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Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, January 7th, 2022
Major Nigeria Newspaper headlines & Naija news today, January 7th, 2022 can be accessed below.
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Below are the Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers today:
POLITICS AND NATIONAL NEWS
1. [COVID-19] NCDC Reports 791 New Infections, 8 Deaths
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the latest figures by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirms that Nigeria now has a total of 246,195 COVID-19 cases.
2. President Buhari Reveals What Will Happen If APC Convention Fails
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said that that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will take over power if the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) fails to get its act together on time.
3. 2023: Anyim Urges Political Parties To Zone Presidential Ticket To S/East
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim on Thursday called for all political parties to zone their presidential slots to the South-East region.
4. 2023: I’m Interested In Building Strong Institutions — Anyim
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has said that he was more interested in becoming the president of Nigeria so as to build strong institutions in the country.
5. Magodo Dispute: Malami Condemns S/West Governors’ Insinuation Of Impunity
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says he “takes exception” to the reaction of South-west governors to the Magodo land dispute.
6. Nnamdi Kanu Reacts To Buhari’s Statements
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, said he is not disturbed by the statements made by President Muhammadu Buhari.
7. Femi Adesina Reveals Buhari’s Encounter With Prophets
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has disclosed how the president relates with prophets who have made it their business to speak doom to presidents in Aso Rock.
8. We’re Yet To Begin Sale Of 2022 UTME/DE Application Forms – JAMB
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has denied reports in some quarters that it had begun sale of 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, UTME and Direct Entry, DE application documents.
9. Olubadan: Ladoja Denies Backing Lekan Balogun, Reveals Stance
The Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has clarified that he did not say the Otun Olubadan, who is traditionally the next heir to the throne of Olubadan, will be crowned as Olubadan or not
EKO NEWS
10. Oromoni: Lagos Yet To Decide On Reopening of Dowen College
The Lagos State Government is yet to decide on the reopening of Dowen College, Lekki, which was shut down following the death of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, allegedly as a result of being manhandled by some fellow students.
METRO
11. Gunmen Kidnap Expatriates, Kill Guards At Hydropower Dam In Niger State
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have abducted three Chinese workers at a hydropower dam project in Zungeru in the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger State killing two local workers in the process.
12. Gunmen Invades Communities In Zamfara, Kill Scores
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have raided six communities in Zamfara State, killing an unspecified number of people including women and children and displacing many others.
OPINION
13. PMB And The Futurologists – Femi Adesina
It’s the beginning of a year, and it’s that time you hear all sorts from futurists, perspectivists, and foresight practitioners.
ENTERTAINMENT
14. Grammy Nominations In 2021 Made It Another Good Year For The Nigeria Entertainment Industry
The 64th edition of the Grammy music awards was meant to hold January this year, but just on Wednesday, it was annouced that it was not going to be postponed due to the high surge in Covid-19 cases. Sad as this news may sound to music lovers, it sure seems the best thing to do right now, in order not to put people who will be attending the awards, at a risk of contacting the dreaded Covid-19.
SPORTS
15. The Nigerian Professional Football League Should Be Given Top priority in 2022
Football is a unifying factor in Nigeria, and nobody can deny this. However in 2021, the local football league in Nigeria seemed to suffer the same fate as years passed. From poor funding, to poor kitting of players, to empty stadium stands and poor welfare package for footballers plying their trade in Nigeria, last year was a bad year for Nigeria sports, just like it was for football. This year can be better, nevertheless, only if the right things can be done. What are these things?
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