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*THE NATION*

Gumi: not our peace

NCC chief Danbatta to deliver The Bullion lecture

Uzodinma and Orlu invasion

Amaechi: Work on Eastern rail to begin in March

Reps query AG over N2.2tr in DMOs budget

This is Lagos of my dream

28 policemen killed in three months

How vaccines can end pandemic

DAWN commission decries influx of arms

Okorocha slams Ohakim, Iwu, other stakeholders at parley with Uzodimma

Yobe shuts schools

CAN opposes negotiation with bandits

Asset managers to supervise N15tr infraCorp

APC, PDP in silent battle for succession in Kaduna

Rivers council polls mirrors division in PDP

Jakande was conscientious, meticulous as governor, says former Speaker

Celebrities mourn as popular music producer, Dokta Frabz dies

Hyundai hits market with Grand i10, Kona

Peugeot unveils new brand identity

Few safe havens as equities lose N1.36tr in February

SEC to develop enabling regulation for digital assets

Southwest GDP worth over $80b, says Odua Investment

COVID-19 changes spending priorities for airports, airlines

Economy depends on recovering manufacturing

SEC takes over DEAP Capital after boards forced resignation

African Energy Chamber focuses on attracting direct investors to Africa

Agric gets boost as Valency Agro Nigeria raises N5.12b

*VANGUARD*

Arrest of Ganduje’s aide: PDP Reps’ caucus accuses Buhari of breaching democratic ethos

DSS arrested Tanko-Yakassai over issues beyond expression of opinion ‘ PRO

EndSARS: Kingsley Moghalu advises Nigerian youth to get involved in politics

Bandits kill 7 persons in Kaduna

AfCFTA will stem illegal mining ‘ FG

Legal aid council receives 45 cases in 1 month

Bandits kill 7 persons in Kaduna

Obasanjo lauds Kogi Gov Bello for good governance, tackling insecurity

NNPC says no plan to increase petrol price, cautions against panic buying

CSO calls for release of Yakasai

Capacity building for tanker drivers is bringing sanity on roads ‘ FRSC Lagos Sector Commander

Gov Emmanuel donates land for proposed Air Traffic School

PDP advices Bawa to restore professionalism in EFCC

Bandits kill 7 persons in Kaduna

APC chieftain urges security agencies to end kidnappings of children

STOCKFISH: Importers appeal to CBN to lift ban on forex

S’West PDP youths slam Arapaja over attack on Fayose

The era of rule by force of arms is over

Need to avoid ‘vaccine nationalism

Clamp down on bandits now’ NAS tasks Buhari

APC chieftain urges security agencies to end kidnappings of children

Arrest of Ganduje’s aide: PDP Reps’ caucus accuses Buhari of breaching democratic ethos

