…Calls to scrap 1999 Constitution justified

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PUNCH

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Delta bloodbath: Gov meets Tinubu, NAssembly demand thorough probe

Court denies Kanu bail, SEast Reps demand end to trial

Edo Assembly demands CJs panel for Shaibus impeachment

Reps propose five-month bereavement leave for widows

Senate amends extradition law for offenders outside Commonwealth

Aiyedatiwa, group trade words over $180,000 bribery claim

Withheld salaries: FG meets SSANU, NASU today over strike

No mining licences without local value addition Alake

LAGESC arrests 63 for crossing highways, trading on streets

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JAMB, Osun CBT centre owner clash over accreditation

Tinubu writes Reps, seeks improved pay for judges

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APC fixes N50m for Ondo gov forms

Stop loading humans on top of goods, FRSC warns truck drivers

Calls to scrap 1999 Constitution justified

Tinubu, save Nigeria from escalating banditry

Subsidy removal: FG, states, LGs allocations hit N10.14tn

Power station collapses, blackout hits Abuja, Kogi

FID on $25bn Nigeria-Morocco pipeline for Dec Kyari

NCDMB reiterates commitment to research

Terminal operator inaugurates freight station at Onne Port

Lagos partners stakeholders on zero carbon emissions

Senate confirms Alade AMCON boss

Stride Rite 360 Boy’s Ethan Sneaker

Providus Bank promotes creatives

Planning destination wedding on budget

Minister to speak at finance forum

Savannah Energy to acquire Nigerian unit of Chinas Sinopec

Parallex Bank opens Uyo branch

3% growth rate may double poverty level by 2050

REDAN-FCT appoints vice-chairman

Transcorp Hotels appoints AGF non-executive director

MTN, GTCO, NB drag down equity market by N62bn

Bolt launches driver partner recognition programme

Shareholders excited as Zenith Bank appoints Umeoji first female GMD

Senate extends 2023 supplementary budget implementation to June

Promote exports to tackle forex crisis, Obaseki tells FG

Pan African Towers appoints Badru CFO

PR practitioners to examine conflict management

Support renewable aviation fuel production, IATA tells govts

Implement minimum wage payment now, PENGASSAN tells SWest govs

Two die in Ogun cult clash

Foundation begins Ramandan feeding scheme

Mutual funds slow growth worries capital market players

NIM, NEPC collaborate on work ethics

Golf: 80 players vie for N20m in Custodian Classic

Paris Olympics: D’Tigress to play Australia, Canada, France

Spot on: Nnadozie Europe’s No.1 penalty kick stopper

Finidi in high spirits ahead first Eagles task

Amusan eyes third African Games title

Nworu: Rugby kid with big dreams

Why Napoli ruled out Osimhen from Eagles friendlies

Friendlies: Eagles camp bubbles, 22 players arrive, Osayi-Samuel expected

Enoh hails wrestlers after continued dominance in Egypt

Anyanacho turns bronze to gold in Ghana

Women UCL: Chelsea hammer Ajax, Lyon beat Benfica

Why Turkish FA may not punish Osayi-Samuel

Plaudits for Osayi-Samuel after Turkey free-for-all

Unveiling the crisis of prison congestion

How to prevent school abductions

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THE NATION

Soldiers killing: No one left in community, says governor

Interest rate takes centre stage as CBN MPC meets

42,000mt of grains being shared to states, says Agriculture minister

Okugbaja family produces next monarch 160 years after

Overdraft to Fed Govt: Senate grills CBN chiefs

Zenith Bank appoints Adaora Umeoji first female GMD/CEO

Shaibus impeachment: Edo Assembly directs CJ to raise seven-member panel to probe petition

Violence will cease in Southeast after my release, says Nnamdi Kanu

Moves on to drive vessel traffic to Onne, Warri, Calabar ports

Health minister, perm sec get 72 hours to explain unaccounted $300m anti-malaria funds

Edun, UNDP seek efforts to tackle development challenges

Off-season polls: Only six parties submitted nomination forms in Edo six days to deadline, says INEC

