NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2021

THE NATION

The lion that cannot be caged

Things Mr. President can do in the interim

Engineers tasked for continuing professional development

Security: Time is running out

Baba Kekere the Great

Firms collaborate on sustainable recycling solution

FJSC, Court of Appeals controversial repudiation of standards

Farmers-herders crisis: Ogun inaugurates peace committee

FJSC stokes controversy in appointments to Court of Appeal

US Pan-Yoruba group tasks Buhari on security

Even as foreign students, Americans called us nigger

Why Igboho is not fit to fight Yoruba battle

Lawan: Utterances of Southwest govs responsible for Shasha ethnic clash

Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days Minister

Senate will not join issues on suit seeking to stop confirmation of Bawa

Billiri stool: Three killed as Gov Yahaya blows hot

Chaos in Rivers as soldier shoots trailer driver over N200

NCC disclaims allocation of 383 million new phone numbers

Bandits kill 3 as youths lynch alleged collaborator in Kaduna

SON to leverage technology for efficiency

If you go to Abia, you will weep for our people

2023: Cracks in Jonathans camp

Jerzeysons Callin gets deserving boost with new visuals

MC Casino: Activism inspired my comedy style

Two Weeks In Lagos debuts with impressive record in cinemas

My encounter with people inspired my new album, Rhythmz

LOLO 1 : Im not in competition with anyone

Before we crucify Bala Mohammed

*VANGUARD*

Kano govt introduces home-based care for COVID-19 patients ‘Committee

SouthWest govs., traditional rulers back NEC on forest mgt

Republic of Benin not aspiring to be part of Nigeria ‘ Onyeama

FG warns speculators to leave mine sites

Virologist recommends sequencing based surveillance to fight COVID-19

Okowa has distinguished himself in roads, infrastructure delivery ‘ PDP

Tunde Jakande: My hero is gone!

report of allocation of 383 million new cellphone numbers to operators untrue ‘ NCC

Street-Hop singer Fricker opens up on hiatus from music

Russian courts uphold Navalny verdict, fine Kremlin critic

Britain counts more than 120,000 Covid-19 fatalities

Northern clergy seek ties with Yoruba leader to promote peace, unity

Insecurity: I owe no one apology for speaking truth to Nigerians ‘ Ortom

FG donates relief items to victims of Borno IDPs fire disaster

Fulanis in Gombe allegedly mobilise to attack Tangale indigenes over leadership tussle

NCFRMI/UNHCR and Task of managing Refugees in Nigeria

Strange as Gumi locates bandits, herdsmen hideouts, but Army, Police cannot ‘ Reno Omokri

Accord Party chairman, others defect to Action Alliance in Edo

Customs wants FG to re- introduce N1.50k per litre on Petroleum products

APC registration: Nobody can highjack the exercise ‘ Ngige

Akeredolu wins again as court dismisses Adojutelegan’ s appeal

RECESSION EXIT: There’s still much to do ‘ MAN, LCCI, CPJ, others

Huawei takes ICT to pig farming, as smartphones sales drop

America has sent five rovers to Mars ‘ when will humans follow

Bayern Munich stunned by Eintracht Frankfurt in spite of Lewandowski’s season 26th

Everton end long wait for derby win over Liverpool

Onos Morgan ready to take Nigerian music scene by storm

Stainless ups the ante

Nollywood pays last respects to the late movie producer ‘Chico Ejiro

I’m not a husband snatcher, Ada Amen cries out

What I tell my female admirers when they make advances to me ‘ Odunlade Adekola

EndSARS: Man tells panel how 3 policemen killed 8 businessmen for money

FG denies paying N800m ransom for Kagara College students

Nigeria may get COVID-19 vaccines in 10 days ‘ Minister

*THISDAY*

As Nigeria Creeps out of Recession

APERA IORWA: NAPEP, SURE-P, Others Failed for Lack of Social Security Database

Untangling Aiteo, SPDC Oil Theft Saga

Abdulrasheed Bawa: What Future for EFCC

The Looming Fuel Price Increase

Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealas Priorities as WTO DG

Foremost Digital Entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh Turns 65

Putting Separatism and Terrorism On Scale

Bawa: Between Merit and the Law

Gumi, the Negotiator Political Notes

Wheres the CJN

Setting a New Agenda for PDP

Murtala Muhammad, 45 Years After!