PDP postpones purchase of forms for Anambra governorship primaries

PDP disqualifies 41 chairmanship aspirants for LG polls in Oyo

PDP group faults selection process for planned Oyo LG polls

APC sweeps 17 councils in Yobe LG elections

March 6 LG polls: Okowa’s aide drums support for PDP

Nigeria’s Digital Switchover: Fresh missteps loom

McIlroy, Thomas to dress in red and black in honour of Woods

Aviation and Destiny

Nigeria’s insecurity: Definitions & classifications

God has not forgotten you

Raging Nigerian war: Fulani against the rest

COVID-19: Nigeria to take delivery of 3.92 doses of Astrazeneca vaccine

Primary Healthcare workers suspend strike in Bayelsa

Police nab 3 suspected cultists in Anambra

*THISDAY*

CBN Calls for Greater Policy Coordination to Support Economic Recovery

FG Mulls Policy to Earmark Procurement Contracts for Women

FBNQuest Raises Target Price of Zenith Bank on Improved Results

Africa Prudential Plc Appoints Zubaida Rasheed Director

Greenwich Merchant Bank Appoints Rotimi MD/CEO

NSEs Demutualisation will Strengthen Investor Confidence

Seplat Boss Identifies Gas as Catalyst for Economic Growth

Onyeagwu: Why SMEs Find it Difficult to Secure Bank Lending

Breaking Down the Access, Seplat Debt Debacle

Stanbic IBTC Offers Low-Interest Agric Loans

Ruogang: Lekki Port Key to Bridging Gap in Nigerias Maritime Infrastructure

WACT Enhances Service Delivery with New Equipment

APM Terminals Apapa Boosts Operation with Additional Gantry Cranes

MTN Foundation Donates Equipment to Primary Health Centres

NIPC to Engage Staff over Industrial Action

AIbom Moves to Sanitise Miners, Dredgers Activities

Agriculture Will Boost SWest Annual GDP to $80bn

NYSC Member Wins Car in Access Bank Promo

IBEDC Assures of Improved Power Supply to Ibadan Community

SDGs: UN Calls for Blueprint to Tackle Illicit Financial Practices

Ellah Lakes Partners Ekiti, to Engage Youths in Agribusiness

Facebook Partners JA Nigeria on Digital Marketing Skills

Report Urges Organisations to Develop Crisis Management Plan

Experts Task Experiential Marketing Companies on Tax, Pension Compliance

Between Labour and Opposition to Deregulation

Allied Air Takes Delivery of Africas First B737-800 Freighter

Hero Brand Unveils New Campaign

Trader Wins N10m in Lotto

No Oil Spill at Abiteye, Utonana Fields

Inherent Issues, Intrigues and Permutations of APC Registration

Why Akeredolu is in a Hurry to Succeed

Recovery from Recession: Too Early to Rejoice

National Principals Cup Back to Stay, Says Dare

NPFL: Dakkada in Stunning Comeback Win against Kano Pillars

Fulham Miss Chance to Climb out of Drop Zone at Crystal Palace

NBA: Utah Jazz Back to Winning Ways Against Orlando Magic

CALENDAR OF CALAMITIES

Good Thing They Didnt Come Second

CAF PRESIDENCY RACE: Pinnick Backs Motsepe to Win Overwelmingly

Moses Downcast over Penalty Miss, Red Card

*PUNCH*

Delisting: 11Plc says minority shareholders may keep shares

Fuel queues spread over looming price hike

Sterling Bank introduces savings scheme on digital platform

Terminal operator, workers resume activities after three-day strike

LASG solicits real estate professionals support

Senate lauds NIMASA DG

UK property market records 35.5m house price gap

IMF, World Bank to combat climate risks

PDP berates Ngige, Uzodimma over seen, unforeseen forces comments

APC should outlive Buharis tenure Chairmanship aspirant

PDP members allege plot to impose Oyo LG candidates

Uzodimmas desperate political applicants attacking me Okorocha

Stock investors lose N1.37tn in one month

MTN Nigeria profit rises, revenue hits N1.35tn

Fuel queues spread over looming price hike

NRC plans 16 trips along Lagos-Ibadan rail line

UPDATED: Controversy surrounds Zamfara students release

Terminal operator, workers resume activities after three-day strike

Reps demand documents on N2.2tn foreign, domestic debts utilisation

Nigeria begins documentation of onion exports

Shell to boost Nigerias domestic gas plan

Surveyors ask FG to update Nigerias survey map

We wont repeat oil sector mistakes in mining FG

LAWMA seeks judiciary support to prosecute offenders

Nigeriansll be shocked by those behind schoolgirls abduction, says Matawalle

Govt moves against abuse, trading on highways

NPHCDA allays fear over COVID-19 vaccine storage

Nigerians mobilise support for pangolin conservation

APC, PDP disagree over mass defections in Ekiti

Ill join 2023 presidential race if insecurity continues Okupe

Okorocha alleges assassination attempt of hospitalised son-in-law

There were plots to kidnap my children during consolidation Soludo

Capacity, not zoning should decide Ayades successor

LG poll: Omo-Agege woos non-indigenes for APC

Parties fight over Delta PDP N5m largesse

Sacked Gandujes aide denied access to lawyer, family Father

JAMB to announce sale of 2021/2022 form next week

Buharis aide knocks Emmanuel, senators on Cross River projects

Ganduje shuts five health training institutions in Kano

Police may arraign Ogun deputy speaker for violent conduct

