NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2021

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2021.

*THE NATION*

Tinubu Foundation gives Lagos NUJ bus

Senate, House: we will kill bill on wage negotiation

NLC declares nine governors anti-workers

Oyetola swears in five judges

APC, PDP, three others for Ekiti East by-election

Senate uncovers discrepancy in N120b subsidy payment

Wakilin: Fani-Kayode cant be taken seriously, says OPC

Traditional rulers should be chief security officers, says Okorocha

Strike paralyses Ondo hospitals over half pay

2020 Report: 937 killed, 1,972 abducted in Kaduna

50 projects awaiting inauguration in Niger Delta

Allegeddiversion of $308m : Wike, APC clash over Amaechi

Were still concerned about genuiness of COVID-19 vaccine

Fayemi, deputy, health workers vaccinated

Akeredolu, deputy others take jabs

How to restore security in Yewa, by group

Adetunmbi: I want to succeed Fayemi

Igbos in Lagos urge Tinubu to run

APC will make Rivers great, says Dimkpa

Tackling insecurity in Northeast

High expectations as Eastern rail project takes off

*VANGUARD*

Makinde to implement mini-grid scheme for rural communities in Oyo

Nigeria seeks global action to combat emerging drug trafficking threats ‘ Marwa

Diversion of road project: Ogbaru indigenes write Fashola

Senate to amend laws infringing on women’s rights

Buni seeks support for economic diversification to reduce oil dependence

NDU matriculates postgraduate students in Marine Surveying

Senate moves to amend laws infringing on women’s rights

After saving billions of naira, LASGEMS goes comatose

Enugu NLC, TUC kick against bill to decentralise National Minimum Wage

Court says Maina’s request to summon witnesses was done in haste

How Hijab controversy threatens Kwara’s harmony

We’re tired of open grazing ‘ Miyetti Allah

Nelson Jack, Masterkraft team up for BeatDBeatz

COVID-19: Taraba targets 56,000 health workers for vaccination

Senate to Establish Bitumen Training Institute in Ondo

2023: Kogi Speaker, others storm Kano, root for Gov Bello’s candidature

Senate to amend laws infringing on women’s rights

A scarf that speaks’ Scientists develop message display fabric

Reading between Sheikh Gumi’s lines (1)

Adamawa receives 59,280 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Police begin 2nd phase of NHIS enrolment of retirees in Kaduna

Ondo health workers withdraw services from hospitals

Reps, NMA, PSN, others back proposed Jos Orthopaedic hospital, medical centre

Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 3.98m mark ‘ Africa CDC

Lagos to begin administering of 507,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, Thursday ‘ Sanwo-Olu

COVID-19: Akeredolu takes first jab, advises Nigerians to shun unfounded rumour about vaccine

Hearing Centre advises annual evaluations, as 1.5bn live with hearing loss

*THISDAY*

Akinboro: Increased Investments Can Make Nigeria Worlds Food Basket

UBA Group MD Explains Conservative Dividend Payout

Economic Imperatives of the NIS N9.1bn Infrastructure

Oladepo: Basic Literacy Skills Will Bridge Digital Divide

Airtel CEO Identifies Strategies for Resilience during Crisis

Stakeholders Canvass Policies to Regulate Cryptocurrency

Sterling Bank Assures Cross River on Health Insurance Scheme

Outdoor Advertising Practitioners at Crossroads

IWD: Google.org Pledges $25m for Women, Girls Empowerment

Stock Market Rebounds on Bargain Hunting in Bellwethers

9mobile Affirms Support for Lagos Smart City Initiative

Addosser MFB Makes Case for Increased Gender Representation

Ibom Air Wins Airline of the Year Award

Firm Harps on Tech Solutions to Enhance Agriculture

CONVINCE Africa Brainstorm on Financing Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery

America Restates Commitment to Grow Nigerias Economy

FTZs to Reduce High Unemployment, Insecurity, Says NEPZA

Okereke-Onyuike, Ebi Make Case for More Female Stockbrokers

AVON, UBA Partner on Bespoke Health Plans for Children

NSE Boss Restates Commitment to Gender Equality

Redstar Express Invests for Future

FCT Police Officers Undergo Training on Recovery of Stolen Company Assets

Quick Response Code as Pathway to Greater Financial Inclusion

NEXIM Bank to Unlock Opportunities in Mining Sector

Google Cloud Partners Sigfoxon IoT

PenCom Approves N5.33bn as More Contributors Withdraw Pension Funds

MainOne Offers Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Financial Institutions

NCC Backs Girls in ICT Campaign 2021

Kwara Designs Revenue Collection Tools to Support Federal Allocation

Is the Coast Clear for APC in Rivers State

Spotify Launches in Nigeria to Enhance Audio Streaming

It Took Four Years to Etch my Name on Good Governance…

Agency to Organise Webinar

Buhari is One President Weve Heard No Scandal About

Crowdyvesy Exits EMFATO Holdings

A Matter of Life and Death

NBA, Basketball Africa League Launch Gender Equality Initiatives in Africa

Fletcher Appointed Technical Director in Man Utd Shake-up

Brazils Iconic Maracana Stadium to be Named after Pele

Edo Govt Dismisses Claim by Federal Sports Ministry on Renovation of Gymnasium

Enyimba Defeats Libyas Al Ahly Benghazi to Claim Maximum Points

AFCON 2022 QUALIFIERS Rohr Clarifies Why Non-playing Captain Musa was Invited to Camp

Man Utd Host Milan in Europa League Live on StarTimes

Diogu: Hard Work Key to Olympics, Afrobasket Successes

AFCON 2022 Rohr Lists Club-less Musa, Home-based Noble in 24-man Squad for Benin, Lesotho

Noble Extends West Ham Contract for Another Season

OAP Maryam Musa Seeks N12m for Kidney Transplant

Man Pleads for Financial Assistance after Wife Gives Birth to Quintuplet in Lagos

Implications of Arrival of COVAX-brokered Vaccines in Nigeria

Purpose Driven Governance and Leadership: Paradigm Shift Becomes Imperative

COVID-19: Onuesoke Foundation Sustains Distribution of Face Masks to Delta Schools

With Vaccine Deliveries to Accra, Abidjan, Abuja and Dakar, the Race for Equity Begins

COVID-19: NACA Assures Equal Access to HIV-AIDS Services for Women

Medbury Deploys Technology to Ease COVID-19 Testing for Individuals, Corporates

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome:PCOS Part 2

Abayomi Calls for Women Education against Endometriosis

*PUNCH*

Adamawa pastor arrested over hotel bills while working for Atiku

OPC tags Fani-Kayode lying merchant, misinformation expert

UAE extends ban on Nigeria flights to March 20

Nigeria, not the Niger, is the problem

I respect Rohrs decision to put me on standby Onuachu

My greatest humiliation was being beaten, crying in front of my abducted daughter Victim

NSF: Shaibu orders removal of ministrys signpost from gym

Between a strong Bawa and a strong EFCC

Enterprises still closed by COVID-19 17% in Dec NBS

R4.2bn yet to be repatriated from Nigeria, says MTN

Osinbajo wades into Imo APC crisis, meets Okorocha

Oni hails Fayose, Olujimi PDP factions for reconciling

APC women demand 50 per cent of leadership positions

Senate pledges gender parity in constitution amendment

Makinde receives PDP report on primaries

Senate asks FG to repatriate Ogun refugees from Benin

Reps panel tweaks NCDC power to order compulsory vaccination

NIMC charges citizens to report corruption among staff

Banditry is compounding Norths education woes

Rivers community decries blackout, begs Agip to restore power

Nigerian Navy and our maritime environment

EFCC asks Court to amend charges against ex-NNPC GMD

NTTF praises Aruna after WTT Star Contender exit

N1.4bn subsidy fraud: EFCC chairman, Bawa testifies against oil firm

Multiple ailments: Police battle attacks on cops, stations amid rising insecurity