Tinubu writes Reps, seek passage of Bill to improve judicial officers welfare

Senate honours Olubadan with one-minute silence

How Jandor frustrated PDP/LP plot against APC in Lagos

Akeredolu never endorsed any aspirant

PDP accepts APCs challenge to probe Adelekes govt

Adeleke seeks Assemblys approval to change state logo

Ex-Timesman elected printers president

Police rescue reporters from court over threat

Speaker urges Nigerians to pray for Tinubu, others

Same sex marriage against humanity, says Sheikh Ahmed

Monarch seeks support for Tinubus economic polices

Imo poll dispute: INEC explains delay in release of election materials

Crescent Schools founders postpone N8.6b fundraising

Governors wives seek end to mental health stigma among women

Senate passes NYSC Trust Fund Bill

LPs attack on Reps Caucus tactless, uncharitable, says Caucus Leader

The mystery of mass abductions

Haiti in trouble again

TV name runner; murdered military; school security

Marrying Lateef Adedimeji came with insults

Muonagor seeks financial assistance as health worsens

Remi Aluko advocates adaptation to digital era in Fuji music

I draw inspiration from thespians, says Winnerman Utomi

Funsho Adeolu prays as Solade, Ibrahim Chatta hail Tee Famous

Bishop XL takes Afrobeat gospel to Tokyo

Pension complaints and solutions

Non-Interest Fund hits N54.27b in pension assets

Obasanjo surprised at CPS growth

PTAD: Resolving pensioners issues

What has PTAD achieved in nine years

Linkage Assurance records 26% growth

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OH Mobilitys chairman Akindele teams up with EcoFlow to tackle power challenges

THISDAY

BRINGING THE JUDICIARY TO RIDICULE

Nigerias Lack of Production Capacity Attracting Global Disrespect

LESSONS FROM THE UNDERSEA CABLE CUTS

A NEW ERA IN NNPCL

NIGERIA SHOULD DEFEND ITS DEFENDERS

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NUBI Educational Boss Urges Govt to Attract Diasporans for Development

NAL Celebrates Tinubus Investiture as Academy of Sciences Grand Patron

UNEA 6: How Minister of State for Environment, Salako Showcased Nigeria to the World.

Current Forex Scarcity Presents Challenges, Potential Opportunities for Construction, Says NIOB

Lontor Hi-Tech Development Company Launches Green Air Conditioners, Other Products

Zenith Insurance Paid N5bn Claims in 2023

Credit Management Professionals Charged on Transparent Credit Appraisal

Oyetola: FG Poised to Increase Eastern Ports Vessel Traffic

Glovo Partners Visa to Empower Growth-minded SMEs

CISI Nigeria Members Parley on Benefits of Infrastructure Financing

Bagudu Urges IFAD to Boost Investments in Agriculture

Stock Market Drops by 0.11% on Profit-taking in MTN, 22 Others

Northern, Southern Senators Seek Peace after Ningis Suspension

Gburugburu: Celebrating Rare Pacifist @ 60

Supply Chain Expert Brokers African Mineral Partnership to Boost US Tech Firms

Finidi George Demands Full Support from Backroom Staff

Nigerian Chess Community Mourns Odegas Death

Falconets Goodto Retain Games Gold, Says Danjuma

Nigeria Denied Sprint Gold as Itsekiri, Olajide Settle for Silver, Bronze

Law Week Activities to Prepare Students for Future Responsibilities, Says Dean

Career Fair: Babcock VC Tasks Graduating Students on Creating Opportunities

Sotunsa: Brain Drain Can be a Blessing to Africa if Well Managed

DAILY TRUST

Ondo govship: APC fixes primary for April 25, pegs forms at N50m

INEC laments rising costs, disruptions from acrimonious primaries, waivers for defectors