Incitement: Embattled Kano cleric faces scholars in debate Sunday

PDP cautions new EFCC boss against abuse of power

Tinubu, Buhari werent arrested for demanding Jonathans resignation Falana

Duke, Kwankwaso, Saraki to inaugurate Rivers projects

Group alleges Delta speaker blew N1.6bn on vehicles

Tension as NASC moves to review lopsided appointments

Amotekun arrests suspected ram thief in Osun

On FGs new nationwide CCTV project

Man petitions Akeredolu over alleged misconduct of ex-AG

Mai Tangale: Danjuma group demands installation of winner

Mohammed revokes N75m contract awarded to associate

I survived three impeachments as Kalus deputy Abaribe

Oil firm seeks host communities support

Rector denies corruption allegation, ready to face EFCC

40 FCT suspects to face prosecution for car theft, robbery

Technologyll solve farmers, herders clashes FUNAAB VC

Ekiti community pledges 100-hectare land for FUOYE medical college

Invading bandits killed seven in Kaduna fresh attack Commissioner

Odi massacre: Diri hails Jonathan for rebuilding destroyed community

*NEW TELEGRAPH*

Mother of six appeals eviction from matrimonial home

Insecurity: Bandits attack Katcha LGA, abduct 3 persons

PDP Reps calls for immediate release of Yakassi by DSS

NNPC debunks March fuel price increase

Insecurity: It seems Buhari doesn’t care about Nigerians ‘ Catholic bishop

Fuel pump price may drop to N100 ‘ Presidential Aide

NANS urges FG to declare abductors of students terrorists

Education is bedrock for nation building ‘ Jonathan

COVID-19: Nigeria to receive 4m doses of vaccine Tuesday

Australia’s AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to start March 8 after first 300,000 doses arrive

UNICEF condoles with family of Benjamin, killed Kagara student

Again, army snubs Lagos #EndSARS panel

Emefiele: Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude in naira

China still Nigeria’s most preferred import destination despite COVID-19

Vagrants take over desolate, vandalised Eastern railways

FRSC chief orders clampdown on rickety vehicles nationwide

Hope on end to Apapa gridlock as e-truck call-up starts

Reaching out to people is success secret in real estate business ‘PWAN boss

Hyundai IONIQ 5 redefines electric mobility lifestyle

Insecurity threatens education, agriculture, says Alozie

Why I want to govern Anambra, by Nwawuo

I’m resolving Abia’s infrastructural challenges ‘Ikpeazu

It’s myopic to say Makinde is inexperienced, says Adisa

Heralding Buhari’s feats

Serie A: Milan beat Roma to maintain pressure on Inter

EPL: Liverpool hit 7,000th goal in win over Blades

EPL: Penalty controversy as Chelsea, Man United play dour draw

EPL: Quick fire Spurs cruise past Burnley

EPL: Arsenal gun down Foxes

Chinese football in disarray as champions Jiangsu FC cease operations

America’s Cup races postponed after Auckland lockdown

Euro roundup: Leipzig battle back from two goals down to beat Gladbach

EPL: Tuchel stakes unbeaten record against Ole’s United

Bunmi Alabi launches first book to mark 40th birthday

Majek Fashek’s manager, Uzo drops music video, ‘Celebrate

Naomi unveils video for inspirational single, ‘Boss: Oga at the Top

Mudashiru Obasa decorated with chieftaincy title

Florence Ita Giwa experiences unusual Bbirthday anniversary

High expectation as Peter Obafemi plans befitting burial for mum

I advocate for government to subsidise sanitary pads ‘Momoh Saadatu, MEGN winner

Malarial tones 5: Enemy within

Bunmi Alabi launches first book to mark 40th birthday

*THE SUN*

Amnesty to bandits: How Buhari’s pronouncement doused tension

Tukura, Obanikoro, others call for more youths activeness in politics

Fayose on his way from PDP to APC, Ambassador Arapaja alleges

Enugu APC lauds 2019 guber aspirant for his financial support

Yobe gives certificates to local poll’s winners

PDP Ebonyi Crisis: Multiple petitions surfaces against Court officials

Uzodinma/Okorocha rift over 2023 ‘ Northern Youth, Elders

Ofili races to new African 200m indoor record

Arsenal Golf and Country Club inducts Sen. Onyewuchi

Olajide Omotayo sets African record at WTT in Qatar

CAFCC: Enyimba to face Ahli Benghazi in Libya

National Principals Cup back to stay ‘Dare

Impressive Okoye ‘chops’ 2 goals

Sirawoo dedicates Sportsman Award to Gov Wike, SWAN

Kogi Gov rallies support for Eguavoen, Okocha, Taribo, others

NNL working closely with clubs, others on welfare of players, officials

Road Safety FC beat K & G Shekarau to record their first win

W’Bank withdraws funding for fossil fuel projects

Sylva announces new dates for NIPS 2021

SEC’Oando dispute: Shareholders renew calls for truce

Gas business responsible for Seplat’s sustainability ‘Brown

NSE to partner FIRS on financial reporting

Day 1: E-call up suffers delay, as truck transit park remains empty

Banks to increase agric loans to 10% ‘Emefiele

StarTimes begins Easter promo today

Group pledges support for Kano rice factory workers

Automobile workers seeks Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over unlawful eviction, oppression

