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Newspapers Headlines For FRIDAY March 26, 2021.
*NEW NIGERIAN*
Soldiers, Police Take Over Adamawa Poly As Students Protest
Avoid Fake News Or Face Prosecution, Zamfara Govt Warn Journalists
Re: Nigerian Media ‘Obsessed With Bad News’
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Update: 97 New Cases, Total 162,275
VC, Other Management Staff Of Federal University GUSAU Receive AstraZeneca Vaccine
2023: Kwara Lawmakers Move Against Senator Ajadi
Expert Says Inadequate Scientific Capacities Affecting Biotech Uptake In Africa
Police Arrests Man Over Theft Of Police Bike During EndSARS Protest
AFCON 2021: Eagles Target Three Points Against Squirrels In Cotonou
Maran Honours Lagos NUJ Chairman At Reception Lecture
House Wife Kills Rival In Minna
Defence Chieftain Seeks Collaboration With NIS On Intelligence Sharing
JIFORM Seeks MOU With Malaysia Institute For Journalists’ Career Devt
ABU To Benefit From Projects Worth N1bn From Abdulsamad Africa Foundation
Fayemi, Ekiti Assembly, Bamidele, Alawe Mourn Senator Olowoporoku
Education: Kaduna Govt Advocates Public Private Partnership
Fayemi, Ekiti APC Hail Bamidele’s Emergence As Leader Of Southern Senators Forum
Ekiti Assembly Bye-Election Killings: PDP Demands Justice, Warns Govt Against Interference
New Councils: Fayemi Receives Committee Report On LCDAs Creation
Nigeria Can’t Be Left Behind In Protecting Women – Gbajabiamila
NSCDC Nabs 3 Oyo Govt Officials Over Stealing Of 70 Bags Of COVID-19 Palliatives
Nigerians Deserve Police Force They Can Trust — Gbajabiamila
Gombe Rice Pyramid: Buhari Flags-off North East Rice Cultivation Programme
2019 Electoral Fraud: Akwa Ibom Court Jails University Don
Lagos CP Sacks DPO, Others Over Illegal Detention
Kaduna’s IGR Has Tripled To Over N50bn – el-Rufai
Bandits Kill Nine In Birnin Gwari, Giwa LGAs
IFAD-VCDP To Boost Financial Status Of Cassava Farmers In Taraba
World TB Day: Lagos Gov’s Wife Highlights Commitment to Eradicating Scourge
Jigawa Retirees Get N1.4bn Gratuity, Pension
Women In Kaduna Capable Of Holding Decision Making Positions – Deputy Governor
Operation Tura Takaibango: Be Watchful, Remain Aggressive, GOC Advises Troops
Group condemns Tinubu’s visit, donation in Katsina
World Will Be Better Off With Female Leadership – UN Women
Ebonyi Indigenes Raise Alarm Over Fresh Killings In Effium Community
Human Rights Lawyer Demands Release Of 26 Bureau De Change Operators
323 Bauchi Elected Councilors Back Gov Bala’s Stewardship
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines, Safe – Gov Makinde
Bauchi Principal’s Arrest: Lecturer Backs Shutting Down Of School By Commissioner
Impersonation: Court Convicts Two Fake EFCC Operatives, Eight Others In Abeokuta
Wrestling Federation Announces Strong Team For Olympic Qualifiers
Plateau Hails Reps Over Approval For Establishment Of Orthopaedic Hospital, Medical Centre In Jos
Ijede-Itumaga Road Will Be Ready In May, Sanwo-Olu Assures
Anambra Set To Kick Off Reformed Revenue Collection
Adamawa ALGON Chair Receives Accolades For Devt Strides
*PUNCH*
Morris’ Nigeria switch not concluded ‘Brown
Lagos gives Catholic mission four hectares of land
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
*LEADERSHIP*
Bandits Kill 13 In Kaduna, Sokoto
Nigeria’s Multi-city Beach Cleanup Initiative Gets Governance Board
Police Set For Digital Tracking Of Stolen Property
Passengers, Workers Applaud New Security Arraignment In Airports
36 Kaduna Civil Servants Graduate From DLAT Programme
Teenage Girl Stabs Cousin To Death Over Cellphone
Tinubu To Chair Arewa House 2021 Annual Lecture
My Vaccination Story
Still On Nigeria’s Cyber Law
One Dies, 30 Hospitalised As Suspected Meningitis Hits Sokoto School
India Bans Export Of COVID-19 Vaccine
BPE’s DG Okoh Gets Second Term
