Today’s evening news (Friday, March 22, 2019)

PUNCH

• YPP protests INECs omission of partys symbol in Bayelsa
• Lame response to unending security jitters
• CBN to maintain tight monetary policy, estimates 12% inflation
• Court admits additional exhibit in Synagogue engineers trial
• NNPC begins rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery
• Fashola faults housing deficit figures
• NLNG to sign $1bn Train 7 project local content plan
• Future looks gloomy for Nigerian forests FG
• INEC holds supplementary election in Ibeju-Lekki state constituency
• FG seeks to diversify stock market instruments
• Nigeria produces 55.85 million tons of solid minerals NBS
• Huawei to deepen investment in Nigeria
• More millionaires emerge in Fidelity Bank promo
• Textile industry: NECA, Textile Union back CBN on forex restriction
• 80 youths graduate from LSETF employability support project
• FCMB demonstrates commitment to employees welfare
• NB to launch solar-powered brewery
• Firm plans crypto-currencies for Africa
• Continental Res profit rose by 22% in 2018
• Nigerias balance of payment fragile Report
• Saraki is the biggest loser in 2019 elections, says BMO
• Tribunal: Edo, Niger govs mock Atiku, say hes wasting money

VANGUARD

• Mob burns suspected ritualist to death in Bayelsa
• Nigeria more divided than during civil war ‘ Obasanjo
• Boko Haram: More children die from lack of access to safe water than by bullets ‘ UNICEF
• INEC holds make-up polls in 17 states, FCT tomorrow
• Obaseki warns against disruption of activities at Benin Central Mosque
• Benue guber re-run: Tiv leaders, IPAC urge youths, stakeholders to eschew violence
• Presidential poll: Atiku’s legal battle may be a rip-off’Gov Bello
• Madumere’s aide escapes assassination
• Nigeria will lose exotic plant species if forests’ abuse continues ‘ Odusote
• Breaking: Bandits kill policeman, abduct four others in Zamfara
• Fibre optic cables are an important infrastructure for modern living ‘ Obaseki
• Obaseki okays contributory pension scheme for local govt workers
• Enugu Govt orders closure of unauthorized sewage dump site
• CCT Charge: I’ve no case to answer, Onnoghen insists
• Report of diversion of N20bn IDPs money, fake news ‘ Gov. Lalong
• Polls: FG orders closure of land borders in Adamawa, Benue, Sokoto
• NIMASA, stakeholders seek end to cabotage waivers
• CBN projects 3% GDP growth in 2019
• Shippers’ Council targets 30% reduction in cost of clearing goods
• Target points for Buhari’s second term
• FCCPC takes consumer rights awareness to Smartphone market
• Govt. will no longer invest in excesses of sports federations ‘ Minister
• Prof Olurode tasks Ansar-ud-Deen on political engagement, inclusiveness

THE NATION

• Legal battles, muscle flexing as APC, PDP get set for polls
• Legal battles, muscle flexing as APC, PDP get set for polls
• Local bond market attracts $6b, says CBN
• Four vehicles burnt in Lagos gas explosion
• Afenifere: burden of crisis
• Rivers: INEC to resume collation of election results
• DHQ: Military, police not at loggerheads
• Attah: Import of Buharis victory for Nigeria
• Lessons of 2019 elections
• U.S. Report over anti-graft war false, says EFCC
• Well complete N50b bond repayment in June
• Rivers of tears, blood and gore
• Cultists kill corps members in Bayelsa
• Borno stakeholders back Ndume for Senate President
• Toward a progressive governance outcome
• Falana urges Fed Govt to obey judgments on asylum seekers
• No more excuses
• Prosecution closes case in Onnoghens trial after three witnesses
• Benue PDP petitions CP over alleged soldiers brutality, electoral violence
• Fed Govt, private sector to partner on labour-friendly policies
• FOBTOB institutes empowerment scheme for members children
• Industrialist seeks increased surveillance on harmful frozen fish import

THISDAY

• STACO Insurance Introduces Retail Products
• Abba-Kura takes over as Apapa Customs Controller
• RMB Expands to India
• Ahmed Musa Says Eagles Will Play for Pride
• Star Lager Backs SEagles to Shine against Seychelles
• Why the Armys Indictment of INEC Should Interest Everyone
• AFCON 2019: Rohr Dismisses Favourite Tag for Eagles
• Unmasking the Antics of Senator Lawan
• Court Restrains NBBF Factions from Interference in Kwese League
• Considering the Common Good of the 2019 Elections
• Dennerby Promises to Take Nigerias Best Legs to World Cup in France
• Sponsors Promise Youths Exciting Final
• NIS 25th Anniversary: GOtv, SuperSport Win Big For MultiChoice Nigeria
• Fierce Battle Loading for the Final Ten Tickets
• Coach Sure Elite Runners ll Boost Lagos Media Marathon
• 2020 Olympics: 11 Nigerian Athletes Get IOC Scholarship
• NPFL: MFM FC Holds Katsina Utd to Extend Group A Lead
• WCQ: Nigeria U-19 Cricket Team Upsets Uganda, Remains Unbeaten
• Panasonic Trains Technicians, Engineers on Installation and Repairs
• Keystone Bank visits State of Osun Government
• Nigeria Imports N8.5tn Drilling Rigs from India
• What is the Population of Nigeria
• Clearing Agents Accuse Customs of Sabotaging Trade Facilitation

THE SUN

• APC desperate on Benue rerun ‘Ortom
• North’ll field better candidate for 2023 presidency ‘Shettima
• INEC must use supplementary elections to rewrite some wrongs ‘Ajaero
• N17bn treasury: PDP in hurry to resume looting in Imo ‘Okorocha
• Abia North : Elders tackle police over Ohuabunwa
• US expresses displeasure over Nigeria’s elections
• INEC proceeds with Bauchi, Adamawa supplementary guber polls
• AFCON 2019 Qualifier: Eagles set to feast on Pirates in Asaba
• Bayern tables N16.1b for Onyekuru
• Police beef up security for Super Eagles
• We’re playing Seychelles for pride ‘Musa
• NCDMB, NLNG sign $1bn Train 7 Project Nigerian Content Plan today
• Clearing agents threaten to shut Lagos ports over multiple Customs checkpoints
• AFCON 2019 TV right: CAF must embrace fair play ‘Stakeholders
• Consumers commend innovativeness of Hollandia Yoghurt Mixology
• Mike Tyson to hit Nigeria for African heavyweight fight
• Glo to showcase digital solutions at Africa CEO Forum
• Eagles’ll beat Seychelles with Russia 2018 spirit ‘Ighalo
• No MAX aircraft till after investigations ‘Air Peace
• Osagiede named US congressional 2019 global woman of excellence
• Star Lager-backed S’Eagles set to shine
• Rohr wants Eagles in Abuja
• Address challenges facing manufacturing sector in Lagos, MAN urges Sanwo-Olu