Kaduna: Bandits kill 7, injure 1 in two LGAs

2020/21 admissions: JAMB, institutions set June 15 deadline

Change of service chiefs not solution Iwuanyanwu

Bishop Chukwuma hits Buhari for handling situation with kid gloves

Ethnicity, religious biases fueling insecurity NAssembly

Rumble in NAssembly over alleged lopsided promotions

Feru land dispute: Obasanjos name never used for transactions

His arrest over issues beyond expression of opinion DSS

Yobe youths call for replacement of Bunis ADC

Resisting deregulation dangerous for economic growth, experts warn

99% of battles we fight are useless

BANDITRY IS ENEMY ACTION

No hope in South-East governors

Between Labour and the opposition to deregulation

NYSC: HANDSHAKES IN A TIME OF COVID-19

Kagara abduction and matters arising

Checking rising cases of bank fraud

*GUARDIAN*

Ofili’s form excites hope ahead Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Rose to meet Dortmund as rivals eye cup chance in Bayern absence

National Principals Cup will boost Nigeria’s football development, says Dare

Three talking points from the Premier League

New gaming outfit Soloti promises best sports betting experience

Republican calls grow for US to boycott 2022 Olympics in China

Antetokounmpo’s 36 points power Bucks in fifth straight win

Solskjaer rages at penalty talk as Man United draw another blank

Former West Ham boss Roeder dies aged 65

Man City stride clear, Brighton pay the penalty amid refereeing chaos

The Nigerian marriage is not worth it

The iron lady of Geneva

Okonjo-Iweala leads Adesina, Oramah to rule the world of trade and commerce

AMCON and management of bad debts

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as DG of WTO

Professionals and rebuilding a broken nation

Playing safe

Joe Biden and global health

Banditry, sophistry and oratory

*TRIBUNE*

Akeredolu restates commitment to conducive business environment

NALDA harvests 25,000 litres of urine from 5,000 rabbits for fertiliser in Imo

Farmers seek FG support on dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector

Nigeria records 240 new COVID-19 infections, total now 155,657

ANALYSIS: One year after index case, Nigeria yet to meet COVID-19 testing target

FG to prioritise frontline healthcare workers as four million doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrive Tuesday

JAMB sets June 15 as deadline for 2020 admissions

Ellah Lakes shareholders to sell 25% stake

11 PLC to list on NASD after delisting from NSE

SEC vs Oando: Oando contest FHC judgment on struck out cases

Local’ tag for Nigerian enterprenuers neither encouraging nor good for business ‘ Oduntan

Wema Bank unveils corporate debit cards on ALAT for business platform

Open banking, changing traditional financial transactions ‘Expert

Emefiele says GDP growth still fragile, charges bank CEOs reset of economy

The Myanmar crisis

Operation No Food for Southern Nigeria

Leading PR professionals, business leaders headline maiden edition of Experiencing Public Relations

Investors lose N1.4trn as rising yields in FI takes toll on equities market

Can Cryptocurrency act as a Secure payment gateway for businesses

The Relevance of Cryptocurrency to the Modern Economic Structure

Inclusion of Cryptocurrency In Different Sectors

How is cryptocurrency affected by global political outlook

*SPORTS*

5-Star ATH Prospect Sam McCall Commits to FSU over Alabama, South Carolina – Bleacher Report

A-League season continues to surprise after another thriller suspends belief – Yahoo

Aguero will have to be at his best to play for Man City – Guardiola – Goal

Alan Bowman Transfers to Michigan from Texas Tech After Joe Milton’s Exit – Bleacher Report

Alan Shearer’s tribute to Glenn Roeder – BBC

America’s Cup races postponed after Auckland lockdown – New Telegraph

Antetokounmpo’s 36 points power Bucks in fifth straight win – Guardian

Arsenal Golf and Country Club inducts Sen. Onyewuchi – The Sun

Bale Scores Double In Tottenham’s 4-0 Win Over Burnley – Daily Independent

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

Blake: Id rather miss Olympics than take COVID-19 vaccine – Punch

BREAKING: Former Aston Villa scout Glenn Roeder Dies – Daily Independent

Buccaneers’ Tom Brady Says 2000 NFL Draft Report ‘Still Gets Me Fired Up – Bleacher Report