FG Releases N288bn For COVID-19 Intervention Programmes
*BLUEPRINT*
Brig. ‘ Gen Ishaq sworn in as Borno’s adviser on security affairs
As speculations tickens over Tinubu’s presidential bid: Fayemi says no room for aspirants above 60 yrs in 2023
Kyari to consumers: Be prepared, N120bn fuel subsidy monthly no longer sustainable
FUGA: Group renovates office for new VC
$1.3M cash recovered in Ex-Air Chief house tendered as exhibit
COVID-19: Group clears air on Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, urges citizens to support NPCDA’s efforts
Minister reveals when NASS will pass PIB, justifies fuel import from Niger Republic
Nigeria’s TB burden
New $1.3 billion fertilizer plant ready in months ‘ Buhari
Expo 2021: As RMRDC clinches overall prize via talc
Dare, Yakmut, Ekeji, Obi for football business forum
FG targets 7,000MW electricity generation in 2 years
Comoros make history, qualify for first ever AFCON
*AUTHENTIC NEWS DAILY*
Deputy Governor Says Women In Kaduna Capable Of Holding Decision Making Positions
Tinubu’s Visit, Donation In Katsina: Group Condemns Act
Re: Nigerian Media ‘Obsessed With Bad News’
Kwara Lawmakers Move Against Senator Ajadi Ahead 2023
Inadequate Scientific Capacities Affecting Biotech Uptake In Africa – Expert
Gombe Rice Pyramid: Buhari Commends Governor Inuwa for Keying Into FG’s Agricultural Revolution
Operation Tura Takaibango: GOC Urges Troops To Be Watchful, Remain Aggressive
UN Women Says World Will Be Better Off With Female Leadership
Ebonyi Indigenes Raise Alarm Over Fresh Killings In Effium Community, Seek Buhari’s Urgent Intervention
Ezza-Effium Carnage: Odah, Awo Others Vow For Peace, Tender Public Apology To Ebonyi Govt
Councilor Hails Adamawa ALGON Chair Over Devt Strides
*TRIBUNE*
Herders’ influx: What is South South doing
FG, ASUU agree to resolve areas creating tension
Ganduje renovates Yoruba community mosque in Kano
Nigerians spend over N1trn annually on security ‘ Kenny Martins
Science minister hails Kano govt for scientific innovation
Anambra 2021: SDP opens campaign office in Awka, asks aspirants to obtain nomination forms
An eventful life tells inspirational stories ‘ Osinbajo
Sokoto LG poll: Nine political parties sign peace accord
Buhari renews Okoh’s tenure as BPE DG
NGO donates medical equipment to Kuje, Gwagwalada general hospitals
Nigeria records 97 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,275
Two months after becoming president at 78, Joe Biden says he plans to run again in 2024
Aftermath South-West’s ban on open grazing, influx of herders worries South-South states
*SPORTS*
AFCON 2021: Eagles Target Three Points Against Squirrels In Cotonou – New NIgerian
10 debutants and impactful changes – New-look India makes a comeback – Goal
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles battle for first position with Benin – Vanguard
Wrestling Federation Announces Strong Team For Olympic Qualifiers – New NIgerian
2021 Masters Spectators Won’t Need to Register Negative COVID-19 Tests – Bleacher Report
33′ Export Lager charges team to win on two-fronts – The Sun
5-Star ATH Malaki Starks Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Clemson – Bleacher Report
500 golfers storm Ikoyi Club for Polaris Bank Unity Cup – New Telegraph
76ers’ Doc Rivers: Dwight Howard, Montrezl Harrell ‘Clowns’ for Altercation – Bleacher Report
Adeneye highlights the thrills in Abeokuta Golf Course – Guardian
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles camp bubbles for Squirrels, Crocodiles – Daily Times
Afcon 2022 qualifiers: Daka double not enough as Mahrez-less Algeria hold Zambia – Goal
AFCON qualifier: Aribo, Balogun ruffled by ‘unusual’ travel route – The Sun
AFCON QUALIFIERS Burkina Faso Qualify for Cameroon 2021 with One Game to Spare – Thisday