Buharis ex-aide slams Obi for breaking Ramadan fast with Muslims

Impeachment: Edo Assembly directs CJ to raise panel against dep gov

Ningis constituents ask court to nullify suspension

Land dispute led to killing of soldiers in Delta community leader

Kwara to take HPV vaccine to secondary schools

605 drug users arrested, 81 convicted in Ogun

Police rescue kidnap victim, recover arms in Edo

Man jailed 15 months for stealing Qurans from Abuja Mosque

Reps pass N1.28trn FCT budget, urge diligent implementation

How tenant allegedly used AIGs name to extort millions of naira from landlord

Police rescue kidnap victim, recover arms in Edo

LASTMA finds 14 officers guilty of corruption, misconduct

Police arrest driver with 11 wraps of Indian hemp in Edo

Wike scores FCT council chairs low, threatens to seize councils 10% IGR

Father in court for flogging own child with wire

6 yahoo boys sent to prison in Kwara

2 siblings die in Bauchi inferno, another burnt to death by mob

Chickenpox claims many lives in Abuja community

500 Kaduna widows empowered with N37m business grant

Transcorp Power appoints Chiedu Odita as non-executive director

CBN fixes Monday for 294th MPC meeting

Transcorp hotels appoints accountant as general non-executive director

Manufacturers must focus on consumers rights Dangote

Ali Pate to deliver keynote speech at NDFF 2024 Conference

Adaora emerges Zenith Banks first female GMD

Saudi Aramco CEO says world should abandon fantasy of phasing out oil

Dust over qualification of Nimet DG

Courtois suffers new knee injury in training

Man Utd teenager Mainoo gets first England call-up

African Games: Nigeria win 7 more medals to maintain second position

Kwara para-athletes protest over unfulfilled promises

James dazzles as Chelsea put one foot in UWCL semi-finals

Finidi leads Super Eagles as interim coach

NEW TELEGRAPH

Alleged Contract To Family: PDP Replies APC, Says Stop Fabricating Lies Against Adeleke

Marine/Blue Economy Minister Assures University Of Lokoja Of Assistance

Senate Probes Killing Of Military Personnel In Delta

Court Orders Police To Release Belongings Of Saint Mienpamo

Alleged Contract To Family: PDP Replies APC, Says Stop Fabricating Lies Against Adeleke

Lack Of Interest In Health Insurance Affecting Childs Mortality UNICEF

Lagos Assembly To Hold Public Hearing On Land Grabbing

SEast Reps Members Kick As Court Reject Nnamdi Kanus Bail Request

Salako Emerges CIPPON New Leader

Africas Rising Debt Profile Suffocating Workers, Trade Unions Laments

NAssembly Engages FG On Solution On Food Crisis

Stable Electricity: FG Seeks Increased Investment In Small Hydropower

Zenith Bank Appoints Adaora Umeoji As GMD/CEO

Diri, Sylva In Verbal War Over Killing Of Soldiers In Okuama Community

Savannah Energy Acquires 49% Stake In Stubb Creek Oi Field In AIbom

Eagles Job: Ex-Cameroon coach favoured as Guardiolas former assistant applies

BBNaija: Angel Reacts To Breakup Rumours With Soma

Spyro Sends Strong Message To Men About Beautiful Women

World Poetry Day 2024: Celebrating Wole Soyinka @ 90

TRIBUNE

Bauchi Gov visits ailing Catholic Bishop

FrieslandCampina Nigeria partners with Kire Farms for agricultural development in Osun

See My World’ to premiere in Manchester, Lagos, Abuja

Osun: APC accuses Adeleke of awarding contracts to family members

FG, states, local governments shared N10.143trn in 2023 ‘NEITI

The Niger community clashes

UPDATED: Tinubu seeks Reps approval of new salaries for judicial officers

IPOB leader, Kanu, distances self from violence in South East

Delta Ambush: Killers of soldiers may be mercenaries, not Nigerians’Akpabio

Reps summon health minister, others over $300m anti-malaria contract scam

Nigerians react to economic condition of the country

Junk food marketing: social media strategies that work and that don’t

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7 tips to grow long and healthy nails