Appeal Court orders ex-minister, others retrial over alleged N450m fraud

Bello withdraws defamation suit against Bayelsa blogger

Enugu: Action for water, beyond rhetoric

Two out of five bank workers contract staff NBS

Senate panel summons accountant-general over TSA remittances

Lawmakers ask FERMA to fix Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta expressway

NLNG named gas company of the year

Boxers target 2022 Commonwealth Games after Olympics no-show

Senate proposes bitumen institute in Ondo

Nigerian stock market rises by N128bn on demutualisation

Axxela completes 18km gas pipeline in Ogun

NPA, TTP issue fresh guidelines on e-call up system

OPEC+ seeks fair oil price, says Saudi minister

Majority leader carpets Senate for dumping Reps bills

Father of five on trial for raping 11-year-old pleads for mercy, remanded

Police probing Delta womans kidnap uncover human parts, arrest 12 suspects

FEC okays additional N500m for 18.7km Delta road

FG explores new technology to check oil-tanker explosions

More govs, deputies take COVID-19 jabs

Enugu FGC parents, PTA tango over alleged excessive levy

Protesting drivers block Benin-Ore highway, allege herdsmen killed two colleagues

CP vows to prosecute masterminds of Imo police station, court burning

Wike attacks FG, Amaechi over Rivers assets sale by ex-gov

Demutualisation: Nigerian stock market grows by N128bn

Senate mandates FERMA to fix Lagos-Ota Expressway

Removing minimum wage from Exclusive List, declaration of war on workers Ebonyi NLC

Wage bill protests: National Assembly, Labour meet Tuesday as sponsor knocks unions

Construction of 500 houses for 2018 Ogun flood victims begins

Lagos starts COVID-19 vaccination by weekend Sanwo-Olu

Youths shut transmission stations, blackout hits Rivers, Bayelsa communities

Govt begins fumigating of poultry markets

Using Ibori loot for Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Abuja-Kano rail line unjust Sagay

Adamawa Assembly proposes death by hanging for raping minor

Agency threatens to shut Ajah sand dredging site

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Make Nigeria’s schools safe again

Kaduna govt: 937 killed by bandits, 1,972 kidnapped in 2020

Senate to NSA: Deploy more security personnel

FEC approves $27.7m, N5.18bn for sub-stations in Benue, Kano

Reps halt 4.2m Ibori loot spending, back Delta

NLC, TUC storm Assemblies, threaten to shut down Nigeria

EFCC chair testifies in N1.4bn subsidy fraud charge

PIB: Nigeria loses $235bn to delayed passage ‘ Omo-Agege

Quitting smoking can improve mental health’ Study

El-Rufai, Deputy take Covid-19 jabs

COVID-19: Akeredolu, Fayemi flag off vaccination, take first jabs

CBN: De-risking famers’ investment via NIRSAL

Google to empower African women, girls with $25m

ICT: NIS’ N9.1bn infrastructure to boost security

WD: 9mobile lauds women, seeks more inclusion

Post-COVID-19: ‘AfCFTA, key driver for economic revival

SON Council approves 96 new standards for economic boost

MainOne to boost banking with hybrid cloud solutions

Airtel CEO identifies strategies for leading in turbulent times

CBN backs firms’ local production efforts

NCC licenses 6 new ISPs

Healthcare: Disturbing statistics as Reps debate Medicine Varsity

Anambra guber: Ubah rallies progressives for battle

APC: Women demand 40 per cent representation in party organs

Presidency: S’East must present candidate with national appeal ‘ Nwosu

Oyo cancels monthly sanitation, restrictions

Amuneke, Finidi fault Rohr’s Eagles’ list

CAFCC: Enyimba defeats AL Ahli as Osho applauds team

National Principals Cup finals get new dates

Tokyo 2020 B/ball: MakingTop Eight’ll be good ‘ Ahmedu

UEFA League: Liverpool beat Leipzig to seal q’final spot, Barca out

EPL: Man City bounce back to thump Saints

Ortom sacks Lobi Stars’ Vice Chair, Mike Idoko

Man United appoint Murtough as Football Director; Fletcher as Technical Director

Luxury: Gold and diamond encrusted wristwatches

*THE SUN*

Anambra: APGA’ll win guber poll landslide ‘Obidigwe

2023: Crises stall PDP zonal congresses in North West, others

Okorocha meets Osinbajo over feud with Uzodinma

Rivers: FG shielding Amaechi from prosecution for corruption

Immortalise Balarabe Musa, CNPP urges Kaduna, federal govt

Real Madrid Academy: Wike has laid standard ‘Dare

AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr: Ahmed Musa won’t play for Eagles

