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NEWSPAPER REVIEW, THURSDAY, March 05, 2015


NEW TELEGRAPH
Okonjo-Iweala: Fuel scarcity ends Saturday;
Weak naira: FG mulls cut in growth forecast;
PDP plots to set up Jega, says APC;
Alleges plans to credit INEC chair’s bank account using Tinubu’s name;
Ruling party, Department of State Service dismiss allegations;
15 parties join PDP to oppose card readers;
Stalemate in Senate over Obanikoro’s screening;
Boko Haram: Nigerians risk becoming stateless, says National Human Rights Commission;
60 thousand seek asylum in Niger, Chad and Cameroon;

PUNCH
Senate in rowdy session over Obanikoro’s screening;
Surrender or face death, Chadian President warns Shekau;
Patience Jonathan, a crude woman, says APC;
Fayose APC, Fayose in war of words over Jega;
Fuel queues’ll disappear by weekend – FG;
Jega cancels meeting with RECs over card-reader testing;
Lagos Assembly plans lifetime allowance for speaker, deputy;
Give us free, fair elections, Amaechi tells INEC;
I didn’t spite my deputy –Niger governor;
Akingbola takes 5billion naira fraud case to Supreme Court;

THIS DAY
FG Begins Clampdown on Erring Private Jet Owners;
Okonjo-Iweala: Petrol Shortage to Ease off By Weekend;
Again, Opposition to Obanikoro Stalls Confirmation of Other Ministerial Nominees;
11billion naira Scam: Ex-Governor Audu Attacks EFCC Operative in Court;
Chadian President: We Know Where Abubakar Shekau is;
Monguno Now Accessible to Civilians;
Oando Receives 50billion naira Payout, Despite Slump in Oil Price;
Fayose: Heaven Won’t Fall If Jega is Sacked;
APC: Patience Jonathan is Crude;
Court Declares Young Democratic Party Duly Registered Political Party;
Stop Desecrating Religious Institutions, APC Tells Jonathan;

TRIBUNE
Awo’s posthumous birthday holds tomorrow;
15 parties oppose use of card readers for election;
Senate defers screening of Obanikoro, 3 others;
Nothing wrong with life pensions for Ikuforiji, Taiwo —Lagos Assembly;
Oyo HoS charges civil servants on development plan for South-West;
Court adjourns hearing over suit seeking Kashamu’s disqualification;
CBN sets up 300billion naira support fund for manufacturers;
31 arraigned over alleged oil deal;
MASSOB leader calls for Jega’s removal;
Police shoot 3 Delta poly students over protest against hike in school fees...It’s not true;
FEC okays 2.4billion naira for auto testing lab equipment;
Mimiko hosts South West Youth Summit today;

GUARDIAN
‘Regular use of Paracetamol causes heart attack, others’;
Banks open $500m fresh LCs for oil marketers;
FEC okays 2.4billion naira for auto testing equipment, tools;
Police warn against planned strike;
‘Why Lagos deserves special status’;
Banks open $500million fresh LCs for oil marketers;
FEC okays 2.4billion naira for auto testing equipment, tools;
Police warn against planned strike;
INEC to test run card readers on Saturday;
Rwanda's Kagame looks set to join Africa's stay-put leaders;
U.S.-based Nigerian Christians dismiss claims of alleged diversion of $50,000;

DAILY SUN
We don’t want card readers says PDP;
Obianao lauds media contributions to democracy;
Why military sought polls’ shift—Chief of Defence Staff;
...It’s PDP’s script, says APC chieftain;
No going back on action against Boko Haram—Military;
...seeks co-operation of Nigerians in anti-terror war;
Court orders INEC to register new party;
Commission may shift deadline for PVCs;
Ejigbo torture: Suspects’ trial stalled again;
Impeachment: Elechi returns to rousing welcome;
I’ve not withdrawn my case against PDP, Ikeazu –Nwosu;

LEADERSHIP
Fuel scarcity: FG pays 30bilion naira exchange rate loss to marketers;
APC alleges plot to move money into Jega’s Bank Account;
Nigeria Decides: We won’t be distracted by rumours of Jega’s removal—INEC;
Senators again stall Obanikoro’s screening;
Chibok Diary Day 325: Fuel scarcity will not deter our sit-outs—BringBackOurGirlsGroup;
Boko Haram: Stop exaggerating role of Foreign allies, DHQ tells Nigerians;
Boko Haram bomb kills 2 soldiers in Niger;
FG pays 30billion naira Exchange Rate loss to marketers;

BLUE PRINT
Ex-Governor Audu’s attacks EFCC operative in court;
FG plans to deposit huge sum into Jega’s account—APC;
Call your wife to order, party tells Jonathan;
You’re raising false alarm, says PDP;
Benue Commissioner slumps, dies;
Army Captain, 19 others docked for oil deals;
No going back on Boko Haram—Military;
Chibok Girls gone 325 days;
We distributed 80% PVCs nationwide—INEC;
Obasanjo at 78 is courageous patriot—Buhari;
Mischief makers inciting Police—FPRO;

SOCCER STAR
Tanzania club shortlists Keshi;
Ronaldo cruises in point-seven-two-billion naira Rolls Royce to training;
....topples Messi as richest player;
Senegal 2015: NFF tasks Flying Eagles....as Team storms Dakar;
Atletico wants Cavani;
Ibe: I’ll be back stronger;
Holland, France jostle for Nigerian youngster;
Falcao’s Man U future hangs;
Moses sinks Everton;
Nasri: I almost joined Real;

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