Headlines March 8 Headlines from Nigeria’s Major Newspapers
NATION
Truck drivers get 48hrs to vacate Lagos bridges
A soldier at work
Okah gets life sentence for Oct. 1 bombing
Herdsmen attacked Benue community during peace meeting, say police
Ibadan killing probe on course, say police
Imo, Oyo, Osun top JAMB candidates list
El-Rufai, Ganduje, Bello under fire over ‘attack on senators’
Police nab 63- year-old kidnap kingpin
Benefits of Divine shaking
Senators may override Buhari on Peace Corps Bill
Pupil ‘dies’ after taking enhancement drug
National Assembly passes NFIU Bill to save Nigeria, says Saraki
Alleged N21b diversion: EFCC, ex-Air Force chiefs yet to reach plea deal
Lagos charges two for selling properties under receivership
DSS arraigns alleged kidnapper of bank manager
Land Use Charge: Lagos govt faults ‘outrageous amount in circulation’
UPP condoles with ex-INEC boss Iwu over mum’s death
Court remands lawyers, Nwude in prison for ‘forgery’
AIESEC alumni Africa, Middle East to begin congress March 15
Fed Govt takes steps towards safer mining environment
‘Missing Osun student not with us’
Clerics laud leadership for unifying CAC
Buhari, Saraki, others mourn ex-governor Akwe-Doma
Court remands lawyers, Nwude in prison for ‘forgery’
How to end extremism, by group, cleric
NANS threatens Fayose over prolonged EKSU strike, others
DAILY TRUST
Kogi gov’s conduct threat to democracy — Senate
Centre launches anti-corruption toll-free line
Amaechi remains S’South anchor in Buharigov’t —Forum
Curfew as Mambilla violence spreads
*Airtel commends NCCovercall-masking sanctions
LEADERSHIP
Senate To Withold EFCC, BoI, 442 Others’ Budgets
Nigeria Exits Recession Fully
VANGUARD
Ambode, Adebutu Eulogise “teacher Of Teachers” Eniola Adigun
Electricity Firms Drag FG To Court Over N1 Trn Debt
GOLF: Torgah Leads At Eko Challenge Cup
New Make-up Firm Pledges To Open Factory In Nigeria
Access Bank Supports 2,200 Women In SMEs
2018 UTME: ATSO Debunks Oloyede’s Claims On Registration, Association
Ooni Unveils TV Show For Indigent Students, Poor Masses
How Television Knowledge, Movies Stole Youths’ Reading Culture – FVDI
27 African Youths Get Leadership Training
6 Injured As Hoodlums, Hard Currency Dealers Clash In Benin
FG To Nigerians: Use Our Cultural Diversity To Promote Peace
DPR Sanctions 31 Filling Stations Selling Above N145/L In Lagos
12-yr-old Boy Dies While Fishing With Friends In Ondo
Lagos Ndigbo Endorse Ambode For 2nd Term
Apapa/Oshodi Expressway: Traffic Chaos Stalls Self-help Road Rehabilitation Works
Election Dates, Sequence And Cycle
*Nigeria’s Economic Recovery Still Fragile – IMF
THE SUN
Zamfara: Dreaded armed bandit ‘Buharin Daji’ reportedly killed
Imo guber: APC‘ll lose if Okorocha field’s son in-law – Uwajimogu
Finalists emerge at Lagos Malta Guinness Maltavator challenge
IMF says Nigeria’s economy still vulnerable to oil shocks
FG orders full audit of Dana Air operations
SEC extends e-dividend registration
FDI: US-based company launches $7m food business in Nigeria
CBN earmarks 60% of N220bn MSMES fund for women-based programmes
Farming: Fake seed dealers risk 2 years jail –FG
Troyka Chairman, Shobanjo, bags Silverbird extraordinary business achievement award
Indonesia seeks FG’s cooperation to buy more crude
Finalists emerge at Lagos Malta Guinness Maltavator challenge
Heritage Bank extends agric campaign value chain to Lagos –Kano Summit
FG to deliver 24 housing units to Edo in December
SON DG unveils anti-bribery, good governance standards
GUARDIAN
Juventus stun Spurs as Dybala caps fightback
Boko Haram kills 10 in Nigerian attacks
War-scarred Sierra Leone picks president
Boko Haram kidnap raises school safety, education fears
Lula risks jail in coming weeks after Brazil court ruling
Strong aftershock as aid starts reaching quake-hit PNG
IS group calls on Muslims to immigrate to Afghanistan
Italy's Five Star leader celebrates poll triumph in hometown
Senate wants Buhari to rescind decision on Peace Corps Bill
Johansen urges Africa to pay serious attention to women football
Guardiola critical of much- changed City despite making last eight
Buhari receives FIFA World Cup trophy, Bobsleigh Olympic team
PSG's ambitions in tatters as Real Madrid's pedigree shows
Ruthless Real madrid's work is far from done
Mikel Obi, Moses head list of invitees for Poland, Serbia friendlies
Krispy Kreme make in-road to Nigeria with $7m investment
Tokyo stocks open lower on US politics
Investors worry over stagnation in prices of insurance stocks