Only Court Can Determine Authentic Kaduna PDP Exco

Jonathans Gambit: A Myth or Reality

From the Supreme Court, a Self-serving Request

A Strange Screening of the Service Chiefs

600 Days: A Chronicle of Sanwo-Olus THEMES Agenda

X-raying Douyes 365 Days in Office

The Lion that Cannot Be Caged

Ethnic Profiling as Nigerias Predicament

Amnesty For Boko Haram Makes More Sense Than Amnesty For Herdsmen…

Five Theses on LKJ

Super Falcons Defeat Uzbekistan Ladies to Record Second Win

Champion Osaka Cements Her Place in Womens Tour with Fourth Grand…

Super Falcons Coach Lauds Payne, George after Teams Debuts

Osaka Stands between Brady, Maiden Grand Slam Title

*PUNCH*

Thoughts of my children save me from depression Ubi Franklin

Solanke, Sotimirin pay tribute as highlife maestro, Chris Ajilo dies

Hospital treating Olaotan threatening to dump him, wife cries out

Djooky Music Awards kicks off winter edition

Ban on cryptocurrency: Whats the future for Nigeria

Dads passion for business inspired me to start a company Imo

How I learnt 10 languages Ade Adefeko

Marriage between actors is the best Omowunmi Ajiboye

I forget my worries when on BOAT CRUISE KAREEM

Why South-West PDP is divided into Fayose, Makinde camps Senator Tofowomo

Negotiating with gunmenll encourage banditry Prof Oloyede, NSCIA secretary-general

How my estranged husband burnt our house, rendered me, children homeless Wife of ex-NNPC depot manager

APC giving false promises to PDP members to defect Secondus

Ogun APC chieftain lauds ex-govs defection

How my removal as PDP secretary cost Jonathan second term Oyinlola

I dropped ransom for my brothers kidnappers near police station Brother of slain American returnee

Yoruba, Hausa traders relationship harmonious until intolerant northerners came Iyaloja, Sasa market

Amnesty for bandits cant work, they are common criminals Senator Musa

Historic survival of Okonjo-Iweala, AfDBs Adesina from being trumped

I took possession of my house on court order Uzowulu

Dad watched crime investigation programmes 5am daily Oghenerukewe, Chico Ejiros daughter

Hausa, Yoruba must be remorseful after Sasa market tragic incident Taliban of Sasa, Alhaji Yaro

People wont catch my children doing drugs, getting drunk Kingsley Moghalu

Foreign experts to audit Ajaokuta Steel soon FG

Azman moves to recall sacked pilots

9mobile begins NIN Registration at experience centers

Building smart cities is a key to urbanization in Africa

JV oil assets gulped N173.38bn in two months NNPC

Adequate data necessary to ensure wider NHIS coverage Ewenla

Banks boost remittances, expand dollar account

PagePedia founder proffers solution to online identity theft

Ground handling firms revenues dip by N3.35bn

Police discover clothes of missing 14-year-old classmates in abandoned building

Killers have joined APC, says Aregbesola

CACOL kicks as EFCC promotes new chairman ahead of Senate screening

Sasa: Northern coalition backs Bauchi gov, seeks compensation for victims

Bank seeks amicable settlement with Kano, pays N240m tax

Firm urges FG, states to fund agriculture

Buhari approved, awarded 280 projects under Ecological Fund Office SGF

Okonjo-Iweala: APC kicks as PDP accuses Presidency of hypocrisy

Abducted Kagara schoolchildren, others may regain freedom today Gumi

Registration crises: APC prepares appeal committee as revalidation ends Tuesday

COVID-19: Nigerian Consulate in New York shuts down for 10 days

Non-state actors may take over security system, Onaiyekan warns FG

Law against illegal firearms possession too weak to tackle insecurity Senator

Nigeria must restructure or face disastrous break-up Utomi, others

Good governance at lowest tier key to socio-economic development Sanwo-Olu

Sasa: Afenifere, Adebanjo, Adams lambast Lawan for attacking South-West govs

Govs, monarchs meet, rule out open grazing in South-West

Justice for Imo Polytechnic lecturer

Truck drivers protest against soldiers alleged shooting of member

Algeria pardons 35 pro-democracy activists

Three dead in Russian mining accident

Govs, Gumi hold meetings with bandits, yet army cant locate them Omokri

Police, protesters clash in Barcelona at rally for jailed rapper

Greek ex-national theatre chief accused of rape

Adeboye disowns prayer points against Fulani herders

US back in Paris accord, vows climate action

ICYMI: No plan to make Benin 37th State of Nigeria Ministry

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Redefine educational system to meet the needs of industry -Sterling Bank CEO