Bucks’ Jrue Holiday Discusses COVID-19 Diagnosis After Return vs. Clippers – Bleacher Report

CAF PRESIDENCY RACE: Pinnick Backs Motsepe to Win Overwelmingly – Thisday

CAFCC: Enyimba to face Ahli Benghazi in Libya – The Sun

CALENDAR OF CALAMITIES – Thisday

Call of Duty 2021: Atlanta FaZe’s Top Plays, Prize Money from Super Week – Bleacher Report

Came, saw and conquered’ – Mumbai City deservingly win the ISL League Winners Shield – Goal

Carlo Ancelotti rues Everton complacency against struggling teams – Yahoo

Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd: Solskjaer on United penalty claim – BBC

Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United: Blues’ goalscoring struggles are obvious – Thomas Tuchel – BBC

Chelsea vs Manchester United penalty decision divides Thomas Tuchel and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Yahoo

Chinese football in disarray as champions Jiangsu FC cease operations – New Telegraph

Collin Morikawa on Tiger Woods: ‘I Don’t Think We Say Thank You Enough – Bleacher Report

Collin Morikawa pays fitting tribute to Tiger Woods with victory in Florida – Yahoo

Collin Morikawa wins WGC-Workday Championship in Florida – BBC

Curtis Jones dedicates Liverpool goal to Alisson Becker’s late father – Yahoo

Dare: National Principals Cup Back To Stay – Complete Sports

Eddie Jones calls on England to ‘stick together and dig in’ after loss in Wales – Yahoo

England Rugby condemns abuse directed towards its players after defeat to Wales – Yahoo

England Rugby condemns online abuse directed towards its players after Wales Six Nations loss – Yahoo

England star Maro Itoje being ‘over-refereed’ argues Eddie Jones after penalties conceded in Wales defeat – Yahoo

EPL: Arsenal gun down Foxes – New Telegraph

EPL: Liverpool bounce back to beat Sheffield United – Punch

EPL: Liverpool hit 7,000th goal in win over Blades – New Telegraph

EPL: Man United frustrated by penalty row in Chelsea stalemate – Punch

EPL: Penalty controversy as Chelsea, Man United play dour draw – New Telegraph

EPL: Quick fire Spurs cruise past Burnley – New Telegraph

EPL: Tuchel stakes unbeaten record against Ole’s United – New Telegraph

Euro roundup: Leipzig battle back from two goals down to beat Gladbach – New Telegraph

Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Padres $330M Contract Details, Perks Revealed – Bleacher Report

Former LSU TE Arik Gilbert Decommits from Florida, Re-Enters Transfer Portal – Bleacher Report

Former West Ham boss Roeder dies aged 65 – Guardian

Former West Ham boss Roeder dies at 65 – Punch

Formula 1 declines Bahrain Covid-19 vaccination offer – BBC

Fulham Miss Chance to Climb out of Drop Zone at Crystal Palace – Thisday

Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 36 as Bucks Top Kawhi Leonard, Clippers in Thriller – Bleacher Report

Good Thing They Didnt Come Second – Thisday

Gordon Elliott: Trainer says dead horse photo is real – BBC

Gordon Hayward Ruled Out for Hornets vs. Kings with Hand Injury – Bleacher Report

He plays where I tell him!’ – Ancelotti turns deaf ear to Richarlison’s plea to lead Everton line – Goal

Home-based basketballers will get Olympic chance Ogunade – Punch

How to watch Juventus vs Porto, Dortmund vs Sevilla and other Champions League Round of 16 matches in India – TV, live stream, fixtures – Goal

Impressive Okoye ‘chops’ 2 goals – The Sun

Irv Cross, Former Eagles CB and CBS Broadcaster, Dies at Age 81 – Bleacher Report

Jaylen Brown Out for Celtics vs. Wizards with Knee Injury Described as Soreness – Bleacher Report

Jimmy Butler out for Heat vs. Hawks with Knee Injury as Tyler Herro Returns – Bleacher Report

Kaizer Chiefs player ratings after humiliating defeat to Wydad Casablanca – Goal

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