Ajaero vs Abure: Who blinks first

Yemi-Esan decorates newly promoted NSCDC officers

Reps to FG: Promote local production of Adire/Kampala fabrics in Nigeria

Ondo 2024: I’ll ensure continuity of Amotekun ‘ APC aspirant, Akinfolarin

Gov Diri flays Sylva over comment on slain soldiers in Delta

South-East Rep members kick as Court reject Kanu’s bail request

Kwara Assembly passes six bills, 30 motions in nine months

Delta killings: We never bargained for what happened ‘ Oborevwori

Senate observes one-minute silence in honour of Olubadan, Oba Balogun

2023: Atiku, NWC directed us to work for Rhodes-Vivour’s victory ‘ Lagos PDP forum

Delta killings: Senate orders investigation, as Oborevwori briefs Tinubu

MTN receives EDGE certificate for gender inclusion

Museum collection: An instrument of unity and sustainable development

I want to project African aesthetics, revive Nsibidi through arts ‘Okafor

Book review: Omeke’s guide makes parenting easy for all

Set up panel to investigate deputy gov, Edo Assembly orders Chief Judge

Firm canvasses affordable technology to drive business efficiency

Ndiomu hands over baton to Otuaro as Amnesty boss

ICRC lauds remarkable achievements at Calabar port

EARCOM tasks C’River LG chairmen on rural development

EU closes out ACT programme, disseminates results, lessons learnt

Send officials to Washington for talks on Rafah, Biden urgesNetanyahu

False King Charles death story spread by Russian media outlets

BLUEPRINT

Kogi group warns detractors to stay off Bellos cordial relationship with Tinubu

Wike presents FCT 2024 budget to joint NASS committees

Falconets good enough to retain African Games gold Danjuma

Sports Minister hails wrestling team, as athletes sweep medals at African Senior Championship

Enoh visits sick athlete, facilitates return to Nigeria

Osimhen out of Ghana, Mali friendlies

Nwabali, Iwobi, Bassey are early birds in Morocco, NFF confirms Finidi George

Aderinokun resumes as Head of Media, Public Relations at Access Bank

Bagudu urges Nigerian Economic Society to partner FG

Nestl Nigeria capital base dips over foreign exchange loss

Zenith Bank appoints first female GMD/CEO

Nigerian southern ports set to witness vessel traffic increase Oyetola

Equity market sustains bearish trend, sheds N62bn

RMRDC bags best anti-corruption compliant agency in 2023

Global money week: Financial inclusion peaks at 74% in 2023

Emefiele illegally signed billions of naira from Ways and Means loan Senate

FG begins distribution of 42,000mt free grains, to release 58,500mt rice to markets

FG inaugurates steering committee for Nigeria ID4D World Bank project

Akinselure tasks government on good leadership

More trouble for Lokpobiri over inauguration of NCDMB governing council

African Championships: Again, Nigerian Wrestlers clear 5 gold medals

13th African Games: Enekwechi, Usoro grab Nigerias two gold medals

2023 Supplementary Budget: Senate extends implementation period to June 30, 2024, confirms AMCON MD, others

Yakubu to parties on Edo, Ondo guber:Be warned, INECll stick to timetable, March 24 deadline

2024: Senate passes N446bn FIRS budget

PEOPLES DAILY

Elections Have Not Had Real Effect In Africa ‘ Ugandan Mayor

NASS legislative agenda will enhance standard of living ‘ Akpabio

Senate supports Tinubu on military over soldiers killing

CSO condemns attempts to undermine legislative oversight amid budget controversy

Ex-PDP governorship aspirant, Ogba, 5,000 loyalists defect to APC in Ebonyi

Zamfara: Suspend Lawmakers alleges threat to life

Electoral Reforms: Ugandan Mayor Arrives Nigeria For Haske Satumari Foundation Colloquium

ICPC, CoDA Renew Pact on Asset Recovery, Illicit Financial Flows

NYSC Taraba: Gov Kefas donates additional 1,000 mattresses

Mercenaries May be behind killing of 16 soldiers in Delta ‘ Akpabio

Killing of Military Personnel: ‘An Assault On Security, Stability of N/Delta Region’ ‘ Lawan