Ambassador Mbadiwe’s defection’ll add value to APC ‘Uzodinma

Insecurity: 5 govs, 6 monarchs converge on Ibadan, call for end to open grazing

Bad governance cause of insecurity, unemployment ‘Plateau ex-SSG

Adeboye to pastors: Pray for Leah Sharibu’s release

CRR: CBN hits banks with N151.4bn debits

Insecurity: I’ve no apology speaking truth on herdsmen killings ‘Ortom

Business leaders, security stakeholders unite to tackle rising insecurity

Yakassai: ‘Blanket amnesty’ needs proper security evaluation

10 years after escape, NDLEA arrests drug baron in Lagos, seizes 46.8kg illicit drugs in Adamawa

COVID-19 exposed Nigeria to other opportunities besides oil ‘LCCI President

NPA, NIMASA appropriations missing in FMoT 2021 budget

Why CBN ban can’t stop bitcoin trading in Nigeria

Afreximbank, AAAM sign MoU on Africa auto industry financing

FG to complete 3 automobile testing centers in 2021

Bitcoin, Ethereum set new trading records

Makinde in the eye of the storm

Ohanaeze’ll negotiate S’East’s position in Nigeria, says Obiozor

Moghalu salutes Buhari’s backing Okonjo-Iweala

Buhari’s still a dictator in civilian attire ‘Junaid

Atrocious activities of herdsmen not ethnic matter

My desire is to lead Anambra to greatness ‘Ozigbo

Osaka beats Brady at Aussie Open to claim fourth major title

EPL: Everton win at Anfield for first time since 1999

CAF Confederation Cup: Port Harcourt agog as Rivers Utd take on Enyimba

EPL: Arteta attempts mission improbable against Pep

Gunmen abduct Adamawa Utd driver, demand N50m ransom

Nigeria’s Sadiq leading Almera’s promotion push

EPL: Everton win at Anfield for first time since 1999

Osaka beats Brady at Australian Open to claim fourth major title

NPFL: Adamawa United players, officials robbed; driver abducted

EPL: Leeds robbed of point ‘ Bamford

Malarial tones 4: Bolu to the rescue!

Lagos businessman, Lekan Oyegbade, celebrates birthday

Valentine’s gifts: Maryam Elisha seranaded, Eniola Badmus gets a giant teddy bear

Great time as Folashade Omotade is decorated

I don’t want to rush into marriage ‘Rich Plug

I am single but not searching ‘Zdon Paporrella

High hope as Richard Mofe- Damijo sets to turn 60

Most expensive Valentine’s gift, Gulfstream Jet worth N9.4bn

Do’s and Dont’s for a healthy Vagina

Tolu Ijogun to unveil first gospel album ‘Follow You

*THE SUN*

2023: Why Southeast should be allowed to produce president ‘Prof Peterside

Nigerians in Diaspora to INEC, FG: We want to vote like others

Comrade Joseph Evah cries out: NDDC has become Yahoo-Yahoo centre

Despite speculated division, APC will retain power beyond 2023 ‘Senator Akpanudoedehe, APC National Secretary

Ngige hits back Umeh: You’re expired politician

Kwara APC chair welcome Minister’s embrace of registration process

Group wants Peter Obi to run in 2023 presidential election

Gombe unrest: Announce selected Mai Tangale to douse tension ‘ Northern Christian elders tell Gov Inuwa

Professional Women in Osun back Oyetola for second term

Spanish giants interested in Sadiq Umar

Afrobasket 2021 qualifier: Injured Egekeze undergoes MRI test

Osaka wins second Australian Open crown

AIBA faults IOC’s cancellation of Tokyo 2020 world qualifier

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers Utd banks on Wike’s N20m to stop Enyimba