Ashleigh Barty fights back in third set to reach Miami Open third round – Yahoo
*NEW NIGERIAN*
Soldiers, Police Take Over Adamawa Poly As Students Protest
Avoid Fake News Or Face Prosecution, Zamfara Govt Warn Journalists
Re: Nigerian Media ‘Obsessed With Bad News’
Nigeria’s COVID-19 Update: 97 New Cases, Total 162,275
VC, Other Management Staff Of Federal University GUSAU Receive AstraZeneca Vaccine
2023: Kwara Lawmakers Move Against Senator Ajadi
Expert Says Inadequate Scientific Capacities Affecting Biotech Uptake In Africa
Police Arrests Man Over Theft Of Police Bike During EndSARS Protest
AFCON 2021: Eagles Target Three Points Against Squirrels In Cotonou
Maran Honours Lagos NUJ Chairman At Reception Lecture
House Wife Kills Rival In Minna
Defence Chieftain Seeks Collaboration With NIS On Intelligence Sharing
JIFORM Seeks MOU With Malaysia Institute For Journalists’ Career Devt
ABU To Benefit From Projects Worth N1bn From Abdulsamad Africa Foundation
Fayemi, Ekiti Assembly, Bamidele, Alawe Mourn Senator Olowoporoku
Education: Kaduna Govt Advocates Public Private Partnership
Fayemi, Ekiti APC Hail Bamidele’s Emergence As Leader Of Southern Senators Forum
Ekiti Assembly Bye-Election Killings: PDP Demands Justice, Warns Govt Against Interference
New Councils: Fayemi Receives Committee Report On LCDAs Creation
Nigeria Can’t Be Left Behind In Protecting Women – Gbajabiamila
NSCDC Nabs 3 Oyo Govt Officials Over Stealing Of 70 Bags Of COVID-19 Palliatives
Nigerians Deserve Police Force They Can Trust — Gbajabiamila
Gombe Rice Pyramid: Buhari Flags-off North East Rice Cultivation Programme
2019 Electoral Fraud: Akwa Ibom Court Jails University Don
Lagos CP Sacks DPO, Others Over Illegal Detention
Kaduna’s IGR Has Tripled To Over N50bn – el-Rufai
Bandits Kill Nine In Birnin Gwari, Giwa LGAs
IFAD-VCDP To Boost Financial Status Of Cassava Farmers In Taraba
World TB Day: Lagos Gov’s Wife Highlights Commitment to Eradicating Scourge
Jigawa Retirees Get N1.4bn Gratuity, Pension
Women In Kaduna Capable Of Holding Decision Making Positions – Deputy Governor
Operation Tura Takaibango: Be Watchful, Remain Aggressive, GOC Advises Troops
Group condemns Tinubu’s visit, donation in Katsina
World Will Be Better Off With Female Leadership – UN Women
Ebonyi Indigenes Raise Alarm Over Fresh Killings In Effium Community
Human Rights Lawyer Demands Release Of 26 Bureau De Change Operators
323 Bauchi Elected Councilors Back Gov Bala’s Stewardship
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccines, Safe – Gov Makinde
Bauchi Principal’s Arrest: Lecturer Backs Shutting Down Of School By Commissioner
Impersonation: Court Convicts Two Fake EFCC Operatives, Eight Others In Abeokuta
Wrestling Federation Announces Strong Team For Olympic Qualifiers
Plateau Hails Reps Over Approval For Establishment Of Orthopaedic Hospital, Medical Centre In Jos
Ijede-Itumaga Road Will Be Ready In May, Sanwo-Olu Assures
Anambra Set To Kick Off Reformed Revenue Collection
Adamawa ALGON Chair Receives Accolades For Devt Strides
*PUNCH*
Morris’ Nigeria switch not concluded ‘Brown
Lagos gives Catholic mission four hectares of land
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
*LEADERSHIP*
Bandits Kill 13 In Kaduna, Sokoto
Nigeria’s Multi-city Beach Cleanup Initiative Gets Governance Board
Police Set For Digital Tracking Of Stolen Property
Passengers, Workers Applaud New Security Arraignment In Airports
36 Kaduna Civil Servants Graduate From DLAT Programme
Teenage Girl Stabs Cousin To Death Over Cellphone
Tinubu To Chair Arewa House 2021 Annual Lecture
My Vaccination Story
Still On Nigeria’s Cyber Law
One Dies, 30 Hospitalised As Suspected Meningitis Hits Sokoto School
India Bans Export Of COVID-19 Vaccine
BPE’s DG Okoh Gets Second Term
FG Releases N288bn For COVID-19 Intervention Programmes
*BLUEPRINT*