Group unveils ‘Nigeria First’ project, warns against over heating polity

CMG and University Of Abuja Host Seminar On China-Africa Cooperation

GPMI condemns gruesome murder of military personnel in Delta

Imo guber: INEC, PDP, Anyanwu Trade Blame Over Documents

No hiding place for terrorists, sponsors in Nigeria -Defence Chief

Ramadan: Kano Police warn youths against using ‘Tashe’ to cause violence

NIMC, NCC partner to enhance NIN-SIM linkage process

Nigerian govt partners U.S firm to generate 50,000 jobs ‘Trade Minister

Internet disruption: Network now stable, but repair still ongoing, says MainOne

Internet disruption: We’ve started to restore service, Swift assures of improved connectivity

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager’s outburst ‘absolutely no problem’, says Danish reporter

NFL: Praise Olatoke swapping athletics for shot at American football

Mohammed Ben Sulayem: FIA president under investigation for alleged attempt to interfere over F1 race

Senate President Akabio’s goofs

DAILY INDEPENDENT

Unending Massacres And Citizens’ Right To Bear Arms

Reps Pass N1.28trn 2024 FCT Budget

Okuama Crisis: Omo-Agege Against Further Violence, Seeks Investigative Panel

IYC Alleges Military Killed 40 Bayelsa Community Residents

Impeachment: Edo Assembly Directs CJ To Set Up Panel On Petition Against Shaibu

Delta Killings: Nigeria At Risk Of Losing Sovereignty, Says NNPP

Reps Propose Five Months Paid Leave For Mourning Widows

ProjKonnect To Revolutionise Educational Development’ Ojo

JTI Nigeria GM Appointed Vice Chairman, Industrial Group Of LCCI

Zenith Bank Appoints Adaora Umeoji First Female GMD/CEO

Olushola Akinteye: Shawlercouture Showcasing Women’s Beauty Through Timeless Elegance Of Fabric

FRSC Stops Conveying Of Humans On Trailers Over Death Of 10 On Abuja Highway

LEADERSHIP

KILLING OF 17 SOLDIERS’Panic In Bayelsa As Troops Launch Manhunt For Killers

Adaora Umeoji Appointed Zenith Bank GMD/CEO

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Troops Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims In Kaduna, Katsina

JUST-IN: Tobi Amusan Wins Women’s 100m Hurdles Round 1 At Africa Games

Gospel Singer Theophilus Sunday Unveils Fiance

Olukoyede Seeks Enhanced Moral Reorientation In Tackling Corruption

NSIA, NSP Sign Agreement To Establish Shiroro Solar Generating Company

NASS Engages Federal Gov’t On Solution To Food Crisis

Senate Passes N446bn FIRS Budget

SPORTS

13th African Games: Enekwechi, Usoro grab Nigerias two gold medals – Blueprint

African Championships: Again, Nigerian Wrestlers clear 5 gold medals – Blueprint

African Games: Nigeria win 7 more medals to maintain second position – Daily Trust

Ajax 0-3 Chelsea: Blues have one foot in Champions League semi-finals after dominant victory – Yahoo

Amusan eyes third African Games title – Punch

Anyanacho turns bronze to gold in Ghana – Punch

Arsenal: Kai Havertz should have been sent off before scoring winner vs Brentford, rules panel – Yahoo

Bellator Champions Series to Stream Exclusively on Max; Debut Set for March 22 – Bleacher Report

Bo Nix Compared to Drew Brees by Mel Kiper Jr. Ahead of 2024 NFL Draft – Bleacher Report

Boxers win prestigious Midland Area Professional awards – Yahoo

Chelsea bear down on WCL semi-finals after Nsken double hurts Ajax – Yahoo

Chelsea hammer Ajax, Lyon beat Benfica – Yahoo

Chelsea pass Ajax test to keep Emma Hayes on course for Women’s Champions League final send-off – Yahoo

Chiefs’ Andy Reid to Throw Royals’ 1st Pitch on MLB Opening Day After Super Bowl Win – Bleacher Report

Chris Simon Dies at Age 52; Played 15 Seasons in NHL, Won Stanley Cup with Avalanche – Bleacher Report

