ancelotti hails ‘fantastic’ Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin before Chelsea test – Yahoo

Anfernee Simons Wins 2021 NBA Slam Dunk Contest; Full Scores and Reaction – Bleacher Report

Appendix surgery sidelines Shanghai’s Oscar – New Telegraph

Aribo, Balogun win Scottish Premiership title with Rangers – The Cable

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2021: Bryson DeChambeau Edges Lee Westwood for Win – Bleacher Report

Ashalata Devi: We want to qualify for AFC Asian Cup on merit – Goal

At last, Anouma supports Motsepe for CAF presidency – Guardian

Atletico Madrid pegged back by city rivals Real with late Karim Benzema goal – Yahoo

Bale’s brilliant form continues as he hits eight-year high for Tottenham in Crystal Palace win – Goal

Balogun, Aribo Celebrate Rangers Title Success – Complete Sports

Balogun, Aribo win Scottish league, Simy hits brace – Punch

Barcelona: Joan Laporta elected president for a second time – BBC

Big 12 Tournament 2021: Bracket, TV Schedule, Dates and Predictions – Bleacher Report

Big Ten Tournament 2021: Bracket, TV Schedule, Dates, Live Stream Info – Bleacher Report

Blake Griffin’s Career Earnings After Pistons Buyout, Nets Contract – Bleacher Report

BREAKING: Blachowicz Beats Adesanya To Retain Light Heavyweight Title – Sahara Reporters

Bryson DeChambeau holds nerve to edge out Lee Westwood for Bay Hill victory – Yahoo

Call of Duty 2021: Atlanta FaZe’s Top Plays, Prize Money from Stage 1 Major – Bleacher Report

Christian Cage, Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Signs AEW Contract – Bleacher Report

Declan Rice worth far more than 100m’ – West Ham boss David Moyes again knocks back claims of sale – Yahoo

Domantas Sabonis Wins 2021 NBA Skills Challenge: Recap, Highlights, Reaction – Bleacher Report

Dortmund avoid Leipzig in German Cup last four draw – Punch

Double world champion Anna Van Der Breggen determined to go out on a high – Yahoo

Dreams do come true – Soumya Guguloth after making India debut in Turkey – Goal

East Bengal season review: Bright transfer window, poor Indian players – Red and Golds’ Hits and Miss – Goal

Eddie Jones vows England players will keep working to improve discipline – Yahoo

England vs France: Eddie Jones has ‘no wriggle room’ to add Sam Underhill to Six Nations squad – Yahoo

EPL report: Manchester United end Citys 21-match winning run – The Cable

EPL: Bale, Kane inspire Spurs to easy win over Palace – New Telegraph

EPL: Fulham win as Liverpool lose sixth straight home game – New Telegraph

EPL: Man Utd end Man City’s 21-game winning run with derby victory – New Telegraph

EPL: Man Utd ends Man Citys 21 game unbeaten run – Daily Times

EPL: Strugglers West Brom, Newcastle share goalless draw – New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Barca close in on top spot with win over Osasuna – New Telegraph

Federer ‘pain free’ ahead of Qatar Open, says never eyed retirement – Guardian

Fulham Boost Survival Hopes as Liverpool Concede Sixth Home Defeat – Thisday

Gerrard leads Rangers to long-awaited league title – Guardian

Ghoulam to be assessed after complaining of knee discomfort in Napoli win over Bologna – Goal

Hikaru Shida Beats Ryo Mizunami, Retains AEW Women’s Title at Revolution 2021 – Bleacher Report

Iheanacho: Why I like to play along with Vardy at Leicester City – Goal

International Women’s Day: Africa’s greatest women footballers of the last 10 years – Goal

IOC completes advanced sports mgt course – Blueprint

ISL 2020-21: Mumbai City vs FC Goa – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

Israel Adesanya suffers first career defeat against Jan Blachowicz – The Cable

James Tavernier battling to be fit for Rangers title party at Celtic Park – Yahoo

Jan Blachowicz defeats Israel ‘Style Bender’ Adesanya – New Telegraph

Joan Laporta elected FC Barcelona president for the second time – Yahoo

Joan Laporta Set to Win Barcelona Presidency for 2nd Time After Election – Bleacher Report

Joan Laporta to serve second term as Barcelona president after election win – Yahoo

Jose Mourinho ‘happy’ with Crystal Palace goal vs Tottenham: ‘Maybe you think I’m crazy, but I’m not bluffing – Yahoo

Jose Mourinho hails quality of Tottenham’s attack in victory over Crystal Palace – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss enduring one of his most difficult spells after another defeat – BBC

JUST IN: Joan Laporta elected Barcelona President – New Telegraph

JUST IN: Rangers win first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years – New Telegraph

Kane and Son break Premier League record in Crystal Palace rout – Goal

Kelechi Iheanacho buoyed by double act with Jamie Vardy and goalscoring form – Yahoo

La Liga: Benzema rescues derby point for Real at leaders Atletico – New Telegraph

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