Brig. ‘ Gen Ishaq sworn in as Borno’s adviser on security affairs
As speculations tickens over Tinubu’s presidential bid: Fayemi says no room for aspirants above 60 yrs in 2023
Kyari to consumers: Be prepared, N120bn fuel subsidy monthly no longer sustainable
FUGA: Group renovates office for new VC
$1.3M cash recovered in Ex-Air Chief house tendered as exhibit
COVID-19: Group clears air on Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, urges citizens to support NPCDA’s efforts
Minister reveals when NASS will pass PIB, justifies fuel import from Niger Republic
Nigeria’s TB burden
New $1.3 billion fertilizer plant ready in months ‘ Buhari
Expo 2021: As RMRDC clinches overall prize via talc
Dare, Yakmut, Ekeji, Obi for football business forum
FG targets 7,000MW electricity generation in 2 years
Comoros make history, qualify for first ever AFCON
*AUTHENTIC NEWS DAILY*
Deputy Governor Says Women In Kaduna Capable Of Holding Decision Making Positions
Tinubu’s Visit, Donation In Katsina: Group Condemns Act
Re: Nigerian Media ‘Obsessed With Bad News’
Kwara Lawmakers Move Against Senator Ajadi Ahead 2023
Inadequate Scientific Capacities Affecting Biotech Uptake In Africa – Expert
Gombe Rice Pyramid: Buhari Commends Governor Inuwa for Keying Into FG’s Agricultural Revolution
Operation Tura Takaibango: GOC Urges Troops To Be Watchful, Remain Aggressive
UN Women Says World Will Be Better Off With Female Leadership
Ebonyi Indigenes Raise Alarm Over Fresh Killings In Effium Community, Seek Buhari’s Urgent Intervention
Ezza-Effium Carnage: Odah, Awo Others Vow For Peace, Tender Public Apology To Ebonyi Govt
Councilor Hails Adamawa ALGON Chair Over Devt Strides
*TRIBUNE*
Herders’ influx: What is South South doing
FG, ASUU agree to resolve areas creating tension
Ganduje renovates Yoruba community mosque in Kano
Nigerians spend over N1trn annually on security ‘ Kenny Martins
Science minister hails Kano govt for scientific innovation
Anambra 2021: SDP opens campaign office in Awka, asks aspirants to obtain nomination forms
An eventful life tells inspirational stories ‘ Osinbajo
Sokoto LG poll: Nine political parties sign peace accord
Buhari renews Okoh’s tenure as BPE DG
NGO donates medical equipment to Kuje, Gwagwalada general hospitals
Nigeria records 97 new COVID-19 infections, total now 162,275
Two months after becoming president at 78, Joe Biden says he plans to run again in 2024
Aftermath South-West’s ban on open grazing, influx of herders worries South-South states
*SPORTS*
AFCON 2021: Eagles Target Three Points Against Squirrels In Cotonou – New NIgerian
10 debutants and impactful changes – New-look India makes a comeback – Goal
2021 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles battle for first position with Benin – Vanguard
Wrestling Federation Announces Strong Team For Olympic Qualifiers – New NIgerian
2021 Masters Spectators Won’t Need to Register Negative COVID-19 Tests – Bleacher Report
33′ Export Lager charges team to win on two-fronts – The Sun
5-Star ATH Malaki Starks Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Clemson – Bleacher Report
500 golfers storm Ikoyi Club for Polaris Bank Unity Cup – New Telegraph
76ers’ Doc Rivers: Dwight Howard, Montrezl Harrell ‘Clowns’ for Altercation – Bleacher Report
Adeneye highlights the thrills in Abeokuta Golf Course – Guardian
AFCON 2021: Super Eagles camp bubbles for Squirrels, Crocodiles – Daily Times
Afcon 2022 qualifiers: Daka double not enough as Mahrez-less Algeria hold Zambia – Goal
AFCON qualifier: Aribo, Balogun ruffled by ‘unusual’ travel route – The Sun
AFCON QUALIFIERS Burkina Faso Qualify for Cameroon 2021 with One Game to Spare – Thisday
Ashleigh Barty fights back in third set to reach Miami Open third round – Yahoo
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