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Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Sunday, 6 March, 2022
07:36am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Naija News
Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Sunday, March, 6th 2022. Chairmen of the state chapters of the All Progressives Congress have thrown their weight behind a former governor of Nasarawa State, Adamu Abdullahi, to become the national chairman of the party. Sunday PUNCH learnt that their decision followed the insistence of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) that Abdullahi should lead the APC Prevaling economic realities, especially the rising price of crude oil at the international market, and the cost of petrol subsidy, which is threatening the 36 states could worsen the financial crisis facing the states ahead of 2023 election, The Guardian reports. From former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday came a warning that no one should toy with power rotation, federal character and other principles designed to make Nigeria a strong and united nation, The Nation reports. Daily Trust reports that since the exacerbation of bandits’ activities around the far northern part of Zamfara State, which borders the eastern part of Sokoto State, residents became gripped by fear and began to take steps to protect their communities from the encroaching fire engulfing nearby communities.
Four of Libya’s Shuttered Oil Ports Are Resuming Operations - BNN Bloomberg
07:34am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 BNN Bloomberg
At least four of six Libyan ports that ship the OPEC nation’s oil to international markets have reopened after closing on Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter.
''Ukraine is bleeding but has not fallen'': Ukraine calls on every country to demand Putin to stop war
05:32am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Manila Bulletin News
Ukraine is bleeding but has not fallen. Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (Screengrab from MFA of Ukraine Facebook Page) This was what Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Sunday, March 6, as he called on every country in the world to demand Russia to stop the ongoing war. “As you see from the news feed, Ukraine is bleeding but Ukraine has not fallen and stands both feet on the ground,” Kuleba said as he addressed the international press through a Facebook live . He reported that the Ukrainian armed forces and all forces of defense are defending Ukraine in all directions and “have achieved some major successes in the past 24 hours, pushing back Russian invaders on the number of fronts.” The foreign minister disclosed that Russia has lost over 10,000 troops, 39 aircrafts, 40 helicopters, 269 tanks, 945 armored vehicles, 105 artillery pieces, 19 anti-aircraft warfare system and more. “The myth of the unbeatable and almighty Russian army is already ruined. This is a true people’s war for the Ukrainian people and this is the reason why the Russian advance has not been able to achieve its strategic goals,” he said.
GOP lawmaker calls upon Democrats to pass a measure banning Russian oil imports
05:07am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Conservative Institute
A number of congressional Democrats in recent days have come out in support of banning the importation of Russian oil to the U.S. in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now, one Republican is putting the Democrats to the test. Breitbart News reports that Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) is calling upon congressional Democrats to prove […] The post GOP lawmaker calls upon Democrats to pass a measure banning Russian oil imports first appeared on Conservative Institute .
Crude Oil Forecast: Oil Prices Face Headline Risk
04:52am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 FXNews24
CRUDE OIL HIGHLIGHTS: Headline Risk Remains Elevated for Crude Oil Traders Iran Nuclear Deal Also in Focus Headline Risk Remains Elevated for Crude Oil Traders Another bout of risk aversion stemmed from reports that Russian troops had seized Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which in turn saw oil prices retain a bid, meanwhile European equities […] The post Crude Oil Forecast: Oil Prices Face Headline Risk appeared first on UK Stocks, Forex, Commodities, Crypto, Live Market News- Daily Forex News .
Petrol, diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata- 6 March
04:24am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Livemint
In view of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, oil marketing companies (OMCs) are bearing the pain of surging crude oil prices with marketing margins severely hit. Oil prices rose above USD 111 a barrel on Friday.
Top shale oil boss warns US can’t replace any Russia shortfall
04:21am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Bitcoin Ethereum News
The post Top shale oil boss warns US can’t replace any Russia shortfall appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com . The head of the US’s biggest shale oil operator said the country would be unable to replace crude supplies from Russia this year, even as he backed calls for a…
Brazil govt appoints Rodolfo Landim as chairman of Petrobras board
04:10am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Business Standard
Brazil''s government has appointed former Petrobras executive Rodolfo Landim to chair the state-controlled oil producer''s board, the company said in a filing on Saturday night
States face bankruptcy over N3t subsidy, debts
03:54am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 The Guardian Nigeria
Prevaling economic realities, especially the rising price of crude oil at the international market, and the cost of petrol subsidy, which is threatening the 36 states could worsen… The post States face bankruptcy over N3t subsidy, debts appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News .
‘Won’t touch it’ British dock workers furiously REFUSE to unload Russian oil from ship
03:44am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Newslanes
In the most recent instance of British dock workers refusing to handle Russian oil, a tanker is still waiting in a dock near Manchester to be unloaded. The SeaCod remains moored at Birkenhead Docks, and does not strictly come under the UK’s ban on Russian shipping. Grant Shapps ordered a ban on “all ships with any […] ‘Won’t touch it’ British dock workers furiously REFUSE to unload Russian oil from ship
Moscow threatens to stonewall Iran deal over sanctions
02:54am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Dawn.com
MOSCOW: In an effort to safeguard its trade and business interests in the face of tough sanctions imposed on it after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia on Saturday sought guarantees from the US before committing to supporting the proposed Iran nuclear deal. The statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the guarantees his government was seeking poured cold water on the prospects of an early revival of Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal. Commenting on the announcement by Russia, which could torpedo months of intensive indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Vienna, an Iranian official said: “Russians had put this demand on the table (at the Vienna talks) since two days ago. There is an understanding that by changing its position in Vienna talks Russia wants to secure its interests in other places. This move is not constructive for Vienna nuclear talks,” said the Iranian official in Tehran. Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), meanwhile, said after talks in Tehran that they had agreed on an approach to resolve issues crucial for efforts to revive the deal.
NATO-Russia war in Ukraine
02:49am, Sunday, 06'th Mar 2022 Pressenza
An end to military occupations. This crisis shows how nothing has really changed since the end of the Second World War. The mercantile, crude and warlike vision still rules the world. From all sides, propaganda information assures us that all… Parti Humaniste Belgique
British dockers refuse to unload tanker full of Russian oil
07:24pm, Saturday, 05'th Mar 2022 Euro Weekly Newspaper
A German tanker full of Russian oil is sitting in Birkenhead Docks after dockers refused to unload it A German-flagged tanker is currently sitting in the docks at Birkenhead full of Russian oil, because dock workers have refused to unload it. The vessel is moored near the Stanlow Oil Refinery, but as a result of […] The post British dockers refuse to unload tanker full of Russian oil appeared first on Euro Weekly News .
Seven States Hit Hardest by Gas Prices All Have This in Common
07:11pm, Saturday, 05'th Mar 2022 The Street
With the Russian Invasion of Ukraine sending oil prices soaring, residents of some states are likely to see much bigger increases in their overall gasoline spending.
Biden Administration Considers Ban on Russian Crude Oil Imports While Congress Pushes to Punish Kremlin
06:47pm, Saturday, 05'th Mar 2022 Vision Times
The Biden administration is reportedly considering a ban on U.S. imports of Russian crude oil as Congress works towards passing such restrictions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. “Conversations are taking place within the administration and with the U.S. oil and gas industry on the impact such a move would have on American […]
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