*Stakeholders weigh cost of expulsion from Egmont Group
THISDAY
Assault on Archbishop: Ihedioha Wants Okorocha to Aplogise to Cleric
IPOB: We’ll Fight Ohanaeze if it Canvases Restructuring
Meningitis Kills 15 in Jigawa, Says Commissioner
‘With Collaborative Effort, Govt Can Achieve 30% Broadband Penetration’
House Asks CBN to Accept NIMC Number Slip as Statutory Document
NEPC Boss, Awolowo Resumes, Vows Accelerated Devt of Non-oil Sector
Communications Minister Backs Bayelsa State on ICT Human Capital Devt
Stanbic IBTC Harps on Digital Empowerment of Nigerian Youths
Canon Launches ‘Live for the Story’ Campaign, Photo Competition
Coolworld Unveils Energy Saving Electrical Appliances
TECNO Mobile Launches Smartphone Photography Master Class
Inlaks CEO Challenges Technology Drivers on Team Work
Dell EMC Expands Modern Protection Storage Portfolio
Poise Nigeria Receives CIBN’s Accreditation
ntel CEO to Speak on 4GLTE at NITRA Forum
Chams Plc Appoints Awosika Board Chairman
HMD Global Unveils Five New Nokia Phones
CELLCORE Unveils AI Solution for Lotto Players
Panadol Extra’s Marketing Campaign as Wake up Call
Union Bank Gets PCI DSS Recertification, ISO 27001 Certification
Ensure Insurance’ Cash Back Campaign Produces Winner
Addressing Broadband Challenges with 60GHz Spectrum
Glaucoma: The Imperative for Frequent Eye Checks
Juve Knocks out Spurs, Man City Through
Mikel, Joel Obi, Omeruo, 25 Others for Poland, Serbia Friendlies
WHO Calls for Action to Stem Rise in Hearing Loss
Abia Intensifies Effort to Save Children from Measles Attack
Europa: Wenger on the Brink ahead of Milan Clash
NAFDAC DG: Putting Drugs on Concurrent List will Cause Chaotic Drug...
Academy of Pharmacy Urges Govt to Retain Drugs on Exclusive List
NHEA Announces Call for Nominations for Healthcare Excellence Award
Groups Ask INEC to Ensure Persons with Special Needs Vote in...
Varsity Develops Probiotics Fermented Food “Ugba” to Boost Immune System
Saraki: Wellbeing Foundation Will Tackle Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Lagos Health Ministry Celebrates 25 Retired Staff
Ojuolape: Gender Equity’s Crucial for Devt
Lagos Dissociates Self from Fake Advertisement on School of Nursing Admission
Buhari Receives World Cup Trophy, CHAN Eagles
MFM FC Gains Slim 2-1 Advantage against Alger
Has Corruption Really Declined in Nigeria?
We’ve Trained over 100,000 Gainfully-employed Nigerians, Says ITF Boss
Lions Club District 404 Kicks Off National Measles Immunisation Campaign
Flour Mills of Nigeria PLC Unveils N50bn Sugar Estate in Niger...
FAIRER DEAL FOR NIGERIAN WOMEN
Igini: Debate Must Be Compulsory for All Candidates
SDGs: Orelope-Adefulire Canvasses for Zero Discrimination, Equality
Gender Equality…The Unfinished Business of Our Time
Of President Buhari and King David
As Buhari Visits, Plateau Hopes for Lasting Peace
*The Inside Story of Gold Mining
PUNCH
Non-submission of audited accounts: Senate threatens to withhold EFCC, others’ budgets
UNICEF honours Aisha Buhari
Terrorists may exploit Apapa gridlock to attack Lagos –Navy
Senate rejects bill proposing skirts for female corpers
Dogara salutes Osinbajo at 61
Learn from Ghanaian President, PDP tells Buhari
UNESCO paid 70% of Osun Groove road contract money – Omisore
Independence Day bombing: Court jails Charles Okah, co- conspirator for life
B’Haram: Police create three more commands in N’East
B’Haram, herdsmen’s attacks sign of internal aggression, says Fayose
N22.8bn fraud: Amosu, EFCC yet to agree on plea bargain terms
CBN must contain rising banking sector risks, says IMF
FG raises concern over air safety, probes Dana operations
VAIDS: 262 Nigerians paid N20bn in eight months, says Fowler
Indonesia eyes more Nigerian crude oil
CBN must contain rising banking sector risks, says IMF
FG raises concern over air safety, probes Dana operations
VAIDS: 262 Nigerians paid N20bn in eight months, says Fowler
*2019: We’ll assess all presidential candidates, say northern elders
TELEGRAPH
Strike: No going back on today’s protest, varsities’ workers insist
Scientists write off available prostate test, seek new diagnosis
2019: Kokori canvasses support for Ojougboh’s governorship ambition
Defaults in NHF payments hit N6.7trn in 5 years
‘Young people executed 39% of N56trn e-transfers in 2017’
Gusau Federal Varsity matriculates 1,425
Inter-house sports: Student takes Tramadol, dies
Academy of Pharmacy wants drugs retained on exclusive list
Two men arraigned for drinking in front of police station
Six injured as Hausa traders, hoodlums clash
GOD BLESS US