Abductors of Adamawa United bus driver demands N50m ransom

AFCON qualifier: Rohr prays for Osimhen, wants Iheanacho, Chukwueze

UNICAL partners TEF on entrepreneurship development

Industrialist proffers solution to youths unemployment in Nigeria

CAMA: CAC spells out way forward on Companies Regulations controversies

ANLCA conducts election in Western Zone chapters

Corruption: Stakeholders fault FGs response to TIs poor ranking

Fulani herdsmen in south to Northern elders: We wont return to North

2021 thanksgiving: Premate Ayodele doles out car, cash gifts, scholarships

Insecurity: Nigerian borders too porous, SWest govs, monarchs tell FG

Activist urges promotion of Yoruba culture

NDLEA arrests man 10 years after escaping arrest

DPR warns businessmen not to float illegal refineries

Farmers-herders crisis: Abiodun inaugurates 20-man peace committee

Niger abduction: Tension as parents await Kagara students return

MITC election: Okeke leads in market poll

Who is afraid of war

Okonjo Iweala: Another view

How pride, envy kill relationships

Walking in freedom (4)

Escape from sexual impurity

Does substance abuse lead to madness

Our young girls should follow the footsteps of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

MILITANTS, BANDITS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: History maker, world shaker

VALENTINEs day: Jerome lists red flags to know your spouse is gay or lesbian

season of angerAs frustration, depression seize Nigerians

The lion that cannot be caged

Anambra: Its now or never

Transparency International and corruption in Nigeria

Why I dont like kissing in movies Chioma Toplis, actress

Excitement as Nigerian Idol hits TV March 14

MCSN gives Lagos hoteliers 2-year concession

Veteran highlife musician, Pa Chris Ajilo, is dead

*GUARDIAN*

Exercise leaves Kwara APC in three-sided battle

Citizen vigilance can tame Nigeria’s right violations

Inclusion will resolve political quagmire

Five killed in multiple Kabul morning bomb attacks

Virus outbreak hits Chinese community in Cambodia

Bolsonaro appoints army reserve general to head Petrobras

Argentina health minister out over vaccine line-jumping

So much at stake in Rivers United, Enyimba duel, says Coach Osho

Real Madrid close on top spot after Atletico stumble again

Abductors of Adamawa United FC driver demand N50m ransom

Osaka wins second Australian Open, fourth Grand Slam

Everton savour first win at Liverpool since 1999

Atletico Madrid stumble again to keep La Liga title race alive

Tuchel slams Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea sub hauled off in Saints draw

King Novak faces ‘challenger’ Medvedev in Australian Open final

Klopp won’t focus on Man City when Liverpool review title flop

Leah Sharibu: Won’t they remember her now

Built in stone in 1962

The safety of journalists

Economic consequences of organised violence

In for it – Part 2

Dearth of infrastructure on Lagos suburbs

*TRIBUNE*

Gunmen kill Okowa’s aide in Sapele

COVID-19: Nigeria records 645 new infections, total now 151,553

Republic of Benin is not aspiring to be part of Nigeria ‘ FG

FG must support cattle breeding to end open grazing, Southwest governors, obas say

2023: Politicians won’t decide for us where to create additional polling units ‘INEC chair’s spokesperson

2023 elections: INEC, voter access and polling units

The story of Baby Miracle

Avoiding the dangers of offenses (I)

Self-help inevitable to stop killer herdsmen in Yorubaland ‘ Afenifere secretary

Seek divine ways to solve insecurity, Primate Ayodele tells Buhari

The People’s Republic: The forces at work

Some religious leaders are not telling the truth due to pecuniary gains ‘Cleric

What young clerics must do to fortify Christianity ‘Reverend Adefusi

Soname: Politics’ loss, the Church’s gain

Still on Jakande

Injustice in a digital economy: How government is killing creativity, self-employment initiatives

*SPORTS*

Abductors demand N50m ransom for Adamawa United bus driver – Punch

Abductors of Adamawa United bus driver demands N50m ransom – The Sun

Abductors of Adamawa United FC driver demand N50m ransom – Guardian

Ademola Lookman earns vital win for Fulham against Sheffield United – Yahoo

Ademola Lookman nets winner as Fulham beat Sheffield United to cut gap to 17th – Yahoo

AFCON qualifier: Rohr prays for Osimhen, wants Iheanacho, Chukwueze – The Sun

Afrobasket 2021 qualifier: Injured Egekeze undergoes MRI test – The Sun

AIBA faults IOC’s cancellation of Tokyo 2020 world qualifier – The Sun

Arteta hopes Arsenal can take ‘relationship forward’ with loan star Odegaard – Goal

ATK Mohun Bagan edge closer to a title win as Mumbai City suffer a drop in form – Goal