Conor McGregor Says Michael Chandler UFC Fight This Summer Is ‘All Systems Go – Bleacher Report

Courtois suffers new knee injury in training – Daily Trust

Didcot Taekwondo scoops multiple medals at English Championships – Yahoo

Doc Rivers: DeAndre Jordan Should Be 1st Player to Have Jersey Retired by Clippers – Bleacher Report

Dodgers-Padres Game Target of Bomb Threat in South Korea; Will Be Played as Scheduled – Bleacher Report

Eagles Job: Ex-Cameroon coach favoured as Guardiolas former assistant applies – New Telegraph

England’s Manu Tuilagi to join French side Bayonne – Yahoo

English football’s regulator: what will it do and why is independence needed – Yahoo

Enoh hails wrestlers after continued dominance in Egypt – Punch

Erling Haaland: Norway team doctor issues injury update after Man City scare – Yahoo

Finidi in high spirits ahead first Eagles task – Punch

Finidi leads Super Eagles as interim coach – Daily Trust

Friendlies: Eagles camp bubbles, 22 players arrive, Osayi-Samuel expected – Punch

Golf: 80 players vie for N20m in Custodian Classic – Punch

Government urges football and cricket to look at banning trans players from women’s competitions – Yahoo

Halep comeback ends in first round loss to Badosa in Miami – Yahoo

Here’s how the Island’s Wessex football teams fared tonight – Yahoo

I might give her a game in goal ‘ Emma Hayes hails Sjoeke Nusken’s versatility – Yahoo

Israel eye history as final three Euro 2024 places up for grabs – Yahoo

It’s been unimaginable’: San Marino’s 20-year wait for win may soon be over – Yahoo

It’s that man Margetts again for Linnets – Yahoo

James dazzles as Chelsea put one foot in UWCL semi-finals – Daily Trust

Jets’ Updated Depth Chart, Salary Cap After Mike Williams Contract in NFL Free Agency – Bleacher Report

Joe Rodon counting on Euros experience as Wales face off with foes Finland – Yahoo

John Hartson makes ‘no doubt’ Mikey Johnston Celtic future claim – Yahoo

John Mitchell: ‘The future’s definitely going to be a female coach – Yahoo

Jon Rahm selects Basque banquet and slice of humble pie for Masters menu – Yahoo

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager’s outburst ‘absolutely no problem’, says Danish reporter – Peoples Daily

Kansas’ Kevin McCullar Jr. Out for 2024 NCAA Tournament With Injury; KU’s Top Scorer – Bleacher Report

Knicks Rumors: Latest Buzz on OG Anunoby, Julius Randle’s Injuries – Bleacher Report

Kwara para-athletes protest over unfulfilled promises – Daily Trust

Lakers Rumors: Gabe Vincent Plans to Return from Surgery on Knee Injury This Season – Bleacher Report

Lauren James and Sjoeke Nusken propel Chelsea towards Women’s Champions League semi-final – Yahoo

Liverpool manager news: Bayer Leverkusen confident of keeping Xabi Alonso despite links – Yahoo

Loyal Steve Clarke to keep faith with Scotland players who secured Euro 2024 spot – Yahoo

Man Utd teenager Mainoo gets first England call-up – Daily Trust

Men’s NCAA Tournament 2024: Winners and Losers of First Four – Bleacher Report

Mohammed Ben Sulayem: FIA president under investigation for alleged attempt to interfere over F1 race – Peoples Daily

NBA Legend Michael Jordan Sees Similarities Between Himself, Anthony Edwards – Bleacher Report

NCAA Scores 2024: First Four Day 1 Results, Updated Men’s Bracket and Schedule – Bleacher Report

NFL Rumors: Tom Brady’s Bid to Own Raiders Stake Unlikely to Be Voted on Next Week – Bleacher Report

NFL: Praise Olatoke swapping athletics for shot at American football – Peoples Daily

Nigeria vs Ghana: Friendly prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds – Yahoo

Nworu: Rugby kid with big dreams – Punch

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