Aruna Quadri knocked out of 2021 WTT Stars Contender

CAF CC: Enyimba picks first three points in Group A opener

Elonu shows readiness for Tokyo 2020

Afreximbank, COMESA to implement $1bn continental transit guarantee scheme

Mbusiogu commends CBN over new remittance policy

NITDA commences specialised digital literacy programme for states

Energy transition: Experts express optimism over Nigeria’s oil, gas prospects

Apapa gridlock: Fraudsters clone e-call up tickets, as NPA revenue hits N350bn

COVID-19: UAE extends ban on Nigerian flights till March 20

FirstBank promotes Diaspora remitances, rewards customers with extra N5

Air Peace disputes AIB’s report aircraft’s tyre burst

MAN expends N81.9bn on alternative power

Manufacturing sector needs repositioning for growth ‘LCCI

Ekiti, Osun, Niger, Nasarawa, Jigawa Kaduna govs, others receive COVID-19 jabs

Alleged N1.4bn subsidy fraud: EFCC chairman testifies in court

Body parts of kidnapped woman found in Delta

Money laundering: Another senior lawyer withdraws from Mainas trial

3 sisters abducted during sleep in Kogi

Bandits kill 1, injure scores, kidnap 18 in Niger State

Gunmen kill pregnant woman, son in Aba

Nigeria seeks global action to combat emerging drug trafficking threats

Ngige condoles with NLC, MHWUN on scribes death

Gunmen killed 53 traditional rulers in 10 years

Greater Lagos tourism economy: Gov Sanwo-Olu to redefine parameters

Systematic destruction of Igbo minds

Public office and dilemma of transparency

Images and an Igbo presidency

The enemy we do not know (2)

Bring back the food blockade

Prayer for Lucky to be lucky

Nigeria: a home for sarkozys

Human health and environment

Powering govts plans to grow Nigerias non-oil exports

Agenda for Bawa, new EFCC boss

Mathias Ekweremadu Jr.: You came, you saw, you conquered

*GUARDIAN*

Neymar loses battle to be fit for PSG’s Barcelona showdown

Police parade suspected kidnappers, ritualists in Delta

Lagos residents decry fatalities caused by one-way drivers, riders

Body laments plight of widows, drums up support for Lulu-Briggs’ wife

Relief as govt begins expansion of Isolo-Mushin road

Police reunite 15 trafficked children with parents

Drug war: Arewa youths back Marwa, seek partnership with NDLEA

Court adjourns trial of internet celebrity Mompha

Kano receives 209,520 doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Lagos may start adminstering COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday

EFCC arrests 10 suspected internet fraudsters in Port Harcourt

One killed as South African students protest over tuition debt

LinkedIn China suspends new sign-ups to ‘respect law

HRW questions official death toll in Equatorial Guinea army camp blast

Reclusive Chinese water tycoon is now Asia’s richest person

President of Honduras helped smuggle tons of cocaine into US: prosecutor

FBI releases new footage of Washington pipe bomb suspect

UAE now among world’s top ten tax havens: NGO

No drama Biden quietly triumphs in first weeks

Ouattara’s party wins majority in Ivory Coast parliament vote

Sixth woman accuses NY governor Cuomo of harassment

Pinnick’s FIFA Council bid very bright, says Sanusi

Minister praises Rivers State, calls for more development projects

Enyimba 2-1 better than Al Ahli Benghazi

Aruna’s performance at WTT Star Contender thrills NTTF

Bach promises ‘safe, secure’ Tokyo Olympics

Juve’s Ronaldo experiment flops with more Champions League heartache

Record-breaker Haaland can “dominate an era”