Atletico Madrid stumble again to keep La Liga title race alive – Guardian

Australian Open 2021: Men’s Final TV Coverage, Live Stream and Pick – Bleacher Report

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka claims her second title in Melbourne with victory over Jennifer Brady – Daily Times

Awoniyi keeps Liverpool hope alive – Punch

Barcelona vs Manta: How to watch Ecuador Serie A matches – Goal

Bayern Munich stunned by Eintracht Frankfurt in spite of Lewandowski’s season 26th – Vanguard

Benzema doubtful for Atalanta with Zidane not taking risks on Real Madrid star’s fitness – Goal

CAF Confederation Cup: Port Harcourt agog as Rivers Utd take on Enyimba – New Telegraph

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers Utd banks on Wike’s N20m to stop Enyimba – The Sun

Callum Hudson-Odoi: Winger’s attitude reason behind substitution – Thomas Tuchel – BBC

Carlo Ancelotti calls Duncan Ferguson ‘the happiest man’ after Anfield win – Yahoo

Champion Osaka Cements Her Place in Womens Tour with Fourth Grand… – Thisday

David Moyes challenges West Ham to take next step in bid for top-six finish – Yahoo

DeMarcus Cousins, Rockets Reportedly Plan to Part Ways After Contract Guarantee – Bleacher Report

Derby delight for Everton at Anfield as Liverpool’s problems pile up – Yahoo

Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors: Dolphins Interested If Texans Make QB Available – Bleacher Report

Eddie Jones spoke to Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit about representing England – Yahoo

Eguma, Osho talk tough ahead Confed Cup clash – Punch

EPL: Arteta attempts mission improbable against Pep – New Telegraph

EPL: Everton win at Anfield for first time since 1999 – New Telegraph

EPL: Everton win at Anfield for first time since 1999 – New Telegraph

EPL: Leeds robbed of point ‘ Bamford – New Telegraph

EPL: Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has received his first Premier League red card – Daily Times

Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 to end 11-year wait for derby win – Punch

Everton end long wait for derby win over Liverpool – Vanguard

Everton savour first win at Liverpool since 1999 – Guardian

Everybody thinks it was not a penalty’ – Klopp has doubts about Everton spot kick in derby defeat – Goal

Flyers vs. Bruins at Lake Tahoe Rescheduled Due to Sunny Weather Forecast – Bleacher Report

Football: European Gaint Bayern stunned by Frankfurt as Chelsea held by Southampton – Daily Times

Fulham 1-0 Sheffield United: Ademola Lookman seals crucial win in relegation six-pointer – Yahoo

Genesis Open 2021: Sam Burns Leads Before Play Suspended in Round 3 – Bleacher Report

Golden Knights vs. Avalanche to Restart at 9 p.m. PT at Lake Tahoe Due to Sun – Bleacher Report

Goshen wins at Wincanton while Mishriff lands Saudi Cup – BBC

Gunmen abduct Adamawa Utd driver, demand N50m ransom – The Cable

Gunmen abduct Adamawa Utd driver, demand N50m ransom – New Telegraph

Highs for Osaka and Everton and byes from Carter ‘ Saturday’s sporting social – Yahoo

I’m working on it’: Carlo Ancelotti sets sights on place in Everton history – Yahoo

Isaiah Thomas, Team USA Cruise Past Mexico in FIBA AmeriCup Qualifying – Bleacher Report

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

ISL 2020-21: Kerala Blasters vs Chennaiyin – TV channel, stream, kick-off time & match preview – Goal

Jamall Emmers Pulls Out of UFC Fight Night vs. Chas Skelly with Back Injury – Bleacher Report

Johnny Manziel Says He’s Giving Himself 12 Years to Qualify for PGA Tour Event – Bleacher Report

Jordan Henderson injury ‘doesn’t look good’ admits Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ahead of scan – Yahoo

Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa Donate 25K Meals to Children Affected by Texas Storms – Bleacher Report

Kaizer Chiefs coach Hunt: Parker was fantastic in central midfield against SuperSport United – Goal

Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Basketball Postponed After Aggies’ COVID-19 Tests – Bleacher Report

King Novak faces ‘challenger’ Medvedev in Australian Open final – Guardian

Klopp won’t focus on Man City when Liverpool review title flop – Guardian

Lakers Rumors: DeMarcus Cousins Interests LA After Release from Rockets – Bleacher Report

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