Aguero struggling to get on Man City teamsheet as contract runs down

Cavani ‘proud’ to wear Man Utd shirt after father’s talk of exit

No licence, no car – mum drives Bayern starlet Musiala to training

Flutterwave now valued $1 billion after $170 million grant

Editorial: Federalism is the Answer, after all – Part 20

The north and the rest of us

Students theft, banditry and negotiating government

Deficiencies of Nigerian national security measures

The unfinished business of Meghan Markle

Lest we forget

What future for classical studies in Nigeria

Does privatisation serve public interests

Journey through the beyond

Missionary schools in Nigeria

*TRIBUNE*

Plateau Government takes delivery of Covid-19 vaccines

Sanwo-Olu, Dele Momodu, others to speak on security challenge, its implications

Rape: We’ll paste pictures of suspects in their communities to deter others, says Bauchi CP

FAAN MD, others back first international export oriented aviation cargo conference in Nigeria

Okorocha meets Osinbajo over feud with Uzodinma

Kano receives 209,520 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Nigeria records 394 new COVID-19 infections, total now 159,646

It will be impossible for anybody to stop 2023 elections ‘ Onochie, PDP presidential aspirant

I am qualified to be South-West PDP chair ‘Arapaja

2023 presidency: South-West crisis threatens PDP

Maritime university key to Niger Delta peace, stability ‘Okowa

NPA contributes N151bn to FG in 4 years

Technicality of NPA Eto app behind delay, early struggles ‘Truckers

NIWA waterways ambulance: Another waste of public asset

13 Kwankwasiyya scholarship beneficiaries secure foreign employment

De-Potter College out to boost healthcare services ‘Provost

Lagos govt, Gradely tech partner on home-grown learning app for schools

Govt will hold students responsible for vandalism of furniture ‘Delta Commissioner

Free education has taken 43,000 children off the street in Oyo State

Federal PolyBida inaugurates N1bn projects

ECOWAS Court to rule on Alex Saab’s case March 15

Equities investors gain N127.9bn as NSE close bullish

Benefits of Mobile Trading Apps As a Trading Tool

Sterling Bank assures Cross River on Health Insurance Scheme

NSE completes demutualisation process, receives SEC, CAC application

Embracing technology can redefine the Nigerian project ‘Olatoye, Co-founder, PM Group

Microsoft, Tech4Dev collaborate on digital skills acquisition for African women, girls

*SPORTS*

AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from March 10 – Bleacher Report

AFCON 2022 QUALIFIERS Rohr Clarifies Why Non-playing Captain Musa was Invited to Camp – Thisday

AFCON 2022 Rohr Lists Club-less Musa, Home-based Noble in 24-man Squad for Benin, Lesotho – Thisday

AFCON qualifiers: No cause for alarm, Musa won’t face Benin, Lesotho ‘ Rohr – Blueprint

AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr invites Captain Musa, 23 others for Squirrels, Crocodiles – Daily Times

AFCON Qualifiers: Rohr: Ahmed Musa won’t play for Eagles – The Sun

Aguero struggling to get on Man City teamsheet as contract runs down – Guardian

Amuneke, Finidi fault Rohr’s Eagles’ list – New Telegraph

An incredible game!’ – Klopp praises centre-backs Phillips and Kabak for standout effort against Leipzig – Goal

Aruna Quadri knocked out of 2021 WTT Stars Contender – The Sun

Aruna’s performance at WTT Star Contender thrills NTTF – Guardian

B/R Exclusive: Draymond Green Talks Warriors Expectations, Wiseman, Subway, More – Bleacher Report

Bach promises ‘safe, secure’ Tokyo Olympics – Guardian

Blake Griffin Says Kevin Durant Was Nets’ Biggest Recruiter After Pistons Buyout – Bleacher Report

Brazils Iconic Maracana Stadium to be Named after Pele – Thisday

CAF CC: Enyimba beat Al-Ahli Benghazi in group A opener – The Cable

CAF CC: Enyimba picks first three points in Group A opener – The Sun

CAFCC: Enyimba defeats AL Ahli as Osho applauds team – New Telegraph

Campaigners call for ECB to be investigated over allegations of institutional racism – BBC

Cavaliers’ Updated Roster, 2021 Salary Cap After Quinn Cook Contract – Bleacher Report

Cavani ‘proud’ to wear Man Utd shirt after father’s talk of exit – Guardian

Champions League Results 2021: Qualified Teams After Wednesday Round of 16 Ties – Bleacher Report

Champions League: Griezmann starts for Barcelona, Di Maria on PSG bench – Punch

Christian Cage Makes AEW Dynamite Debut, Squares off with Kenny Omega – Bleacher Report

ConfedCup: Enyimba pip Ahli Benghazi – Blueprint

Dakota Kai, Raquel Gonzalez Crowned as WWE NXT’s 1st Women’s Tag Team Champions – Bleacher Report

Dana White: Jake Paul ‘Isn’t a F–king Boxer,’ He’s a ‘F–king YouTube Kid – Bleacher Report

Dates National Principals Cup finals announced – Blueprint

Diogu: Hard Work Key to Olympics, Afrobasket Successes – Thisday

Edo Govt Dismisses Claim by Federal Sports Ministry on Renovation of Gymnasium – Thisday

Elonu shows readiness for Tokyo 2020 – The Sun

Enyimba 2-1 better than Al Ahli Benghazi – Guardian

Enyimba Defeats Libyas Al Ahly Benghazi to Claim Maximum Points – Thisday

EPL: Man City bounce back to thump Saints – New Telegraph

EPL: Man City bounce back with 5-2 win against Southampton – Punch

ES Setif 0-0 Orlando Pirates: Bucs kickstart Confederation Cup group stage with hard-earned point – Goal

Europa League 2021: Preview and Predictions for Round of 16 – Bleacher Report

Everton loanee Bolasie subjected to racist abuse on social media – Goal

Fabinho back in his rightful midfield role and all is well for Liverpool – Yahoo

Finn Balor Beats Adam Cole, Retains NXT Championship on WWE NXT TV – Bleacher Report

Fletcher Appointed Technical Director in Man Utd Shake-up – Thisday

Former Cavaliers Broadcaster Joe Tait Dies at Age 83 – Bleacher Report

Haaland breaks multiple Champions League records – CNN

How a backyard pool kept Katie Ledecky on track for Olympic gold – CNN

If Messi had scored that penalty’ – Nigerians react to Barcelona’s Champions League elimination at PSG – Goal

Io Shirai Beats Toni Storm, Retains NXT Women’s Title on WWE NXT TV – Bleacher Report

IOC President Bach wins unopposed second term – Blueprint

ISL Final: Chance for most of Mumbai City FC players and coach Sergio Lobera to win their maiden title – Goal

Jurgen Klopp doesn’t believe Liverpool can think about winning Champions League – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp relieved to feel the ‘massive difference’ of victory for Liverpool against RB Leipzig – Yahoo

Juve’s Ronaldo experiment flops with more Champions League heartache – Guardian

Kaizer Chiefs ratings as Soweto giants fight back to hold Maritzburg United – Goal

Kevin Durant Will Undergo Further Testing on Hamstring Injury, Says Nets’ Nash – Bleacher Report

Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau Feels ‘Very Strongly’ About Randle, Barrett, Robinson – Bleacher Report

Koeman hopes Messi will be convinced to stay at Barcelona by ‘improving’ young team – Goal

Kyle Lowry Discusses Trade Rumors, Says He ‘Will Retire as a Toronto Raptor – Bleacher Report

La Liga: Suarez penalty completes Atletico comeback against Bilbao – Punch

LaMarcus Aldridge, Spurs to Part Ways; SAS Reportedly Engaged in Trade Talks – Bleacher Report

LaMelo Ball to Remain in Hornets’ Starting Lineup, HC James Borrego Says – Bleacher Report

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